An analogue modelling synth with three oscillators, two LFO's, a multi-mode filter, and modulation matrix
An analogue modelling bass synth
A Theremin emulation
An FM bell
A granular synthesis module
A seven-instrument analogue modelling drum synth
A sequenced wavetable synth
An additive synth
A virtual tonewheel organ
A patchable FM synth
reFX TBL has been updated to v1.1 fixing an installer issue (It would only work if Cubase was installed), and Sample rate below 44.1kHz created audible clicks and crashed the audio-sub-engine.
Nenad Siskov has updated his LM-4 Editor to v1.007 adding Audio Out selection.
Lastly, TraxMusic have posted an interview with Dr SynC!
26th January 2001
Signum have released another update for their S1100 sampler, v3.4 fixes and enhances the VSTi support!
25th January 2001
Another NAMM announcement from Sonic Reality with Sonic Synth, a sample playback module based on BitHeadz' Unity DS-1 sampler engine:
Earlier today Steinberg pulled the Cubase VST 5.0r2 updaters from their FTP after the incredible amount of problems reported by users on the Cubase.net forums. Dave Nicholson, the Cubase Project Manager, made a statement, which you can read here, announcing a new Public Beta of r3 that is now available for download, addressing some of the most noticeable bugs introduced in r2. This should be the first in a series of bugfix public betas that will hopefully lead to Cubase being the stable, pro product that it should be.
Steinberg have also posted info on there website about Cubasis VST v2.0
21st January 2001
Congratulations to anyone who has upgraded to Cubase 5.0r2 without any problems, We've had several unfortunately, the worst of which is VSTi related, after playing with them for a few minutes a random CPU overload seems to occur and then recur every minute or so!! Also after installing I couldn't get back into Windows without going into Safe Mode, after disabling my Anti Virus software it seemed to work. Maybe R3 will be out soon, it has to be said things aren't looking too great
A problem that has been acknowledged and confirmed by Steinberg is 'Export Audio' does not work correctly if 'Enable Audio only during Play' is checked.
Many users are reporting problems with this update, the forum at Cubase.net is VERY busy!
Anyway, we've got a few new banks for you today. Pandamonium has sent us a kit for LinPlug's new freebie drum sampler RMF, comprising of samples from an Alesis D4, MuRAYA has sent a Typhoon kit for the LM-9, and Alexander Engler has sent us 1 bank for JXSynth and 2 ensembles for Reaktor:
The VSTi Sampler market seems to be hotting up with a couple of NAMM announcements. Emagic are releasing a VSTi version of their excellent EXS-24 sampler that was previously only available as a Logic plugin and Native Instruments have shown Battery, a very interesting looking instrument that should be very special if Native Instruments track record is anything to go by. They also announced Reaktor 3!
JXPlugins have released JXSynth v1.1 update, they are also having a bit of a promotional offer, JXSynth is only $29.99 until 31st January, usual price $49.99. The v1.1 fixes are: [PC]
Complete MIDI Control
Anti-Aliasing Oscillators
Enhanced Graphics
10% Faster Audio Engine
Improved Compatibility
IK have finally updated their SampleTank site with more info, mp3 demos and a release date of February for the final product and a demo!
Signum have updated the S1100 sampler already to v3.3 adding the facility to act as a VSTi host itself [PC]
Lastly, just in case you didn't know, the Cubase 5.0r2 update is finally to be released tomorrow (19th), a list of fixes and the updater files themselves will be available HERE, the ftp is likely to be very busy though so be patient
Bojo have updated Impulse to v1.02, there's a patch for registered users and a new version of the demo [PC]
Now works with all sample rates (11 kHz to 96 kHz)
Bug-fix: Sometimes Cubase would refuse to load another instance of Impulse if an Impulse editor window was already open
FruityLoops have made a preview site available with some details of their forthcoming version 3 update that will add VSTi support, check it out here [PC Host]
10th January 2001
LinPlug have released a new free Drum Sampler VSTi RM F, its basically a cut down version of their excellent RM2 and replaces their older free Rupsta Alpha drum sampler [PC]
18 channels
24 voice polyphonic
Mono/Stereo, 8 - 24 bit, up to 96kHz, WAV & AIFF support
Load samples from front panel
Stereo & 6 individual outputs
2 sample layers per channel
Pitch adjustable +-6 semitones
Imports Rupsta Alpha, LM-9, & LM-4 kits (Up to 2 layers, all of our kits)
Uses ECS ('Easy Controller Setup') for full MIDI control
Progressive Production Development have updated their free Tritium bassline synth to v2.1 fixing the problem of no sound in Emagic Logic [PC]
8th January 2001
Mig Music have released 'Model E Sounds Collection Volume 1', a set of five 64 patch soundbanks for Steinberg's Model-E (320 Patches in total). They cost $39 and can be purchased online for immediate download! If you fancy these you'll be pleased to know that there is a 14 patch demo bank to download so you can give them a go first.
7th January 2001
SynC Modular has been updated to v2.08.003 for both Windows PC & BeOS:
Fixed - Feedback processing errors
Fixed - Crash upon displaying out of range numbers
2nd January 2001
Signum's S1100 soft sampler has been updated to v3.2 and can now operate as a VSTi, this is for Windows PC's and a demo is available:
