Tangible Waves introduces the AE Modular Synth Explorer “Ultimate”

 

Tangible Waves introduces the AE Modular Synth Explorer Ultimate. It is a fully-featured modular synthesizer, designed primarily for educational purposes.

 

The AE Modular format is a new modular format that is designed to be relatively inexpensive. While it is Eurorack-like, it uses rubber-stamped faceplates and patch-wires for patching, eliminating much of the cost of manufacturing modules. As a result, most AE modules are priced around 20-40 Euro.

 

The AE Modular Synth Explorer Ultimate system includes the following modules:

 

  • MASTER I/O (power, MIDI, CV/Gate, Audio in/out)
  • 2OSC/d (two oscillators with sawtooth and square waveforms)
  • DRUMKIT 010 (lofi drum samples)
  • 2LFO (two low frequency oscillators with various waveforms)
  • 2ENV (two attack/decay envelopes with looping function)
  • WASPFILTER (an iconic filter with a lot of character)
  • SVFILTER (a state variable filter which can go into self oscillation)
  • 2VCA (two voltage controlled amplifiers)
  • BRAEDBOARD (a blank canvas for circuit experiments)
  • 2S&H (dual sample and hold)
  • 2ATT/CV (dual attenuator and CV generator)
  • MM-DIV (multi mode clock divider)
  • SEQ8 (8 step CV and Gate sequencer with different run modes)
  • QUANTIZER (4 channel CV quantizer with many different scale modes)
  • METER (oscilloscope, frequency spectrum, tuner, voltmeter)
  • GRAINS (fully programmable module based on the Arduino)
  • MIXER 4-4 (two 4 channel mixers)
  • DELAY (analogue delay)
  • HPAMP (headphone amplifier with dual outputs and volume control)

 

The AE Modular Synth Explorer Ultimate system is available now for €770.00. Discounted pricing is available for schools and educators.

 

Winter Modular and Plankton Electronics ZAPS Eurorack Module

 

Ahead of Superbooth 2021, Winter Modular & Plankton Electronics have introduced the ZAPS Eurorack Module.

 

 

Details are to be announced, but ZAPS is a Euro format percussion module, featuring an analog voice designed by Plankton Electronics, digital control designed by Winter Modular and an interface designed by Miguel Angel Martínez.

 

Antares introduces Auto-Tune Vocodist plugin; a vocoder plugin brings together 2 classic vocal effects

 

Cher’s Believe landed in 1998. Initially, its producers tried to protect their studio secrets by claiming that the distinctive and now ubiquitous vocal effect contained within it was created using a vocoder, and not by abusing Antares’ Auto-Tune plugin.

 

After more than 20 years now, Antares has released a vocoder plugin that has Auto-Tune functionality built into it.

 

20 vocoder models and Auto-Tune functionality under one roof:

 

Auto-Tune Vocodist contains 20 classic vocoder models, vocal effects, supposedly easy-to-use controls and custom artist presets.

 

These come from the likes of P-Thugg (Chromeo) and producer Buddy Ross (Frank Ocean), with more set to be released in the coming months.

 

“When most people think of the words ‘vocal effect’, usually two sounds come to mind. The iconic ‘Auto-Tune effect’, and the legendary sound of the vocoder,” says Steve Berkley, CEO, Antares Audio Technologies.

 

“While there are similarities between them, they’re both unique and essential effects for producing vocals,” Berkley explains. “As the creators of Auto-Tune, it’s only natural that we offer our own take on the vocoder.

 

“Auto-Tune Vocodist was developed by the same team behind Auto-Tune and is built to the same level of quality – and innovation – as our flagship products. Beyond just offering the classic vocoder sounds people expect, we’ve added the full power of Auto-Tune built in, as well as custom presets and an array of effects.

 

 

Auto-Tune Vocodist is available exclusively as part of the Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription service. This includes every current edition of Auto-Tune, all 11 of the vocal effects in the AVOX suite, unlimited upgrades for included plugins, and free access to select future plug-ins from Antares.

 

Auto-Tune Unlimited costs $24.99 if you pay monthly, or $18.74 a month with an annual subscription. A free, 14-day trial is also available. Find out more about Auto-Tune Vocodist on the Antares website.