M42 Nebula Version 2
Combining algorithmic rhythmic elements, giant pad and space sounds which can be manipulated in real time, as well as a unique warp function, the M42 brings the quality of virtual instruments to a new level. The M42 is named after the great nebula located in the constellation of Orion.
Two unique modules: The Pulsar and Arpeggiator which when run together can create complex rhythms and arpeggiation effects. The arpeggiator is very different from the usual arpeggiators as it receives its waveform structure from the LFO and is not dependent on chords played on the keyboard. The Pulsar creates rhythms as well as a sample hold generator. All are synced to the host BPM. This design was inspired by Klaus Shultz's timeless electronic music piece called "Totem" in which the M42 Nebula has now become known for it's "Totem" sound.
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"M42 Nebula - Rhythm Pad Machine Extraordinaire"
"Most pad synths are relatively expensive sample based products like Atmosphere and Morphology. But even these lack M42's Pulsar and Arp features. While Atmosphere can make some very polished noises, and has some gorgeous samples in there, M42 can make a whole host of rhythmic pad sounds that Atmosphere cannot."
Kevin Rossiter, TraXmusic.org
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Architecture:
Two completly independent synths with each:
- 2 ADSR Envelope Generators.
- 12dB/octave State Variable Filter (LP, HP, BP and AP).
- LFO (BPM synced) with an unique Arpeggiator.
- Pulsar with custom grid editor. (BPM synced, creates the algorithmic element).
- Easy to operate 3 * 5 Modulation Matrix.
Waveforms:
- Synth1: (VAO) saw, square, triangle, pulse1, pulse2, Noise
- Synth2: (SFO) special set of 5 pad sounds arranged as
Soundfont bank. Number of supported banks: 4.
FX:
- Stereo Chorus/Flanger.
- Stereo BPM synced Cross-Delay.
- 2 band EQ, 1 band parametric.
- Autopanner.
- WARP (distortion with cutoff and resonance).
Global:
- MIDI Learn for almost all parameters
- Virtual Keyboard (for audition of presets)
- Multitimbrality: 2 (per instance!)
- Polyphony: 6 voices (each synth).
256 presets by noted sound designer Tim Conrardy
Minimum system requirements:
PC running Windows 98 at 1Ghz.
Screenresolution:1024*768.
VST* host.
Whats new in version 2?
1. White Noise waveform added (Synth 1)(User Request)
2. LFO page also shows the 'slow' bpm ratios (2/1 ... 32/1)
3. Clip on/off (so the filter can be used without distortion)
4. New GUI (The nebula is back! )
5. Choice of 9 preset colors for labels
6. Keyboard for audition, can be hidden( User Request)
7. MIDI Learn function
8. Master Volume control (User Request)
9. LED indicators for Rates and MIDI on mod matrix.
10. Edit Grid for Pulsar Module.(User Request)
11. New CC automation list.
Bugs fixes
1. Chorus modulation out of range problem fixed
2. FL studio problem fixed (Eg: leds were sending automation data to host during
export)
3. Synth 1 CC parameters not responding, fixed
Read what the KvR community says about the M42 Nebula:
http://www.kvraudio.com/get/1003.html
Try out the Demo
http://www.algomusic.net/downloads/M42V2DEMO.exe
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This package also includes AlgoN, the prototype of the M42 Nebula.
AlgoN was developed as a sketching board for our algorithmic ideas which developed into the current version of the M42 Nebula. Features include 2 seperate synths each with 1 oscillator with multiple waveforms, a low pass filter, 2 LFO's, 2 envelope generators, multiple modulation routings and a rhythm grid. An algorithmic scale generator was added to enable ever changing sequences with user scale selection. Add to this stereo panning for each synth,split keyboard capacity, plus reverb and x-y BPM synced delays, and you have an algorithmic monster on your hands. While the interface looks more like a NI Reaktor setup, all parameters are shown on one screen for easy access, yet small enough to use in any host. AlgoN comes with 128 presets by noted sound designers Tim Conrardy and UGO
Layering M42 Nebula with AlgoN inside your host will give you BPM synced rhythms, spacial pads and sequences, split keyboard ability, all at once for a full pallette of ever changing sound.
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Also available for the M42 is a specially created soundset
TC M42 Ambient
New atmospheres and layered pads as well as analog sounds and sampled acoustic instruments add a unique blend to this new sound set. Explore new ambient textures and atmospheres that only the M42 Nebula can create.Comes with a full bank of 128 professionally designed presets made specifically for this sound set. However the SF2 can also be used with any of the presets that come with the M42.This soundset can also be loaded into other applications that use the SF2 standard for SoundFonts
http://www.algomusic.net/sounds.html
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MP3 demos
Intersteller
http://www.algomusic.net/mp3/Intersteller.mp3
M42 Journey
http://www.algomusic.net/mp3/M42%20Journey.mp3
Tri-Star Nebula
http://www.algomusic.net/mp3/Tri-star%20nebula.mp3
Nebula StarBirth (featuring the TC-M42Ambient soundset)
http://www.algomusic.net/mp3/Nebula%20Star%20Birth.mp3
AlgoN
http://www.algomusic.net/mp3/AlgoN.mp3
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Time travel to other dimensions of space and sound with the M42 Nebula and AlgoN.
M42 Nebula Package
ONLINE PRICE:
$49.95 / €43.00
For more information, please visit our web site
http://www.algomusic.net
'lots of stuff going on with the ol' M42! 
