Koan Essentials "Morphing Drum & Bass" Generative Sample CD
July 1, 1998
SSEYO Ltd., creators of Koan software for generative music and sound environments and Zero-G Ltd, leading supplier of sample CDs, have teamed up and today launched the amazing "Morphing Drum & Bass" CD-ROM, the first title in the Koan Essentials range, for only 19.99 GBP (32.95 USD) inc VAT.
Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass, the world's first generative sample CD-ROM, is based on the Koan software platform. With over 75 of the world's toughest and roughest Zero-G drum & bass samples and 100 amazing SSEYO Koan X templates, it allows anyone to create and mix their own slamin generative drum n bass tracks. Said Hamish Hutchison, Zero-G's Creative Director, "You are not just rearranging the same old licks, you are creating your own morphing musical world." Tim Cole, co-founder of SSEYO added, "The generative drum kits alone are an essential must have, whether for creating ideas or backing your next dnb mix." The samples are presented in Creative Labs SoundFont format, as well as WAV for use with Windows 95/DirectX 5.
Even though primarily a sample CD-ROM, Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass ships with a special version of Koan X Silver (ZG-Edition, non-timeout) allowing users to get started right away. The premium level Koan X Platinum, available separately from Time+Space distribution or SSEYO, provides further Koan X power for those who want to go the extra mile. The SoundFonts in this product can also be used as straight samples with many popular sequencers. Mail order and worldwide distribution for Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass is through Time+Space Distribution Ltd and SSEYO Ltd.
To turn up the heat in your generative compositions, you can also use the SSEYO Koan X templates and samples from Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass in SSEYO Koan Pro 2. The Koan templates in Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass were all created with SSEYO Koan Pro 2, which was recently selected by the nationally run UK Design Council Millennium Products initiative as one of the UK's Millennium Products, so called because of their innovative and forward looking nature. SSEYO Koan Pro is also available through Time+Space distribution or SSEYO direct.
So it is over to your imagination. Imagine producing your own tough drum & bass tunes on your PC with world-class DnB samples - but without needing to use a sequencer. Imagine a system that has the smarts to allow you to change a bass or break while your track is running, or even mix loads of generative breaks at the same time. Imagine creating aural landscapes that never sound the same again, and imagine being able to change the tempo, key or root. Imagine letting your PC create its own incredible generative drum n bass music from elements you give it! Imagine no more. Koan Essentials Morphing Drum & Bass is here.
Multimedia System recommendations:
P90 PC (or higher), 16Mb RAM, DOS 5.0 (or higher), Windows 3.1x /Windows 95 (or later)/ Windows NT 4 (or later), Mouse, CD-ROM drive, 25Mb free hard disk space (32 bit installation) or 12Mb free hard disk space (16 bit installation). For use of SoundFont templates: Creative Labs AWE soundcard with 512K SoundFont memory (minimum). For use of WAV file templates: Windows 95 (or later) and DirectX 5 (included on CD-ROM), Windows NT 4 (or later) [and you will need to obtain an appropriate version of DirectX for NT which is not included on the CD-ROM], 32 bit Koan software installed, any PC soundcard. Will also work with SSEYO Koan X Platinum / SSEYO Koan Pro 2 (not required), or for use of SoundFonts only, a sequencer (not included).
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