Synth Anthology 2 - Hardware Synthesizer Tour de Force

Overview

An incredible collection of hardware synthesizer sounds, expertly programmed, individually sculpted with outboard processors, multisampled and mastered to perfection. Synth Anthology 2 delivers the pure and powerful sounds of 77 hardware synthesizers gently massaged and accentuated to taste with the best hardware processors on the market. You'll find everything from classic analogs like the Oberheim Xpander to digital powerhouses like the Synclavier and FS1R to modern classics like the OB-6, Prophet 6 and Minilogue, all expertly programmed and exquisitely sampled, delivering the authentic and unmistakable sound of hardware.

In-Depth

Emulations Need Not Apply

No matter how many variables you try to emulate in software there's still something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between analog voices to the varied ways different filters bite into your sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 2 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

So Much Of A Good Thing

There's no such thing as "too much" when it comes to hardware synths. They all have their own unique creative visions, innovations, sonic character and peculiarities. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you'll likely find it here. With Synth Anthology 2 you get access to an unprecedented collection of hardware synthesizers, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 77 synthesizers in all. Yamaha, Oberheim, Sequential Circuits, PPG, Korg, Casio, ARP, Waldorf, NED, Access, Kawai and more. Load up unique multisampled patches to use in your own sound design or tweak and layer them to make your own.

Sonic Perfection

While the differences between hardware and emulation can be discernible the difference between a straight signal and mastered recording can be night and day. With Synth Anthology 2 our sound designers worked through a magnificent rig of hardware processors including EQs, compressors and effects from Manley, Langevin, Lexicon, Publison, Focusrite, SPL and more. Each patch was hand-crafted and sculpted to perfection, accentuating the natural sounds of the synthesizers with a mastered finish.

Master Of One, Master Of All

Synth Anthology 2 provides deep sound editing capability in a clear and easy-to-use interface. This means you can quickly browse, tweak, edit, effect, modulate and layer sounds from any synth any way you want to. And unlike hardware synthesizers, which require you to learn drastically different front-panel controls and menu systems, with Synth Anthology 2 there's only one. Learning to use it is fast and painless, and once you do that knowledge will translate seamlessly across the entire suite.

The Ideal Complement To Vintage Vault

Unlike most of the libraries in Vintage Vault which offer intimate looks at specific hardware synths, SA2 provides choice timbres from a huge range of synthesizers all in one library. It's a great starting point if you aren't sure what flavors you like or simply want access to a wide variety of synthesis types. If you already own Vintage Vault—SA2 makes a great addition as the entire library of sounds and presets are completely unique, expanding your collection with modern hardware synths and giving you a great launchpad. If you don't own Vintage Vault yet—SA2 represents a versatile and powerful studio addition, loaded with inspiring sounds and powerful effects to keep you going until you’re ready to dig deeper.

What's new in version 2

- 25 new hardware synthesizers used to create unique presets
Including Akai AX80, Alesis Fusion, ARP Chroma Polaris, ARP Odyssey, ARP Quadra, Dave Smith Prophet 6, Elka EK44, Emu Emax, Ensoniq ESQ-M, Formanta Polivoks, Korg Minilogue, Korg Triton, M-37, M-Poly, M-Source, Novation Basstation 2, Novation Ultranova, Oberheim OB6, Siel DK80, Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089, RLD J 60, RLD J 106, RLD JX8P, Vermona Tiracon 6V and Yamaha CS20m

- 500 newly crafted presets

- Clean and modern interface design

- New effects including Sparkverb, Thorus, Phasor, Dual Delay and Redux

Machines

Access Virus C • Akai AX80 • Alesis Andromeda • Alesis Fusion • ARP Chroma Polaris • ARP Odyssey • ARP Quadra • Casio CZ-1 • Casio VZ-1 • Clavia NordLead • Dave Smith Prophet 6 • Elka EK44 • Elka Synthex • Emu Emax • E-MU Emulator 2 • Ensoniq ESQ-M • Ensoniq Fizmo • Ensoniq SQ80 • Ensoniq VFX • Fairlight CMI IIx • Formanta Polivoks • Kawai K3 • Kawai K4R • Kawai K5000 • Korg DS8 • Korg DSS1 • Korg DW8000 • Korg Minilogue • Korg MS20 • Korg M1 • Korg PS-3200 • Korg Triton • Korg Wavestation • Mellotron M400 • M-Memory • M-Mini • M-Poly • M-Source • M-37 • NED Synclavier 2 • Novation Basstation 2 • Novation Nova • Novation Ultranova • Oberheim Matrix 6 • Oberheim OB6 • Oberheim OB-X • Oberheim Xpander • OSC OSCar • PPG Wave 2.3 • RLD D-Fifty • RLD JD800 • RLD J 60 • RLD J 106 • RLD Jup 4 • RLD Jup 8 • RLD JX8P • RLD 3o3 • RLD VP330 • RSF Kobol • SCI Prophet 5 • SCI Prophet VS • Seiko DS301 • Siel DK80 • Studio Electronics ATC • Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 • Yamaha AN1X • Yamaha CS-80 • Yamaha CS20m • Yamaha DX7 • Yamaha DX100 • Yamaha FS1R • Yamaha SY77 • Yamaha SY22 • Vermona Tiracon 6V • Waldorf MicrowaveXT • Waldorf Pulse • Waldorf Q

