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Friday, 12 October 2018 11:36

ARTURIA announces V Collection 6.2 free update

Written by Marion Levy

PRESS RELEASE
12 OCTOBER 2018

FREE UPDATE

V Collection 6.2 is a free update to all owners of V Collection 6.

The latest update to Arturia’s V Collection sees the French software and hardware creators take the next step in terms of features, stability, and integration. Synclavier V - a recreation of New England Digital’s revolutionary digital synth - sees an update to version 2, introducing resynthesis and sampling abilities. Presets have been refined, bugs have been squashed, integration has been streamlined, and the result is not only the best sounding, most comprehensive collection of vintage software emulations out there, but also the most reliable.

Huge Synclavier V update

The headline feature of V Collection 6.2 is the exciting overhaul of Synclavier V, which made its debut in V Collection 5, to version 2. Developed with Cameron Jones, the inventor of the original instrument, this update adds several incredible new features, including:

• RESYNTHESIS: Synclavier V 2 now contains a resynthesis engine, letting it create synth sounds that mimic the tonal properties of an audio sample. Sounds complicated to use, but it couldn’t be simpler. Drag and drop the sample, auto-analyze it, and Synclavier will create a synth sound based on the sample. This can be refined with up to 100 key sample points, and the resulting sound can be augmented and processed just as you would with any other synth sound within Synclavier V.

• SAMPLE PLAYBACK: instead of resynthesising their samples, users can choose to play back samples with vintage digital grain and pitch scaling. A great way of making retro “hit” sounds, big textural pads, and quirky vocal hooks.

• THE NEW PRESETS & SAMPLES: not only does Synclavier V 2 feature hundreds of new presets that show off its new features, Arturia have also included a selection of New England Digital samples to give it that authentic touch.

• INTERFACE REFINEMENTS: several important, workflow-enhancing improvements have been made to the instrument’s UI, ensuring the best, most enjoyable Synclavier V experience ever.

KeyLab MkII integration

V Collection 6.2 improves the already incredible integration between Arturia’s software instruments and its next generation controller keyboards. A perfect match, the latest update adds a few handy shortcuts to KeyLab MkII. For example, clicking “Clear All” on the preset browser now automatically scrolls to the top of the preset list.

Presets refined

All 7,000+ presets found across the entire V Collection and all its purchasable Sound Banks have been reviewed and updated to ensure their levels are all of similar intensity. RIP headphone users? Not anymore. Now aggressive synths and sultry pianos have a similar perceived volume, letting you make informed preset choices on tone, rather than impressive volume.

Bug fixes

Arturia’s developers are always working hard making sure that all 21 instruments in V Collection 6.2 work perfectly across different platforms and DAWs, and keeping up the latest software from other developers. Since the last update, we have resolved hundreds of issues. Here are some of the key issues resolved in this update:

• Komplete Kontrol / Maschine NKS performance improved

• No more crashes when a "Song Select" MIDI message is received

• No more cracks and glitches when modifying effect’s dry/wet parameters

• Live 10 doesn’t crash anymore when browsing presets from the AU version

• No more crashes when switching instruments in FL Studio on Mac OS

• Preset navigation using KeyLab Essential now works correctly in Studio One

• Faster sample loading times for CMI and Synclavier V sounds in Analog Lab

• You can no longer accidentally save over the presets in purchased Sound Banks

• No more audio peaks when switching preset while playing

For a comprehensive list of bugs fixed, issues resolved, and enhancements made, check out the V Collection 6.2 release notes, found here.

For the uninitiated, V Collection is Arturia’s flagship compendium of 21 software emulations of legendary historic synths and keyboards using their exclusive TAE® and Phi modelling technologies. Perfectly recreating the sound and features of iconic instruments that shaped the sound of popular music for over a century. Arturia’s skilled developers then use their award-winning knowhow to introduce new features impossible with the original hardware. A classic 70s monosynth can be transformed into a polysynth at the touch of a button; the cabinetry of a German classic grand piano can be turned to glass; a complex modulation matrix can add almost infinite possibilities to a seamingly simple instrument. All this, with world-class interfaces, amazing integration, and drop-dead gorgeous GUIs.

To find out more about Arturia V Collection, the latest update, or to learn more about the new features found in Synclavier V 2, visit the Arturia website.

