New performance controls, workflow enhancements, and added features. Sound designer xl. Challenge your own limits and make this journey of learning. Register in the email info southplug. Discover 11 new banks, from deep analog exploration to a euphoric EDM tribute pack - only the freshest sounds will do.
Watch live, ask questions, maybe even win prizes - let's see where the beat takes us! A new series that shows you how to unlock the hidden talents of your favorite Arturia software titles.
Another month, another fresh batch of presets to ignite and inspire. We sat down with Tim at his London studio to discuss the ever-greater needs of modern producers, the fine line between hardware and software, and how he incorporates FX Collection into his process. February th Participate to a music event for young musicians and everyone who is interested in music.
Online lectures, hours of music and a special competitions for musicians. Your monthly dose of new sounds, from the timeless to the genre-defying. W will provide an interview and demonstration on how to produce a track from start to finish using Pigments, to expand your productions as sound explorers! Thursday 7th, January Join us to explore the '80s sampling icon that defined the state of music as we know it today. During this live workshop we'll explore the authentic architecture, creative features, and timeless sound of Emulator II V, and demonstrate building a track with it as the only device.
Tuesday 22nd, December While exploring the audio engines and feature sets, Edouard will show some cool tips and let you discover the potential of these new instruments. Tuesday 5th, January In this workshop, we will walk you through an iconic electric piano, show you its immense sound capacities and demonstrate it with L. Thursday 17th, December Highlighting the sound and features of the Vocoder V gives new soundscapes for vocals, instruments, and even drums!
We will explain and demonstrate these possibilities to incorporate into new musical productions. Thursday 10th, December Come explore the new instruments and sounds of V Collection 8. Here we will provide a tutorial on how to navigate within Analog Lab 4, as you control parameters with the KeyLab MkII to expand your productions as sound explorers!
Tuesday, 2 November This workshop will be completely in Spanish. When it comes to performing live, at the same time, attendees will be able to ask questions and they will be answered in real time. Metallic sync harmonics to dream-like surrealism from the East.
Symphonic analog pads to rumbles from a semi-modular underground. Treat yourself to some ready-made inspiration with our latest Sound Banks. Brazilian producer, DJ, and synth enthusiast Amanda Chang crafts electronic anthems and dynamite sets that hypnotize and energize in equal measure.
Set your mix ablaze with ARP V sci-fi madness, celestial textures for sky-high ambience, delicate glassy lead tones for Pigments, and much more Tue 22nd, September Learn about the origin of PolyBrute, the philosophy of this instrument and the challenges in crafting this 6-voice analog morphing polysynth.
Thu 10th, September Join us and take an exclusive look at Keystep 37 to learn about its unique features! We spent the day with Sean at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, delving into his musical journey, his ever-changing creative approach, and how he uses FX Collection to nail a dynamite vocal mix every time.
Monday 7th, September Tune in to learn all about 3 Modulation Effects You'll actually use to level up your virtual studio! KeyStep Pro continues to evolve with the needs of the contemporary music maker in mind. Discover the new features! July 14th - July 15th Melody Academy will be returning with a series of workshops focused on sound and studio work. This video shows various recording techniques from 2 microphones, 4 mics, and 8 mics, all recorded through AudioFuse 8Pre and mixed using AudioFuse Creative Suite.
Brendan and Mike show their drum tuning tips, drum dampening, microphone placements, and some other handy tips too. No stress. See you there! Elevate your music with plucked and dystopian soundbanks for Pigments, and dive into spacey, dynamic sonics with CZ V.
Tuesday 28th, May Our second OB-Xa V livestream workshop will dive deep into its advanced features such as the Stereo Spread to explore and showcase some special sound design tips. As the bassist and backing vocalist of Snow Patrol, Paul Wilson abounds with the musical know-how on how to complete the emotional spectrum of a song.
We chatted with Paul about songwriting and experimenting with bass sounds on his go-to synths in the V Collection. Tuesday 19th, May Arturia will announce the launch of a brand new product, worldwide.
To be part of the release, join us for a special livestream hosted by our product experts Baptiste and Pierre and discover your new studio must-have! Composer, producer, and musician JT Daly is used to getting his hands dirty in the studio. We sat down with Tom to hear about the way he evolved his sound over time, changes to his studio setup enabled by virtual instruments, and his long-term history with Arturia. Tuesday 12th, May MiniBrute 2 and Eurorack module can truly benefit one another.
Let's have a look at how they can operate together. Thursday 7th, May KeyStep Pro has all the power and outputs you need to sync all your music gadgets easily. This workshop will show you how to sync everything together from scratch to lay a foundation for seamless playing experience. Submit your instrumental for a chance to be one of eight finalists that will battle head-to-head at the Ivar Theater in Hollywood, CA. Thursday 30th, April DrumBrute Impact is an analog drum machine that packs a punch.
