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http://www.syntheway.net/ &
http://www.syntheway.com/Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments - Software Synthesis and Sampling. VST Audio Plug-ins.
Part of my Collection of VST Instruments (Also check out some my others VSTis
http://drakkom.blogspot.com/2008/09/friendly-vst-plug-ins-audio-software.html)
Magnus Choir, ElectriKeys ePiano, Realistic Virtual Piano, Master Hammond B3 Organ, Organux, SF2 Player, Strings, DAL Flute, Zephyrus, Percussion Kit: Orchestral, Latin, African, Mallet Instruments.
MAGNUS CHOIR
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Overview
MAGNUS CHOIR is a virtual instrument plug-in which can be used to create natural and synthetic choirs, using a combination of synthesis and sampling. Available for Windows and Linux based VST/FST hosts.
Features
Choirs, Vocal Textures and Pads combines an advanced sampling engine and synthesizing techniques to an instrument full of expression capabilities. DSP engine delivers a new level of realism in digital sound creation...
For a realistic choral sound, Magnus includes a variety of vocal textures and sustained vowels in multiple dynamics: Espressivo, Staccato, Marcato, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Tenuto, Maestoso, Legato, and more...
32 Factory Presets (Natural, Synthetic and Hybrid sounds with filter characteristics included):
Oohs Choir
Ahhs Choir
Mms Choir
Men’s Choir
Women’s Choir
Angel’s Choir
Odd Choir
Choir Pads
Dark Octave Choir
Future Choir
Astral Choir
Psychedelic Choir
Spatial Voices
Synthetic Choir, and more...
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets, that gives musicians almost limitless possibilities in varying and creating unique new sounds with different vocal characteristics.
State Variable Filter that includes Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject filters with adjustable Cutoff Frequency and Resonance, depending on the performer's preference.
Reverb Effect Built-in: Free variation of acoustic ambience thanks to complete separation of choir and room. Small rooms can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces. Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mix, used to create psycho-acoustic models in the DSP environment, without having to load up any other plug-ins.
Clear user interface helps work intuitively, inviting the user to experiment creatively.
VU Meter - Volume Unit Meter: A device that indicates the relative levels of the audio being played. It is calibrated to show a maximum recording level to avoid saturation and distortion.
Affordable price and user-friendly attitude are sure to attract many enthusiasts and musicians.
FULL MIDI Automation: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller. You can use this to automate parameter changes from a sequencer, or to control your synthesizers from an external MIDI control surface.
Presets List:
Default
Celestial Choir (...In The Garden of Eden)
Aahhs Choir (Sustained Vowels)
Octave Choir (Men’s Choir )
Curious Choir (Odd)
Big Choral (Women’s Choir and Men’s Choir -Maestoso)
Angels Choir (Legato)
Magnus 1 (Sustained Vowels)
Oohs Choir (Sustained Vowels)
Synthetic Choir (Spatiotemporal)
X Choral (Relaxed Vowels)
Choralis (Choral Pad -Cresc-Decresc-Sustained)
Future Choir (Tenuto)
Magnus 2 (Espressivo - Maestoso)
Glorious (Maestoso - Majestic and Sustain)
Finale...... (...Of Version 1.0)
Vox Vocis (Vocal Texture -Staccato)
Psychedelic Vox (Synthetic)
Breath Choir (Staccato)
Quasi Spatial Voices (Choir Pad)
Textural Murmur (Odd Choral)
Ad Infinitum (Tenuto Choir -Legato)
Infernus (Crescendo Dark Octave Choir)
Hybrid Choir (Marcato - Synthetic and Natural)
Astral Choir (Crescendo and Decrescendo)
Alienus (Marcato Odd Choir)
Caelestis (...Kingdom Of Heaven)
Psychomantium (...A Place Of Necromancy) -Tenuto-
Ad Libitum (Oohs + Aahhs Chorus)
Aeternus Lux Lucis (Tenuto)
Divinitus Chorus (Staccato)
Mystical Choir (Mms Choir below Middle C)
:: MIDI Implementation Chart for MAGNUS CHOIR ::
# Decimal - Controller Name
CC# 07 - MASTER VOLUME
CC# 20 - S. V. FILTER - LOW PASS
CC# 21 - S. V. FILTER - HIGH PASS
CC# 22 - S. V. FILTER - BAND PASS
CC# 23 - S. V. FILTER - BAND REJECT
CC# 24 - S. V. FILTER - CUTOFF FREQUENCY
CC# 25 - S. V. FILTER - RESONANCE
CC# 71 - DECAY - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 72 - RELEASE - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 73 - ATTACK - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 74 - SUSTAIN - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 88 - REVERB SIZE ROOM
CC# 89 - REVERB WIDTH ROOM
CC# 90 - REVERB DAMPING FACTOR ROOM
CC# 91 - REVERB MIX LEVEL
System Requirements
Operating System : Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® Vista.
Linux Operating System (Requirements)
Processor: Pentium®, Celeron® or equivalent - 500 MHz or more.
