In 1954, a truly unique compressor appeared on the scene: the U17. Built by Allgemeine Telefon-Fabrik in Hamburg for the NWDR broadcasting network, only a few dozen units of this exemplary analog masterpiece were manufactured, making this gem one of the rarest compressors ever built.
Combining the know-how of analog reproduction and elaborate modeling technology. The ARP ODYSSEY synthesizer, perfectly reproduced in software. Since the birth of the ARP Odyssey in 1972, it has been a renowned analog synthesizer used on many artists’ records. However, for a number of years it was quite difficult to come by. In 2015, KORG welcomed ARP Instruments’ co-founder David Friend as an advisor and began production of the hardware once again.
Speldosa (Swedish for “Music Box”) is the essence of the shared beliefs, and their fascination with minimalism. A simple melody played on a music box can contain an equal amount of emotional power as any symphonic work. There is something about the music box sound that never ceases to fascinate. The instrument itself has been meticulously recorded by Wintergatan and transformed into a playable digital instrument plugin. It features four different models (Modern, Vintage, Antique, and Eternal = Reversed), two different Room models, and an algorithmic reverb. Box went on to become the sonic signature for my two bands, Detektivbyrån and Wintergatan, both recognised for their unique sound. The Speldosa has been the secret sauce in my music career and i hope other musicians finds it as useful as i have.
Linked Vibes is our new Workstation type plugin. This plugin has everything you need for music production. In Linked Vibes you will find effects such as reverb and delay as well as a built-in arpeggiator, compressor and equalizer. The plugin includes a package of over 130 prepared presets in 15 categories which are suitable for any type of music. It doesn’t matter if you make Hip Hop, Pop or RnB. In Linked Vibes, you’ll find sounds for every genre. Linked Vibes has two independent samplers to which you can load separate sounds and create new inspiring presets. Each of the samplers has a separate access to the plugs and each of the samplers works independently of each other.
The Modeling Collection gives you the best value by bundling Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-4, Ultra Analog VA-2, String Studio VS-2, Strum Acoustic GS-1, Strum Electric GS-1, and Chromaphone.A comprehensive software instrument solution; The Modeling Collection gives you the best value by bundling all latest versions of Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-4, Ultra Analog VA-2, String Studio VS-2, Strum Acoustic GS-1, Strum Electric GS-1, and Chromaphone and its predecessors. More than 1800 presets: basses, guitars, synths, electric pianos, organs, clavinets, leads, pads, violins and cellos, ethnic instruments, ambiences, percussions, sound effects, and many other-worldy sounds
Version 2 of HY-MPS, block base sequencer.
Applied Acoustics Systems has released Lounge Lizard EP-4, a major new version of the electric piano plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. Lounge Lizard EP-4 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor, brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X and more. The factory library has been redesigned with more than 200 presets boasting the sought-after classic electric pianos as well as a great selection of custom pianos taking full advantage of the effects. “Since its first release more than 10 years ago, Lounge Lizard has always been a favourite among top keyboard players and producers both for live playing and studio work. This is not only because it sounds great but also because it has the feel of a true instrument,” says Marc-Pierre Verge, CEO of Applied Acoustics Systems, “The new Lounge Lizard EP-4 goes even further in terms of faithfulness and sonic possibilities resulting in a piano that is more inspiring and fun to play than ever.”