See how easy it is to make a pattern, then add factors to make the rhythmsmore interesting and satisfying. Never made a beat on a drum machine before? Now's the time to learn how to do just that. Tuesday 28rd, April V Collection is an incredibly inspiring bundle of software instruments.
It gives you access to the most famous keyboards of music history that have evolved to sonic excellence over decades. By using these legendary tools, we will dive into how a Detroit Electro inspired track was made. This livestream will make you understand why these instruments are more relevant in music production more than ever before. Thursday 23rd, April During this workshop we will learn how to create big and powerful sounds using MiniBrute 2S in a small live setup. You'll truly understand why analog is the element all producers long for.
We visited melodic house and techno visionary Rodriguez Jr. Tuesday 21st, April During this session, we will first go through the new features brought by the update. Then we will break down a rythmic preset made by Victor Morello to understand how it has been desgined and tweak it to make it sound more personnal.
Tuesday 21st, April We will look at the new features of the version 2 firmware, and learn how to make our own presets. MicroFreak is a versatile and slightly unusual digital synthesizer. It's capable of producing classic synth, lead, pad, and keys sounds, however it's when you get under to hood that the surprises are revealed.
Tuesday 14th, April In this workshop we will look at the vintage analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers, pianos, and other keys to discuss possible applications for music production. We will discuss the sonic qualities of some of the instruments and possible use cases, such as which instruments are good for bass, leads, or pads.
Thursday 9nd, April Going through the history of V Collection instruments and Analog Lab, we will show you tips and tricks on how to use all the instruments that come with Analog Lab in a professional track. Using the powerful browser to filter quickly through a vast library of sounds, we will demonstrate how finding the right sound for your track has become easier than ever. Tuesday 7nd, April During this live workshop we will discover unique functions such as reamping or Bluetooth audio streaming, understand the benefits of the most complete monitoring section on an audio interface, check out the audio performances of Arturia's Discrete Pro preamps, and more!
Thursday 2nd, April Join our product specialist Jakub to learn how to create dynamic, evolving sounds. The workshop will focus on using Pigments modulation system to animate sound. There will be a video presentation, some hopefully musical illustrations and some time for questions from participants at the end. We met up with her after one of her sell-out shows to discuss her inspiration, musical journey, and how she uses our BeatStep Pro sequencing controller in her life and studio rig.
March 21st Knobs, faders, analog and digital sounds. Head down to Bristol, UK, for another exciting show featuring demonstrators and artists. March 16th - 19th Under the umbrella of Miami Music Week, the Winter Music Conference [WMC] will return to Miami Beach next March with even more updates and insightful programming that will bring together a new generation of industry professionals and music consumers for a week of unforgettable experiences.
Acoustic guitar, vocals, and acoustic piano are layered, then mixed using the tools from the AudioFuse Creative Suite effects bundle. March 7th Arturia hits the West Midlands with some of the latest synthesizers and controllers from the Franch musical instrument manufacturers. Get hands-on with the gear and get sound production tips from the demonstrators. March 7th Come see the newest and hottest Arturia products and meet our staff members!
The Los Angeles Synth Expo is a free for all interactive marketplace of synthesizers — pictures from previous expos we organized in NYC, Austin and Toronto can be found here. Hundreds of sonic devices, at your fingertips, in the headphones. KeyStep Pro gives keyboard players incredible sequencing and performance power in an affordable, versatile controller. Be one of the first to have your hands on the solution all live electronic artists have been waiting for!
We are waiting for you! Jan 30th - Feb 1st Visit the Arturia display at London Music Conference, with the controller and synthesizer range on display. See the latest products in action and learn some top tips from the demonstrators. Nov 28th Arturia is proud to be partnering with the Modular Commune, a series of events about modular synth and other electronic instruments.
We met up with 3 awesome Berlin music-makers, finding out how they use our MatrixBrute to truly explore their creativity. Watch now. Nov 18th The first musical laboratory in Tatarstan for young composers, arrangers, sound producers, beatmakers, musicians and poets.
The theme of the laboratory this year is the search for identity in the era of globalization. Come and test different modular and synthesizer gear, experience live sessions, bring your gear and exchange ideas in this yearly event. A special surprise from Arturia Awaits you!
Nori Ubakata has been an in-demand sound designer for decades. Explore the revamped sounds of ! In the early days of FM synthesis, only a few synth masters were talented enough to crack the code of the DX-7 and create patches that were simultaneously innovative, inspiring, and sounded fantastic.