RAM: 64 MB of memory (128 MB recommended)
VST 2.0 Host application like: FL Studio 7.xx, 6.xx, Steinberg Cubase VST 5/32, Cubase VST 5 Score, Cubase VST 5 Standard, Cubase SL 1.xx, 2.xx, Cubase SX 1.xx, 2.xx, 3.xx, Synapse Orion Pro 6.xx 7.xx, Synapse Orion Platinum 6.xx 7.xx, Sony Acid Pro 5.xx 6.xx, Mackie Tracktion 2.xx, Audio Mulch 1.0, 1.0rc1, 0.9xx, Steinberg Nuendo 1.xx, 2.xx, 3.xx, Samplitude 8.xx 9.xx, Cakewalk's SONAR 5 Producer Edition and Studio Edition, SONAR Home Studio 4 and Home Studio 4 XL, Bram Bos Tunafish 1.xx, M-Audio Ableton Live 5.xx, M-Audio Evolution Sound Studio II Standard & Pro 2.xx, PowerTracks Pro Audio, Making Waves Audio & Studio 5.xx and more ...
Graphics (minimum): 16-bit 800x600
Work with other hosts, as a DirectX plug-in using the FXpansion Vst-Dx V3/4 adapter or running ToneWise's DirectiXer 2. Is the easiest way to gain access to the hundreds of VST plug-ins from your DirectX audio application. Compatible with the Cakewalk Audio line (v6 and higher), FASoft N-Track, Sound Forge and Vegas (as an Aux effect only, in Vegas), Acon Digital Media Acoustica 4.0 (Effects only) Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro, and many more.
Via FXpansion's VST-to-RTAS Adapter: M-Audio Digidesign Pro Tools M-Powered Recording Software.
Via FXpansion's VST to AudioUnit Adapter for Mac OS X: A highly-integrated plug-in wrapper that allows users of AudioUnit-compatible applications to integrate VST plug-ins and instruments seamlessly in to their working environment.
Other Components: PC configured according to the specifications of the host application
An ASIO® soundcard is recommended for low latency real-time play.
Installation
The files must be in a directory where the VST host is looking for VST plugins. Unzip, unrar the files ".dll and .dat" into your VST Plugins folder.
Version History
v.1.5
Improvements:
- Updated built-in sound bank to 32 patches (16 new predefined sounds).
- Added State Variable Filter, that includes Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject Filters with adjustable Cutoff Frequency and Resonance.
- Added MIDI Automation: MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC) messages are recognized from an external MIDI control surface.
- Redesigned GUI.
- Added embedded CHM help/info file and button on GUI.
- Display selected preset.
- Added Web link button to " register full version" in demo, and web-link to our site in registered version.
Fixed bugs:
- Bug selecting some preset sound and exporting audio, it resets to default value. Now it is fixed.
- Small bug fixes.
v1.0: First release.
v1.0rc1: Release Candidate.
v0.93/0.94: Beta released.
v0.92: Alpha released.
v0.90/0.91: Pre-Alpha released.
Plug-in Credits
Concept, Programming, GUI Design and DSP by Daniel Alberto Laiseca
Evaluation & Registration
The code for the licensed and evaluation versions of this software are identical. The Demo Version is full functional. You can do anything you can do with the full version, you can even save your presets. Also in the demo are some presets included to demonstrate the instruments capabilities. The only restriction:
The Demo generates a short beep in all output channels every 10 seconds.
THE REGISTERED VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THIS INTERMITTING NOISE.
The program is a SHAREWARE. You are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days. If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee is required.
The full version is available to purchase, as downloadable software, the price is US$35, and you can download the full version as soon as your payment is received.
Realistic Virtual Piano VSTi
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Overview
Realistic Virtual Piano is an acoustic grand piano emulation designed to offer "a breathtakingly rich and realistic sound". Particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism and touch response of a Kawai™ Grand Piano. The result is a delicacy of tone and expression that emulates the experience of playing a real acoustic grand.
Features
Modeled on mastered Piano samples (normalized and noise-reduced). Based on PCM recordings of a Kawai™ Grand Piano after it has been meticulously tuned and adjusted. Optimized with latest recording technology .
Transparent and flexible sound: like the real piano, no artifacts, no fake layers.
To achieve such a remarkably authentic piano sound, has full length sustain samples, no loops (natural decay), stored in 16 bits / 44.100 KHz.
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
Optimized CPU and memory usage. Stability: complete. Uses memory efficiently without sacrificing quality. Unlike many other piano modules and samplers, this piano will never overload CPU.
Good live performances: never stick notes, never break the sound.
Affordable price, user-friendly attitude and compact software instrument are sure to attract many musicians.
Integrated, variable room simulation. Free variation of acoustic ambience thanks to complete separation of piano and room. Small rooms can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces. Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mixer, used to create psycho-acoustic models in the DSP environment, without having to load up any other plug-ins.
MIDI Automation: The following MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC) messages are recognized and affect the described parameters:
:: MIDI Implementation Chart for Realistic Virtual Piano::
# Decimal / Controller Name
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CC# 07 - MASTER VOLUME
CC# 71 - DECAY - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 72 - RELEASE - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 73 - ATTACK - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 74 - SUSTAIN - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 88 - REVERB SIZE ROOM
CC# 89 - REVERB WIDTH ROOM
CC# 90 - REVERB DAMPING FACTOR ROOM
CC# 91 - REVERB MIX LEVEL
Variable Room Simulation (Reverb Built in)
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Added realistic acoustic environments, from small rooms to large concert halls.
Parameters:
- S i z e : This is the Size ( front - rear distance ) of the room. It ranges 0 to 10 ( smallest to largest)
- W i d t h : This represents the width ( left-right distance) of the room. It ranges 0 (small) to 10 (wide)
- D a m p : ( D a m p i n g f a c t o r ) This is a way to describe the surface absorption, or how sound is reflected by the walls, floors and ceilings. A higher Damp setting causes high frequencies to decay faster. It Ranges 0 (near no absorption) to 10 (high absorption).
- M i x : The proportion of the "Dry/Wet" signal in the output
ElectriKeys Electric Piano VSTi
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Overview
ElectriKeys is an Electric Piano emulation based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1™, Hohner Clavinet D6™, Wurlitzer™ and Yamaha™ CP-70 e-pianos. Available for Windows and Linux based VST/FST hosts.
Features
Features
Sound is generated via a hybrid method that combines synthesis and sampling techniques, to create the most realistic sounds of these vintage electric pianos.
EP Selector. One instrument offering the sound of four legendary e-pianos:
Fender Rhodes™ Electric Piano (Stage Piano Mark I)
Hohner Clavinet D6™
Wurlitzer™ Electric Piano
Yamaha™ CP-70 Electric Grand Piano (Brilliance: Mellow, Normal and Bright)
Tremolo Section: Recreates the classic effect (which was called vibrato on the real Rhodes™ front panel). Contains a LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) with modulation depth, frequency and offset. The panning slider controls the output effect distribution between left and right speaker and to help create a broad spectrum of stereo tremolo effects.
5-Band Parametric Equalizer: EQ composed of five parametric filters with Frequency, Bandwidth and Gain knobs. Equalization allows you to lower or raise the volume of specific frequency ranges for bass and treble manipulation. Also contains global gain wheel to adjust the overall volume (Turn the wheel to right to boost a band, or to left to decrease its level).
Decay & Release Time: Decay sets the note decay while the key is pressed. Release sets the release (fade out) time after the key is released, offering unique tone to each player.
32 presets for Tremolo effects and Parametric EQ ready to play. Creating new sounds is as simple as combining these presets in different ways and tweaking any associated parameters from there as desired.
Signal's Harmonic Spectrum (Freq. analyzer)
FULL MIDI Automation: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller. Every parameter can be controlled via MIDI or host automation.
" E L E C T R I K E Y S " is based on 4 Vintage Electric Pianos
1) Fender Rhodes Mark I™ (1969-1975)
The Fender Rhodes product line evolved quickly as the 1970's began. The 73-key Electric Piano was renamed the Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano in 1969, featuring a black harp cover and a stereo 80W amp, and by 1970 the Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano was available. The Stage Piano was the piano top from the Suitcase model, modified for use with an external guitar or bass amplifier. The Stage model featured detachable legs (parts from a Fender pedal steel guitar), a sustain pedal and pushrod (part of a Rogers hi-hat stand), and a simplified front panel with only volume and bass EQ controls. Internally, the Stage Piano was nearly identical to the Suitcase model. Over the last few decades, the electric piano has played a central role in music of all types, from jazz/fusion and funk, to rock and dance. The Rhodes was used much in jazz-fusion throughout the 1970s. Chick Corea's album Light as a Feather and Miles Davis's In a Silent Way featured the Rhodes throughout the whole album. Joe Zawinul of Weather Report, Jan Hammer of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Herbie Hancock also used the Rhodes.
Classic Rhodes™ Effects
The piano's clean tone is what you hear on many essential Fender Rhodes recordings, but definitely not all of them. The Rhodes sounds even better with the right amp and effects. The Suitcase Vibrato was the original Rhodes effect, built into all versions of the Suitcase piano (as well as Stage models with the Super Satellite & Janus I systems). The idea behind the Vibrato was to simulate a rotating speaker, although the actual sound was quite different. The first version of the Vibrato was in mono, a tremolo effect that varied the amplitude of the piano's output in a square-wave pattern. When the Suitcase amps went stereo in 1969, this pattern was translated into a panning effect. Front-panel controls were provided for Speed and Intensity.
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2) Hohner Clavinet D6™ (Image Copyright by Electronic Edge Vintage Keys )
Musician and inventor, Ernst Zacharias, designed the first of these, the Cembalet, in the 1950’s. This was intended to be a portable, amplifiable version of the Cembalo, or Harpsichord. This worked by plucking the end of a flat reed with the key, which was then picked up and amplified in much the same way as an electric guitar. A little later came the Pianet. Both the "CH" and "N" models once again used flat reeds, but employed a very different plucking/striking action. When a key was depressed it engaged a "sticky pad" with foam backing which actually stuck to the reed. When the key was released, the pad came unstuck causing the reed to vibrate which was then amplified. The Pianet model "T" came much later and utilized the suction of a soft rubber pad onto the reed. This was somewhat superior to the "N" and "CH" models, but still had several drawbacks. Although made very popular by bands such as the Zombies and Small Faces, there wasn’t much dynamism available from the keyboard. As all the reeds were damped upon release, this negated the possibility of obtaining sustain via a foot pedal.
The D6 was later superseded by the model E6 and the Clavinet/Pianet Duo. These were basically the same, but more roadworthy and better protected against proximity hums and generally quieter than previous models. However, these models came just a bit too late on the scene in the age of electronics to be as successful as they deserved to be.
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3) Wurlitzer™ Electric Piano
Inventor Benjamin Miessner had designed an amplified conventional upright piano in the 1930s, and Wurlitzer used his electrostatic pickup design, but replaced the strings with struck steel reeds. The instrument entered production in 1955 as the EP-112 and continued to be produced in various forms until about 1982 when production of the EP-200A ceased.
