Nepheton contains 17 fully synthesized instruments perfectly emulating the famous 808 drum machine. All the nuances and details of the instruments sounds are captured perfectly. The instruments models are equipped with additional controls giving you possibility to tweak the sound much better. Listen to the audio examples or just download the demo and try it out.
Nepheton has a flexible output configuration. Every instrument's audio signal can be routed to any of the 12 outputs. This allows users to further shape sounds individually or in groups via their favourite plug-ins.
Each individual output can be set to mono or stereo. For the greatest 808 fans we've added also original Trigger output (configurable as well).
Every instrument also has a Mute, Solo button and Activity led. Mute will not just silence the sound, it will stop the sound being triggered. Solo will stop all other instruments from being triggered and only allow the selected sound(s) to play.
Nepheton has extensive midi control. Midi notes can be used to trigger each individual sound. Alternatively, the internal sequencer can be used. This can be set to play using Nepheton's internal clock or set to synchronize perfectly to the host sequencer.
Most of Nepheton's parameters can be automated within the host and also controlled using MidiCC with an external controller. An easy-to-use Midi Learn function allows reassignment of any of the parameters.
Internal sequencer's memory contains two banks of patterns: simple and extended. There is 16 extended and 96 simple patterns which both can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the tap function.
Simple patterns are used in Host Mode where each pattern location has a midi note number assigned to it. With these notes you can control freely the order of played patterns.
Extended pattern differs from the simple one in it has 4 segments (variation A/B and part 1/2). The whole bank of 16 extended patterns is divided into two groups of Basic Patterns and Intro/Fill In Patterns. You can choose freely from played patterns, used variations, and fill in modes (triggered automatically or manually). It also can be defined whether the starting pattern should be preceded by introduction pattern and many many more. Extended patterns are used when Host Mode is off.
A Randomizer function is also provided within the internal sequencer. It can be used to make simple changes to a pattern or create a whole new one - ideal when your creativity needs a boost! Randomizing can be applied to specific instruments and the frequency of occurrence can also be adjusted easily to give you just the right amount.
All external files are stored in the XML format. This allows single patterns or whole banks to be exchanged between users easily. XML allows the files to be edited in a text editor. Ideal if you want to post or share a pattern on a web site - just post the text!
Get creative with all major synthesis types. From classic subtractive, to additive, to complex PM and FM synthesis - this bundle covers all your sound design needs.
And the even more terrific aspect about this bundle is that its virtual analog, so will have the benefits of great analog sound with the convenience of in-the-box workflow.
Imports Yamaha® SysEx Data from
DX27 / DX21 / DX100 / TX81 synthesizers
Windows VST Spectral Enhancer + Compressor + Limiter effects unit
Dynamics ProcessorWindows: XP
Mac: OS 10.6.
32 / 64 Bit AU, VST, VST 3
RAM min.: 4GB
Product activation:
An internet connection is required to authorize / activate the product (Challenge/Response).
Thorn is a software synthesizer that was designed to be easy to use and deliver awesome sound. In Thorn, being simple means to be straightforward and provide advanced sonic control at the same time. Intuitive workflow, high quality processing modules, light on the CPU, Thorn is ready to be put at the heart of your mix, in any genre of modern electronic music production.
Listen to thier demo track that features 52 factory presets. No external effects are involved:
Thorn offers 3 oscillators that utilize spectral synthesis method. This gives you control over all harmonics involved into the generation process of your sound. The oscillator provides sets of spectral and real-time effects to shape harmonics further. Of course FM, RM, PWM, Hard Sync implemented too. |
Sound sources organized as spectrum tables of 16 frames with ability to edit and morph harmonics. The spectral synthesis gives ability to "post-process" all the generated harmonics with a special filter to colorize the output. |
Two multi-mode, analog modeled filters with sensitive saturation stages available to charge your sounds and make it shine through the mix. There are 9 high quality effects, 3x ADSR envelopes, 3x LFOs, 2x multistage envelopes at your service in Thorn. 16-step flexible arpeggiator with MIDI output to generate rhythmic sequences available as well. |
Additionally, Thorn provides a grid-based Glitch sequencer for maximum fun. Chop your sounds with the sequencer to get modern glitchy, stuttering effects.
Try the demo version and check the factory sounds library to explore features of Thorn.
Thorn doesn't require powerful processor to run, though it is recommended to use modern processors with at least two cores. Please make sure you have the following system specifications:
Thorn is a software synthesizer that was designed to be easy to use and deliver awesome sound. In Thorn, being simple means to be straightforward and provide advanced sonic control at the same time. Intuitive workflow, high quality processing modules, light on the CPU, Thorn is ready to be put at the heart of your mix, in any genre of modern electronic music production.
