Effect: OverTone DSP - PTC-2A

OverTone DSP launches PTC-2A, an equalizer effect for Windows.

"Inspired by the classic Pultec EQs and modeled using measured data and schematics from real hardware, using algorithms originally developed for the linuxDSP PEQ-2A, the PTC-2A is an affordable emulation of one of the most sought-after vintage EQs"

Features:

• • Separate LF Boost and Attenuate Controls - Simultaneous low frequency boost and cut, emulating the classic Pultec 'Low-end trick'.
• • Physical Control Weighting - Replicates the 'feel' as well as the look of high quality rotary controls.
• • Passive Filters - 6dB / Octave passive filter emulation maintains the smooth frequency response and desirable control interaction of the original vintage designs.
• • Transformer-coupled gain stage - Similar to the original Pultec EQs, the passive filters are followed by a transformer-coupled tube amplifier stage which further enhances the vintage qualities.
• • De-cramped Mid-Range Filter - Innovative DSP technology models the behavior of an analogue peak filter more closely than conventional digital algorithms, even at low sample rates.

Price: £39.95

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Synthesizer: Sonic Academy - ANA Synth

Sonic Academy unveils ANA Synth, a virtual analog synthesizer for both Windows and OS X.

"We believe that a great sounding main synth is key to great sounding productions but for too long these type of products have been priced out of reach for most aspiring producers. With ANA we aim to change that!
ANA has been designed from the ground up to create all the sounds you hear in modern and classic electronic music.

It is designed to be extremely user friendly and intuitive. Everything is set out clearly and with a logical flow. In the coming weeks we will continue to support the plugin with tutorials to help you really understand the fundamentals of good sound design and enable you to create sounds you never before thought possible."

Features:

• 4 Oscillators with 57 Different waveform types
• OSC 1 & 2 can have 8 voices per OSC with width and detune
• 13 Filtered types including Vintage Analog and Formant (Talky) Models
• ADSR Filter, and Amp Envelopes with switchable curves
• ADSR Assignable Envelop with 27 targets
• Graphical Envelope - 16 nodes asignable to 27 Targets
• Chord Hold - Memorise up to 5 notes for instant one finger playback
• 2 Low Frequency Oscillators with 7 waveform types, 2 outputs each with 27 targets
• 2 Modulation sections with 9 sources and 27 targets
• FX Section with 10 Fx types including - Phaser, Chorus, Amp Sim, Exciter, Clip Distortion, Decimator, Compressor, Bass Enhancer, Delay and Reverb.
• Legato and Slide Mode
• Preview - playback midi sequence while browsing patches to get a better idea of the sound.
• 250 Presets included

Price: Introductory £49.99 (£59.99)

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Synthesizer: Puremagnetik - Synth700

Puremagnetik unveils Synth700, a recreation of MiniKorg 700 as an instrument for Live, Kontakt and Logic.

"Synth700 is a complete re-creation of Korg's very first analog monosynth, the MiniKorg 700. This Micropak has been expertly recorded with the finest A/D conversion and programmed by Puremagnetik's award-winning sound designers for integration into Ableton Live, Kontakt, Logic and more!"

Features:

• A complete Mini Korg 700synthesizer emulation

• Over 1200 high quality samples

• Ableton Live Racks with precise incremental controls

• Kontakt KSP easy edit GUI

• Logic EXS version includes Channel Strip Settings with Logic effects

• EXS Universal file format for easy importing into any audio host

Available to download for Puremagnetik subscribers

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Instrument: Sound Magic - Piano One / Pc / Free

Sound Magic unveils Piano One, a free piano instrument for Windows (soon Mac).

"The Sound of Piano One comes from the Yamaha C7 concert grand, a true workhorse in the professional piano world, appearing on famous concert stages, in international competitions and in prestigious music events throughout the world.

By utilizing the Sound Magic Hybrid Modeling Engine, Piano One offers both the Realistic Sound of Sampling and the Playability of Modeling. Hybrid Modeling provides an instantaneous feeling - no delay - and a truer and richer sound than canbe created with either sampling or modeling alone. What's more, Piano One utilizes only 150MB, which is quite a small footprint, making Piano One usable even on older PCs. There is no waiting time when loading and the CPU usage is so small that it's virtually unnoticeable."

Features:

• Sound Magic Hybrid Modeling Technology
• Add-on System (needs internet connection)
• Actual modeling and soft pedal samples vividly present the sound of three
• kinds of pedals.
• Built-in professional Reverb Engine simulates resonances with environment
• and soundboard, adding extra realism to the sound.
• Faster load times. Smaller hard drive footprint, less memory and less CPU
• usage.