The Wurlitzer piano is usually a 64-note instrument whose keyboard range is from A an octave above the lowest note of a standard 88-note piano to the C an octave below the top note of an 88-note piano. Tone production in all models comprises a single steel reed for each key, activated by a miniature version of a conventional grand piano action and forming part of an electrostatic pickup system using a DC voltage of 170v. A mechanical sustain pedal similar to that of a conventional piano is fitted
Compared with its erstwhile rival, the (Fender) Rhodes electric piano, the Wurlitzer has a brighter, more hollow sound. When played gently the sound can be quite sweet and vibraphone-like, becoming more aggressive with harder playing. In a pop or rock band setting with guitar(s), bass and drums the Wurlitzer has a distinctive and clear sound where a Rhodes would tend to blend in. However it has also been used successfully in MOR ballads and even country music.
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4) Yamaha CP70™ Electric Grand
The quest for a portable piano has been around since the invention of the Fender Rhodes and the Wurlitzer. Of course, neither of these actually sound like pianos... they have a pleasant sound that is 'piano-like' but in no way are they a substitute for the real thing.
Several companies tried all sorts of things (including some fairly horrible electronic things) but it wasn't until Yamaha released their CP70 'Electric Grand Piano' in the mid-'70s that I had something approaching a 'real' piano that could be toured around and amplified easily without any difficult mic techniques.
There were three models in the product's lifetime... the original CP70 (73-note keyboard) which was superceded by the CP70B (with balanced outputs) and the CP80 (a full 88-note keyboard version).
The Rhodes name and logo are trademarks of Joseph A. Brandstetter.
The Fender name and logo are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments.
Clavinet is a registered trademark of Hohner International.
Wurlitzer is a registered trademark of the Baldwin Piano Co.
Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
These trademarks are not affiliated or associated with Syntheway and are mentioned only to describe the types of sounds reproduced by ElectriKeys Electric Piano
Syntheway Strings VSTi
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Overview
SYNTHEWAY STRINGS is a "rich-sounding" sample based string VSTi for Windows.
Syntheway Strings have the ability to produce beautiful and lyrical lines, as well as powerful and forceful articulations. You'll find string orchestra Sustained, Espressivo, Staccato, Marcato, Crescendo, Decrescendo and more!
Features
Strings Selector:
Full Strings
Octaves Strings
Dark Strings
Marcato Strings
Staccato Strings
Marcato Octaves
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
All samples have been hand edited with painstaking attention to sonic fidelity, usability and noise levels.
Syntheway Strings has full length sustain samples, no loops (natural decay), stored in 16 bits and 44.100 KHz, providing superb detail for the musician.
Multisampled Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass...
The size has been significantly reduced. For its quality, has reasonable small size: 11.9 MB
Affordable price and user-friendly attitude are sure to attract many musicians.
Authentic sound based on an intelligent VSTi engine and Sample Playback, which provides virtually unlimited dynamic expression for your performances.
No Sampler Required!. The Virtual Instrument combines intuitive handling with excellent 24-bit sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler, in VST Host application such as FL Studio, Cubase, Orion, Audio Mulch, Sonar and more...
GLIDE control: affects pitch transitions. When turned to the far left, there are no pitch transitions - new notes immediately play at their "correct" pitch. If turned to the right, the glide time increases - new notes are triggered at the pitch of the previous note, and then gradually glide to the pitch of the played note, quickly or slowly, depending on the setting of this knob.
Includes 12 Presets -Prefabs- (6 Strings mode, 6 Ambience, acoustic environments )
MIDI Automation: Added complete MIDI CC#. The following MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC) messages are recognized and affect the described parameters:
:: MIDI Implementation Chart for Syntheway Strings::
# Decimal / Controller Name
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CC# 05 - GLIDE - Portamento Time -
CC# 07 - MASTER VOLUME
CC# 71 - DECAY - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 72 - RELEASE - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 73 - ATTACK - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 74 - SUSTAIN - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 88 - REVERB SIZE ROOM
CC# 89 - REVERB WIDTH ROOM
CC# 90 - REVERB DAMPING FACTOR ROOM
CC# 91 - REVERB MIX LEVEL
Free variation of acoustic ambience thanks to complete separation of strings and room. Small rooms can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces. Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mix, used to create psycho-acoustic models in the DSP environment, without having to load up any other plug-ins.
A c o u s t i c A m b i e n c e
Added realistic acoustic environments, from small rooms to large concert halls.
Parameters:
- S i z e : This is the Size ( front - rear distance ) of the room. It ranges 0 to 10 ( smallest to largest)
- W i d t h : This represents the width ( left-right distance) of the room. It ranges 0 (small) to 10 (wide)
- D a m p : ( D a m p i n g f a c t o r ) This is a way to describe the surface absorption, or how sound is reflected by the walls, floors and ceilings. A higher Damp setting causes high frequencies to decay faster. It Ranges 0 (near no absorption) to 10 (high absorption).
- M i x : The proportion of the "Dry/Wet" signal in the output
Master Hammond B3 VSTi
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Overview
MASTER HAMMOND B3 is a Virtual Hammond VST plug-in with a rich and authentic sound based on the legendary B3. The result is a warm and powerful sound over the entire range of the keyboard. The MHB3 is capable of all the variations one expects from this type of organ, and is suitable for any flavor of music, be it Rock, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, etc.
Features
B3 Mode Selector:
B3 Standard
Fast Bright
Slow Bright
Fast Dark
Slow Dark
Full Bright
4 B3 Blues types
Authentic sound based on an intelligent VSTi engine and Sample Playback, which provides virtually unlimited dynamic expression for your performances.
