Edisyn, a free, cross-platform and open-source patch editor library, with support for a large number of synthesizers, has added support for the Hydrasynth.
Edisyn provides an editor, a librarian, and a collection of tools for exploratory patch design, as well as support for microtuning scales. It works with MacOS, Windows, and Linux.
Edisyn supports all the Hydrasynth types, but currently does not support Hydrasynth Deluxe Multi patches. Edisyn saves to standard sysex files, not .hydra files. Edisyn can read both 2.0.0 and 1.5.5.
Spectrasonics has released a newly expanded edition of the Keyscape Creative library, expanding it to over 1500 Omnisphere patches, specially designed for users who also own Keyscape.
The vast library of sounds was produced by sound designer and Spectrasonics head Eric Persing, featuring the creative work of the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Development team.
The expanded library features a wide variety of new patches, showcasing the power of combining the latest features of Keyscape and Omnisphere. Keyscape’s keyboard sounds, including the new Double Felt Grand, are dramatically transformed using Omnisphere’s deep synthesis capabilities and effects.
The Keyscape Creative Library v1.6 update is available now as a free update for registered users of both Omnisphere 2 and Keyscape. All existing users can get the new library by clicking the “Get Updates” button on the splash screen of the user interface. After installation, the patches will appear as a new Omnisphere directory the next time it is opened.
The acclaimed physical modelling keyboard instrument goes mobile.
Pianoteq comes to iOS, and if you own the desktop version, you will get it for free
Pianoteq iOS the mobile version is said to be an exact replica of the desktop software (now up to version 8), but with a reworked interface. In addition, we’re told that it will even work on older devices – right back to an iPhone 6s running iOS 15.
Unlike a lot of piano plugins, Pianoteq uses physical modelling to create its sounds rather than samples. This means that it can create a pretty broad variety of tones – not only acoustic pianos, but also electric ones, harpsichords, vibraphones, guitar, steeldrums and more. Another benefit is that it will take up very little storage space.
The iOS app itself is free. This enables you to demo all of the available sounds (certain keys will be disabled) and you can unlock your first two instrument packs by purchasing a Pianoteq Stage license (€139).
The good news is that, if you own the desktop version, you’ll immediately have access to the iOS one. Similarly, any licences you purchase via the App Store will carry over to the desktop version.
Pianoteq for iOS runs standalone and as an AUv3 plugin, so you can use it for playing and performing or in a suitable host. Find out more on the Modartt website.
