Darren Gidado - Private Dancer

To be honest, a dream that's always existed is to see what happens on the other side of the hill. Unique melodies and a vision like no other.

TAG, is something that really embodies this style!
That Asian Guy, That Australian Guy, That's A Genius... maybe.

A random producer. He is constantly improving his production skills and making sound along the way. This is his personal journey.

TAG is a producer who talks about himself in second/third person. What a cool person.

TAG doesn't really fall under a genre, but prefers to think of his music as 'ADM':
- Australian Dance Music
and/or
- Asian Dance Music

TAG formerly produced under LaidBack Wu. But people seem to believe only one LaidBack asian should be in the scene. Guess Luke beat TAG to it! Maybe the only regret in TAG's career thus far... the pseudonym!

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)

Darren Gidado - Private Dancer

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