Modeled on mastered samples (normalized and noise-reduced). Based on PCM recordings of a Hammond B3 organ with full length sustain samples, no loops (natural decay), stored in 16 bits and 44.100 KHz.
The size has been significantly reduced. Great quality and reasonable small size: 7.48 MB.
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
10 Acoustic Ambience presets.
Portamento/Glide control: affects pitch transitions. A gliding effect that allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly, when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent.
Reverb built-in: free variation of acoustic ambience thanks to complete separation of organ and room. Small rooms can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces.
MIDI Automation: Added complete MIDI CC#. The following MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC) messages are recognized and affect the described parameters:
:: MIDI Implementation Chart for Master Hammond B3::
# Decimal / Controller Name
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CC# 05 - GLIDE - Portamento Time -
CC# 07 - MASTER VOLUME
CC# 71 - DECAY - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 72 - RELEASE - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 73 - ATTACK - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 74 - SUSTAIN - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 88 - REVERB SIZE ROOM
CC# 89 - REVERB WIDTH ROOM
CC# 90 - REVERB DAMPING FACTOR ROOM
CC# 91 - REVERB MIX LEVEL
DAL Flute VSTi
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Overview
DAL FLUTE is a hybrid flute emulator combining multi-samples of real flutes with a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine. Offers control over several parameters allowing you to sculpt new and interesting sounds.
Features
Hybrid Synthesis that combines sample-playback engine with native DSP processing.
Powerful multi-mode filters, envelopes, and LFOs give a wealth of creative possibilities.
Flute Selector: Normal, Bright and Pan Flute modes (Rotary switch selection)
24 presets redesigned in a wide range of styles ( 8 for each mode: Normal, Bright and Pan).
FULL MIDI Automation: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller
The flute simulation in DAL Flute is controlled by the following parameters:
Sections
LFO2 Section:
1 LFO -Low Frequency oscillator- with 6 waveforms (Sine, saw, ramp, triangle, pulse & S&H) + Speed, Pulse Width , Depth.
1 LFO -Low Frequency oscillator- with 5 waveforms (Sine, saw, ramp, triangle & pulse) + Speed, Pulse Width , Depth.
Envelope2 Section:
Filter Envelope: ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) and Control the amount of the Filter Envelope Generator (Knob setting the Gain of the envelope)
Amplifier Envelope: ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
Moog Filter Section:
Cutoff Frequency: Controls the Filter's Cutoff Frequency.
Resonance: Emphasizes the Cutoff Frequency.
Glide / Pitch Section:
Variable note glide speed.
Variable Pitch.
Mono and Retrigger switch: Possibility of turn the synth into Mono Mode and Retrigger switch.
X-Y axis Glide/Pitch: Drag and Drop option for Glide/Pitch effect, by clicking-and-dragging a point in an X-Y axis.
Miscellaneous Section:
Signal's Harmonic Spectrum (Freq. analyser).
MIDI Channel selector : 1 to 16
Output Control: Emphasis and Volume knobs.
Web link button to " register full version" in demo, and web-link to website in registered version.
* Hybrid Method combines mastered multi-samples, normalized and noise-reduced. Based on PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) recordings of real flutes. Full length sustain samples, no loops (natural decay), stored in 16 bits and 44.100 KHz and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine.
Organux VSTi
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Overview
Organux is a virtual organ VST plug-in designed for creating a wide range of classic and modern organ sounds.
Features
Hybrid method that combines sampling and synthesis techniques.
Selector with 20 predefined types of organ sounds such as:
Baroque Pipe Organ
Cathedral Organ
Farfisa Organ
Ethereal Organ
Chorus Organ
Pipe Organ
Church Organ
Percussive Organ
Gothic Organ
Fast and Slow B3 Organ
Rock Organ
Blues Organ
Detuned Organ
Electronic Organ, and more...
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) with modulation depth, frequency, offset, waveforms (sine-triangle-square) add expressive effects such as "Tremolo" by using the simple GUI commands, or also can be controlled by the position of a ball by clicking-and-dragging in an X-Y axis. The panning slider controls the output effect distribution between left and right speaker.
Multiple-Mode Filter that includes LP (Low pass), BP (Band pass), HP (High pass), notch, peak, low pass and high pass shelving filter with adjustable cutoff and bandwidth. The values are automatically computed when you select any of the filter types.
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
16 presets for effects ready to play.
Portamento/Glide control: A gliding effect that allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly, when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent.
Reverb effect built-in: Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mixer.
Delay effect built-in: Creates a delay (echo) effect on audio signals controlled by amount of feedback and modulation of delay time.
On-screen MIDI keyboard that can be played with the mouse, or keyboard (Q is Middle-C, Z two Octaves lower) The 'T' on the left of the keyboard sets Toggle Mode where each key stays held until you click it a second time.
MIDI Channel selector : 1 to 16 channels.
FULL MIDI Automation: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller. You can use this to automate parameter changes from a sequencer, or to control your synthesizers from an external MIDI control surface.
:: MIDI Implementation Chart for ORGANUX:
:= FULL MIDI Automation =: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller (Control of all parameters for use with external hardware control). The following MIDI CC messages are recognized and affect the described parameters
Zephyrus VSTi
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Overview
ZEPHYRUS is a hybrid synthesizer that combines an analog synthesis engine and soundfont oscillator to produce complex pads and background sounds.
