EastWest ICONIC Synthesizer Virtual Instrument Collection - Electronic Delivery

Unveil the magic behind the world's most beloved songs with EastWest ICONIC synth collection. Programmed by the synth mastermind behind Michael Jackson's Thriller, ICONIC celebrates the synths and keys that shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Sampling rare synthesizers like the ARP 2600, Minimoog Model D, Oberheim OB-X, Sequential Prophet 5, Yamaha CS-80 and the Synclavier II, EastWest have skillfully recreated some of the most iconic sounds in music history and turned them into playable instruments, supercharged with incredible new features that will allow you to transform these historic sounds into modern masterpieces.

CLASSIC SYNTH DESIGN MODERNIZED FOR A NEW ERA

ICONIC’s user interface centers around an XY Pad with 4 selectable Macro Effects that modulate multiple parameters simultaneously. Blending a vintage knob-per-function design, with sleek modern styling, all of ICONIC’s controls are easily accessible in a single page. Shape these ICONIC synth sounds from the dual filters that can be modulated, an advanced 16-step arpeggiator, multi-mode portamento (glide), and a bevy of effects to widen, pulse, distort, delay, and spatialize the final sound.

CLASSIC SOUNDS REIMAGINED FOR THE FUTURE

While ICONIC features synths and sounds used in classic songs that have sold hundreds of millions of copies, it's not stuck in any time period. After recording these rare synthesizers in EastWest Studio 1, the producers also sent the sounds to analog tape machines (include a tube Studer J37) and pushed them to levels to create tape saturation and harmonic distortion for an alternative modern sound. The instruments were also re-amped into EastWest Studio 2, using multiple mic positions so the studio sound could be added to the direct sounds, a technique that was often used by Thriller recording and mixing engineer Bruce Swedien.

ABOUT THE TEAM


Sound titan Doug Rogers is the highly esteemed producer and visionary behind EastWest Sounds. He is the recipient of three NAMM TEC Awards for Best Musical Instrument Software in the past five years. His dedication to quality and innovation has provided millions of musicians with tools that have changed the way music is created and produced.


Eden Nagar is a rising star engineer/producer, having worked with many artists in the hip hop, R&B, Afro Beats, and pop genres including IDK, MF Doom, Young Thug, Gunna Musiq Souldchild, Burna Boy, Kaytranasa, Mike Dean and many more. He designed the extensive FX tools onboard and worked with Rogers and Marinelli to faithfully capture these iconic instruments.


Blake Rogers has been part of the EastWest production team since Hollywood Choirs. As a project coordinator, he contributed to the development of additional products Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition, Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and Hollywood Strings 2. For ICONIC, he used his extensive knowledge of music history to help curate hundreds of presets.


Anthony Marinelli is a celebrated musician, composer, and programmer, best known for his work on Michael Jackson's iconic album Thriller. His contributions to the album's distinctive sound, particularly his expertise in programming state-of-the-art synthesizers, have left an indelible mark on music history. He has also recorded albums with Lionel Richie, Van Halen, Supertramp, James Brown, The Crystal Method, Elvis Costello, Giorgio Moroder and Quincy Jones.

ICONIC'S SYNTH LINEUP

ICONIC includes 138 GB of rare and vintage synths and keys, many stacked to recreate sounds used in the greatest hits of all time, as well as hundreds of presets. These include the following:

