Submersible Music Debuts DrumCore 2.5
January 21, 2007
Submersible Music (NAMM Booth #6225 Hall A) is previewing the new 2.5 version of its Award-winning DrumCore software at the NAMM show in Anaheim,
CA (January 18-21st). DrumCore 2.5 adds new features to increase DrumCore's
capabilities as a MIDI instrument and make workflow even easier when writing
songs with DrumCore.
New "MIDI Alive in 2.5" Features:
MIDI Standalone Mode - play DrumCore live as a drum module
Now DrumCore can act as a standalone MIDI drum instrument, responding to
input from any MIDI controller and MIDI interface connected to a users'
computer. Use DrumCore as a sound source at gigs and play it live from a pad
controller without the use of any host software.
"Pad Swapping"- for creating hybrid drumkits
2.5 makes it easy for users to create custom hybrid kits. Combine Matt
Sorum's thunderous kick with Zoro's snappy snare or throw in an electronic
drum sound to add some low-end boom. Mix and match sounds by using a simple
pop-up menu on each drum pad. Users see a list of all available DrumCore
kits and can select any sound assigned to that pad from any of those
drumkits. All sample layers plus pitch, pan and volume settings are
automatically copied to your new kit.
Drag-and-Drop Sample Assignment - drag and drop WAV or AIFF to the Pad
Editor plus re-order velocity layers by simply dragging them
New DrumCore 2.5 makes it easier for users to create their own drumkits by
allowing drag and drop to the Pad Editor. Also you can now re-order the
sample layers on a pad by simply dragging them above or below other layers.
Real-Time Editing
In 2.5 user edits to the Pad and DrumKit editor happen in real-time, which
makes editing and creating drumkits even easier. Users can change the
velocity assignments of the sample layers on a pad and get immediate
feedback by hearing how they respond to a MIDI controller or sequence. Also
there is a new "Audition Strip" which lets users preview velocity
assignments using DrumCore without other MIDI controllers or other software.
New Songwriting Features:
"Cue Mode" - hear loops and/or fills in context and back to back
With DrumCore 2.5 there is a new "Cue Mode" where a selected audio or MIDI
files will not play until the previously selected file has ended. This
allows users to hear how different loops and fills work together before they
are exported to the main recording software (like Pro Tools, Cubase, etc.).
It's a great time saver!
New content - extra downloadable content for registered users
Available for both registered DrumCore 2 and 2.5 users there is a collection
of additional content available now on www.drumcore.com. This includes more MIDI fills and a GrooveSet by premiere Latin percussionist Luis Conte (Sergio Mendes, Madonna, Clapton,
etc.).
Standard DrumCore Features:
Loop Librarian/Search Engine - the fastest way to the perfect groove
The DrumCore search engine provides quick access to thousands of grooves,
fills, variations and individual drum sounds. Search content based on
drummer, style (rock, funk, country, and others), feel (straight, shuffle,
etc.), time signature and tempo. Users can change criteria (create a new
"style" for example) and enter their own comments for searching. It is a
great tool for organizing audio and MIDI libraries.
GrooveSets - building blocks for creating a great drum track
Content is organized in "GrooveSets", with a basic groove, variations and
fills that support standard song structure (intros, verse, chorus, etc.).
The "Gabrielizer™" - fuel for the creative process
DrumCore's "Gabrielizer" technology intelligently generates variations on
audio or MIDI content based on a set of "drummer rules". Gabrielized files
can be saved back into your library and/or exported to your digital audio
workstation (DAW). Cut it up from mild to wild with the Gabrielizer!
DrumCore 2.5 for PC and Macintosh (G4, G5 and Intel) will be available via
the DrumCore website and selected dealers for $249 US retail, ($199 MAP).
Upgrades will be free for those who purchased DrumCore 2 and DrumCore 2
upgrades in 2007. For other registered DrumCore 2 users it will cost $29.99
US and $49.99 for DrumCore 1/1.5 users and be available via the Submersible
website.
For more information, visit their web site at www.submersiblemusic.com.
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