Nori Ubukata was one of those people. Meet the designers and see what makes these interfaces the next generation. Oct 19th The theme of this year's is a line-up of contemporary active music synthesizers in a broader framework, from classical syntheses, through modern and experimental styles, to trendy retro synthetic sound. Oct 12th Arturia product specialist, Jakub Manaj, will host Arturia demo space where attendees will be able to test Arturia's software and hardware.
Jakub will also demonstrate Arturia live performance setup - a budget friendly setup for stage. October 10thth With China becoming the second-largest consumer market in the world, its business opportunities are multifold. Come meet with us and ask us your questions! Fun synthesizer stories, audio recordings, and sound designs from the founders. Various gifts and souvenirs are also available! Oct 5th Synthesizer fanatics from all over the UK gather at SynthFest so see the latest and most interesting sound making machines available today.
Arturia will be there, come and see the machines in action and get hands-on with these powerful beasts. A follow-up to one of our most popular sound banks!
Strings, polyphonic keys, bass patches, cool effects and atmospheres, and even a few percussive elements. Heavy-hitting but dreamlike bass sounds, sequences, pads, and effects, as well as loads of awesome melodic lead and poly synth sounds are at your disposal. Charge up your MicroFreak with 32 dedicated bass sounds. A superb mix of tones and types, but all with that big fat low-end you crave. Make the most of the aggressive digital oscillator and toasty analog filter dream team!
Of course will a selection of Arturia's newest products be shown here this year. For 4 decades, sound engineer, layback mixer, synth programmer, musician, and all-around awesome dude Larry Hopkins has been involved in some of the biggest films and TV series ever made. We met up with Larry to chat about his work, and his new signature sound bank. Full of fresh essentials, this powerpack of presets will transform Pigments into a house-making machine.
Time to get nasty! A love letter to DX7 V, Hopkins has created presets that show serious mastery of this FM icon, developed since the 80s, and now here for you to explore. Hosting industry experts in an environment where music-makers can network, interact and learn with each other face-to-face, this annual one-day event is not to be missed. In episode 4 of our Pigments tutorials, Guy shows you how the powerful effects section of the software synth works. With dozens of studio quality effects built-in, and infinite ways to modulate and route them, Pigments does effects like nothing else.
New abilities, tighter workflow, and even more fun to use. Best of all, the upgrade is free! Hideya Kojima is a popular Japanese artist and producer whose music foundations are deeply rooted in funk and disco music. Discover how VCollection allowed him to use iconic instruments he was dreaming to play with, and how he uses it in his creative process. Moroder Tribute: 32 presets covering some of the most famous sounds of electronic music pioneer Giorgio Moroder.
Analog Explorations: The musical side of Synthi V captured in 64 patches, refined, tweaked, and ready to rock. Smooth when you want them to be, but textured when it counts. These 32 presets demonstrate the amazing Pad sounds that MicroFreak can master. And guess what?! It includes our V Collection instruments. Check out the interview.
July st A celebration of synths! MicroFreak will make an appearance, as will the rest of the analog Brute family. Learn how all these synths connect with each other and how to create some truly unique sounds. This week: techno producer Kenny Larkin. A MIDI controller for melody, drum machine for rhythm, synth for texture. June With two days of the hottest new gear, mind-blowing workshops, and performances by some of the best in the business, Sweetwater's GearFest is a music-maker's paradise.
Spend the weekend with 15, fellow musicians and register for this year's GearFest. June 07th to 09th A promising and special 6th edition, which puts down for the last time its flight cases and synths at the DIX in Nantes, before investing a bigger place. A prestigious edition with the support of Jean-Michel Jarre.
A theme centered on modular synthesizers. June th The Deli and Delicious Audio are proud to announce the 6th edition of the Brooklyn Synth Expo and the 9th edition of the Brooklyn StompBox Exhibit both happening in the same room at the same time! June th The mystical little party hidden in the middle of the woods. Gottwood is an independent, boutique, and very intimate underground electronic festival.
These two banks adds up to imaginary instruments and audio curios guaranteed to inspire your creativity. This is the real deal. Fresh from the imagination key MatrixBrute sound designer Victor Morello comes an exciting new batch of presets.
May 18th Helsinki Synthetic is a non-profit event for everyone interested in synthesizers, electronic music and meeting likeminded people. A synthesizer like no other, MicroFreak is a peculiar, exceptional instrument that rewards the curious musician.
It blends wavetable and digital oscillators with analog filters. It features a unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard. It adds controlled randomness to sequences.
May 15th The Musikhaus-Heilbronn will be hosting different brands to show their products. Arturia will be there with their product-specialists giving an overview of the gear, giving tips and tricks and showing what is possible. May 15th Arturia product presentation and demo day, with the headliner being MicroFreak. Certainly the less well-known Lo-Fi genre, Lo-Fi House has been described as listening to music played at a nightclub from the outside.