SPECS

WHAT YOU GET

Size:	8.22GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 15.7GB in WAV)
Content:	20,395 Samples, 2,518 Presets
Sample Resolution:	44.1 kHz. Recording at 88.2 kHz
License:	3 activations per license on any combination of computer hard drive or iLok dongle

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Runs in UVI Workstation version 2.6.8+, and Falcon version 1.2.0+
iLok account (free, dongle not required)
Internet connection for the license activation
Supported Operating Systems:
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher (32 and 64-bit)
- Windows 7 or higher (32 and 64-bit)
9GB of disk space
Hard Drive: 7,200 rpm recommended or Solid State Drive (SSD)
4GB RAM (8 GB+ highly recommended for large UVI Soundbanks)

COMPATIBILITY

Supported Formats:	Audio Units, AAX, VST, Stand-alone
Tested and Certified in:	Digital Performer 8+, Pro Tools 11+, Logic 9+, Cubase 7+, Nuendo 6+, Ableton Live 8+, Studio One 2+, Garage Band 6, Maschine 1 & 2, Tracktion 4+, Vienna Ensemble 5, Reaper 4+, Sonar X3, Main Stage 3, MuLab 5.5+, FL Studio, Bitwig 1+, Reason 9+

MANUAL

>> Download Synth Anthology 2 Manual >> Download Soundbank Installation Guide

Listen

Reviews

UVI Synth Anthology II | Ron 'Neff-U' Feemster

"Synth Anthology II is absolutely amazing! So many different great sounds to use and explore. Very simple to use... also makes creating fun. Thank you UVI"

— Ron "Neff-U" Feemster | Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Musician & Songwriter
(Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Sia, Mary J. Blidge, Aftermath, Justin Bieber)

"It’s like having an arsenal of analog synths at your fingertips. Synth Anthology II gives us the foundation that we want without being over produced, which makes it much easier to work with and fit in our productions!"

— Dada Life | Swedish DJ Duo
(David Guetta & Taio Cruz, Lady Gaga, Hardwell, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer)

UVI Synth Anthology II | Patrick 'GuitarBoy' Hayes

"It's so awesome, the tones are pure magic! It's well put together with the analog fill. It's my new go to plug-in to create music!"

— Patrick "GuitarBoy" Hayes | Musician & Composer
(BB King, Sean Paul, Lionel Richie, Chris Brown, R. Kelly, The Pussycat Dolls)

"I like the fact that Synth Anthology II takes inspiration from the past and is forward thinking. Synth Anthology II is a lot of fun to use and I cannot recommend it enough."

Pro Tools Expert

"The sound quality is clean and pristine. The user interface is incredibly intuitive and easy to navigate. This is a stellar sounding plug-in."

Gearslutz

"You'll get access to weird synths that you would have probably never gotten to touch otherwise."

ADSR

"My favorite and most unexpected feature of the bunch is the efficiency of the engine and scripting. No matter what preset I called up, Synth Anthology 2 was a lean and mean sonic machine."

Ask Audio

"A resounding win in my book. I'll be reaching for Synth Anthology II again and again."

Attack Mag

"All told, Synth Anthology 2 is an excellent, wide-ranging source of timbres culled from some of the most intriguing synthesisers ever made. It is a worthy addition to any synthesist’s sound library."

Electronic Musician

"First of all, the sound quality is excellent […] there's nothing like having the actual sounds that originated from 77 actual instrument."

SoundBytes

"The sound of Synth Anthology 2 is clear and flawless, […] superb and varied, full of character."

FLStudioMusic

"A fantastic array of essential, vintage sounds available in an easily adjustable package that leaves you feeling satisfied after every use. Perfect for beginners or pros alike."

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"I literally didn’t want to take my headphones off the entire time in case I missed a subtle, modulated tail or some LFO’d filter that might suddenly appear during the body of a sound."

Audio Producer News

"Overall the sound is outstanding, hyped and very clean. I own a couple of the synths included (Juno 106 and Yamaha TG77) and I don’t remember them being as big sounding as this."

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User Testimonials

"After a few hours, I'm pretty impressed. Lots of good sampling of signature sounds from the synths. The programmability is excellent and far exceeds what I expected."— AllanH, VI-Control

"If you like the sound of vintage synths and wish you had them, this is one fast ticket to get a ton of them and with loads of high quality samples."— Synth Guru, Gearslutz

"Got it.. it's amazing."— Rezr EX, Facebook

"Upgraded my Synths Anthology to Synth Anthology II today, what an awesome upgrade, sounds are rich and big, with UVI's latest effects, and the UI is brilliant for quick and creative tweaks..."— H-Rezz, Gearslutz

"Really nice, I love the generic interface. Well done UVI!"— Jonas Rörbecker, Facebook

"I bought Synth Anthology II recently. Being a musician for 30+ years and a semi professional producer I can honestly say this is the tool I was looking for..."— FunkyDebobil, Pro Tools Expert

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All sounds in Synth Anthology 2 are original creations of the UVI sound design team.

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