Virta: sound-controlled synthesis and effects

[randy]

Announced a release date—next Monday the 28th—so this seems like a good time to make a topic that may be more permanent.

I wrote up some of Virta’s origin story at http://madronalabs.com/topics/5463-virta-ships-monday-march-28

[tehn]

wintermute – jah no dead – perhaps this is dj x…

[randy]

This was the first “spangly AI voice” sound good enough I could put that name on it

[jasper_ryder]

@randy,
Hello. Is there any audio samples of Virta in use? I am looking for something like this for vocals I think. Can I use your software with ableton live?

[michael_matos]

If you look under the madronna section on this forum you’ll find samples under the beta thread for this plugin.

[jasper_ryder]

@michael_matos,
Thanks

Sounds great! Can I use it in conjunction with ableton is all I wonder now.

[glia]

it’s a vst/au @jasper_ryder

not a live user myself but this works just like its cousins aalto + kaivo…so yeah

[wednesdayayay]

madrona labs’ user manual are always top notch give it a read

VirtaManual.pdf

[jasper_ryder]

Thanks,
I will be investing in Virta. Maybe the others eventually too.

[tambouri]

Always love the illustrations in theses manuals. Such an inspired way to communicate the technicalities and feeling of an instrument

[randy]

From David Chandler, who has done so many great show flyers in the Northwest over the years. Also made one of my favorite albums on my old label Orac Records:

The manuals are very consciously taking the lead from great ones like the Arp 2600 and Music Easel manuals. People taking time not only to explain stuff, but to create a little world!

[randy]

I will put up more audio examples this weekend. The ones online now are from the beta and it has gotten more polish.

[rdfm]

I can honestly say I’ve never been so excited for a piece of software

[rdfm]

Ayyyyye I can’t wait to get off work in a couple hours woooooooooo

[randy]

and it’s live!
Instant gratification:

[rdfm]

Quick update
I feel like Richard

[jasper_ryder]

Having fun figuring out Virta! Only thing I’m worried about right now is if my setup can handle the increased CPU load when everything is put together.

[jhindsight]

This is absolutely stunning! Seems to be easier on the cpu than kaivo on my machine.

Love how snappy the dials are now.

Absolutely adore the delay. I think you should sell that as a standalone vst

[ingMob]

I love the nod to the OG:

Rock on Randy!

[accountboy]

Ugh some kindof warning about the source material might have been good. That was pretty horrible for a first inpression of virta tbh