Features
Soundfont Oscillator: The SFO Uses the raw samples in a soundfont file (*.SF2) as waveforms. Samples can be arranged into Banks, Patches, Key and Velocity zones.
2 Digitally Controlled Oscillator - DCO - with 3 selectable waveforms (Saw, Triangle, Pulse) have knobs to control the octave (4' 8' 16') , and interval.
2 Digitally Controlled Filter - DCF - A) with control over cutoff, contour amount, FM mod and emphasis. B) with control over ADSR envelope generator (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release).
1 Mixer, controlling oscillators A & B, master volume, Filter mod and Tracking rate.
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) with 2 selectable waveforms (Triangle & Pulse)
Loudness Contour with control over ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release).
Distortion Unit (Waveshaper): A wave distortion effect which maps input to output values using flexible spline-based graph. Distorts the input depending on a transfer function you draw by dragging the control points with your mouse.
PORTAMENTO/GLIDE control: affects pitch transitions. A gliding effect that allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly, when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent. When turned to the far left, there are no pitch transitions - new notes immediately play at their "correct" pitch. If turned to the right, the glide time increases - new notes are triggered at the pitch of the previous note, and then gradually glide to the pitch of the played note, quickly or slowly, depending on the setting of this knob.
Delay Effect Built-in: with Modulation (Varies the delay time dynamically- 0 to 10V ) and Amount of Feedback controls.
On-screen MIDI keyboard that can be played with the mouse, or keyboard (Q is Middle-C, Z two Octaves lower) The 'T' on the left of the keyboard sets Toggle Mode where each key stays held until you click it a second time.
Includes 32 internal presets and display "preset name" (Pre-programmed sounds)
Possibility of turn the synth into Mono Mode and Retrigger switch.
Hint Property: Tool tip when the mouse is over a control. You can mouse over any of the controls anywhere in Zephyrus and this will display a short description of what that control does.
One-panel Graphical User Interface
Fant. Soundfont (SF2) Player VSTi
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Overview
FSFP is a sample generator that works with the SoundFont2 collection (SF2), designed for creating music on your VST Host.
FSFP now supports Full MIDI Automation: MIDI control of every knob and slider on the interface can be modulated by via standard MIDI Continuous Controllers.
Features
Parameters
Load SoundFont - This button is located in the center of the interface. Click it and select a SoundFont2 instruments/drumkits bank file to load (*.SF2).
Bank - Here you can set the patch (instrument) number in the SoundFont collection to be played by the generator.
Preset Number - Here you can set the preset number in the SoundFont collection to be used by FSFP.
Instrument - Shows the name of the selected instrument. Click this area to see a full list with instruments/drumkits available in the currently loaded SoundFont collection.
Sections
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator): Modulation Depth, Frequency & Offset.
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
Distortion Unit: A wave distortion effect which maps input to output values using flexible spline-based graph. Distorts the input depending on a transfer function you draw by dragging the control points with your mouse.
MIDI Channel selector and Master Volume control.
Delay Effect Built-in: Feedback amount & Modulation knobs.
Reverb Effect Built-in: Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mix.
Signal's Harmonic Spectrum (Freq. analyser)
On-screen MIDI keyboard that can be played with the mouse, or keyboard (Q is Middle-C, Z two Octaves lower) The 'T' on the left of the keyboard sets Toggle Mode where each key stays held until you click it a second time.
PORTAMENTO/GLIDE control: affects pitch transitions. A gliding effect that allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly, when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent. When turned to the far left, there are no pitch transitions - new notes immediately play at their "correct" pitch. If turned to the right, the glide time increases - new notes are triggered at the pitch of the previous note, and then gradually glide to the pitch of the played note, quickly or slowly, depending on the setting of this knob
Virtual Room Emulator VST (Reverb)
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Overview
Virtual Room Emulator is a VST reverb plug-in for native PC platforms. Used to create psycho-acoustic models in the DSP environment.
It simulates the reverberation of a sound in a rectangular type room, allowing separate control of the room's width, depth and height. It also allows you to control the distance between the listener and the sound positioned in that virtual room.
The Virtual Room Emulator section offers control over the size, width, and damping factor of the room by way of three linkable sliders. Produces a natural sounding room reverberation effect that gives you true room perception, from small rooms to large concert halls. Small rooms have a high percentage of early reflections ( the first feedback from the closest objects) that can give more body to tracks. It is also good with acoustic guitars and voices. Larger rooms are better with strings, or wind instruments and synthesizer pads.
Features:
Reverberation technique that simulates a real acoustic environment of a room.
Separate control of Room's dimensions, produces naturally sounding reverberation.
Early and late reflections, (The sound reflections from walls, floors and ceilings following a sound created in an acoustically reflective environment).
Damping to re-create a realistic room (In the context of reverberation, damping refers to the rate at which the reverberant energy is absorbed by the various surfaces in the environment).
It uses reverberation engine that does not produce metal harmonics.
32-bit sound processing with sample rate of 96kHz.
16 predefined room configurations that range from tiny to extra large rooms , allow you to quickly switch between different Virtual Room's configurations.
The plugin is perfectly suited for any type of audio production when acoustic space simulation is needed from recording to post production.
Parameters:
- S i z e : This is the Size ( front - rear distance ) of the room. It ranges 0 to 10 ( smallest to largest)
- W i d t h : This represents the width ( left-right distance) of the room. It ranges 0 (small) to 10 (wide).
