SynthSpace virtual modular synth unveiled Published 1/3/21
Last month we brought you news of
SynthVR, a virtual modular synth designed to run on the growing number of VR headsets (the
Oculus Rift and
HTC Vive range and
Valve Index). That was the first such app that we were aware of, but it s now got some competition in the form of
SynthSpace, from software devs
Where SynthVR offered a neon, synthwave-looking environment in which to make your sonic explorations, SynthSpace has gone for a skeuomorphic look, and is based around a remarkably realistic-looking Eurorack chassis, into which you can install some similarly lifelike modules. It s currently at the Early Access stage of development (ie. functioning, but not yet at release stage), but on launch it ll come with over 40 modules, support for user-imported samples, and the ability to record audio, either from individual modules or the full session mix. What s more, and in the DIY spirit of modular synthesis,