Sampleson has introduced Tactile, a new software synthesizer for Mac + Windows that lets you play sampled sounds through an X/Y grid interface.
Tactile combines a custom spectral freezing engine with layered granular synths to transform any audio input into a playable ambient surface. The spectral freezer isolates a time slice of the sound and holds it in place, allowing detailed exploration of its frequency content.
What they have to say about it:
“Tactile is an ambient VST instrument that lets you interact with sound. As you drag your mouse across the grid, each axis controls a different audio source—X for one, Y for the other—transforming static input into rich, evolving textures and immersive soundscapes.
Your trackpad is not just a controller — it’s an ambient instrument. Every touch becomes a gesture of texture and space, translating subtle finger movements into evolving soundscapes. With each swipe, tap, or press, you sculpt drones, atmospheres, and harmonic shifts in real time. It’s intuitive, expressive, and endlessly dynamic — a new way to perform ambient music directly from your fingertips.”
Features:
Ambient instrument for sound exploration
Transforms any audio file into a tactile grid
Spectral freezer and granular engines
Supports two simultaneous audio files
Integrated audio recorder
Drag and drop export to DAW or desktop
High-resolution UI (Retina & 4K ready)
Designed for FX design, drones, transitions, and atmospheres
Tactile is available now, with an intro price of $29 (normally $49).
Behringer today has introduced the BM-15M MURF Box, a knockoff of the Moog MF-105 MuRF pedal.
Behringer had previously announced plans to copy more than half of Moog’s Moogerfooger line, but that didn’t include the MURF pedal. With today’s announcement, it looks more and more like Behringer is planning to create ‘Boogerfooger’ knockoffs of Moog’s complete Moogerfooger line.
The Behringer BM-15M MURF BOX, like the original, is designed to let you create sequenced filter patterns. It features 8 filters, selectable patterns, MIDI control and several modulation options.
Features:
8 Filters with selectable patterns
Based on the Moog MF-105 from the ’90s
Envelope control
USB/MIDI control
Rate control for modulation speed
Resonance control for enhanced filter effect
Mix control for blending between input signal and MURF output
Expression pedal input for real-time control
The Behringer BM-15M MURF Box is shipping from their factory, priced at $129 outside the US, and $50 for US buyers.
