ASYX is a software recreation of the Alesis Andromeda A6, featuring dual filters, extensive modulation, 16-part multitimbral operation, and support for original hardware patches.
Isla Electronics ASYX recreates the synthesis architecture and sound of the Alesis Andromeda A6 analog synthesizer – considered to be one of the greatest analog synths ever created – as a software instrument for Windows and macOS.
The instrument models the original’s oscillator and filter circuitry, with two oscillators per voice, dual filters, three LFOs, three multi-stage envelopes, and a configurable modulation system.
ASYX also includes a 16-step sequencer, arpeggiator, 29 digital effects, and more than 1,200 programs. Existing Andromeda owners can import original SysEx programs and banks and exchange patches with compatible hardware.
Features:
Oscillators: Two oscillators per voice provide simultaneous waveforms, pulse-width control, sub-oscillators, hard and soft synchronization, and frequency modulation. Noise and ring modulation are also available in the pre-filter mixer.
Dual Filters: The synthesis engine models two filter designs associated with the original Andromeda A6: a 12 dB-per-octave multimode filter and a 24 dB-per-octave low-pass filter. The filters support low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch responses, with series or parallel routing.
Low-Frequency Oscillators: Three LFOs provide six waveforms, with controls for rate, amplitude, offset, phase, duty cycle, polarity, delay, triggering, and clock synchronization.
Envelopes: Three seven-stage envelopes include delay, attack, two decay stages, sustain, and two release stages. Nine selectable curves are available for attack, decay, and release stages, alongside looping, velocity response, key tracking, and retrigger controls.
Modulation: A configurable modulation system allows users to assign sources and destinations with independent amount and offset controls. Sources include envelopes, LFOs, sample and hold, a tracking generator, MIDI, and performance controllers.
Sequencer and Arpeggiator: A 16-step sequencer offers per-step note, velocity, gate, and rest controls. An arpeggiator includes its own grid and configuration options, with settings stored alongside each program.
Effects: The instrument includes 29 digital effect algorithms, covering chorus, delay, reverb, and combined effect configurations. Effect selections and parameters are stored with individual programs.
Analog Character Controls: Adjustable variation depths provide control over oscillator tuning, tracking and pulse width, filter cutoff and resonance, envelope timing, voice levels, and oscillator drift.
Multitimbral Operation: Each plugin instance supports up to 16 parts, allowing users to create keyboard splits and layered sounds. Each part has its own program, MIDI channel, key range, level, and output routing.
Preset Library: More than 1,200 programs are included, comprising original factory sounds and artist banks. The library supports searching by name, author, or bank, filtering by category, and saving favorites.
Andromeda Patch Compatibility: ASYX can import original Andromeda A6 SysEx programs and banks. Users can also transfer programs and banks between the software and compatible hardware, including sending edited programs back to selected hardware slots.
Hardware Integration: With bidirectional MIDI connections, the Andromeda A6’s physical controls can operate ASYX, while supported parameter changes made in the software can be sent back to the hardware.
Audio Demos:
Isla Electronics ASYX is available now, priced at approximately $136 USD.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product: Quadra!
Quadra is a morphing multi-effect that puts four complete effect chains in the four corners of a glowing XY Morph Pad and blends between them as you move. One move can carry a dry vocal into a shimmering cathedral, a tight drum loop into a stuttering, crushed machine, or a simple pad into a slow, evolving soundscape.
What’s inside Quadra:
22 studio-grade effects, up to four per corner
Motion Engine: Manual, Auto, Draw and 16-step Steps, tempo synced with swing
630+ factory presets, including 150 Master Presets in 12 styles
Layered Randomize, built on tested, click-free combinations
Convolution effect with 81 impulse responses
A/B Compare, full Undo and Redo, resizable window
AU and VST3 for macOS 11 or later (Apple Silicon and Intel). VST3 for Windows 10 or later
Stack up to four effects per corner from 22 processors, then set the point in motion by hand, on a looping shape, along a path you draw, or with a 16-step sequencer synced to your track. Loaded with 630+ factory presets, Layered Randomize, 81 impulse responses, and AU and VST3 for macOS plus VST3 for Windows.
Morph between four complete effect worlds with a single gesture.
Quadra puts four complete effect worlds in the four corners of a glowing XY Morph Pad and blends between them as you move. Drag the point yourself, draw a path, step it in time with your track, or let it drift on its own.
Quadra is available through November 5 at an introductory price of $69, normally priced at $99, through the Sample Logic website.
Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator gains per-step pitch programming, keyboard mode, 50 additional FM instruments, new effects, and expanded routing options with firmware version 1.5.
Roland’s TR-1000 Rhythm Creator version 1.50 adds new capabilities for melodic sequencing, sound design, and live performance.
The free update introduces a NOTE parameter for compatible sound generators, a new KEYBOARD play mode, and 50 FM instruments drawn from the TR-8S library. It also adds new multi-effects, expanded modulation assignments, more flexible audio routing, and several workflow improvements.
The update builds on the TR-1000’s combination of analog synthesis, digital sound generators, sampling, and pattern-based sequencing, giving users additional ways to develop pitched parts and manage transitions during performance.
Features:
Melodic Sequencing and Keyboard Mode:
A new NOTE step parameter allows users to specify pitch in semitones for compatible sound generators, making it possible to program melodic sequences alongside conventional drum patterns.
The new KEYBOARD play mode transforms the TR-1000’s step buttons into a playable keyboard for compatible sound generators. The mode includes two playing configurations and built-in scale options.
Additional FM Instruments:
The update adds 50 FM instruments from the Roland TR-8S instrument library, expanding the TR-1000’s available digital percussion and sound-design options.
A new COARSE parameter is available on all FM sound generators, providing an additional control for adjusting pitch.
New Effects:
Four new multi-effects are included: Roll, Roll 2, Rev Pan Delay, and SBF-325. The SBF-325 effect is also available as an insert effect, expanding the options for processing individual sounds.
New modulation destinations include Layer A/B pan and the insert delay’s TIME parameter. The insert delay TIME parameter can also be assigned to a hardware knob.
Improved Live Performance and Kit Switching:
A new KEEP KIT EFX & EXT IN setting allows external input, reverb, delay, modulation, multi-effects, and analog effects settings to be retained when switching kits. When enabled, reverb, delay, and external-input sound continues uninterrupted across kit changes.
The analog effects routing options now include an ANALOG setting, which routes analog effects to the dedicated AFX output only. The existing MIX+ANA routing option remains available.
Expanded Output Routing:
A new MIX ONLY option for individual outputs prevents a track’s sound from being sent through its individual hardware output while keeping the track available as digital audio over USB.
Workflow Improvements:
A new PATTERN SELECT MODE setting offers a MANUAL option that requires users to press ENTER to confirm a pattern selection when browsing with the encoders.
The new AUTO TRACK SELECT option automatically selects a track when users press its step button in instrument play or record modes.
A Sample Auto Adjust system parameter matches imported sample levels to the destination preset category.
Interface Updates:
The Song Mode interface now provides clearer indications of encoder functions. The Tempo screen features a larger BPM readout and indicators for tempo nudging.
Filter EQ types are now represented graphically, while tune and decay offset values use an inverted bar graphic over the generator parameter display.
Roland TR-1000 system software version 1.50 is available now as a free update for existing TR-1000 owners.
