New Gear Alert: SKULPTsynth SE by Modal Electronics, Arturia’s Pigments 3, Model 84 Polysynth by Softube & More

Modal Electronics unleashes the SKULPTsynth SE.

Despite its tiny size, SKULPTsynth SE’s synth engine is anything but small.

Based on the heritage of the original SKUPTsynthesiser, the SKULPTsynth SE inherits a slim form factor, but comes with traditionally coloured, black and white touch keypads, easier to read front panel descriptors and improved built quality.

Equipped with 127 patches, SKULPT SE provides a wide range of highly sought-after sounds for modern music production and live performance. With its lightweight design, a massive synth engine, MPE support, plus patch and polychain compatibility with its predecessor, SKULPTsynth SE is a comprehensive synthesizer for musicians and producers to get creative anywhere they want.

SKULPTsynth SE will be available by mid May 2021, priced at £169.99.

Arturia introduces the Pigments 3 soft synth.

With a new compressor module, impoved routing system, and much more, Arturia unleashes Pigments 3.

Pigments 3 introduces the boundless power of additive synthesis, an impressive utility engine with sub oscillator and dual noise sample players, the iconic filter from Jup-8 V, four new effects including a multiband compressor, and much more.

Combined with unparalleled DSP performance, a revamped audio routing system, and its signature vibrant visual workflow, Pigments 3 sets the new softsynth standard; a producer’s playground, a composer’s workhorse, and a sound designer’s dream.

To introduce the latest edition of Pigments, Arturia is presenting a selection of generous introductory offers, including an exclusive & essential pack of five sound banks built to make the most of Pigments 3’s unique palette.

For pricing and further information, click here.

Softube announces the Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer.

With the Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer, Softube aims to faithfully capture a certain synth from the ’80s we all know and love.

The Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is a careful model of the six-voice synth that sparked the sound of the ‘80s and set the standard for all that followed. Faithfully emulated through circuit-modeling on a component level, every trick and trait of the original hardware is now available in software form, with added features and flexibility.

Expertly recreated factory presets quickly and easily deliver the sounds heard on numerous number-one hits—from ‘80s classics to the current Synthwave revival. Authentically modeled mod- and pitch-wheel assignments, filter tracking, and proper voice allocation ensure Model 84 delivers the true-to-the-original sound and spot-on behavior of the storied 1980s hitmaker.

Highly versatile, it’s an instrument that can be used in the studio or on stage. Elevating ‘80s mojo in the digital domain, the Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is compatible with Softube’s official Eurorack platform, Modular, and its pro audio guitar and bass platform, Amp Room.

The Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is on sale now for $99 (reg. $159).

Acon Digital releases Acoustica 7.3.

Boasting four new modules and other key features to boot, Acoustica 7.3 is a dialogue post-production powerhouse.

Acoustica Premium Edition 7.3 includes four new plugins for dialogue post-production. Extract:Dialogue automatically extracts dialogue from a range of common noise sources. More targeted noise reduction is possible with DeWind:Dialogue, DeRustle:Dialogue and DeBuzz:Dialogue. Time-frequency selections in the Premium Edition’s powerful spectral editor can now be resized and moved.

The Remix tool for stem separation is available in both editions and now offers adjustable sensitivity for each stem. Based on deep learning, Remix is able to split a complete mix in up to five stems. A new, high-quality time scale modification algorithm now powers the Time Stretch and Transpose tools. The multitrack editor has received a facelift, and it is now possible to add fade-ins or fade-outs directly to clips. Other workflow improvements include snapping to other objects, region selection, and optional looped playback. In addition, The Mac version of Acoustica 7.3 now runs natively on Apple Silicon processors such as Apple M1.

Acoustica 7.3 is available in a Premium Edition ($199.90) for advanced users, and a feature-limited Standard Edition ($59.90) for beginners. The upgrade is free for Acoustica 7 customers, and owners of Acoustica 5 and 6 are entitled to reduced upgrade prices.

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