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20-Jun-05 - Vectrik from ConcreteFX
Concretefx are proud to anounce the release of Vectrik, our new PC VSTi vector sample synth , which can create a variety of sounds , from rhythmical
sequences to rich dynamics pads to thick leads and basses , plus lots other type of sounds as well.
Vectrik is available for a special introductory price of $48/36Euro/£25
You can purchase Vectrik , download a demo version or hear some demo tunes at http://www.concretefx.com/Vectrik.htm
Features of Vectrik
Two vector path using up to 32 points in each. These allows you to set up vector paths which smoothly (or not smoothly) shift between 4 samples so creating dynamic changing sounds which have looping and non-loop parts. You can also automate the vector position using midi controls to create real-time alteration of sounds.
Vectrik 4 uses 4 samples to create sound , hundreds of samples are provided with Vectrik and you can use your own samples as well . Each sample has two loop pointing for loop modulation and delay & retrigger settings which allows you to set up sequences of samples. Each sample has it's own tuning and can be passed into the two different filters
Two multi-mode filters , with 12/24 db low/high/band pass/notch filters plus ring modulation , comb filter and formant filter for vocal sounds
8 ADSFR envelopes with variable curvature and 8 LFOs. These can control all the major parameters, using a simple to use modulation matrix . Plus full midi control of all the controls using midi learning
Step Sequencer with up to 64 steps which also can be used in the modulation matrix to complex trance-gate sounds and sequences
Keysplit mapping , so different keys can produce different mixes of the vector paths
Built in over-sampling and unison modes to create thicker and more crisp sounds.
Chorus , Phaser, Reverb, Stereo delay , EQ & Stereo Widener effects
200 presets and more to come in the next couple of weeks
Link: vectrik home page
22-Feb-05 - New plugins From ConcreteFX
ConcreteFX have released two new products , Kubik2 and MicroDicer
Kubik 2 is a completely revamped version of our PC VST wave-sequencing synth Kubik , with totally new sinkable graphics and lots of new features and improvements. Kubik is available for $90 / €75 / £50 and there is lots more information at http://www.concretefx.com/Kubik.htm.
MicroDicer is our PC VST beat-slicer. MicroDicer has been designed to be a simple and easy to use beat-slicer, it allows you to drag and drop
samples into and midi out of MicroDicer , and can load in Rex2 format sample. MicroDicer is available for $40 / €30 / £21 and there is lots
more information at http://www.concretefx.com/MicroDicer.htm .
Also we have release SynthPack 6 , which contains Kubik , MicroDicer and our voice synth Vocal , this is $120 / €95 / £65, which is
a saving of more than 30% on buying them separately , lots more information about our stuff at http://www.concretefx.com .
Link: concretefx.com
01-Oct-04 - Rock - free distortion synth
Rock, our free distortion synth, has been released. You can do nicely nasty basses and leads, distorted pads and sequence and some just basically weird sounds with it.
Details Two oscillators and two filters. Oscillators can be used in additive , ring mod , FM and sync modes, filters in 12/24db low/high/bp/br mode with interfilter distortion
Each oscillator can used sine,tri,sqr,saw,noise or 2 user waves. Lots of shaping options for the oscillators , such as feedback (normal or inter-osc), symmetry , rectification, limit boosting, sub-osc
4 unison oscillators , each can be detuned to created richer sounds, chords etc
Works in poly,mono and legato modes with 2 portmento modes
16 slot modulation matrix , all the controls are modulatable with envelopes, lfos , step sequences, midi cc, velocity, note etc
3 seven stage envelopes, 3 multi-wave LFO's and two 16 step sequences
You can create your own user waves using 32 partial additive synthesis , hundreds of these waves are inclued with Rock and you can save your own to disk
Six effects , delay/chorus, reverb, distortion+amp, compressor, 2 band eq, low-fi . You can set the order these effects are applied and there is FX feedback so the output of the effect is feed back into the fx path
Gui is totally skinable, comes with two skins
128 presets built in , Full Manual And it's free
Thanks to Phil , Aron , Fritz and Jens, for their help in put Rock together
If there is any problems or people have any ideas for improvements, please send us an message at mail@concretefx.com. Also if anybody wants to send any presets or skins that would be brilliant, and I'll include them in new versions of Rock
Link: rock
31-Aug-04 - Kubik - wavetable synth from COFX
ConcreteFX are proud to announce the release of their latest PC VSTi synth Kubik . Kubik is our powerful and flexible wavetable sequencer synthesizer. It can create a vast array of sophisticated moving sounds by moving through a wavetable of 64 waveforms, producing very similar sounds to those of the Waldorf MicroWave or PPG. It comes with a full manual , nearly 300 presets and hundreds of waves and wavetables.
Kubik is available for $90/75Euro/£50 via ShareIt or PayPal. If you have already purchased our previous software Adder, Digital or Unison then you can purchase Kubik for a reduced price of £30/45Euro/$54, just send us an email at mail@concretefx.com with the previous registration details and also if you want to pay vial PayPal or ShareIt
Demo tunes and a demo version can be found at our website.
