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  • Eventide Reveals New SP2016 Reverb Plugin – Synth News Digest 23

    Eventide Reveals New SP2016 Reverb Plugin – Synth News Digest 23

    Welcome to the latest installment of our TabMuse Synth News Digest. It gives us an opportunity to cover a few interesting news stories and new product announcements from the wide world of music technology. If you want to check out the last news digest, simply click on the following link. As always, thanks for reading!

    Eventide’s Authentic Emulation of the Original SP2016

    The original Eventide SP2016 holds a place in history as the first programmable reverb unit on the music technology market. Released in 1982, it offered expandability through hardware chips actually plugged into the unit. So it was the first reverb plugin as well!

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    The SP2016 plugin’s interface looks like the original. Image copyright Eventide Audio.

    Eventide just released a software version of the SP2016 offering an authentic emulation of the hardware reverb. It includes the Room, Stereo Room, and Hi-Density Plate algorithms, each with Vintage and Modern Versions. So, it’s essentially six different reverbs.

    Anyone familiar with the hardware SP2016 will find the same interface expressed virtually in the plugin. It also includes presets from a host of industry heavies, including Dave Pensado, the ubiquitous Richard Devine, Joe Chiccarelli, Sasha, George Massenburg, The Butcher Bros., Buda & Grandz, and Erin Tonkon. This lets anyone dive into to creating great verbs with minimal hassle.

    If you are interested in the SP2016 plugin, Eventide sells it for $79, with a crossgrade from Anthology XI available for $29. All major plugin formats and DAWs on the Windows and Mac platforms are supported. Add some space to your mix today!

    Analogue Solutions Introduces a New Hardware Sequencer

    Analogue Solutions is known as a leading manufacturer of analog synthesizers and related gear. The company recently introduced a hardware sequencer aimed at the modular and general synth-head market. Called Generator, it’s a multi-channel analog device with both MIDI and CV interfaces.

    Generator provides three 16-step channels running in parallel. Thankfully, the pattern length is variable. It also includes touch pads used for changing up patterns on the fly. There are Eurorack format patch points as well as knobs, buttons, and switches for additional sequence mangling.

    Don’t forget about the built-in voltage generator! If you are in the market for a new hardware sequencer, Generator belongs on your short list. Its street price is $750.

    Check it out in action.

    Heritage Audio’s New Dual Channel Mic Preamp/Equalizer

    Any recording studio needs high quality mic preamps. All the better if the preamp is a dual channel model with EQ. Heritage Audio’s new HA73EQX2 Elite definitely fits the bill for both professional studios and home setups.

    The unit’s preamp sports gain, output trim, -20db pad, polarity reverse, a high pass filter, and +48v phantom power controls. The equalizer section includes a high shelving EQ, midrange EQ, low shelving EQ, a variable high pass filter, and EQ Bypass. This functionality fits into two rack spaces and is housed in sturdy British Steel. So there.

    If your studio needs a high-quality preamp/EQ, check out this option from Heritage Audio. Expect to pay a street price of $1699.


  • New Music Technology Products Abound – Synth News Digest 14

    New Music Technology Products Abound – Synth News Digest 14

    Welcome to yet another edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest. This time out, we offer a host of interesting new products from the music technology world. Perhaps one of them fosters inspiration in your own musical efforts?

    If you’re interested in checking out the previous news digest, simply click on the following link. As always, thanks for reading!

    The Dialog Audio SQ4 Sequence Processor adds Motion to your Synth Productions

    The SQ4 Sequence Processor from Dialog Audio seems like a Swiss Army Knife for synthesizer control. In that regard, it fills a similar need as a desktop plugin version of Ruismaker’s Rozeta, an excellent iOS music app. It essentially lets you create sequences to modulate synths – both hardware and software.

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    The SQ4 also works with CV-controlled synth gear. Photo copyright Dialog Audio.

    SQ4 shines at creating both stepped and curved modulation sequences. Its interface looks sharp and easy to follow. It generates MIDI CC messages useful for controlling outboard gear – even older CV-based synthesizers when using a MIDI to CV converter. Of course, it also works as a plugin within most popular DAWs.

    If you are looking for more motion within your synth tracks –hardware and software included – SQ4 belongs on your shortlist. It also pairs nicely with Dialog Audio’s MP3244 Modulation Processor. SQ4 retails for $49 and a bundle deal is available with the MP3244 for $79.

    Get your String Ensemble on with Spitfire Audio Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions

    Spitfire Audio continues to release high-end sample libraries for the discerning electronic musician. We previously covered BT Phobos and Hans Zimmer Percussion, with the latter getting a workout on the upcoming Church of Hed album. Now Spitfire brings Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions to the party.

    Featuring a host of chamber string ensemble samples from the BAFTA-winning composer, this sample library is especially useful for musical artists looking to add some orchestral sheen on their work. Expect Spitfire Audio’s usual attention to detail and out of this world sound quality. If you own a NKS compatible MIDI controller, more useful functionality is at your fingertips.

    Chamber Evolutions is available in most popular plugin formats at a street price of $299. Note the 31 GB of hard drive is space is required for the install.

    Analogue Solutions Treadstone synthBLOCK Desktop Synthesizer

    If high-end analog synthesis floats your boat, check out the Treadstone synthBLOCK from Analogue Solutions. Featuring a fully fleshed-out analog synth in a convenient desktop footprint, the Treadstone boasts an uncompromising architecture. It also includes MIDI to CV conversion functionality, so it integrates nicely with a modular setup.

    The Treadstone synthBLOCK retails for $599. Be the first one on your block to own one!

    Audified DW Drum Enhancer for a Modern Percussion Sound

    Audified hopes to take your drum tracks to a higher level with its DW Drum Enhancer plugin. A simple and intuitive interface lets you dial-in the right drum sound as quickly as possible. Since DW’s own engineers helped design the product, expect professional results and functionality.

    DW Drum Enhancer is available in most popular PC/Mac plugin formats at an inexpensive street price of $199. Bring home the beat!

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