• The Arp 2600: One of the most iconic and influential synthesizers in the history of electronic music, the ARP 2600 was introduced by ARP Instruments, Inc. in 1971, and has been used by countless musicians and sound designers to create some of the most memorable sounds in music history.
• The Synclavier II: One of the most iconic and revolutionary instruments in the history of digital music synthesis, the Synclavier II was developed by New England Digital Corporation and released in 1979. It set new standards in sound quality, versatility, and technological innovation, making it a favorite among top-tier musicians, producers, and composers.
• Roland Jupiter-8: Released in 1981, the Roland Jupiter-8 is one of the most iconic and revered synthesizers in the history of electronic music. Known for its lush, warm sound and powerful performance capabilities, the Jupiter-8 has been used by countless artists and producers to create some of the most memorable music of the 1980s and beyond.
• Sequential Prophet-5: Introduced in 1978 by Sequential Circuits, the Sequential Prophet-5 is one of the most influential and iconic synthesizers ever created. It was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer, allowing musicians to store and recall patches at the touch of a button. This innovation, combined with its rich analog sound, made the Prophet-5 a favorite among musicians and producers.
• Yamaha CS-80: One of the most legendary and sought-after synthesizers in the history of electronic music, the CS-80 was released by Yamaha in 1977. It is known for its expressive capabilities, rich analog sound, and complex architecture, making it a favorite among musicians and composers, especially in film scoring.
• Minimoog Model D: One of the most iconic and influential synthesizers in the history of music, the Minimoog Model D, released by Moog Music in 1970, was Designed by Bob Moog and his team. It was the first synthesizer to offer the power of modular synthesis in a compact, portable form, making it accessible to a wide range of musicians.
• Oberheim OB-X: A polyphonic analog synthesizer known for its rich sound, powerful capabilities, and significant influence on the music of the late 20th century, the Oberheim OB-X was developed by Tom Oberheim and released in 1979. It is the first of Oberheim's OB series and has become a revered instrument among musicians and producers.
• Fender Rhodes: Commonly referred to simply as the Rhodes, the Fender Rhodes is one of the most iconic electric pianos in the history of music. Developed by Harold Rhodes and later produced by Fender, the Rhodes has been a staple in various music genres including jazz, rock, funk, and pop, thanks to its distinctive sound and expressive capabilities.

OVER 500 PRESETS MADE FOR POP, HIP HOP AND EDM

The base ICONIC release includes all of these synth instruments plus hundreds of presets inspired by some of the biggest hits in music history. If you buy ICONIC in the first month of release, you will also get the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack, which includes hundreds of presets geared towards contemporary pop, hip hop and EDM. Both ICONIC and the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack are available for purchase and immediately available for all ComposerCloud+ subscribers.

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?

ICONIC brings the magic of the world’s most beloved songs right to your fingertips. Created by synth mastermind Anthony Marinelli, the programming wizard behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, ICONIC allows you to enjoy these classic sounds in their purest form, or twist and turn them into modern masterpieces with unparalleled new controls. Add in the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack and you'll be able to take on any genre from any decade.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• An all-in-one resource for every keyboard and synth sound imaginable, featuring 524 instruments made for pop, hip hop, EDM, and more
• Legendary lineup of the most beloved and revolutionary keyboards and synthesizers of all time, sampled meticulously, and totaling a massive 138 GB of samples
• Features original recreations of the most iconic keyboard and synthesizer sounds in the history of music, created by Michael Jackson’s Thriller synth programmer Anthony Marinelli, with additional programming from Ryan Thomas and Marco Iodice, perfectly recreated by the production team
• Modern tape saturation drips from these instruments by pushing analog tape machines (including the tube Studer J37) to their limits to produce rich harmonic distortion
• Reamping techniques add stereo space to the keyboards and synths using multiple mic positions recorded in EastWest Studio 2 - this technique was often used by Thriller recording and mixing engineer Bruce Swedien
• Cutting-edge effects in Iconic transform these legendary synths into contemporary masterpieces - filter, drive, modulate, and use the MacroFX Pad to manipulate multiple parameters simultaneously for ultimate creative control

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Below are the minimum and recommended hardware and software specifications for using Opus 1.5.4 (required for ICONIC) on Windows and MacOS systems.

MINIMUM SYSTEM

• CPU: Quad-core (four cores), running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: macOS 10.15 (or later); Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers
• Drive: HDD (7200 rpm, non-energy saving)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM

• CPU: Octa-core (eight cores), running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
• RAM: 32 GB or more
• OS: macOS 10.15 (or later); Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers
• Drive: SSD (SATA or PCIe)