Kubik Technical Specifications
64 Waveform wavetable, each waveform is itself made from 64 additive partials.
Two Wavetable Oscillators both with secondary unison oscillator.
Nine Types of Oscillator Combinations - Add, Sub, Mix, Ring, FM, Sync, Waveshaper, S&H, PWM
Two Filters - that can be used independently, serially, in parallel or sequentially .Each filter can use one of twelve different filter types - 12db LP, BP, BR, HP, 24db LP, BP, BR, HP, Ring, Formant, Comb, Tuned Noise
Eight 32 Step Envelopes with variable slope plus looping and release sections
Eight Multi-wave LFOs and four general purpose modulator LFOs
Full midi control of all the Kubik's parameters
Kubik works in poly/mono or latched mode and has powerful portmento capabilities.
Stereo Delay , chorus, 2 band equalizer and stereo widener effects
Waveform editor where you can draw waveforms, use additive synthesis to create waveforms, or load in sample as waveforms.
Many tools to help in the creation and manipulation of waveforms and wavetables. For instance you only have to set the key waveforms in a wavetable and Kubik will fill in the empty waveforms between these key ones
Simple wavetable resynthesis , you can either load in a sample into the wavetable or Kubik will try to find representative single loops to recreate the original sound.
Two 64 Step Sequencer, with controls of pitch, duration, waveforms, volume, pan, filter cutoff, mix and slide
Kubik has skinnable buttons and dials and user defined colour and text schemes
77 full wavetables and hundreds of waveforms provided
288 presets from TC Conrardy, EJ Robinson, Totc and Steve Bates
Full pdf manual which includes tutorials about how to use Kubik
Cheers
Jon : COFX
Link: kubik
Link: cofx
21-Jul-04 - Vocal
ConcreteFX have released Vocal, this is a PC VSTi synthesiser which can create range of vocal and choral pad sounds using formant filters. This can be purchased for £25/37Euro/$46 , either via ShareIt or Paypal
Features of Vocal
Two five band formant filters, each formant filter had it's own triple oscillator source which can use nine built in waves + two users one. Also a tuned noise source for breathy sounds
Each formant filter can use either six built in vowel sets or two user defined formant vowel set
Multimode filter , 12/24 db low/high/bp/br
Six envelopes, LFOs & step sequences which can control all the major parameters, using a simple modulation matrix, plus midi learning of controls
Chorus, phaser, stereo delay, stereo widener , two- band equalizer and compressor
64 presets and full manual
More information and a demo version can be found at http://www.concretefx.com/Vocal.htm
Also we are introducing two new synthpack
SynthPack 4 - this contains Dicer, Ethereal , Adder & Unison/Micron - available for £60/€90/$110 .
SynthPack 5 - this contains Adder, Digital, Brush, Unison/Micron & Vocal - available for £75/€112/$140
Link: vocal
Link: synthpacks
30-May-04 - Unison / Micron from ConcreteFX
ConcreteFX have released Unison / Micron the commercial versions of our popular free synth Ensembler. Unison / Micron are available for $70/60Euro/£40 and for an initial period will come free with the synths Adder and Digital as well. You can purchase Unison/Micron using either Paypal or Shareit
Unison is a 6 oscillator subtractive synth which uses modelled analog waveforms and additive waves to create a wide range of different sounds, from pads and sequences to basses and lead synths.
List of features
6 Oscillators using 5 modelled sounds or additive sounds created from 64 partials
Oscillators can be combined together using frequency modulation, ring modulation or syncing
3 multimode filters
3 effect buses using 10 different effects
6 ADSFR envelopes, multi-shaped LFOS and variable length step sequences
Full midi control of all the parameters, plus control using note velocity, aftertouch, modulation, pitchbend and pitch
Works in stereo/mono/legato/arp modes
Over 400 presets and full manual
Micron is a lower cpu version of Unison with it's own special features
3 Oscillators using 5 modelled sounds and 64 additive waves
9 different oscillator modulation paths
12/24db filter with peak seperation
Multi-length trancegates for volume and filter frequency
Stereo Delay / Chorus with 2 band eq and stereo widen
Works in stereo/mono/legato/arp modes
128 presets and full manual
More details, demo tunes , screenshots and demo versions can be found at http://www.concretefx.com/Unison.htm
Link: unison
Link: concretefx
20-Dec-03 - Adder from ConcreteFX
Adder is a PC VSTi additive wavetable synthesizer which uses additive, wavetable/shaping,
subtractive & FM synthesis to create an enormous range of sounds. Adder expands on normal
additive synths because you can use any wave/samples for each oscillator, rather than sine
waves as in a normal additive synths, this makes creating comple sounds much easier.
Adder uses 32 oscillators, you can control the volume, pitch, phase, wave,filter, FM
and volume / pitch & FM modulation group of each of these.
