Arturia 2.5 - Manual (Page 8)

8 ARTURIA – Analog Factory EXPERIENCE 2.5 – USER’S MANUAL
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 History
In early 2001, Arturia began working on advanced algorithms for the digital emulation of
analog circuit audio characteristics. They are known as TAE
® , standing for True Analog
Emulation. 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, and 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'll
get an idea of what the CS-80V is capable of.
Released at the NAMM 2004, the Minimoog V was our 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 thanks to 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 sounds 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.
And finally, at the summer 2007 NAMM Show, Arturia launched the Jupiter-8V. In terms of
sonic possibilities, it complemented its “Arturia siblings” by bringing something different.
The Jupiter-8 V was capable of creating very versatile sounds. You could easily make 'fat' or
‘Crystal’ sounds with it. In fact, the Jupiter-8 sounded the way it looked, ‘sleek and
polished’.
The electro-pop community became quickly convinced by the qualities of the original
Jupiter-8. 'Relax', by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was produced incorporating a Jupiter 8, and
players such Vince Clarke, John Foxx, and Martyn Ware also used it abundantly. The path to
classic status of the Jupiter started there.