ABOUT ARTURIA

Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians. They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians. Their aim is to create original and different instruments, imagine new experiences, and reinvent products. Operating in 55 countries, they have offices in France, the USA, Mexico, and the UK.
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Friday, 12 October 2018 11:27

ARTURIA announces Synclavier V2

Written by Marion Levy

PRESS RELEASE
12 OCTOBER 2018

NOW AVAILABLE

Originally released in 2016 as part of V Collection 5, Synclavier V gave a whole new generation of musicians access to the ground breaking sound and features of the revolutionary late-70s digital synth. Developed in partnership with the original instrument’s inventor, Cameron Jones, Synclavier V went above and beyond the capabilities of the hardware produced between the late 70s and early 90s.

However, New England Digital also produced many optional add-ons for the Synclavier, such as a sample playback module and a resynthesis engine, that were not emulated in Arturia’s release of Synclavier V 2.

Today, that changes.

With the release of Synclavier V 2, alongside many other workflow enhancements and improvements, Arturia and Cameron Jones are proud to announce that Synclavier now includes sampling capabilities and an exciting resynthesis engine for musicians, producers, and sound designers to explore.

Synclavier V 2 is available as a free upgrade to all owners of Synclavier V, or Arturia’s V Collection 5 and V Collection 6.

A vintage sampler

Load in samples by simply dragging and dropping, and play them back with vintage digital grain and pitch scaling. Samples of up to 30 seconds can be imported and processed using Synclavier V’s effects and routing, perfect for creating retro sampled keys and
pitched-down pads.

Resynthesis reinvented

Once a sample is loaded, with the touch of a button Synclavier V can now analyze the spectral content of the sample and - using a mixture of wavetable and FM synthesis - mimic the sound using resynthesis. Key points in the sample can be identified and manipulated manually to refine the synth patch, and then every parameter can be controlled using Synclavier V’s hugely powerful synth engine. Create entire instruments from just one sample!

New old sounds

Arturia’s sound design team have been busy creating hundreds of new presets for you to enjoy in Synclavier V, showing off some of the key new features to get you inspired. On top of that, the updated version includes a selection of the original New England Digital sample library files for that authentic touch.

Refining a legend

Following feature requests and feedback from Synclavier V owners, Arturia’s software developers have also integrated many subtle improvements to the interface and operation of the instrument. These include:

• New resynthesis engine with up to 100 analysis points

• Sample playback mode

• Timeline improvements, including doubling frames from 50 to 100; added global frame speed offset; a new frame tuning parameter; new loop mode; frames can now be synced to host BPM grid; the ability to move only one frame on the timeline by Shift + Drag; and refined Solo/Copy/Paste/Delete timeline workflow.

• Modulation tab improvements, including the addition of Vibrato and Stereo LFO; and Amp and Harmonic envelopes added as modulation sources.

• Keyboard dynamics improvements

• Ability to choose Keyboard, Velocity or Mod Wheel as input sources

• New copy/paste modes: only one selected tab or all tabs

• Cosmetics improvements, including LFOs in screen view, envelopes global offsets, tabs order, merge FX and setting pages, timeline real time feedback, ruler auto-zoom, envelopes and timeline bound scroll.

• New opening mode for hardware upper panel

• Harmonic phase histograms are now displayed in degrees (-179°/+180°)

• Additional template presets with a HQ Simple Sine

• Presets revamped with volume leveling and assignation of mod wheel and sustain pedal

• All former settings page parameters are now stored in presets

New users can explore Synclavier V in many ways.
You can download the resources at https://communication.arturia.com/s/ZN3zeZJAVaFth6m

A free trial is available at the official Arturia website.

Synclavier V 2 can be purchased as a standalone software instrument, or as a part of Arturia V Collection 6, a multi award-winning compendium of 21 emulations of iconic, historically important keyboard instruments.

All owners of the first version can download Synclavier V 2 for free using the
Arturia Software Center.

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Friday, 05 October 2018 11:03

ARTURIA announces Step's Black Edition

Written by Marion Levy

PRESS RELEASE
05 OCTOBER 2018

You will find below a press release about the availability of the announcement of the Step Series Special Black Edition. For review enquiries and access to our press portal,
please e-mail: pr@arturia.com

ARTURIA TO REISSUE BLACK EDITION BEATSTEP, BEATSTEP PRO, AND KEYSTEP

French audio hardware and software creators Arturia are reissuing the popular “Black Edition” versions of their award-winning range of MIDI and CV sequencing controllers.