Listen to thier demo track that features 52 factory presets. No external effects are involved:
Thorn offers 3 oscillators that utilize spectral synthesis method. This gives you control over all harmonics involved into the generation process of your sound. The oscillator provides sets of spectral and real-time effects to shape harmonics further. Of course FM, RM, PWM, Hard Sync implemented too. |
Sound sources organized as spectrum tables of 16 frames with ability to edit and morph harmonics. The spectral synthesis gives ability to "post-process" all the generated harmonics with a special filter to colorize the output. |
Two multi-mode, analog modeled filters with sensitive saturation stages available to charge your sounds and make it shine through the mix. There are 9 high quality effects, 3x ADSR envelopes, 3x LFOs, 2x multistage envelopes at your service in Thorn. 16-step flexible arpeggiator with MIDI output to generate rhythmic sequences available as well. |
Additionally, Thorn provides a grid-based Glitch sequencer for maximum fun. Chop your sounds with the sequencer to get modern glitchy, stuttering effects.
Try the demo version and check the factory sounds library to explore features of Thorn.
Thorn doesn't require powerful processor to run, though it is recommended to use modern processors with at least two cores. Please make sure you have the following system specifications:
FORBIDDEN PLANET features over 600 expertly crafted morphing synths across categories such as Arpeggiator, Bass, Drones, FX, Leads, Pads, and Poly Synth. Freely morph between electronic layers, acoustic instruments, and futuristic sounds - perfect for soundtracks, EDM, hip hop and more. Featuring a brand-new suite of post-processing and mixing tools, insane filter modulation, and an extensive rack of effects, you now have the ability to break away from everything that has come before with new controls, powered by the critically-acclaimed OPUS engine, that offer unprecedented sonic shaping power with presets completely customizable by the user.
The idea for FORBIDDEN PLANET started when producers DOUG ROGERS and NICK PHOENIX set out to create EASTWEST's first fully featured synth collection, not based on traditional oscillators, but combining electronic synth layers with orchestral, world instruments, choral samples, sound effects and more into one enormous collection — creating a new sound palette designed for the future, not the past. Producers Rogers and Phoenix were dissatisfied with most synths, which typically had a small percentage of usable patches and a lot of filler. Now with the new OPUS engine, they had all the tools they needed to create the ultimate collection of cinematic inspiration. Everything was meticulously captured with a state of the art analog signal chain, resulting in the fattest analog synths on the planet.
Below are the minimum and recommended hardware and software specifications for using Opus on Windows and MacOS systems.
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The chart below outlines the MacOS and Windows 64-bit operating systems and sequencers that are officially supported and fully tested with the latest version of Opus. Please note that while most Sequencers / DAWs are VST 2, VST 3, AU and AAX plug-in format compatible, only those listed in the chart below are officially supported.
Product | Version | MacOS (10.13+) | Windows 10 |
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EW Play 6 Stand-Alone | 6.0+ | YES | YES |
EW Opus Stand-Alone | 1.0+ | YES | YES |
Ableton Live | 10.0+ | YES | YES |
Apple Logic Pro | 10.0+ | YES | - |
Apple Garageband | 10.3+ | YES | - |
Avid Pro Tools | 2018.1+ | YES | YES |
Bitwig Studio | 3.0+ | YES | YES |
Cockos Reaper | 6.0+ | YES | YES |
Image-Line FL Studio | 20+ | YES | YES |
Motu Digital Performer | 9.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Cubase(1) | 9.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Nuendo(1) | 8.0+ | YES | YES |
Presonus Studio One | 4.0+ | YES | YES |
VSL Vienna Ensemble Pro | 6.0+ | YES | YES |
Notation Software(2) | Version | ||
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Avid Sibelius | 2018.1+ | YES | YES |
MakeMusic Finale | 25.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Dorico | 3.0+ | YES | YES |
$299.00
GOLIATH includes the entire 32 Gigabytes of content from Future Music magazine's VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT OF THE YEAR - COLOSSUS, PLUS an additional 8 Gigabytes of new content from the latest EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP collections, including the Sound On Sound magazine 5 STAR awarded EASTWEST/PMI BOSENDORFER 290 PIANO
GOLIATH includes over 180 INSTRUMENTS and over 600 PATCHES, including drums and percussion, guitars, basses, acoustic and electric pianos, keyboards and mallets, pop brass, orchestral instruments, choirs and vocals, ethnic instruments, new age ensembles, morphing atmospheres, synth basses, synth leads, and synth pads.
GOLIATH is the only complete collection that delivers professional quality instruments and sounds from the multi award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP production team.
GOLIATH includes the advanced EASTWEST PLAY software, the easiest to use, and most powerful sample playback software available including both 64-bit and 32-bit support so you can load many more instruments than current systems. There is no learning curve involved. Once installed you will be able to use GOLIATH instantly and the results will blow you away.
