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u-he a sorti Podolski

Podolski is a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. Basically a cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects.

Podolski's specialities are the Click parameter (emphasizes the filter attack) and its ability to seamlessly morph between three waveforms (WaveWarp).

http://www.u-he.com/cms/podolski

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Partikkel Audio a sorti Hadron

The Hadron plugin is your ultimate granular synthesis tool. In fact it is such a complete implementation of granular synthesis we've renamed the technique to particle synthesis. The plugin is of course free and open source.

For your convenience, we've made a preset system allowing you to quickly get started making music with it. All presets have selected "expression controls" to allow creativity and flexibility, and you can morph between presets for ultimate creativity. The plugin comes with a basic set of presets, and you can buy additional preset packs to expand your sonic palette. This kind of presets is called "states" in Hadron.

Hadron can be used as a synthesizer or an audio effect. It can also seamlessly morph between different sound processing methods, so you can make the plugin gradually change from synthesizer to audio processing mode. This is all part of the state morphing system, accessible via the big 2D joystick control.

You can also use live sampling as a sound source for manipulation with Hadron, as well as audio files and live audio input.

http://www.partikkelaudio.com/

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VST Zone has released U.F.O. Zone Edition

U.F.O. Zone Edition is updated version of original U.F.O. plugin with some updates, improvements and fixes. U.F.O. (Unknown frequency oscillator) is simple subtractive synthesizer.

Features:

*3 oscillators with 36 waveforms to choose.
*2 SVF filters.
*2 delay, chorus and reverb effects.
*quick subpreset for ADSR envelope.
*preset randomization (randomize OSC, filter or effect separately for each OSC or all at once).
*subpreset saving, loading (save OSC, filter or effects setting for use in different preset).
*51 presets in 5 subcategories (atmosphere, effects, pads, instruments and synths).



http://www.vstzone.sk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4

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Xenobioz has released Kruud

A lot of changes inlcuding an improved GUI with a new waveform editor, new menus, and a better looking skin. Takes less CPU on user waveforms.

Features:

*drawable low resolution Oscillator
*1 LFO/SUB OSC.
*2 LFOS.
*3 ADSRS.
*2 Delays of which one can be used to make crude physical modelling.
*An Arpeggiator.
*A multimode filter.



http://www.xenobioz.com/

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Schema Factor has released MIDIMapperX.

MIDIMapperX is a Windows VST plugin that allows the user to map any MIDI Note On/Off event to an arbitrary sequence of bytes. This allows the user to send SysEx, MIDI Machine Control, or other custom message to any custom or non-standard MIDI device in their arsenal, from any DAW.

http://www.schemafactor.com/#/midimapperx/4569646310

[Saga Musix]

Sounds interesting, but I'd also like to point out that OpenMPT can do the very same with Zxx macros - well, you are limited to 16 different parametered macros and 128 fixed macros, but that's still a lot of possibilities.

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Xen-Arts has released XenFont

XenFont is a two oscillator, hybrid SF2 SoundFont & Subtractive Synthesis VSTi that features full-controller MIDI Pitch Microtuning using the MTS (MIDI Tuning Standard) format, where any MIDI Note Number can be freely microtuned to any desired pitch across the MIDI range, enabling computer musicians and composers to explore the vast expressive possibilities of composing music with alternative intonation systems.

XenFont is a microtonal sound-designer's SF2 sample-based synthesizer, with a carefully designed ergonomic workflow for quickly creating powerful sounding and musical useful timbres. The instrument enables users to load their own SF2 SoundFont files and thereby any special timbres required of the music at hand, from classical acoustic instruments, to synthesized ones. Routing the SF2 SoundFont Oscillators through the internal synthesis functions of the VSTi, provides a way to radically transform the original sounds and create new synthesized timbres.

http://www.xen-arts.com/2013/02/xenfont-microtonal-soundfont.html#more

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Saltline has released Świerk

Świerk is a simple VA subtractive synthesizer. It's layout and signal path allows
the user to create sounds quickly and with ease.
Świerk is a freeware VST instrument for windows.

http://www.saltline.co.uk/swierk.html

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Creatorum Genius Lab has released The Grey Apparatus-2, a new free synth VST instrument plug-in for Windows designed for a wide range of applications and different styles of music.



Bank for 128 + additional presets, total - 132.
Components and Controls feature click "random".
"Global random" at all options.
A hybrid of the oscillators WaveDraw synthesis and FM.
WaveDraw synthesis user can control the cursor by drawing a line in the wave window.
Filter with ADSRL envelope.
ADSR envelope for the amp.
Ping-pong delay.
3- band EQ.
Chorus flanger effect.
rhythm sequencer with adjustable speed and smoothing Velocity 8 levels in each step.
Monitoring of controls as a percentage.
The ability to change skins in the package of 50 skins Creatorum Genius Lab and eight skins, submitted by the user Alex.
The regulator preset number of votes (located along the right bezel ), 1 to 32 votes.
32-point polyphony.
work on MIDI.
ASIO support.
Web-link to the Web site of Developer.
Presented in 3 copies: standalone and 2 file DLL - normal size and reduced NANO-version for large monitors.

http://vst.ucoz.ru/

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SonicXTC has released Deep Step-606

New free step sequencer controlled dual oscillator synthesizer, Deep Step-606, contains a base version of the Deep-606 synth engine.

http://www.vstplugin-sonicxtc.com/freebies

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SonicXTC has released Beat Twist

Beat Twist VST is a new freeware loop manipulation VST that provides amazingly creative ways to transform boring or stale wav files into something special.  It has a built in bit crusher unit, distortion unit (with bit reduction), overdrive, and step sequencer. The built in LFO can be used to modulate volume, bit crusher pitch, overdrive, and panning.

http://www.vstplugin-sonicxtc.com/freebies

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basic65 – retro chiptune synth – is released for free

basic 65 is a monophonic synth, inspired by the classic 80s home computer, the Commodore 64 and its legendary SID chip. Building on the waveforms and signal path of this famous chip, basic 65 adds further features and options to take things a step further.
basic65 used to be a payware plugin, but is now free to download.

http://delamanchavst.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/basic65-retro-chiptune-synth-is-released-for-free/

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Lux VST Brainwave Entrainment Instrument

The Lux Brainwave Entrainment Instrument is a VST plugin that was developed to give you precise control over the creation of four different kinds of brainwave entrainment stimuli:

- Audiostrobe (control signal for LED goggles)
- Binaural Beats
- Isochronic tones
- Noise

http://www.lux-vst.com/

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Obxd is emulation of famous ob-x, ob-xa and ob8 synths.

While not copying originals , some of the features were taken to a better point. Continuous blendable multimode filter (hp-notch(bp)-hp in 12 db mode and 4-1 pole in 24 db mode). VAM button is last played note allocation mode.

https://obxd.wordpress.com/

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VST Speek - a handy VST version of the classic C64 SAM speech synth. Great for doing some retro electronics.