Known and loved throughout the industry, Arturia’s trio of DAW controlling, step-sequencing hybrids are now available again in a sleek black finish. Offering something for every musician, the Step range synchronizes the analog and digital worlds, letting musicians control hardware instruments, outboard modules, virtual instruments, and recording software simultaneously.

Each Black Edition model comes with a unique bundle of extras:

KeyStep

Back to Black

119€ / 119US$

BONUS: 3 CV / Gate cables
This small format keyboard sequencer features a 32-note slim-key keybed with aftertouch, and lets you sync with & control any software or hardware instrument through its comprehensive connectivity, including USB, MIDI in & out, CV gate, and Sync in & out. Create evolving, polyphonic sequences up to 64 steps long, with real-time recording and rewriting.

BeatStep

The Black Heart Beats

99€ / 99US$

BONUS: 2 CV / Gate cables, PLUS Analog Lab, SEM V, and Ableton Live Lite software worth almost $300!
Packing 16 pressure and velocity sensitive pads and 16 rotary knobs into a neat package, BeatStep is an affordable way for musicians to get creative with simple monophonic step-sequences. Able to control outboard synths and virtual instruments alike, BeatStep’s versatility also makes it a great DAW controller.

BeatStep Pro

Rhythm Of The Night

249€ / 249US$

BONUS: 14 CV / Gate cables
Arturia’s cutting edge, 3-part step sequencer now has a sleek new look. Featuring two separate melodic sequencers and a dedicated 16-part drum sequencer, BeatStep Pro gives the adventurous musician a powerful palette of tools to create dynamic, exciting tracks without the need for a computer screen.

The Black Edition KeyStep, BeatStep, and BeatStep Pro are now shipping worldwide, and will soon be arriving at retailers near you.
For high resolution images and promotional material, visit our media sharing portal

For more information on features, specifications and dimensions, visit the Black Edition pages on the Arturia website.

Musically yours,
The Arturia Team

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Tuesday, 09 October 2018 14:09

Resynthesis

Written by Morgan Perrier

The Synclavier V faithfully recreates the elite digital synthesizer/workstation that started it all, powering some of the biggest hits and film soundtracks of the early ‘80s with its unique rich, edgy sounds.

Published in Synclavier V

Wednesday, 26 September 2018 09:14

Mord Fustang meets MatrixBrute

Written by Morgan Perrier

Published in Stories

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:19

ARTURIA announces Past to the Future promotion

Written by Manuel Russello Arturia

PRESS RELEASE
16/08/2018

PAST TO THE FUTURE PROMO:
ARTURIA INSTRUMENTS HALF PRICE

French music software trailblazers Arturia have spent decades analyzing, modelling, and reinventing the most famous, iconic synths and keyboards of all time so that today’s musicians can make the hits of tomorrow.

Until September 9th 2018, every one of Arturia’s award-winning virtual instrument emulations is available for half price.

For a limited time, all single Arturia instruments are available at half price, making it the perfect time to pick up a classic instrument or two for your digital studio.

Arturia invite users to travel back in time to the golden age of the synthesizer, to choose their favorite instruments, and use them in new and exciting ways to create the future’s greatest hits.

On the “Past To The Future” promo page, users can hear a selection of iconic keyboard performances that helped these instruments become legends in their own right. From Depeche Mode to Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson to Kraftwerk, Queen to Stevie Wonder, hear how each of the 21 incredible keyboards and synths shaped music as we know it.

The page also features a “future” sound for each instrument, giving you an idea of what is possible thanks to the powerful enhancements Arturia has developed for every instrument. Make Bob Moog’s famous mini monosynth a polysynth! Use a gravity engine to automate Don Buchla’s avant-garde Easel. Change the cabinetry of your grand piano from wood to sheet metal! Anything is possible thanks to Arturia’s amazing modelling know-how, and this power can be yours to shape the sound of the future.

If you don’t want to jump all in with V Collection, this is the perfect way to add some select instruments to your collection.

