Modal Electronics has released a new sound library for their Cobalt line of synthesizers, AlgoRhythms.
The patch collection builds on the recent v1.1 COBALT Series firmware update, with rhythmic patch and polyrhythmic patches.
Here’s what Modal Electronics said about it:
“Modal Electronics set their sound design team a challenge. Arm the Modal Community with a preset pack brimming with pulsating textures, reactive to the subtle inflection of a truly expressive performance and mapped for tactile control to switch their sound up on the fly.
The result: AlgoRhythms. A collection of 30 unique sounds, 20 sequences, 25 rhythmic sounds and 5 uber-expressive performance centric patches, that showcase the sheer power the firmware v1.1 update provides.
From pulsating beds, to edgy leads and driving basses, everything the forward thinking creative is included to pepper their production with the power of polyrhythms.”
Focusrite is offering a free PUNCH module from Mastering The Mix, and access to the hands-on course Balancing Channels with Tom Frampton from Ultimate Producer, to all Plug-in Collective members.
PUNCH is a sophisticated transient enhancing plugin that helps transients bite through in the mix, giving you dialed-in dynamics every time. Useful for accentuating the transients with mid/side precision, getting synths and bass to stand out in the mix, and making sure your kick pokes through in the right way, PUNCH allows you to take control of your mix and apply fine-tuned punch only where it’s needed. PUNCH is part of ANIMATE, a software package designed to be every producer’s secret weapon when it comes to mixing and mastering.
Balancing Channels with Tom Frampton is an interactive masterclass on achieving a balanced mix. The course looks at 12 audio examples in four genres, asking attendees to complete mixing challenges, gain hands-on experience and train your ears to mix like a pro.
Plug-in Collective is a community hub that offers regular free downloads and generous discounts on world-class plug-ins to members. Membership is free to owners of any Focusrite hardware product. To join, simply register any Focusrite equipment on Focusrite website.
Today, Reason Studios have released a new instrument, the Mimic Creative Sampler. The plugin will be included Reason 12 and is available now for Reason+ subscribers.
Features
Four sample playback modes –Pitch, Slice, Multi Slot, & Multi Pitch
Automatic transient slice detection chops samples for you
Up to eight sample slots to load your own custom audio samples
Unique sound coloring effects and filters
Advanced audio time stretch
LFO and envelope modulation routing
Speaking about the instrument, Product Manager Mattias Häggström Gerdt said “Sampling is all about finding a cool chunk of sound and turning that raw material into a musical idea. We designed Mimic to make that process painless and intuitive. Reason is the best place to get musical ideas going and Mimic fits that promise like a glove.”
Mimic is a sampling powerhouse, offering four sampler modes that enable users to experiment with different sampling techniques: Pitch Mode, Slice Mode, Multi Slot Mode and Multi Pitch Mode. With automatic transient detection and sample slicing, Mimic will come in handy for chopping up vocals and slicing up breaks. Reportedly built for “immediate ideation”, Mimic makes it easier than ever to chop, flip, manipulate and play samples, transforming your sounds into something new.
Reason’s new instrument makes use of the beloved time stretch functionality found in their flagship DAW. This means Mimic can do everything from subtle tuning and length adjustments to far-out granular experimentations. The software also offers an onboard filter, LFO, and effects that let you give coloration and character to your sounds.
Mimic Creative Sampler is available now for Reason+ subscribers with early access to Reason 12. Reason 12, including Mimic Creative Sampler, will be available to purchase from 1 September.
