Emulator X2 Software Sampler for PC is the culmination of over 30 years of sampler development that offers the pristine sound quality, powerful synthesis and filters of E-MU's legendary hardware samplers and introduces a host of new groundbreaking tools that includes SynthSwipe automated hardware sampling, TwistaLoop non-destructive audio manipulator, Morph Filter Designer to create custom filters, Multi-Function Generator for advanced LFO/envelope/arpeggiator programming, advanced Transform Multiply convolution DSP tool, real-time control of multiple loop points, REX2 and MP3 import, and much, much more. Emulator X2 still offers the unmatched sound quality of E-MU's pristine 24-bit/ 192kHz sound engine and patented pitch interpolation, and can be run either standalone (64 MIDI channels) or as a VST instrument (16 MIDI channels per instantiation). Emulator X2 runs on Windows XP and includes over 3GB of sounds and a 2in/2out USB MIDI interface.
Features
Automated sampling, pitch detection and preset creation with integrated waveform editor
Powerful synthesis architecture with over 50 Z-Plane filters and 100 tempo-based parameters per preset
Standalone (64 MIDI channels) or VSTi operation (16 MIDI channels per instantiation)
Sound Engine supports RAM and streaming playback
Integrated effects processors
2in / 2 out USB MIDI interface
Comprehensive sound format support, including EOS, EIII, GigaSampler, MP3, REX2, .AIFF, SoundFont 2.1, .WAV and more
Ships with over 3GB of sounds, including the complete Proteus 2000 soundset, a stunning 1.5GB Grand Piano, 24-bit drums and grooves and more -- additional soundsets available
SynthSwipe
SynthSwipe is a sampling tool that will automatically sample and create playable presets from any hardware or software MIDI instrument. Simply set the initial sampling parameters (i.e. key range, how many notes, how many velocities per note, velocity range) and SynthSwipe does the rest with the utmost precision. SynthSwipe is an invaluable tool for sound designers and anyone who wants to bring their old synth and sound module soundsets into the computer.
TwistaLoop
TwistaLoop is a tool that automatically analyzes any audio by dissecting it into its rhythmic components, allows the editing of this audio with multiple loop points and regions, and offers total control over tempo with real-time audio time expansion/compression -- all with E-MU's patented pitch interpolation for unmatched audio fi delity.
Morph Filter Designer
The Morph Filter Designer provides users with fi lter creation tools that E-MU's sound designers have been using for years to create the legendary morphing Z-Plane fi lters. The Morph Filter Designer now allows the construction of all-new exotic fi lter types that can be morphed from one type to another in real-time.
Multi-Function Generator
The Multi-Function Generator offers advanced LFO/envelope/arpeggiator programming, providing three function generators per voice that are directly tied into Emulator X2's powerful synthesis architecture (over 100 parameters). These Function Generators have several key sync and direction modes that enable complex levels of control, and can be programmed to modulate pitch, fi lters, volume, retrigger samples or LFO's, change tempo or trigger other events.
Transform Multiply
Transform Multiply is a convolution DSP tool that creates new sounds by combining the timbral and time elements of two signals in a way that reinforces frequencies common to both sources and discards frequencies not present in both. This powerful tool is applicable to everything from adding a custom reverb (by adding a reverb impulse to another sound) to full blown voice articulation of musical instruments (combining speech with an instrument).
Technical Info
Retail Box Contents
Emulator X2 Software/Operation Manual CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide for Emulator X2
Four Sound CD-ROMs
E-MU Xmidi 2x2 USB/MIDI Interface
Minimum System Requirements
Native USB port (for E-MU Xmidi 2x2 USB/MIDI Interface), or an installed E-MU Digital Audio System, E-MU USB Audio Interface or E-MU Xboard USB/MIDI Controller
Genuine Intel Pentium III or AMD K6 class processor or higher operating at 1.5GHz or faster (Pentium® 4 at 2.4GHz or faster recommended)
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
512MB System RAM (1GB or greater recommended)
7200 RPM hard disk or faster recommended for streaming
200MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation (3.5GB needed for full sound library installation)
Windows XP
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
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