The instruments on offer, and their “famous tracks” , are:

CMI V : Art of Noise - Moments in Love
DX-7 V : Berlin - Take My Breath Away
CLAVINET V : Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
Mini V : Kraftwerk - Autobahn
Modular V : Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man
CS-80V : Vangelis - Blade Runner Blues
ARP-2600 V : Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe 5
Prophet V : Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
Jup-8 V : Duran Duran - Save a Prayer
SEM V : Doobie Brothers - What a Fool Believes
Wurli V : Queen - You're My Best Friend
VOX Continental V : The Doors - Light My Fire
Solina V : Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Matrix 12 V : The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds
Synclavier V : Michael Jackson - Beat It
B-3 V : Booker T Jones - Green Onions
Stage-73 V : Led Zepplin - No Quarter
Farfisa V : Pink Floyd - Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
Piano V : Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
Analog Lab 3 : Yazoo - Don’t Go
Buchla Easel V : Showcase

Learn every detail about the promo on Arturia's website.
https://www.arturia.com/past-to-the-futur

Musically yours,
The Arturia Team

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Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:16

ARTURIA announces DrumBrute Impact

Written by Manuel Russello Arturia

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PRESS RELEASE
19/07/2018

ARTURIA ANNOUNCES DRUMBRUTE IMPACT

Analog pioneers Arturia are set to release DrumBrute Impact, an exciting new hardware drum machine that combines raw, energetic sounds, advanced sequencing, and fast, fun workflow into an addictive little powerhouse you won’t want to put down.

The newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact really lives up to the name. Featuring attitude-packed, tweakable analog drums sounds, an all-new “Color” layer, output distortion, and arguably the best sequencer on the planet, DrumBrute Impact promises to redefine the way you create rhythm, drums, and percussion, both in the studio and on stage.

In the sound department, DrumBrute Impact features 10 fantastic sounds accessible through 8 responsive performance pads:

KICK : pounding bass drum with nice attack transients and variable pitch and decay. protocol.
SNARE 1 : a big-bodied snare with great, editable snap and decay.
SNARE 2 : a trashy snare with a hint of clap, with adjustable tone and decay.
TOM HIGH : simple but powerful high tom with sweepable pitch.
TOM LOW : pants-shaking low tom that can get so low you could use it as a 2nd kick.
CYMBAL : zingy, metallic crash with adjustable decay.
COWBELL : a simple but effective percussive cowbell.
CLOSED HAT : hard-hitting hat with variable tone that also effects the Open Hat.
OPEN HAT : open up the hat sound with changeable decay with a mute controlled by the Closed Hat.
FM DRUM : a percussive synth voice with adjustable carrier pitch, decay, FM amount, and mod pitch.

These sounds have been carefully crafted by Arturia’s sound designers to not only sound exciting and visceral, but to also create a cohesive “kit” sound that truly gives DrumBrute Impact a unique, inspiring voice.

To add another dimension to its sound, versatility, and sequencing possibilities, DrumBrute Impact also features a “COLOR” layer, letting you create dramatic changes to the sound on the fly. This can be activated channel by channel, or programmed using the sequencer, and generates unique tonal changes in the drum sounds. Add drive to the Kick, change the tone of the Cymbal, max out the pitch envelope of the FM Drum, “COLOR” gives DrumBrute Impact another level of creative possibilities.

True to its nature, DrumBrute Impact also features a drum-optimized distortion on the output bus, with a simple “gain” knob and an on-off switch.

Using the same sequencing knowhow that brought the world the award-winning Spark series, DrumBrute, and BeatStep Pro, Arturia have infused some serious step-sequencing power into their latest Brute. DrumBrute Impact features a polyrhythmic 64-step , song-capable sequencer supported by a host of easy-to-use performance controls. Add Swing , inject some Randomness , glitch it up with a Step Repeater , quickly spice up patterns with the Roller , add Accents , and even record Unquantized should you wish.

DrumBrute Impact also gives you comprehensive connectivity, with 4 extra output busses for postprocessing or multi-tracking, Clock in and out to sync with vintage or modular gear, MIDI in and out to sync up with contemporary synths and outboard, and USB for perfect integration with your DAW and the Arturia MCC, which also gives you access to extra customizations behind the scenes.

DrumBrute Impact will retail for $349 / 299 €. It is available to preorder now, and will arrive in music stores worldwide during August 2018.

Learn every detail about DrumBrute on Arturia's website.
https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/drumbrute-impact/overview

Discover DrumBrute Impact in action in this introduction video
https://youtu.be/JhVIowuArSo

Learn about the exceptional feature set of DrumBrute Impact in the four episodes of this tutorial series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivm64eVVYQ0&index=1&list=PLt1d_YWdtAZ57m0fV8JlB-IAe1MWboEN7

Musically yours,
The Arturia Team

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Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:07

ARTURIA announces KeyLab MkII

Written by Manuel Russello Arturia

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PRESS RELEASE
21/06/2018

ARTURIA ANNOUNCE KEYLAB MKII MIDI CONTROLLER KEYBOARD

Pioneering audio hardware and software creators Arturia are thrilled to unveil the latest generation of their legendary KeyLab MIDI controller line.

