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Aurora Hybrid Synthesizer
Hi guys!
Aurora will be out soon, so I thought it would be a good idea tell you more about it.
Aurora is a hybrid synthesizer.
Let’s explain the hybrid part:
In Aurora we have 3 oscillators with 8 waveforms each. These waveforms can be tweaked in various ways by a control called X-Mod.
X-Mod controls all the waveforms in a different way like so:
Sawtooth – Phase
Stepped – Shape
Square – Pulse Width
Saw Oct – Shape
Organ – Morph / From Sine-wave to different organs
Bitredux – Morph / Bit-reduced Saw, Sine, Triangle
String – Shape
Distort – Morph
Here we find some waveforms that can be tweaked like most modern waveforms. Like phase-shifting a Sawtooth, or tweaking the pulse-width of a square waveform. Others act like wave-shapers, and others like wavetables.
A few select other features:
Modulation:
Each oscillator also features its own Modulation Matrix. Therefore modulation settings made on Oscillator 1 only affects that oscillator. That includes modulations to Cutoff/Resonance. This allows for some unique sonic capabilities.
Sources available are:
– + – Constant (Handy for adding even more control to the oscillator.)
KBD – Key-follow
Velo – Velocity
Mwheel – Mod Wheel
LFO1 – Low Frequency Oscillator 1
LFO2 – Low Frequency Oscillator 2
LFO3 – Low Frequency Oscillator 3
LFO4 – Low Frequency Oscillator 4
ADSR1 – Envelope 1
ADSR2 – Envelope 2
ADSR3 – Envelope 3
ADSR4 – Envelope 4
Destinations available are:
OFF – Offline, No modulation
Amp – Oscillator Volume
Pan – Oscillator Panning
Pitch – Oscillator Pitch
X-Mod – Oscillator X-Mod
Cutoff – Oscillator Cutoff
Reso – Oscillator Resonance
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I've made a quick PDF file with more details: https://skrockmusicre.files.wordpress.c ... a-doc1.pdf
Release date: Currently In acceptance testing at PH
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Is this based on IDT?
Yes!riemac wrote:Is this based on IDT?
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Thanks for the quick answerM.B wrote:Yes!riemac wrote:Is this based on IDT?
This synth looks very promissing. I'm looking forward to try it out.
Nice looking synth. Will there be an introductory price? and can you say how much?
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I like the look! But the blue dots/dashes around the knobs might be a bit misleading. They look like they would be LED knob location indicators—which would always be at full... I would suggest either less increments of the blue dashes or perhaps have them behave as LEDs...
My eyes didn't see it that way, but it could be I was looking at those bright white lines indicating the knob's position. Plus, the blue dots match the blue trim nicely.joeyluck wrote:I like the look! But the blue dots/dashes around the knobs might be a bit misleading. They look like they would be LED knob location indicators—which would always be at full... I would suggest either less increments of the blue dashes or perhaps have them behave as LEDs...
I'm not saying I totally disagree with you, just that for one, there are no REs with LED rings (it's not possible), and for another they relate to the rest of the interface.
The solution would be to make them white to match the text, but I'm not 100% sure it's even necessary. Certainly wouldn't kill the vibe if others think the blue dots are misleading.
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I was going to reference Kiloheart's One, but I see now that those are solid indications around the knobs and not incremental (such as LEDs).selig wrote:there are no REs with LED rings (it's not possible)joeyluck wrote:I like the look! But the blue dots/dashes around the knobs might be a bit misleading. They look like they would be LED knob location indicators—which would always be at full... I would suggest either less increments of the blue dashes or perhaps have them behave as LEDs...
Not a deal breaker for sure. And the white lines on the knobs of Aurora are pretty distinct. It's just that my brain wants to think the blue dashes around the knobs want to be something else. I wouldn't really have an issue programming it as is...
Thanks! I haven't got much sleep, the GUI really had to feel right. I made the theme track yesterday after listening to my 80's theme playlist on spotify
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Sorry if I wasn't clear - an LED ring that mimics the position is certainly possible, but not what you see in his render: an LED ring that operates independently of the knob position. So all I was saying was that the render makes it clear it's not an LED ring because it's impossible for the LEDs to be at 100% when the knob is at 0%. Hope that's perfectly clear now!joeyluck wrote:I was going to reference Kiloheart's One, but I see now that those are solid indications around the knobs and not incremental (such as LEDs).selig wrote:there are no REs with LED rings (it's not possible)joeyluck wrote:I like the look! But the blue dots/dashes around the knobs might be a bit misleading. They look like they would be LED knob location indicators—which would always be at full... I would suggest either less increments of the blue dashes or perhaps have them behave as LEDs...
