Roland SH-4d Synth Patch Editor


Developer Momo Müller let us know that he’s introduced a dedicated patch editor and controller for the Roland SH-4d synthesizer.

He notes, “The Roland SH-4d Editor gives you direct access from the DAW to the Roland SH-4d parameters, allowing you to integrate it into the DAW project. In the PlugIn VST version you can record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.”

Features:

  • Complex sound changes can be made easily and quickly
  • Change Roland SH-4d Sounds directly from Editor
  • All controllers can be automated
  • X-Y modulation of all parameters
  • Randomize the controls of the Roland SH-4d Synth
  • Use your Roland SH-4d as a sound module in your DAW

The Patch editor is available now for Mac & Windows for €6.90 / $ 7 (Contains all versions).

 

 

 

Stylophone CPM DS-2 Compact, Portable Analogue Drone Synthesizer


Stylophone’s DS-2, the first in its compact portable modular (CPM) range. Following the launch of its affordable theremin, parent company Dubreq has unveiled the CPM DS-2, an all-in-one portable modular analogue drone synth that eschews toy-like simplicity and offers something far more serious instead.

Highlights include two analogue oscillators, two analogue sub-oscillators and two analogue 3320 filters. There’s a meaty LFO section with 14 waveforms, two wave selectors, seven routing switches and five depth attenuverters, while the CPM DS-2 sports a total of 12 modular patch points.

Effects include eight vintage reverb algorithms and a vintage delay with modulation, and the effects mixer has an aux input for external sounds.

All of which adds up to a synth that’s said to be suitable for rhythmic movement, endless soundscapes and cosmic exploration.

In keeping with Stylophone tradition, you get a built-in speaker, and there are also two stereo outputs. There’s a battery power option, and Eurorack compatibility means that, as well as being used standalone, the CPM DS-2 can also be integrated into a larger modular system.

Features:

  • 2 analog 3340 oscillators
  • 2 analog sub oscillators
  • 2 analog 3320 filters
  • 14 analog LFO waveforms
  • 2 LFO wave selectors
  • 7 LFO routing switches
  • 5 LFO depth attenuverters
  • 12 modular patch points
  • 8 vintage AL3201 reverb algorithms
  • 1 vintage PT2399 delay with modulation
  • 1 effects mixer with aux input
  • 2 stereo outputs
  • 1 built-in speaker
  • 6 AA battery compartment
  • Eurorack compatible


You can sign up for pre-order alerts on the Stylophone website, and the price of the CPM DS-2 has been set at $259/£209/€239.

 

Algoriddim Bringing djay to Apple Vision Pro


Algoriddim has announced plans to bring djay – its multiplatform DJ app – to Apple Vision Pro.

Vision Pro is the Apple’s “spatial computer”. It’s designed to expand on the possibilities of previous virtual reality headsets by extending it into augmented reality, where a three-dimensional interface is automatically integrated into your surroundings, and controllable using your eyes, hands and voice.

“When we heard about Apple Vision Pro,” says Algoriddim CEO Karim Morsy, “it felt like djay was this beast that wanted to be unleashed.”

Algoriddim is completely redesigning djay for Apple’s Vision Pro interface.

“The first chunk of designing for Apple Vision Pro was going back to the drawing board and saying, ‘OK, maybe this made sense 10 years ago with a computer and mouse, but why do we need it now? Why should people have to push a button to match tempos — shouldn’t that be seamless?’ There was so much we could abstract away.”

Details on pricing and availability of djay for visionOS are to be announced.