KeyLab MkII combines the comprehensive control of Arturia’s classic original KeyLab with the streamlined workflow and smart features of KeyLab Essential, while adding exciting new features and a new level of quality, expression, and luxury. KeyLab MkII is the must-have controller for professional music-makers.

Full-featured

MIDI and USB compatible controller with recording software control thanks to the MCU/HUI protocol.
49 or 61 Arturia Pro-Feel semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and pressure sensitivity
Rugged aluminium chassis
Metal pitch bend and modulation wheels
4 CV outputs and 1 CV input for modular connectivity
DAW Commands with magnetic overlays
Total Analog Lab integration with dedicated “Category” buttons for quick navigation
Three banks of 9 MIDI-assignable knobs, faders, and RGB buttons, preconfigured to work with Analog Lab 3 instruments
16 backlit RGB multi-function pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
2 customizable chord modes
32-character LCD screen
Sustain and expression pedal inputs, as well as 3 additional auxiliary pedal inputs

Control the way you want it

Offering 3 distinct modes, KeyLab MkII gives you the ultimate control experience, no matter what task may be at hand.

DAW mode gives you unprecedented control over recording platform, with transport, track, and navigation controls all immediately available at your fingertips. Not only that, but KeyLab MkII comes complete with 10 magnetic overlays and presets for some of the most popular DAW titles.

Analog Lab mode automatically assigns all knobs, faders, and buttons to work perfectly with the included Analog Lab 3 software suite. Enjoy total control of over 6,000 iconic synth, key, organ, sampler, string machine, and piano sounds, easily setup splits and multi-sounds, and make preset browsing a piece of cake with dedicated category buttons and tag-based browsing with the jog wheel.

User mode gives you total control of KeyLab MkII, with practically every key, pad, button, switch, fader, and rotary knob totally customizable to send any note or MIDI CC data you desire. Store up to 10 User maps to perfectly suit your setup, from controlling multiple effects and VSTs at once, to giving you full and total control of every parameter of a virtual instrument.

Amazing software

Every KeyLab MkII comes complete with an exciting collection of software titles that let you start performing and recording straight out of the box. Two full Arturia titles are included - Analog Lab 3 and Piano V 2, letting you not only enjoy over 6,000 incredible vintage synth and keyboard sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection, but also a comprehensive physically modelled piano suite. If you are new to the world of recording, or simply want to try out a different DAW, KeyLab MkII also includes Ableton Live Lite, an introduction to one of the most popular recording and performance platforms in the world. Record, create, mix, edit, effect, and release, all from the comfort of one free software package.

Modular compatibility

KeyLab MkII’s control voltage connectivity lets you open up to the world of vintage synthesizers and Eurorack modular. Featuring 4 CV outputs to control pitch, gate, and 2 modulation sources, you can send live performance or DAW-controlled automation to your modular gear. It also sports a CV input, which translates incoming signals from modules to MIDI/USB data, ready for your DAW.

Inspiring quality

Every aspect of KeyLab MkII has been designed with quality at heart. From its rugged aluminium chassis to its machined metal pitch bend and mod-wheel; its premium companion software to the silky-smooth Arturia Pro-Feel keybed. This is a controller to be enjoyed for years to come.

KeyLab MkII is available in both white and black finishes, and in both 49 and 61-key versions.

For more information on KeyLab MkII, as well as other controllers in Arturia’s range, visit the official Arturia website:
https://www.arturia.com/keylab-mkii/overview

Discover the KeyLab MkII in video:
https://youtu.be/e4JjD7tHr6M

Musically yours,
The Arturia Team

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Wednesday, 19 September 2018 14:22

Wall of Fame

Written by Morgan Perrier

Get ready to meet a different kind of Brute. A drum machine with attitude, DrumBrute Impact is an addictively fun, instantly satisfying beat maker with a beefy, unique sound.

Published in DrumBrute Impact

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ARTURIA announces V Collection 6.2 free update

ARTURIA announces Synclavier V2

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