GOLIATH is the only HIGH QUALITY complete sound set in one package ever created, and includes over 180 instruments!
GOLIATH is a massive 40 Gigabyte (not Megabyte) Virtual Instrument that covers all of the basic musical genres, the way a keyboard workstation attempts to, except GOLIATH offers much higher quality instruments and dynamics than any keyboard available today.
GOLIATH is an indispensable tool that you will reach for time and time again when nothing else works, it will become your Swiss army knife of composing, plus it’s GM compatible! You can expect the usual EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP exceptional quality in GOLIATH. Even if you own some of these instruments, you will love this collection. A good example is the Fender Rhodes. Despite the fact the Rhodes has been sampled many times, GOLIATH includes a unique vintage sounding Rhodes you won’t find anywhere else. GOLIATH includes 15 Gigs of new sounds, a new award-winning 2 Gig Bosendorfer piano recorded in Europe, and 15 Gigs from the award-winning range of EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP titles (EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra, EW Steinway B Piano, QL Stormdrum, QL Guitar and Bass, QL 56 Strat, QL Hardcore Bass, QL RA, QL Brass, QL Voices of the Apocalypse), all newly programmed with superior sound quality.
Programming is kept very simple, and programs that utilize the mod-wheel are labeled appropriately. All programs have CC11 asan additional volume control. Many programs utilize auto sample alternation for added realism.
For touring musicians, this is the ultimate instrument to have on the road or in a club. GOLIATH has incredible instruments of every type (check out the complete list at the bottom of this page), for song-writing, filmscoring, multi-media production, in the studio, or on stage, GOLIATH is an indespensible production tool that has you completely covered.
Custom Congas, Distorted Beatbox, EW Studio 2 Ludwig Kit, Old Skool Electronic Kit, Radiostatic Anamoly, Rhythmic Synth FX, Tong Zi, Tambourines, Tibetan Bells
Concert Guitar, Fender Telecaster, Fender 5 String Bass, Hard Rock Rhythm Guitar, Les Paul Guitar, Ska Guitar
Italian Accordion
New Flute, Staccato Flute, 6 French Horns, Legato Violins and Cellos, Marcato Violins and Cellos, Orchestral Percussion Kit, new Trumpet, Staccato Trumpet, new solo Violin
PMI Bosendorfer 290 (full version), GS-1 Boosted Tine EP, GS-1 Percussive Piano
New Basses, Tenors, Altos, Sopranos and Boys Choir, Solo Boy, Solo Female Vocals
Drums/Percussion
Guitars
Basses
Pianos/Keyboards/Mallet
Pop Brass
Orchestra
Choirs/Vocals
Ethnic Instruments
Other
All users should update to the latest PLAY software. PLAY installers do not need a previous version of PLAY already installed.
EastWest urges users to consider the timing of updates. If you are in the middle of a project, it may be prudent to wait until the project is complete.
PLAY 5 is for Mac users running OS X 10.7 or higher, and for Windows users running 7 and above.
PLEASE NOTE: PLAY 5 DOES NOT SUPPORT 32-BIT. IF YOU USE A 32-BIT HOST CONTINUE USING PLAY 4.3.5.
PLAY 4.2.2 or later is required to use this product (download at Support page). Play is compatible with all DAWs that use VST, AU, or AAX plugins.
30 GB free hard drive space (for full load), 7200 rpm or faster (non-energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming (SSD recommended) iLok Account (required for machine-based license), iLok Key (optional), Goliath is an electronic download.
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
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PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
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$199.00
One of the most eclectic and prolific artists in rock music, Steven Wilson has been writing, recording, and producing music continuously since the early nineties. Album releases and touring as leader of his band Porcupine Tree, and more recently as a solo artist, saw him gain a reputation for his songwriting, experimentation, and sonic excellence, resulting in many invitations to work with other artists. Among many things he has produced several albums for Grammy Award-winning Swedish metal band Opeth and he sung on UK drum and bass band Pendulum's UK number one album "Immersion". He started a solo career in 2009, and his most recent solo album "The Raven that Refused to Sing" was recorded at EASTWEST Studios with legendary recording engineer Alan Parsons at the helm. Wilson has become known for his 5.1 surround sound mixes, starting with his own projects, but more recently for remixing the catalogues of King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Roxy Music, XTC, and Yes, among others. His surround sound mixes have been Grammy nominated on four occasions, and he has twice won "Album of the Year" at the Surround Music Awards. Wilson is seen by many as the predominant progressive rock musician in the world today, and in 2012 he won "Guiding Light" at the "Progressive Music Awards" 2012, following this in 2013 with another win for best album for "The Raven that Refused to Sing".