Lo-Fi House tends to take many musical cues and inspiration from 80's and 90's house music in particular, but still maintains the sense of nostalgia and relaxation that its hip-hop counterpart has.
Artists in this genre include:. Welcome to Vibe Bus! Welcome to Vibe Apartments! Chillwave sometimes referred to as Lo-Fi Synthwave or Glo-Fi is a music microgenre that emerged in the late s. It is characterized by a faded or dreamy or Lo-Fi retro pop sound, escapist lyrics frequent topics include the beach or summer , psychedelic or Lo-Fi aesthetics, mellow vocals, low-to-moderate tempos, heavy effects processing especially reverb , and vintage synthesizers.
Because of its overall aesthetic choices, Chillwave often finds itself getting confused with Vaporwave which is made all the more confusing when Vaporwave is sometimes referred to as a subgenre of Chillwave. Chillwave loosely emulates s electropop and engages with notions of memory and nostalgia. It was one of the first music genres to develop primarily through the Internet. The term was coined in by the satirical blog Hipster Runoff to describe indie acts whose sounds resembled incidental music from s VHS tapes.
Aesthetics Wiki Explore. Home Wiki Staff How can I help? How to find your Aesthetic FAQ. Site Rules. One of the best surprises about the Moog Grandmother is the addition of a real spring reverb. The Moog Grandmother is still fairly new, and it might take some time for people to catch on. Furthermore, anything you need to do with a Moog can be done with keys or less.
If you do use modular gear in your setup, the Moog Grandmother could be the best portable synthesizer keyboard to bring it all together. Nord put out some of the best synthesizers for live performance year after year. The Nord Lead A1 continues that trend, and perhaps offers a more intuitive experience than previous models.
One of the instantly impressive things about the Lead A1 is the note max polyphony that makes it incredibly playable. The Lead A1 is all about providing a speedy workflow for live performance.
Whether you are selecting presets or designing your sounds from scratch, everything is quick and easy. Any sounds that you use most often presets or custom can be stored in the liked list, which is a shortlist of your favorite sounds. Nord has created a unique eight configuration oscillator block that provides lots of modulation options while remaining easy to use. The top-quality sound that comes with every Nord instrument is as impressive as ever here.
There are vintage and modern sounds, from synth bass and brass to pads and leads. The onboard effects include all of the usual suspects reverbs, delays, etc and are available per voice. Perhaps the best of the effects are the unison and extra fat unison modes, which can turn any sound into an absolute monster. Further modulation comes from a 5-waveform LFO and both high and low-pass filters.
The filter section continues with transistor and diode ladder filter emulations of Mini and TB There is a handy mutator function that will modulate specific aspects of your voice by a set percentage. We know not all performers use a synth as the central part of their setup, and the MicroFreak fills that gap perfectly.
The MicroFreak is an algorithmic synth with a rather unusual look. The max polyphony is 4-notes with the Paraphonic button engaged, which is fine for a compact synth. It comes with a mode single oscillator that can emulate a range of classic digital or analog oscillators. The great thing about the 12 oscillator modes is that they offer fantastic variation from one to the next. So, quite often, you can find lots of versatility within a single preset sound.
The filter is analog, but digitally controlled and offers low, high, and band-pass modes. There are cutoff and resonance knobs to fine-tune the filter further. The MicroFreak delivers all sorts of sounds, from organic pads to glitchy leads, and most things in between. The fact that it offers so much, and can be a secondary part of your live setup is fantastic.
The simplicity of the top panel is one of its biggest assets. From left to right, you will see the analog vacuum tube driver circuit, which lights up red when in use. The tube circuit adds a real analog grittiness to your voice that can be adjusted with a variable drive.
Each are of the effects section has a simple set of knob controls. It sports an LCD screen, master push encoder, and large sound type selection buttons.
Lastly, you move on to the oscillators three per voice , filters, and amp settings. Again, each section is intuitively laid out for simple interaction.
The Oscillator and filter sections each have dedicated screens to save reverting back to the central display. It may not offer the extreme depth of our top picks, but it has plenty to offer professional musicians.
When you start to add synthesizers to the mix, it opens up a whole new world with endless sonic possibilities. Our advice would be to keep it simple and walk before you run.
Start simple and learn properly; that way, you will develop a stronger understanding of how different modules work, waveforms, envelopes, and so on. Your prior knowledge and enthusiasm will see you over the learning curve just fine.
Read more about author. Comes from a long line of desirable Prophet synths. Lots of connectivity.
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