Applied Acoustics Releases Tassman 2.0 Software
Synth
 January 24, 2001Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) today announced version 2.0 of its award-winning
product, the Tassman, a modular software synthesizer, based on physical modeling.
The Tassman 2.0 now features support for the DXi and VST plug-in formats, unnoticeable
latency for even the most demanding live performances, a tighter integration of
the Builder/Player interfaces and brand new sound modules.
"I was personally overwhelmed at the warm reception that we received from
the user community worldwide for our first version and I am very confident that
Tassman 2.0 will affirm our continuing leadership in the development of some of
the most exciting technologies in the digital audio industry" said Marc-Pierre
Verge, CFO of Applied Acoustics Systems. "The last 10 months have been very
exciting watching Tassman evolve into a mature product, and above all a musical
instrument that will meet the needs of even the most demanding musicians".
Developed for amateur and professional musicians, sound designers, and audio
post-producers, the Tassman can simulate vintage analog synthesizers and acoustic
instruments, create innovative hybrid instruments, and perform real-time processing
of audio files. The Tassman offers users "building blocks", based on
analog hardware and acoustic objects which can be patched using their inputs and
outputs for the creation of an infinite number of instruments. This building block
tactic allows users to save each patch in an ever expanding library.
The Tassman is the first modular software synthesizer to incorporate physical
models of analog hardware, acoustic objects and musical instruments that are easily
controlled by an aesthetic and ergonomic user interface. The physical modeling
approach used in the Tassman offers musicians the same expressive possibilities
as real instruments.
The Tassman will be available on March 1, 2001 and sell for $399. The software
functions on a Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT operating system. For more information, visit their web site at www.applied-acoustics.com. | 
