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Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is an interface for integrating software audio synthesizer and effect plugins with audio editors and hard-disk recording systems. VST and similar technologies use Digital Signal Processing to simulate traditional recording studio hardware with software. Thousands of plugins exist, both commercial and freeware, and VST is supported by a large number of audio applications. The technology can be licensed from its creator, Steinberg.
We are currently in the process of compiling a database of free VSTs for you here. If you would like us to link to your own VST then please Contact Us.
DC2 allows you to manually adjust the DC offset of an arbitrary input signal. It allows independant control over the left and right channels as well as a grouped control.
P.I. is a dual channel Phase Inverter. It reverses stereo waveform polarity. Unlike many other phase inverters, BRB-P.I. inverts the negative/positive polarity of both the left and right channels simultaneously - and does so with a crossfading action to eliminate sudden clicks. This is not intended to be anything fancy.
Randypan is a tempo based random pan effect. It randomly pans audio in sync with your host tempo. You can also set a crossover so only the frequencies above the xover are panned, plus you can attenuate the stereo width of the frequencies below.
Convoluted is a convolver. It mixes the L and R channels in an interesting way. This is more of a Proof Of Concept thing than anything else.
X-OVER outputs in stereo ABOVE the cutoff frequency and outputs in mono BELOW the cutoff frequency. Why the hell would you want to do that? Because your ears are so close together.
BRB-AudioFM modulates the frequency of incoming audio. It simply uses a pair of delay modules linked to a series of LFO's to effectivey speed up and slow down any incoming signal.
brb - Hummer is intended to add recordings of analogue hum and noise to incoming audio, giving warmth and analogue imperfection to any signal in real-time. However, you can load your own samples or custom waveforms, allowing you to trigger and modulate any looped WAV.
Is your mastering just not quite UNDERGROUND enough? Do children laugh at your mixes for being TOO SOFT, or TOO CLEAN? Are you lacking that authentic URBAN sound?
Now your worries are over...
6beat6 is a 6-osc experimental VSTi synthesiser. Each osc can generate a sine, triangle or square wave and the osc outputs are combined in a rather 'interesting' way...
Built at the request of GBSR, this is a simple device to convert the amplitude characteristics of arbitrary audio input signals into MIDI CC. It works in stereo, so the Left and Right channels can be output to different controllers.
PixelPops is a keyboard controlled random tone monosynth. It has many features which can only be accessed using notes and velocity. It is suitable for computer glitches, percussive pops and experimental performances.
NEW MEGA-IMPROVED
NOW 2-band!
And I ditched the crappy Dry/Wet fader.
The wait is over....
mattt's (less) wonky (2-band) phase distortion bidule group is here!
We are currently in the process of talking to various record labels, when these are completed, we will be able to bring you more opportunities for others to discover your talent for music making!
In time, you will be able to find lots of information/reviews about some of the most popular synths, amps, mics, speakers, headphones etc. to help you with your music production!
Software is the first thing you need once you've got a computer, especially if you want to be making any kind of music. But just what kind of software is there out there?
Here you will find various written tutorials and video tutorials on how to use certain software, synths and VSTs. (Currently in production)