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Effect: Distorque - Face Bender / PC / Free

Distorque launches Face Bender, a FREE distortion effect plugin for Windows.

"This is an emulation of a Fuzz Face and a Tone Bender MKII with added controls for tweaking. It runs in mono or stereo, and has selectable 2x oversampling.

The Fuzz Face was first made by Arbiter Electronics in 1966. It had a thick, fuzzy distortion and was made famous by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and David Gilmour. The Tone Bender MKII was also released in 1966, by Sola Sound. Compared to the Fuzz Face, it has a brighter, more distorted sound."

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Synthesizer: MaxSynths - Latte / PC / Pro / Free

MaxSynths unveils Latte, a virtual synthesizer for Windows.

"Latte is inspired by the old synthesizers from the past and is able to produce powerful synth sounds, fat basses, expressive leads, crazy sounds and more. Despite the synth layout looks very simple the modulation options allows to shape the sound in a lot of different ways. One of the most interesting features is the possibility to use the polyphonic aftertouch* as a modulation source to create the typical expressive sounds which has been a trademark for the well known synth gurus of the past.

The Saw/Pulse oscillator of Latte, characterized by a powerful and warm sound, has been created specially with the aim to recreate a realistic vintage sound."

FEATURES:

• 2 Oscillators with custom Saw and Pulse waveforms and noise generator (White and Pink noise)
• 12dB Low Pass/High Pass state variable filter
• 2 LFOs with assignable destinations
• Assignable envelope generator
• Extensive options for external modulation with routable Channel or Poly Aftertouch
• FX section with Chorus and Delay
• 16 voice polyphonic
• Low CPU usage

Price: €19.90 (free, limited version available)

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Free Music Making Software - Week 8

Week 8 - Another week with great music production software posted at Music Informatory. We continue our quest to be the greatest resource for free music making software :)

Here is a list with only the Free Music Making Programs this week. You find thousands more FREE software in the archives!

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-24 23:33
Tokyo Dawn Labs Feedback Compressor V.0.1.35 Beta: Free Plugin Posted http://ow.ly/1hCbRq ♮ http://bit.ly/z6q3y1
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/173173755735056387

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-24 21:44
Sound Magic releases Piano One - Free Concert Grand Piano VSTi for Windows http://ow.ly/1hC3it ♮ http://bit.ly/wwXGzk
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/173146195886227456

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-23 10:12
J1000 updates Alpha and PQ33 free equalizer effect plugins http://ow.ly/1hzMhr ♮ http://bit.ly/yNPxi7
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172609659906179072

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-22 02:35
TubeOhm Alpha-Ray: Free Synth Plugin Released http://ow.ly/1hxZjx ♮ http://bit.ly/xAToA2
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172132421599375361

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-21 23:36
CakeTV Live SONAR X1 webinar February 23rd – Free to the public http://ow.ly/1hxSAb ♮ http://bit.ly/A1sPXm
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172087212735868928

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-21 22:35
Imaginando releases LIVKONTROL FREE for iPhone and iPod touch http://ow.ly/1hxP2b ♮ http://bit.ly/yw73CV
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172071958203203585

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-21 21:41
Synthesizer: TubeOhm - Alpha-Ray / Pc / Pro / Free http://ow.ly/1hxHr5 ♮ http://bit.ly/wUggJK
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172058283421614080

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-21 19:57
Synthesizer: TubeOhm - Alpha-Ray / Pc / Pro / Free http://bit.ly/xsu7yO #synth
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172032105298149376

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-21 18:41
TubeOhm releases free Alpha-Ray synth plugin http://ow.ly/1hxy6W ♮ http://bit.ly/yHFL4I
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/172013113330237440

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-19 18:31
Free Music Making Software - Week 7 http://ow.ly/1huGBv ♮ http://bit.ly/wLpryT
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/171285781657292800

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-19 17:44
Free Music Making Software - Week 7 http://bit.ly/yewUei
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/171273855141289985

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-18 00:44
MakeMusic Finale NotePad: Free Notation Software http://ow.ly/1hsE5J ♮ http://bit.ly/y5x1J1
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/170654958490877954

Making Music (@music_making):
2012-02-17 20:30
AfroDJMac releases Unusual Percussion free Ableton Rack http://ow.ly/1hsmGu ♮ http://bit.ly/zAVYhk
https://twitter.com/music_making/status/170590865985781760

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