For the first time ever, this new instrument presents some of Steven's most innovative sounds, as well as a selection of especially created instruments and replications of some instantly recognizable classic sounds originally created by other legendary producers and engineers. These organic and inspirational sounds can be used as part of the fabric of complex music productions, or as the basis for cinematic soundtrack-based music, providing a ready-made selection of sonic building blocks with years of expertise and sonic innovation already embedded in them. In addition some more straightforward and raw instruments are included, which can be manipulated via the powerful Ghostwriter instrument interface to create your own unique sounds.
A ghostwriter is a composer who writes music that will be officially credited to another person. The concept of ghostwriting goes back centuries: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a well-known composer paid to ghostwrite music for wealthy patrons. These days the sound design aspect of composing music has become as important as the notes, chords and rhythms, particularly in the creation of film, game, and television soundtracks, so while Ghostwriter won't write the music for you, it has been designed to be a "ghost" collaborator in the compositional process, an invaluable and inspirational tool for creating your music.
PLAY 4.2.2 or later is required to use this product (download at Support page). Play is compatible with all DAWs that use VST, AU, or AAX plugins.
60 GB free hard drive space (for full load), 7200 rpm or faster (non-energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming (SSD recommended) iLok Account (required for machine-based license), iLok Key (optional), Ghostwriteris an electronic download.
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
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PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
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$199.00
Paying homage to the great vintage string synthesizers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, EastWest's String Machine virtual instrument brings the past into the future. Produced by sound titans Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, String Machine includes samples from some of the greats – the ARP Solina, Oberheim OBX, Roland RS-505, and the Roland Jupiter 6 – and allows you to instantly combine them with modern strings, brass, woodwinds, and vocals to create unique vintage vibes perfect for your next pop, rock, or hip-hop masterpiece.
String Machine’s user interface takes inspiration from the design of vintage string machine synthesizers. From the chunky instrument switches adorned along the front panel, to the glide of envelope sliders, and the click of push buttons, String Machine’s form and function is informed by the original hardware units.
String Machines were well known for their ensemble chorus effects, and the one included in String Machine features 3 modes, each with distinct characteristics. With effect emulations modeled from the ARP Solina, and Roland VP-330 hardware units, along with a ‘Modern’ mode, our Ensemble Chorus effect delivers everything from vintage warmth and thickness, to modern transparency and dimension.
String Machine’s use is flexible, owing to its hybrid design of electronic and acoustic instruments. It fits right at home in a variety of genres, electronic or otherwise, but especially suitable for genres heavy on retro nostalgia, like chillwave or pop. Any piece of music that needs a large ensemble string pad would benefit by using String Machine.
String Machine features 4 color-coded instrument sections, including string machines and pads (red), string sections (green), solo woodwinds and brass (teal), and choirs and solo vocals (orange). Each instrument section features a number of instruments and alternatives, giving you countless ways to combine them into a diverse range of timbres, and the ease of mixing the individual instrument sections together to create rich, multi-layered pads.
String Machine comes with a small number of presets that demonstrate the type of sounds possible with String Machine, but we strongly encourage you to use String Machine as it was intended — creating your own presets with the interface controls, sliders, rocker switches, and ALT buttons — make them your own!
Below are the minimum and recommended hardware and software specifications for using Opus on Windows and MacOS systems.
MINIMUM SYSTEM
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RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
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The chart below outlines the MacOS and Windows 64-bit operating systems and sequencers that are officially supported and fully tested with the latest version of Opus. Please note that while most Sequencers / DAWs are VST 2, VST 3, AU and AAX plug-in format compatible, only those listed in the chart below are officially supported.
Product | Version | MacOS (10.13+) | Windows 10 |
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EW Play 6 Stand-Alone | 6.0+ | - | - |
EW Opus Stand-Alone | 1.0+ | YES | YES |
Ableton Live | 10.0+ | YES | YES |
Apple Logic Pro | 10.0+ | YES | - |
Apple Garageband | 10.3+ | YES | - |
Avid Pro Tools | 2018.1+ | YES | YES |
Bitwig Studio | 3.0+ | YES | YES |
Cockos Reaper | 6.0+ | YES | YES |
Image-Line FL Studio | 20+ | YES | YES |
Motu Digital Performer | 9.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Cubase(1) | 9.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Nuendo(1) | 8.0+ | YES | YES |
Presonus Studio One | 4.0+ | YES | YES |
VSL Vienna Ensemble Pro | 6.0+ | YES | YES |
Notation Software(2) | Version | ||
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Avid Sibelius | 2018.1+ | YES | YES |
MakeMusic Finale | 25.0+ | YES | YES |
Steinberg Dorico | 3.0+ | YES | YES |
$99.00