- D a m p : ( D a m p i n g f a c t o r ) This is a way to describe the surface absorption, or how sound is reflected by the walls, floors and ceilings. A higher Damp setting causes high frequencies to decay faster. It Ranges 0 (near no absorption) to 10 (high absorption).
- G a t e : Gate Type Input. Only used in Freeze and Gated modes.
- M o d e : Selects between Normal, Freeze and Gated modes.
* Normal: The usual reverb behavior.
* Freeze: When this mode is active,the gate input works as on/off switch for sustain-like effect. When the gate is low, the reverb works as normal. When the gate goes high, Virtual Room Emulator freezes the effect.
* Gated: When in this mode, Virtual Room Emulator only outputs wet (reverberated) signal when the gate is high. When the gate is set to low, a little decay is internally applied to smooth the transition back to, the dry-only state.
- M i x : The proportion of the "Dry/Wet" signal in the output
Syntheway Percussion Kit VSTi
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Overview:
Syntheway Percussion Kit is a collection of percussion instruments designed for creating Orchestral Percussion, Auxiliary Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion and African Percussion.
Features
Complete selector switch on GUI including the following instruments:
1) Orchestral Percussion
Instruments distributed across 5 octaves keyboard.
Key Range Details:
> C1.....C#1 - Snare Roll
> D#1.....E1 - Triple Roll
> F1.......B1 - Bass Drum
> C2......C3 - Timpani
> C#3....C4 - Gong (Tam-Tam)
> C#4..F#4 - Suspended Cymbal
> G4....F#5 - Temple Block
> G5......C7 - Triangle
- Timpani II (Extended)
2) Auxiliary Percussion (Also known as battery percussion or accessory percussion)
- Triangle
- Woodblock
- Ride Cymbal
- Cymbals
- Tambourine
- Sleigh Bells
3) Mallet Percussion (Also known as keyboard percussion)
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
- Glockenspiel
- Marimba
- Tubular Bells
4) Latin Percussion
- Conga
- Timbale
- Bongo
- Castanets
5) African Percussion Kit (Full range)
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Special Mallet Instruments: > Vibraphone, > Xylophone, > Glockenspiel, - > Marimba, & > Tubular Bells. Realistic sounds, sampled across 5 octaves keyboard.
Integrated, variable room simulation. Free variation of acoustic ambience thanks to complete separation of instruments and room. You can add your own effects, and mix the percussion the way you wish. Small rooms can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces. Customizable with user controls for: size room, width room, damping factor & mixer, used to create psycho-acoustic models in the DSP environment, without having to load up any other plug-ins.
ADSR envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and several modulation targets.
FULL MIDI Automation: Complete MIDI Continuous Controller. Every parameter can be controlled via MIDI or host automation.
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For german speaking people:
Virtuelle Instrumente und Effekt Plug-Ins - Überblick
Schnittstellen: VST
Zephyrus
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 32 $
Größe 906 kb
Beschreibung Beschreibung Ein Hybrid-Synthesizer der die analoge "synthesis engine" mit dem Soundfont Oszillator kombiniert und so die Möglichkeit bietet komplexe Pads und "Background" Sounds zu produzieren.
Syntheway Strings
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 35 $
Größe 7.19 MB
Beschreibung Einige der Samples sind mit Sample Playback und DSP optimiert.
Es lassen sich mit dem Plugin „beautiful and lyrical lines” , sowie “powerful and forceful articulations” produzieren.
Magnus Choir
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 39,90 $
Größe 4.80 MB
Beschreibung Mit dem Plugin lassen sich „natural“ und „synthetic“ Chöre erzeugen.
Master Hammond B3
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 35 $
Größe 4.14 MB
Beschreibung Eine virtuelle Hammond B3 mit einem authentischen Sound. Das Resultat , der mit Sample Playback und DSP(basierend auf der Legendären B3) bearbeiteten Samples, ist ein warmer und satter Sound.
DAL Flute
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 29 $
Größe 1.79 MB
Beschreibung ein “hybrid flute emulator”. Das Plugin kombiniert Multisamples der realen Flöte mit DSP. Die Steuerung verschiedener Parameter ermöglichen es neue Sounds zu kreieren.
Realistic Virtual Piano
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 35 $
Größe 3.43 MB
Beschreibung Ist die Emulation eines “grand piano” mit einem klaren und nahe zu “lebensechten” Sound.
Virtual Room Emulator
Lizenz Kostenpflichtig 15 $
Größe 912 kb
Beschreibung ist ein “reverb plug-in“ . Es simuliert das Echo eines Tones in einem rechteckigen Raum. Dabei ermöglicht das Plugin die Breite,Tiefe und Höhe des Raumes zu steuern.
Source: plugindex.de (Special Thanks to Jessica)
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Pianos Electriques Virtuels
Syntheway présente ElectriKeys, une émulation de pianos électriques cultes pour Windows et Linux.
Il émule le Rhodes MK1, l'Hohner Clavinet D6, le Wurlitzer et le Yamaha CP-70 et fonctionne avec les hôtes VST et FST.
Le son est généré en utilisant une technique combinant synthèse et échantillons.
Il embarque un trémolo qui dispose d'un LFO et d'une gestion de la stéréo, de réglages du Decay et du Release, un égaliseur paramétrique à 5 bandes, un analyseur de fréquences, 32 presets pour le trémolo et l'EQ et une automatisation Midi complète.
Vendu 35$, une démo pleinement fonctionnelle est disponible.
