Sonic Reality Adds Sonik Capsules Sound Libraries to Product LineMulti-format libraries intended for any sampler on any platform  February 2, 2004
Sonik Capsules represent a step forward in multi-format sound libraries for software
samplers. Thanks to the exclusive UFO software included, each Sonik Capsule title is able
to work as a "native" sample library in the most popular software samplers including IK
SampleTank, Steinberg HALion, eMagic exS24, Native Instruments
In addition, thanks to the inclusion of the new SampleTank 2 LE, each of these
titles can also be used directly as a sound module plug-in in the 9 platforms
supported by SampleTank 2 in MacOS9, MacOSX and Windows.
While most of
the libraries on the market are programmed natively for only one or just a few formats,
Sonik Capsules are the only libraries that are able to work in many of the most
popular samplers and have the ability to work in additional formats added over
time. Sonic Reality has achieved this with a proprietary software application called UFO
(Universal Format Outputter) which uses a built-in Translator engine combined with an
intelligent sound library installer to offer this amazing flexibility of native sound support in
so many possible formats. Starting from the wave content, the UFO is able to install the
Sonik Capsule titles onto a hard drive in ALL of the supported formats with true native
compatibility and even enhanced programming which is something mere translation
software cannot do.
The UFO is easy to use. The user simply inserts the library
disc into any MacOSX or Windows machine and selects the destination sample format
and the UFO will install the library so it is instantly usable in a variety of formats of your
choosing.
Sonik Capsules will be able to work directly as a sound module plug-in with
the included SampleTank 2 LE software, a special version of IK's brand new SampleTank
2 plug-in sample workstation. Used with SampleTank 2, the Sonik Capsules will be able to
work in pretty much every popular open platform sequencer or DAW (including ProTools, Cubase,
Logic, Sonar, Digital Perfomer and many others) because of SampleTank 2 LE's
support for RTAS, VSTi, DXi, MAS and Audio Units plug-in formats for Mac0S9,
Mac0SX and Windows XP. Plus all of the Sonik Capsules have been expertly
programmed to take full advantage of the many exclusive features included in
SampleTank 2 LE like powerful multi-effects, STRETCH, loop-sync, and more for
enhanced usablity.
Sonik Capsules will cover every category of instruments and ensembles with a
range of over 24 titles. Each title is a single disc that specializes in offering a focused collection of great
sounds like Acoustic or Electric Guitars, Acoustic or Electric Pianos, Studio Drums, Bass,
Brass, Solo Strings, Ensemble Strings, Organs, Winds, FX, Percussion and more.
Price and availability
The Sonik Capsules have an MSRP of $99 each. The first range of 6 Sonik Capsules
(Studio Drums, Studio Bass, FX Drums, Groove, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar) will be
available by March 2004.
For more information, visit their web site at www.sonicreality.com. |
