Nemesys Announces GigaStudio Software
Sampling Workstation
 February 3, 2000
NemeSys Music Technology, Inc. announces GigaStudio(TM)
160 - a completely integrated, expandable sampling workstation at an unprecedented
price ($699 US). For the first time, the entire range of sampling and
sample processing technologies has been integrated into a powerful yet
intuitive application framework. Featuring up to 160 streaming disk-based
voices, 64 MIDI channels, professional automatable effects, enhanced format
conversion, and integration with editing tools, GigaStudio redefines the
future of software-based sampling, synthesis, and sound design.
Based
on the patented EndlessWave(TM) technology, each sampled voice can utilize
up to 4.3 GB of memory capacity without consuming valuable RAM storage.
Samples are streamed - in real-time - from the hard-drive instead of being
loaded into a finite amount of system RAM. Full articulation and performance
characteristics of acoustic instruments can be preserved, with sizes exceeding
one gigabyte, as in the popular GigaPiano. GigaStudio also introduces
the NFX(TM) series of MIDI controllable, real-time signal processing tools.
Featuring a powerful array of world-class effects including NFX1 Reverb/Acoustics,
NFX2 Chorus/Flanging, and NFX3 Multi-Tap Delay/AutoPan - NFX performs
sonic miracles with half the processor overhead of comparable products.
Extensive sample libraries can be instantly cataloged and accessed with
GigaStudio's QuickSound(TM) database-assisted sound navigator. QuickSound
makes searching vast amounts of sound and sample data a simple process,
allowing commonly accessed search criteria to be saved for future use.
The huge selection of native GigaSampler(R) soundware from leading developers
such as Best Service, Big Fish Audio, Miroslav Vitous, Q Up Arts, Sampleheads,
and Zero-G is fully compatible with GigaStudio. Integrated conversion
utilities provide access to an even wider range of formats including Akai
S1000/S3000, E-Mu SoundFont, and Microsoft WAVE. Additional samplers will
be supported through third-party plug-ins.
NemeSys's state-of-the-art GSIF audio driver architecture allows for
truly real-time MIDI response latencies in the 3-8 millisecond range,
enabling uncompromising live playability and total sequencer integration.
Embraced by soundcard manufacturers such as Aardvark, EgoSys, Echo, Frontier
Design Group, Midiman, Soundscape, Terratec and others, GSIF combines
cutting-edge specifications with widespread compatibility, giving users
maximum flexibility and choice from an audio interface.
Features:
- Voices stream directly from the hard drive, eliminating the need for
expensive RAM
- Up to 160 voice polyphony
- 64 MIDI channels
- Support for 24-bit/96kHz hardware
- NFX(TM) professional quality, automatable effects
- QuickSound(TM) sound database
- Mixing Consoles with level, pan, inserts and effects controls
- GSIF, DirectSound(TM) compatible
- Enhanced sample format conversion with integrated Audio CD ripper
- Network streaming capability
- Accelerated loading (up to five times faster than GigaSampler) -
Embedded
- Help system
- Advanced synthesis engine with multi-mode resonant filters
For more information, visit NemeSys's web site at www.nemesysmusic.com.
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