Adder has two 12/24db low/high/band pass/band reject + ring mod or comb filters, used
to further shape the sound . These filters have built-in distortion and waveshaping and
can be use in serial or in parallel
A powerful modulation matrix allows you to modulate all the controls using envelopes ,
LFO's , step sequences, any midi controls and others.
Cross delay, chorus/flanger, 3 band equalizer & compressor effects built-in
Adder comes with 160 presets and manual in pdf format
The full version Adder is available for $70/Euro60/£40.More information at http://www.concretefx.com/Adder.htm
Link: adder demo version
22-Sep-03 - Dicer - PC Vsti Loop Slicer
Hi there
We have released Dicer, a PC VSTi beatslicer which can load in samples and then splits it into slices, each slice has it's own audio properties and can be triggered separately. Dicer can do everything from simple tempo alteration to complex phrase synthesis
Features of Dicer
: - loads in 16/24 bit mono & stereo wave and Rex1 format loops, can drag and drop in wave files & has wave preview
: - splits the input wave using up to to 48 slices points, loops can be sliced using automatic beat detection, into equal parts or at 16th beats
: - each slice is triggerable by it's own key and can be output to up to 8 different stereo output channels
: - each slice has two instance with their own properties and you can set the trigger key for each slice either globally or individually
: - you can control the volume, pan, pitch, low / high filter, distortion , muting, looping, direction , output channel & choke group of each slice in both sets. The slice attributes can be altered by either using the pattern controllers or the slice controllers
: - the volume, pitch , pan & filters of each slice can be modulated by 8 LFO's and the volume , pitch, filters and sample position of each slice can be controlled by 8 twenty stage vari-slope envelopes
: - preview mode where all the slices can be played in order by pressing a key, this preview is autosynced to the host 's tempo. Preview works in single, looped or random mode.
: - global multitype filter , 12/24 db low/high/band pass/ band reject + ring modulation and comb filter
: - midi export of slice positions and trigger notes and slice exporting, each slice can be save to it's own file
: - midi learn & midi automation of any slice's controls
: - full manual included
The full version of Dicer is available for $50/Euro48/£35
More information , examples and a demo version can be download from http://www.concretefx.com/Dicer.htm
Cheers
Jon Ayres: ConcreteFX
Link: concretefx
Link: dicer
15-Jul-03 - Industry2
Industry2 is a PC VSTI synth, this can create a range of big and powerful leads and basses , as well as lots of other sounds.
Main features of Industry2 are
- Now polyphonic, also works in mono, legato and arpeggiator modes
- Four oscillators, each can use 14 different built in waves or 8 user drawable waves. Each oscillator has pulse width modulation, syncing and ring modulation.
- Complex FM routing where any oscillator or filter can be the modulation source.
- Two 12/24 multimode filters including ring mod & comb. Each filter has a waveshaper and the volume of the filter can be altered by the note played so you can have dual timbre presets, one sound for lower notes and another for upper notes
- Main parameters controllable using twenty stage vari-slope envelopes with definable sustain and release points and by one of five LFO
- Distorter, chorus and cross delay effects
- All the parameters controllable by midi with a midi learn function
- 160 presets and a full manual included
Industry2 is available at http://www.concretefx.com/DownloadSyn.htm for $40/38Euro/£25 , or as part of SynthPack1 , which includes Ethereal2 and Granite2 for $74/€68/£47
A deno which works with silence every 15 seconds is available at our website
Any problems, bug etc please contact us at mail@concretefx.com and details of our other plugins can be found at http://www.concretefx.com
Link: industry
Link: concretefx
02-Jul-03 - Granite 2
Hi there
We have updated Granite our PC VSTI drumsynth to version 2.
Granite2 can create vintage drum machines drum sounds and effects using both it's built in oscillators and 16bit .wav samples
- Granite2 uses kits each composed of 8 drum presets with the ability to load/save/copy and paste sounds to create your own kits. Each preset can be sent to one of four stereo out channel and can be part of a choke group. The preset are organized so it's easy to change the sound's name, volume, pan , output channel, choke, and sample.
- Each drum preset uses two oscillators each with 12 waveforms or 16 bit .wav samples (the position played of each sample is controllable with an envelope so you reverse or time-shift them) , a 12/24 db low/high/band pass/band reject/ring mod/ comb filter, and frequency & ring modulation.
-Each drum preset has it's own decimator & distortion filter to further alter the sound.
- The drum preset's parameters can be controlled using a vari-slope envelope with upto 16 section and a definable loop position.
- Any drum preset's parameters can be controlled using midi commands via the midi learn function
- 100 preset and a full manual are included with Granite2,
Granite2 is available for purchase for $24/€22/£15 or as part of SynthPack1 with Ethereal2 and Industry for $74/€68/£47 at http://www.concretefx.com/DownloadSyn.htm.
A demo version can be downloaded at http://www.concretefx.com/GraniteDemo.zip, this demo works with static every 20 seconds
Cheers
Jon: ConcreteFX
Link: granite 2
Link: concretefx