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Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard - New book featuring KarmaFX Synth Modular !
KarmaFX Synth Modular is featured in a new book on Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User by Simon Cann.
The book is an exploration into the world of synthesizers which will guide you through
an introduction to synthesis, synthesizers, and sound creation in the digital realm,
the building blocks of synthesis, synthesizer construction and sound design and synthesizer architecture.
Simon Cann is a writer based in London. He is the author of a number of music-related books, including:
How to Make a Noise,
Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User,
Building a Successful 21st Century Music Career,
Rocking Your Music Business, and Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.08 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.08 has been released. See full changelog below.
Registered users have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using their new download link or by selecting "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.08 changelog.
Demo version expires November, 2009.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.07 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.07 has been released, containing feature additions and some essential bugfixes. See full changelog below.
Registered users have received a notification e-mail and can update online by using their new download link or by selecting "Check for Update Now..." inside the synth.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.07 changelog.
Demo version expires September, 2009.
Cosmosis endorses KarmaFX Deelay
Legendary Goa- and Psy-Trance producer and pioneer, Bill Halsey (Cosmosis)
has updated his Cosmosis Bassline Secrets, a psytrance bass tutorial, with three
fresh preset banks for KarmaFX Deelay.
Bill Writes:
"...Find attached a small Cosmosis bank of psychedelic trippy delay
patches for the excellent vst delay plugin by KarmaFX.
If you're making Psy-trance, then delay is probably the most important
effect to create a psychedelic or trippy vibe.
The KarmaFX plugin is one of my favourite delay plugs in my vst folder as
it contains a filter in the feedback loop, enabling dub effects as well as
lots of control over panning the repeats - straight pan delay, stereo
delay or L,C,R delays are possible."
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.06 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.06 has been released. Bugfixes only. See full changelog below.
Registered users can either update online by selecting "Check for Update Now..." in the menu
or use their most recent download link again for getting the full installer.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.06 changelog.
Demo version expires September, 2009.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.05 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.05 has been released.
A few nifty features have been added and a fresh install is required. See full changelog below.
Registered users should have received their download link by e-mail.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.05 changelog.
Demo version expires August, 2009.
All together now - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, February issue
Scot Solida uses KarmaFX Synth Modular to fatten up waveforms while uncovering the unique undulations of the unison effect (without even touching the unison module). All in this months Synth Essentials column.
Scot writes:
We'll can take control over each and every parameter, giving our unison tone a distinct edge over
the prefab variety. All we need is a modular synth and a computer with enough grunt to run the thing!
KarmaFX Synth Modular Reviewed in Computer Music Magazine, January issue
KarmaFX Synth Modular is reviewed in the January issue of Computer Music Magazine.
It receives a whopping 9/10 rating and their Computer Music Value Award!
CM writes:
If you're looking for a modular synth that works well in a sequencer environment, then we have no hesitation in recommending this one, especially as it's so reasonably priced.
CM Verdict: 9/10 KarmaFX Synth Modular is a great buy, especially for synth fiends in danger of outgrowing their current instruments The full review can be read online here. |
Dead Ringers - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, January issue
Scot Solida uses KarmaFX Synth for emulating old-skool drum machines and using self-oscillation for adding zing, in this months Synth Essentials column.
Scot writes:
We need a lot of flexibility to create the ringing filter signal path, so a modular synthesiser is an obvious choice. As usual, I'll be calling upon KarmaFX Synth Modular...
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.04 and Plugin Pack 2.1 released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.04 and KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.1 have been released.
The updates mainly contain bugfixes. See changelogs below.
A couple of new features have been added to the Synth and a fresh install is required.
Registered users should have received their new download link by e-mail.
Synth Modular price has been adjusted to take into account the recent rise in the US dollar.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.04 changelog.
Old random has been renamed to 'Random16'.
Demo version expires May, 2009.
KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.1 changelog.
Riveting reeds - KarmaFX Synth featured in Computer Music Magazine, October issue
Scot Solida uses KarmaFX Synth to recreate convincing reed sounds in the October issue of Computer Music Magazine.
Scot writes:
...While we could do a pretty good job of this with a virtual analogue, I think better results can be obtained from something a little more cutting-edge...We need a synth with an additive oscillator. KarmaFX does the job, as ever...
In another article in the very same issue, KarmaFX Synth is also used to recreate well known Sci-Fi sounds!
Stuff section updated!
The Stuff section has been updated with a couple of new entries.
Legendary Goa- and Psy-Trance producer and pioneer, Bill Halsey (the man behind
Cosmosis and Mumbo Jumbo) has
generously posted a collection of patches for KarmaFX Deelay that he uses.
Also, some KarmaFX Synth banks posted on the forum earlier on have now found their way to the Stuff section.
KarmaFX humbly thanks the contributors!
Leave some feedback - KarmaFX Synth featured in CM Synth Essentials, Summer issue
Scot Solida plays with feedback in this Summer's issue of Computer Music Magazine
Scot writes:
Modular synthesizers offer lots of interesting feedback options. I created a track on my last album using a constantly cycling feedback loop I patched on my big Synthesizers.com modular system. KarmaFX Synth can do it too...
More Downloadable Stuff and Tutorials for KarmaFX Synth Modular!
A new webpage with room for more downloadable stuff for KarmaFX Synth Modular, like patch banks, tutorials and skins, has been added.
Right now it contains two very nice patch banks, two video tutorials and a skinpack for those interested in making their own skins.
In time more stuff will be added.
Simply look for "stuff" in the menu above or click here.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.03 and Plugin Pack 2.0b released !
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.03 and KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.0b have been released.
The updates mainly contain bugfixes. Registered users have been notified by e-mail.
A fresh install is required.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.03 changelog.
Demo version expires October, 2008.
KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.0b changelog.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.02 released !
Contains bugfixes and some minor new features.
Registered users have been notified by e-mail.
A fresh install is required.
KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.02 changelog.
Demo version 1.02 expires October, 2008.
KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.0 released !
A new version of the KarmaFX Plugin Pack, version 2.0, has been released.
During the hectic months up to the release of the KarmaFX Synth Modular, development of the KarmaFX Plugin Pack was heavily down prioritized.
Therefore it is now time for an update of this useful pack of VST effects.
Bugs have been fixed and features have been added or improved. The main change however, is the inclusion of a brand new 15 page User's Manual.
KarmaFX Plugin Pack 2.0 changelog.
The bell tolls - KarmaFX Synth featured in CM Synth Essentials, April issue
CM's resident "king of the oscillators", Scot Solida, uses KarmaFX Synth for recreating DX7 style bell sounds in the April issue of Computer Music.
In his own words:
We're using KarmaFX Synth as an additive synth.
In the same issue, KarmaFX Equalizer is used in their feature article "The Ultimate Guide to EQ".
CM writes:
This 31-band graphic EQ has a secret: select the frequency range you want and the bands adjust accordingly, for a total of 93 bands !
The KarmaFX Synth Limited-Time Introductory Offer has expired.
For a limited time KarmaFX offered a full registered license of KarmaFX Synth Modular for only €68+VAT/$98.
As of today the price is now set to the standard €76+VAT/$120.
Price has been adjusted to take into account the decline in the US dollar.
Manipulating waveforms - KarmaFX featured in CM Synth Essentials, March issue
Synth wizard Scot Solida goes back to the source with a guide to spicing up those common-or-garden saws, squares and sines in the latest issue of
Computer Music. As usual he uses KarmaFX Synth Modular to show off his nifty tricks.
Scot writes:
The cool thing about KarmaFX Synth is that each module has a waveform display,
so you can see what's happening to your signal as you shape it.