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The charming landscapes of Wyckoff, New Jersey, unfold the story of Douglas B Hoehn, an odyssey marked by relentless drive, ambition, and deep-seated compassion for the world around him. With the pages of time turning over four rich decades, he has left an indelible impression in academia, literature, and humanitarian pursuits.

He set sail on his academic expedition at Dakota Wesleyan University, securing a cherished Bachelor's degree by 1970. Yet, this was merely the starting note of his scholarly composition. The University of Maryland saw him attain his Master's by 1972, followed by an illustrious Ph.D. achievement at New York University in 1979, and these formative years witnessed him not merely as a student but as an influential figure, casting a guiding shadow over many in higher education.

In a professional tenure that spanned a remarkable forty years, he illuminated the lecture halls of the Community College of Philadelphia with profound insights into English literature. Beyond these confines, academic institutions like Montclair State University and Columbia University have been graced by their pedagogical brilliance.

"Douglas B Hoehn of Wyckoff, New Jersey, is participating on a panel at the Revolutionary War annual convention at Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 15 and 16. Hoehn and other authorities will discuss "Was Benedict Arnold More A Hero or Traitor ."The panel will discuss Arnold's contributions to Ticonderoga, Valcor Island, and Saratoga. Also, there are possible reasons why he agreed with the British to surrender West Point and his military services to the Crown after he became a traitor to the American cause. Hoehn said, "Benedict Arnold is one of American history's most conflicted and misunderstood figures." The panel is open to all attendees at the convention and will be available on history channels as well."

Announcement: Wyckoff New Jersey resident, Doug Hoehn, will be hosting the tenth annual adoption drive for the Bergen County Pet Rescue Drive.  Last year over 100 dogs and cats were adopted and found forever homes. Hoehn said he hopes to exceed that number this year.

"Dr Douglas B Hoehn, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, will be conducting a workshop for faculty at The Borough of Manhattan Community College this June at the main campus. Dr Hoehn recently completed an audit of the college’s Speech and Communication Departments where he focused on the College’s strengths and need with suggestions for improvement. This is one of many departments at colleges and universities Dr Hoehn has performed in his role as consultant. He has  Masters Degree in Communications from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D from New York University."

SynthMaster is an ‘all-around’ semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in that features many different synthesis methods including VA, Additive, Wavetable, Wavescanning, Phase Modulation, Frequency Modulation, Pulse Width Modulation, Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation, Physical Modeling and SFZ Sample Playback synthesis. With its multi-synthesis oscillators, analog modelled/digital filters, flexible effects routing with 11 types of high quality effects and a massive modulation architecture with 95 separate modulation sources and 650+ modulation targets; SynthMaster is a ‘must-have’ for all synthesizer enthusiasts!

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

SynthMaster ranked #1 in MusicRadar's annual "Best VST/AU Synth In The World" poll: http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/the-50-best-vst-au-plugin-synths-in-the-world-today-621799

SynthMaster received "Gold Award" in "Best Software Instrument" category from MusicTech Magazine.

SynthMaster was awarded "Best Software Instrument of 2012" by MusicRadar web site: http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/the-best-music-tech-gear-of-2012-568175/11

SynthMaster received 10/10 and "Performance Award" from Computer Music magazine in their February 2012 review. Their verdict was: "If ever there was a desert island synth, SynthMaster is it, covering all sonic bases with authority and a superb tone"!

SynthMaster 2.8 is available for purchase as online download at KV331 Audio website. It's available in different variations:

1. 'Player FREE License (Free): 'Player FREE' version of SynthMaster only allows editing of easy parameters and effect bypass states of each presets. It comes with 350 factory presets

2. 'Player License ($29): 'Player' version of SynthMaster only allows editing of easy parameters and effect bypass states of each presets. It comes with 1250 factory presets.

3. 'Academic' License ($59) : Students can purchase SynthMaster 'Academic'. It only comes with the factory presets,  doesnt include any extra expansion presets.

4. 'Factory' License ($99) : The 'Factory' license only comes with the factory presets, doesnt include any extra expansion presets.

5. '1+2 Bundle' License ($129) : The '1+2 Bundle' license/bundle includes SynthMaster 2.8 and SynthMaster One.

6. 'Everything' License ($339) : The 'Everything' licence/bundle includes all released expansion presets (1400 currently).

A demo version of SynthMaster 2.6 is also available for download at KV331 Audio website. The demo version is identical to the standard version except 3 limitations:

1. Saving presets is disabled
2. Starts playing random notes after 10 minutes
3. Comes with 350 factory presets (demo users can check out the remaining factory presets from the online presets browser though)

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With a career that includes designing sounds for Ableton, Korg, Roland, Sequential, Xfer and Kilohearts, plus serving as Technology Editor for Beatportal.com and editor-at-large for Electronic Musician/MusicRadar, Francis Prève has carved a niche as one of the tech industry's most in-demand sound designers. His work as a college professor in Austin, Texas, provides additional insight into how musicians of all skill levels interface with synthesizers, while his career as a technology journalist gives him a deeper appreciation of great product design and realisation.

Over the years, Prève's music output has included high-profile remixes for Dragonette, Orbital, Sander Kleinenberg, Dave Seaman, and Gabriel & Dresden. His original compositions include collaborations like "Yin/Yang" with Wolfgang Gartner and "Get Down" with John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto. 

In 2016, Preve founded symplesound.com, a soundware company focused on creating content and presets for the synthesizer industry.

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