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Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer
Waldorf Music has introduced the Iridium Synthesizer, which
borrows its functionality, tonality, and traits from the flagship
Quantum Synthesizer released in 2018, but with the added
benefit of a compact form factor.
Following in the Quantum Synthesizer’s footsteps, the
Iridium Synthesizer features a large high-resolution, multitouch,
haptic display working in harmony with a control panel,
positioning all functions for efficient operation. Noticeably new
to the Iridium is its integrated 4 x 4 pad matrix, used to call
up sequences, chords, scales, and arpeggios. The Iridium still
shares the same selectable sound generation processes per
oscillator (OSC 1, OSC 2, and OSC 3). As such, it can convincingly
and comprehensively reproduce the sound spectra of the
following five synthesis types: Wavetable, Waveform, Particle,
Resonator, and Kernels.
For more information, contact Intellimix Corp.: 514-457-
9663, [email protected], www.intellimix.com.
IK Multimedia Hitmaker: EDM
Sound Library
IK Multimedia has released Hitmaker: EDM, a new collection
in the Hitmaker series of sound libraries for all versions of
SampleTank 4, the newest generation of IK’s sound and groove
workstation. Hitmaker: EDM offers a large selection of instruments,
samples, and loops for producing dance music.
SampleTank 4 offers professional-quality sounds, an intuitive
interface, and advanced editing and effects for musicians
and producers, and this new sound library collection further
expands the sound set with fresh, modern EDM sounds and
grooves. The collection also offers a large selection of stageworthy
sounds that are inspired by chart-topping artists. It
contains over 100 new instruments, 1.6 GB of samples, and
50 MIDI loops, featuring bass, drums, leads, synths and pads,
and 400-plus original vocal samples. All samples were created
and processed with high-end studio gear to add warmth and
punch. They feature new sounds designed to complement all
versions of SampleTank 4 and offer users the flexibility to create
their own signature sound.
For more information, contact Hal Leonard: 414-774-3630,
[email protected], www.halleonard.com.
Eventide Crystals Plug-In
Eventide has released its Crystals plug-in, combining twin reverse
pitch shifters with reverse delays and reverb. The plug-in
is available for Mac, PC, and iOS.
This H3000 Harmonizer effect can be used to create
climbing and cascading pitched delays or unique-sounding
reverbs. It features two reverse granular delays that can be
manipulated by length and pitch. Crystals is best at adding
life to synths, guitar, and vocals, but is also capable of largesounding
reverbs. Users can tweak the pitches a full octave
down for a quick “drunk vocal” sound or fit snares in the mix by
pitch-shifting down an octave. Users could set really long delay
times (up to four seconds per voice) with high feedback to use
it as an ambient looper. The effect can be made musical by
micro-pitching each voice around the 4th (500 cents), 5th (700
cents), or octave (1200 cents).
For more information, contact Eventide: 201-641-1200,
[email protected], www.eventide.com.
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