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Merry X-mas! Holiday Sale!
KarmaFX wants to celebrate this years holiday season by having a 35% off sale on KarmaFX Synth Modular!
So if you've been wanting to get into modular synthesis, now is your chance to do so at a reduced-price! For a limited time only!
KarmaFX Synth Modular has a unique sound due to the high quality of the built-in modules and the internal high frequency, sample accurate modulation.
Roll your own sounds by connecting modules in creative ways, or simply use some of the many quality, pre-made patches.
Sale starts today, december 24! Last day is friday, 14th of january.
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KarmaFX wishes everyone a great holiday and a happy new year!
Pitch Modulation - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, December issue
Computer Music's resident sound designer, Scot Solida,
experiments with pitch envelope modulation
to produce terrifying timbres in his Synth Essentials column in the Computer Music, December 2010 issue.
Scot writes:
Once our samples are trimmed and looped, we can turn to our synthesiser.
We're combining sampling and synthesis.
You could use Reason's Combinator, say, or a sophisticated sampler like Kontakt.
Since I make my own sounds on my modular, I use KarmaFX Synth (karmafx.net).
Synth emulation - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, Autumn issue
Computer Music's resident sound designer, Scot Solida, demonstrates how to recreate the Polymoog's unique sound
using KarmaFX Synth Modular in his Synth Essentials column in the Computer Music, Autumn 2010 issue.
Scot writes:
We're going to need a modular synthesiser for this exercise -
and if you're a long-time reader of Sound Essentials, I probably don't need to tell you which one we're going to use.
Yup, that's right - it's KarmaFX Synth (karmafx.net), ...
KarmaFX Synth 1.15 updated!
The KarmaFX Synth Modular v1.15 build 6024 for Windows fixes an important issue in Cubase SX 3.1.x.
Users having this issue should download installer again, and reinstall.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.15 build 6024 changelog.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.15 released for PC and Mac!!
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.15 has been released. See full changelog below.
Now, for the first time, KarmaFX Synth is also available for the Mac / OS X (Intel) / Audio Unit platform!!
Full install is required.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
Registered users of the PC version that wish to register the Mac version too, can do so now and get a 50% discount.
That's 56 USD / 38 EUR+VAT for a limited time only (and for registered users only):
Mac Upgrade: | $56 USD | |
Mac Upgrade, EU: | €38 EUR+VAT |
A PC & Mac Bundle is available with the same discount, for non-registered users that want both versions.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.15 changelog.
- Synth reverted to use the VST 2.3 interface with the 2.4 SDK under Windows.
- Bugfix: Loading .WAV with loop-points was broken. Fixed. (Thanks Scot!)
- Bugfix: Synth would fail to load in older hosts under Windows XP (e.g. Cubase SX 3.x.x) due to DLL dependency. Fixed. (Thanks Frank!)
- Bugfix: Host parameter names would not update on Mac when renaming parameters or changing patches. Fixed. (Thanks Jürgen!)
- Bugfix: Synth now handles bogus host tempos gracefully.
- Bugfix: Mouse right button double click was not mapped on Mac. Fixed.
- Added simple Alt-left click mouse option to simulate right click on Mac (undocumented). (Thanks Byron!)
Mac version released!!
Demo version expires February, 2011.
Mac OS X Release Candidate Demo now available!
The KarmaFX Synth Modular v1.14 Mac OS X (Intel) release candidate Demo (Build 6016) is now available for download on the Products page.
Thanks to all the beta testers and special thanks to Jan for help with the Mac porting process!
If all goes well the release version will be ready for purchase within a week or two.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.14 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.14 has been released.
See full changelog below.
Full install is not required.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.14 changelog.
Demo version expires February, 2011.
Euphemiser Live on KarmaFX Synth
Australian alternative electro producer Euphemiser (alias Adrian James) had his first live performance
this September at the Brisbane Hotel, Hobart. Euphemiser uses KarmaFX for 99% of his
synth needs.
Adrian writes:
"I use three to six different custom-made patches for each track, and
sometimes run the live vocals through KarmaFX too...KarmaFX is as versatile
as it is powerful, and so easy to use. You're pretty much just limited by CPU and
your imagination."
Euphemiser uses Ableton Live 8 as DAW/host, and KarmaFX Synth both to produce
backing tracks and to play live on midi keyboards.
Euphemiser's next gig is at Alley Cat on the 5th of November.
Check out his music on myspace and
last.fm!
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.13 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.13 has been released.
See full changelog below.
Full install is not required.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.13 changelog.
Demo version expires February, 2011.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.12 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.12 has been released.
Unfortunately v1.11 had a couple of serious bugs. These have been fixed in v1.12.
Updating is highly recommended.
A fresh install is required. See full changelog below.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using their download link.
Apologies to everyone who updated to v1.11!
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.12 changelog.
Demo version expires February, 2011.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.11 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.11 has been released. A fresh install is required. See full changelog below.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.11 changelog.
Demo version expires February, 2011.
Coming Soon: KarmaFX Synth Modular on Mac OS X
Mac is an important audio platform, and KarmaFX will finally be taking a bite of the apple. An Intel Mac OS X version of KarmaFX Synth is in the works! It is expected to be released around summer 2010, and is based on an Audiounit/Cocoa framework, which means that it will run natively within any recent host application on Mac OS X such as Live or Logic.
KarmaFX webpage updated with new design
The KarmaFX webpage has been redesigned
and reorganized to make it easier to read.
A "home" section has been added to make room for dynamic content.
This should also make it easier to navigate and find what you're looking for.
Not to worry, while our looks may have changed, we are still the same underneath.
Re-vox inhumana - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, May issue
Computer Music's resident sound design guru, Scot Solida,
tackles the holy grail of synthesis: convincingly emulating the human voice.
He uses KarmaFX Synth Modular for creating choir patches with additive synthesis.
Scot writes:
It's just a few notes of the additive choir...
I want to create something similar to this using a native soft synth.
KarmaFX Synth (get the demo from karmafx.net) has an additive oscillator, so let's try that.
Elemental explorations - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, April issue
Scot Solida uses KarmaFX Synth Modular to create an atmospheric synth patch using a found sound in this months Computer Music.
Scot writes:
...Play a low note and crank the Frequency knob all the way down.
Those sounds are superbly atmospheric.
New KarmaFX Synth produced track by Wavetraxx!
Wavetraxx, alias Chris Menzi, one of the leading hardtrance producers has used KarmaFX Synth Modular on his latest track!!
Click on the sample below for a great, exclusive and still un-released(!), hardtrance mix showing off KarmaFX Synth Modular!
Thanks Wavetraxx!
Wavetraxx - Hardtrance Mix
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.10 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.10 has been released. See full changelog below.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.10 changelog.
An "Analog" option has been added to the ADSR envelope attack knob. This option is on by default. (Thanks Argitoth!)
If sustain is enabled this will alter the sample to create a seamless sustain loop by crossfading the attack/sustain/release areas.
Demo version expires April, 2010.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.09 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.09 has been released. See full changelog below.
Registered users should have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using the download link or by using "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
Some of the best user banks from stuff are now bundled with the registered version, including: Alexeus Knober BASS, Consonance, Gonzo, PsyKick, PsyBass, Teh Flos Bank and The Fall.
Enjoy! That's more than 1300+ patches total!!
Synth Modular price has been adjusted to take into account the recent drop in the US dollar.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.09 changelog.
Demo version expires April, 2010.
New KarmaFX Synth Video Tutorials !
A bunch of new video tutorials have been added to the stuff section.
They show selected features in the synth and are targeted at both beginners and advanced users.
To see them simply click here.