"Reality" Software Synth Now Shipping
May 1, 1997
Seer Systems, Inc. today announced
the first shipment of Reality, the world's first professional software
synthesizer for Pentium® PCs. Reality, Seer's third generation software
synthesizer, is the result of Seer's development efforts since 1992.
Seer's first and second generation synthesizers were developed for Intel
and Creative Labs respectively. Seer's official Reality release date is
May 30, 1997. Due to overwhelming demand by users, Seer began shipping
backorders today.
Reality turns a Pentium PC into a professional synthesizer capable of
synthesis and audio quality previously unattainable in commercial
products. Musicians and multimedia professionals can create music and
sound effects using Reality as a stand alone synth or with any Windows®
MIDI sequencer. Reality uses physical modeling, PCM/sample, analog, FM
and modal types of synthesis, and has onboard digital reverb and chorus
effects. All synthesis methods support polyphonic, multi-timbral
performance at multiple sample rates. Reality supports one gigabyte of
RAM for extensive sample playback. Reality produces S/PDIF digital audio
output and has a capture utility for real-time direct-to-disk digital
recording of its synthesis output.
Reality's software-only approach allows new features and synthesis
methods to be added as upgrades, therefore never becoming obsolete. The
computers on which Reality runs continue to get faster and cheaper.
Recognizing this trend, Seer has developed a scaleable product line
offering new levels of performance and convenience for the composer
while creating an exciting new distribution system for the consumer.
Through a license agreement between Seer and Stanford University, Seer
incorporates Stanford's Sondius® synthesis technology as an integral
part of Reality's physical modeling/waveguide techniques. Reality is
developed by world-renowned synthesis designers Dave Smith (Sequential
Circuits) and Stanley Jungleib.
Reality will be sold directly to end-users in North America for $495 and
through international distributors outside of North America. For more information, visit their web site at www.seersystems.com. | 