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Syntheway, Magnus Choir 1.5
Syntheway vient de mettre à jour le logiciel Magnus Choir VSTi (Windows, Linux), qui passe en version 1.5. Les nouveautés et autres améliorations se font surtout au niveau au niveau de la banque de sons intégrés, qui possède 32 patches (dont 16 prédéfinis : textures vocales et pad). On peut aussi noter la présence de filtres variables, agissants sur les signaux basses, aiguës, la résonance. L’automation MIDI n’est pas en reste, puisque les messages MIDI CC, sont reconnus depuis n’importe quelle surface de contrôle MIDI externe.
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Les plugs ins Vst de Syntheway's VST fonctionnent officiellement sous Linux
publié par jazzride le Mar 12 Sep 2008 [09:21 UTC]
La société Syntheway annonce que ses plugs ins sont officiellement supportés par Linux. Signe des temps, début d'une longue série, sans doute...
Les requis:
- JACK : 0.100.0 or above (http://jackit.sourceforge.net)
- Wine : preferably 1.0 or above, but many older versions will work too.
(http://www.winehq.org/)
- FST : 1.7 or above (http://joebutton.co.uk/fst/)
Le site de la société proposant des plugs ins Vst compatibles Linux
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Actualité de la guitare et de la basse
Magnus Choir VSTi : des chœurs dans l’ordi
L’éditeur Syntheway lance le plug-in Magnus Choir pour aider à simuler des voix.
Si le succès du film Les choristes vous a fait tourné la tête mais que votre budget permet à peine de louer la chorale municipale de Triffouilly-sur-Seine, une solution de fortune existe : Magnus Choir.
Il s’agit d’un instrument virtuel compatible VST conçu pour reproduire des chœurs. Les réglages permettent de jouer sur la dynamique (staccato, crescendo, etc.) et de régler l’attaque, l’enveloppe afin de coller à vos idées. Des pré-réglages permettent de choisir un chœur d’hommes, de femmes, des voix bizarres …
Le logiciel coûte 39 dollars.
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Syntheway Magnus Choir
Magnus Choir est un instrument virtuel qui est utilisé pour créer des chorales naturelles ou synthétiques en utilisant des samples et de la synthèse.
Le plug-in est disponible sous Windows et Linux aux formats VST/FST. Voici la liste des caractéristiques de la version 1.5 :
- 32 patches.
- Filtres : Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, et Band Reject avec Cutoff et Résonance ajustables.
- Automation MIDI.
- Interface graphique redessinée.
- Affichage du preset sélectionné.
plus d'informations sont disponibles sur le site de Syntheway
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Syntheway DAL Flute 2
Syntheway vient de sortir la version 2.0 de DAL Flute, une flûte virtuelle hybride (synthèse + samples) au format VSTi pour Windows.
Disposant d'un nouveau moteur audio et accompagné de 24 presets, le logiciel jouit d'une interface graphique redesignée et propose les nouvelles fonctionnalités suivantes :
Nouvelle flûte multi-samplée.
Modes de flûtes : Normal, Bright & Pan.
Automation MIDI et support des contrôles continus.
Zone de Pitch Bend définissable.
PAs X-Y pour l'effet de Glide/Pitch.
Bouton de sélection du canal MIDI.
Fichier d'aide accessible depuis l'interface.
Prix : 29 $.
Syntheway Zephyrus
Syntheway a sorti Zephyrus, un synthétiseur virtuel combinant une synthèse à modélisation analogique et un oscilateur de soundfont pour créer des pads complexes et des sons d'arrières plans.
Le SFO (SoundFont Oscilator) utilise en fait les samples bruts contenus dans une soundfont (fichier *.SF2) comme forme d'onde. Les samples peuvent être organisés en Banks, Patches, Key et Velocity zones.
Le synthé comporte outre :
2 DCO (Digitally Controlled Oscillator) avec trois formes d'ondes sélectionnables (Saw, Triangle, Pulse)
2 DCF (Digitally Controlled Filter), un de type filtre à modulation, l'autre de type enveloppe ADRS
1 Mixer pour contrôler les oscillateurs, le master, etc.
1 LFO à deux formes d'ondes (Triangle & Pulse)
1 "Loudness Contour" avec contrôle ADSR
Unz unité de distorsion avec Waveshaper
Un contrôle de portamento et glide.
un delay avec modulation
un clavier MIDI permettant de jouer à la souris avec possibilité de mode toogle maintenant tout note jouée jusqu'au prochain click sur la note.
Automation MIDI de 23 contrôleurs (CC)
Ce synthé mérite surement d'être essayé compte tenu de son approche originale (une version démo totalement fonctionelle avec bip régulier est disponible) est proposé pour la modique somme de 32$ US payable en ligne.
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Rubriques: Apprendre la musique
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Magnus Choir VSTi
Plug-in pour VSTi pouvant être utilisé pour créer des choeurs normals et synthétiques
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Realistic Virtual Piano VSTi
RVP est une émulation acoustique de piano à queue avec un son stupéfiant riche et réaliste. Plusieurs échantillons sont combinés avec un playback d'échantillon et le moteur de DSP, optimisés pour un bruit acoustique. Les pianos retentissent extrêmement propres et réalistes
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Master Hammond B3
MHB3 est un plugin pour les systèmes VST sous Windows créant un son d'orgue riche et authentique.
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DAL Flute
Emulateur VSTI de flute.
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Syntheway Strings
Module pour système VST, créant des instruments virtuels.
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