User`s manual

ARTURIA – HIPHOP PRODUCER – USER’S MANUAL
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3. Analog Factory HipHop Edition
3.1. Introduction
3.1.1. History
In early 2001, Arturia began working on an advanced algorithm for the digital emulation of analog
circuits’ audio characteristics. In non-technical language, this is an unprecedented way of creating
the very unique sound one finds in a synthesizer such as the Moog Modular. Nearly a year after
they began work on the algorithms, Arturia was ready for feedback. At the 2002 NAMM show in
California, Arturia shared an early version of what would later be the Moog Modular V with the
renowned maker of the original Moog synthesizer, Doctor Bob Moog.
In seeking insight from sound production experts, such as Dr. Moog, as well as avid synthesizer
users, Arturia was able to ensure the quality of the instruments they made; so well in fact the Dr.
Moog himself endorsed the Moog Modular V. The launch of this sound powerhouse was an instant
success, winning awards from several top magazines, and leading to the development of other
synth recreations.
Shortly thereafter, Arturia started receiving many requests from musicians, producers and bands.
Many of them explained how they were planning to replace their original hardware synthesizers by
virtual instruments. Artists around the globe were beginning to see the advantages of a software
alternative to hardware-based synthesizers.
The CS-80V emulated the legendary Yamaha CS-80, considered by many as “the ultimate
polyphonic” synthesizer, was launched at the AES 2003 in New York. Imagine some of your favorite
music from diverse artists such as Keith Emerson or Stevie Wonder, and you will have a mental
glimpse of the sonic capabilities of the CS-80V.
Released at the NAMM 2004, the minimoog V is a recreation of the Minimoog, quite possibly the
most famous synthesizer ever. The original minimoog has been big on the music scene since the
70’s; still today the Minimoog has a large following for its many sound capabilities.
The ARP 2600 V was launched at the NAMM 2005 in Anaheim. This is a faithful reproduction of the
ARP 2600 and is great for just about any sound one might wish to create: everything from drum n’
bass stabs to Star Wars’ R2-D2 have been made with the Arp.
At the Winter NAMM Show 2006, ARTURIA announced the release of its seventh product: the
Prophet V. This powerful hybrid gives you two instruments in one: it combines the warmth of the
legendary Prophet 5 programmable analog synth with the unique Vector Synthesis textures of the
digital Prophet VS.