Not a deal breaker for sure. And the white lines on the knobs of Aurora are pretty distinct. It's just that my brain wants to think the blue dashes around the knobs want to be something else. I wouldn't really have an issue programming it as is...
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Nice Demo song!!
I like to listen to Ed Starinks Synthesizer greatest (that old CD collection) from Spotify and this could be on those CDs
I like to listen to Ed Starinks Synthesizer greatest (that old CD collection) from Spotify and this could be on those CDs
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I'm not sure what you and Giles are refering to as "LEDs" in this scenario. In terms of offering additional position indication for the knob it's perfectly possible using at least two different techniques. OTTOMH my own Itsy and probably One, as shown above use one method, graphic animation, Hydronexius and Orange uses another, the LED approach. You can have as many LEDs as you like so long as it's sequential.joeyluck wrote:I was going to reference Kiloheart's One, but I see now that those are solid indications around the knobs and not incremental (such as LEDs).selig wrote:there are no REs with LED rings (it's not possible)joeyluck wrote:I like the look! But the blue dots/dashes around the knobs might be a bit misleading. They look like they would be LED knob location indicators—which would always be at full... I would suggest either less increments of the blue dashes or perhaps have them behave as LEDs...
Not a deal breaker for sure. And the white lines on the knobs of Aurora are pretty distinct. It's just that my brain wants to think the blue dashes around the knobs want to be something else. I wouldn't really have an issue programming it as is...
What's not possible is any kind of additional value (the lack of widget-in-widget ability).
I am curious though as to why this is a "Hybrid Synthesizer"?
Sorry for the confusion on my part. I was saying that the blue around the knobs appears to me like LED position indication around knobs. They're bright blue and the increments are too small for me to use as a reference anyways. Selig was saying that it's not possible to have the knob position independent of something like LED indication, so it shouldn't be confused especially given the white lines on the knobs. I can understand that given that I'm the only one who seems to see this when I look at the image.
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Ah right! Yeah, widget-within-widget isn't possible as I said, which would be what Giles would be referring to regarding independent knob and LED marker positions - we can only do sequential.joeyluck wrote:Sorry for the confusion on my part. I was saying that the blue around the knobs appears to me like LED position indication around knobs. They're bright blue and the increments are too small for me to use as a reference anyways. Selig was saying that it's not possible to have the knob position independent of something like LED indication, so it shouldn't be confused especially given the white lines on the knobs. I can understand that given that I'm the only one who seems to see this when I look at the image.
I'm not seeing the blue markings as anything but markings, though!
It's a nice design. But the "Hybrid Synthesizer" tag is just baffling me. Is it there just because of "Zero Hybrid Synthesizer"? I'm not convinced any of these sampled instruments using IDT can ever be called a synthesizer - it's not synthesizing anything. That's why I didn't let DNA use it in Hydronexius
You are correct, I was referring to the "widget within a widget" limit that prohibits making real world things such as dual concentric knobs, knobs that are also switches when pressed, or LED rings that operate independently from the control they surround.JiggeryPokery wrote:Ah right! Yeah, widget-within-widget isn't possible as I said, which would be what Giles would be referring to regarding independent knob and LED marker positions - we can only do sequential.joeyluck wrote:Sorry for the confusion on my part. I was saying that the blue around the knobs appears to me like LED position indication around knobs. They're bright blue and the increments are too small for me to use as a reference anyways. Selig was saying that it's not possible to have the knob position independent of something like LED indication, so it shouldn't be confused especially given the white lines on the knobs. I can understand that given that I'm the only one who seems to see this when I look at the image.
I'm not seeing the blue markings as anything but markings, though!
It's a nice design. But the "Hybrid Synthesizer" tag is just baffling me. Is it there just because of "Zero Hybrid Synthesizer"? I'm not convinced any of these sampled instruments using IDT can ever be called a synthesizer - it's not synthesizing anything. That's why I didn't let DNA use it in Hydronexius
Just to entertain the "when is a synthesizer not a synthesizer" idea (not that I care all that much since it falls under the general heading of semantics): are wavetable instruments not also "synthesizers"? For the record, the only thing that's different with this device from an analog style synth is the oscillator section, right? Is it more accurate to call it a sampler (probably not since it can't sample), or a ROMpler (also probably not when compared to others in that category)?
