Stylus Virtual Groove Module from Spectrasonics
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January 24, 2002
Sound developer Spectrasonics introduced the world's first Groove
Control Virtual Instrument, called Stylus -Vinyl Groove Module.
Stylus is an innovative new type of software plug-in instrument that
integrates a massive core library of thousands of groove elements, loops and
samples, with a powerful user interface for creating original grooves.
Stylus can be used as a native plug-in instrument in hosts like Logic,
Digital Performer, Cubase VST, Nuendo and Pro-Tools...no sampler is
necessary.
The nearly 3 gigabyte core library of Stylus features a wide range of groove
creation elements including:
Over 700 new breakbeat remix loops with a cutting-edge vinyl attitude, from
award-winning producer Eric Persing. The grooves cover a wide variety of
remix genres including R&B, 2-step, Trip-Hop, Chemical, Epic House,
Underground Hip-Hop, UK Garage, Downtempo Dub, Nu-skool, Acid Jazz, Trance,
Funk, Alternative, Progressive, Rap, Abstract, Urban Neo-Soul, Big Beat,
Slo-Jamz, Drum 'N Bass, and many others.
Original grooves can be created from scratch with instant access to
thousands of edgy drum samples. In addition, the Groove Menus let
you remix loops in real-time at every tempo from 50-180 BPM in both straight
and swing feels. It's as simple as selecting a patch at the desired tempo
and playing a connected keyboard -the loop tuning calculations are handled
automatically inside the plug-in!
Over a thousand turntablist FX and DJ trick samples are included, as well as
a section of hi-fi, live percussion loops-including congas, bongos, djembes,
shakers, triangles, agogos and tambourines, all of which can be mixed into
any groove separately.
Every loop on Stylus is presented in Spectrasonics widely acclaimed Groove
Control activated versions-which provides independent control over the
groove's pitch, tempo, feel and pattern ...without using any DSP. Since
every groove can be mixed and matched at any tempo or feel, there are
literally endless combination possibilities.
Groove Control is a powerful feature even with a conventional sampler, but
Stylus takes it to a whole new level. Because of the powerful interface and
synthesis engine of the plug-in, the user can tweak the mix or the tuning of
individual snare hits, or filter out just the kick drums... all within the
loop. This is made possible because the Stylus custom interface offers a
special Zone editing feature that conventional samplers lack -each sample
has it's own envelopes and filter settings, and selecting the samples to
modify is as simple as playing the sample from the user's keyboard. New
capabilities such as Groove randomization allow loops to "improvise" as they
play. The possibilities for creative manipulation are extensive... but
Stylus' power is balanced with an emphasis on easy of use and quick access
for maximum inspiration.
Stylus features include:
- A massive core library of nearly 3 gigabytes
- All-new remix groove library created by acclaimed producer Eric Persing
- Over a thousand turntable tricks, skips, stops, beat-juggling and scratch
- Over a hundred live percussion loops can be added to any groove
- Elastic Tempo, Pitch, Pattern and Feel with Groove Control
- Real-time groove jamming at any tempo with Groove Menus
- Built-in Groove auditioning system... near instantaneous load times
- A drum sample library featuring thousands of samples
- Easy to use, built-in patch management system
- Sample-accurate timing
- Fully programmable
- Total recall with sequence
- Multimode resonant Filters for each sample, plus Master Filters
- Three envelopes for Pitch, Filter and Amplitude
- Matrix-style Modulation routing, two LFOs
- Independent parameter control of each sample
- Powered by custom 32 bit UVI engine
- Cross platform and plug-in compatibility
$299 MAS, RTAS and VST Mac/PC included
Compatible with Logic, Cubase, Performer, Pro Tools, Nuendo and other VST
hosts.
System recommendations:
- 512 MB RAM, 3 GB free hard disc space
- MAC: OS 8 or higher, 300 mHz G3 or better CPU, MAS, RTAS or VST 2.0 host
- PC: Windows 98, 300 mHz Pentium or better CPU, sound card, VST 2.0 host
Stylus will be shipping in early March of 2002.
For more information, visit their web site at www.spectrasonics.net. |
