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Retro AS-1 Version 2.1.2 for MacOS Announced

July 20, 2001

BitHeadz, Inc., the music software manufacturer, has recently announced that they will be releasing version 2.1.2 of the Retro AS-1 software for Macintosh.

The new version gives the software based analog synthesizer even greater compatibility with todays leading edge computer music technology.

The upcoming version will make it even easier for the user to develop music. "For years now, a software synth was either standalone application, or a plug-in. Retro AS-1 is now able to live in both worlds." Says André Rocke, Director of Marketing at BitHeadz, Inc. "We’ve taken Retro’s formidable real time performance charactaristics and combined it with the best possible integration into the digital recording environment allowing Retro to be truly at home on the stage or in the studio."

Retro AS-1 version 2.1.2 will now support Steinbergs VST protocol. This new feature will allow direct access to Retro AS-1’s banks and patches directly from within any sequencer that supports Steinberg’s Virtual Studio Technology (VST). Retro’s VST support also allows multi channel audio outputs to remain entirely in the digital domain within the host sequencer.

Version 2.1.2 will also support Digidesign’s Real Time Audio Suite (RTAS) technology. This improved integration for Pro-Tools and Pro-Tools LE users with the popular 001 will give complete access to Retro’s Library, Bank, and Program menus allowing instant access to hundreds of vintage and contemporary analog sounds. RTAS supports up to 64 stereo Retro AS-1 audio outputs.

Besides the added plug-in support, another feature that will be included in the upgrade is Apple script support for the multimedia developers. Now Macromedia’s Director and other multimedia applications that support Applescript will be able to access Retro AS-1’s powerful MIDI and synthesis features.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.bitheadz.com/.

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