Technically speaking, the word itself (with regards to instruments) roughly means to create a single or unified result from combining multiple processes (modules).
And finally, is a speech synthesizer also not a "synthesizer"?
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Synthesize:
verb (used with object), synthesized, synthesizing.
1. to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze )
verb
1. to combine or cause to combine into a whole
Synthesizer:
noun
1. a person or thing that synthesizes.
2. any of various electronic, sometimes portable consoles or modules, usually computerized, for creating, modifying, and combining tones or reproducing the sounds of musical instruments by controlling voltage patterns, operated by means of keyboards, joysticks, sliders, or knobs.
verb (used with object), synthesized, synthesizing.
1. to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze )
verb
1. to combine or cause to combine into a whole
Synthesizer:
noun
1. a person or thing that synthesizes.
2. any of various electronic, sometimes portable consoles or modules, usually computerized, for creating, modifying, and combining tones or reproducing the sounds of musical instruments by controlling voltage patterns, operated by means of keyboards, joysticks, sliders, or knobs.
I'll quote myself from the OP
Nautilus Bass Synthesizer
Orbis Wavetable Synthesizer
Aurora Hybrid Syntesizer
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/Marcus
Now If the hybrid part is confusing, I might get rid of it. I appreciate the feedback.Let’s explain the hybrid part:
In Aurora we have 3 oscillators with 8 waveforms each. These waveforms can be tweaked in various ways by a control called X-Mod.
X-Mod controls all the waveforms in a different way like so:
Sawtooth – Phase
Stepped – Shape
Square – Pulse Width
Saw Oct – Shape
Organ – Morph / From Sine-wave to different organs
Bitredux – Morph / Bit-reduced Saw, Sine, Triangle
String – Shape
Distort – Morph
Here we find some waveforms that can be tweaked like most modern waveforms. Like phase-shifting a Sawtooth, or tweaking the pulse-width of a square waveform. Others act like wave-shapers, and others like wavetables.
Nautilus Bass Synthesizer
Orbis Wavetable Synthesizer
Aurora Hybrid Syntesizer
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/Marcus
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I think that depends on how it sounds... It might be tough to wrap the head around in theory, but I hope that people will appreciate the options when they can try it with the actual synth in the rack...M.B wrote:I'll quote myself from the OPNow If the hybrid part is confusing, I might get rid of it. I appreciate the feedback.Let’s explain the hybrid part:
In Aurora we have 3 oscillators with 8 waveforms each. These waveforms can be tweaked in various ways by a control called X-Mod.
X-Mod controls all the waveforms in a different way like so:
Sawtooth – Phase
Stepped – Shape
Square – Pulse Width
Saw Oct – Shape
Organ – Morph / From Sine-wave to different organs
Bitredux – Morph / Bit-reduced Saw, Sine, Triangle
String – Shape
Distort – Morph
Here we find some waveforms that can be tweaked like most modern waveforms. Like phase-shifting a Sawtooth, or tweaking the pulse-width of a square waveform. Others act like wave-shapers, and others like wavetables.
Nautilus Bass Synthesizer
Orbis Wavetable Synthesizer
Aurora Hybrid Syntesizer
---
/Marcus
D.
Forgive my inexperience and lack of understanding, i'm not aware of how these Re instruments are constructed - I'm confused though, I assumed this was a synthesizer with it stating synthesizer in the name. Am I right to assume the waves for each oscillator are samples and not generated from what i'd probably call pixie dust? I've deliberately steered clear of this recent surge of sample based Re's. Even as nice as the sounds in Hydronexius are. It just looks too restricting - It feels a bit of a minefield for me when descriptions for certain sample based instruments use words like 'wave' (which my brain reads as wavetable) If I wanted something 'sample based' then i'd just buy a sample refill. Generally I just grind Antidote or Thor for what I want these days. As it is in my basic understanding that these are actual synthesizers? Well, given that I can start with a patch in Antidote and move so far away from that original sound they must be.JiggeryPokery wrote:*SNIP*
It's a nice design. But the "Hybrid Synthesizer" tag is just baffling me. Is it there just because of "Zero Hybrid Synthesizer"? I'm not convinced any of these sampled instruments using IDT can ever be called a synthesizer - it's not synthesizing anything. That's why I didn't let DNA use it in Hydronexius
I just looked into this further before posting this. Am I right to assume that an emulated synthesizer can really only be called a synthesizer if the oscillator wave is actually generated with an algorithm? And if these Re's just use samples of a waveform then what does that mean for me?
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