FOCUSRITE FORTE SUITE Plug-in for Pro Tools

Overview
The Focusrite Forté Suite is a channel strip RTAS and HD-compatible plug-in for Pro Tools based on the now-legendary Focusrite Forté recording console of the mid-'80s (original price for Forté console: $1.5 million).
Utilizing virtual vintage modules, Forté Suite brings Focusriteʼs sonic signature to Pro Tools through sophisticated modeling of the ISA 110 EQ and ISA 130 dynamics processors (including compressor, de-esser, and noise gate), the key modules from the acclaimed Focusrite Forté analog console. It also includes surround modes as well as graphical representations of EQ, compression, and related module curves. And its interface components closely resemble the ISA series modules treasured by audiophiles the world over.
Along with offering a host of powerful processing tools including a six-band EQ and a multi-channel compressor, gate, and expander, Forté Suite also features a sidechain input and frequency filters for the dynamics processors.
The Forté Suite can perform both as a channel strip plug-in and as individual ISA 110, ISA 130 dynamics, and ISA 130 compressor plug-ins. In addition, the ISA 130 compressor supports all Pro Tools surround formats.

Features
* ISA 110 Equalizer
* ISA 130 Multichannel Surround Compressor
* ISA 130 Expander
* ISA 130 Gate
* ISA 130 De-esser
* Side Chain input for the Compressor and Gate
* Frequency filters for the dynamics processors
* Classic-style, vintage GUI with additional graphical representations of the EQ, Compressor, and Gate
* Taps into the power of Pro Tools|HD Accel cards
* Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
* The classic, vintage "Focusrite Sound”
* Support for Digidesign D-Control
* Internal clip detection
* Support for Pro Tools Delay Compensation

TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO is the premium system for pro DJs spinning digital tracks on vinyl and CD. The full feature set of the leading TRAKTOR PRO software is included, setting a new gold standard in professional digital vinyl systems. Containing super-precise control records/CDs, the high-end AUDIO 8 DJ interface, ingenious Multicore cabling and the last word in DJ software; TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO is the definitive fusion of analog and digital Djing.

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MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM WMA**, non-DRM AAC

** WMA playback supported only on Windows

Windows® XP (SP3, 32 bit) or Windows Vista® (SP1, 32/64 bit) or Windows® 7 (32/64 bit), Pentium® IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz (SSE1), 1 GB RAM

Mac OS® X 10.5/10.6, Intel®Core (TM) Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM
100 MB free disk space required (minimum), DVD drive

ASIO™, Core Audio™, DirectSound, WASAPI™

One replacement Multicore Cable for TRAKTOR SCRATCH users

Package Contents:

Mixer Segment with: 4 x male RCA connectors 2 x female RCA connectors 1 x female 7 pin XLR jack AUDIO 8 DJ Segment with: 4 x male RCA connectors 1 x male 7 pin XLR jack

Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder AC-3 Encoder for Nuendo

The Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder software plug-in allows Nuendo Projects to be encoded
into Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital, also known as AC-3, is the most widely adopted audio
format for both cinemas and today's DVD-V, making it the number one choice for delivering
surround sound to millions of home theaters around the globe. AC-3 is based on an algorithm
that takes advantage of auditory masking and both intra- and inter-channel redundancy. This
technique guarantees both outstanding audio quality and bandwidth efficiency. Licensed by
Dolby Laboratories, the Nuendo Dolby Digital Encoder contains all of the features found in the
original Dolby Hardware.
 
Product Highlights:
Bit rates from 56 to 640kbps
Bitstream Mode
Surround and Center Downmixing Level
Channel configurations from mono to 5.1 surround
Dialog Normalization

Minimum System Requirements:

The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to
be able to use the software. A more powerful system may be required for certain tasks or larger
projects.

MAC:
Mac OS X v10.4
Power Mac G4 1 GHz Minimum (PowerPC only)
512 MB RAM
DVD drive required for installation
CoreAudio compatible audio hardware is required
USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)*
Internet connection required for license activation

PC:
Windows XP Home or XP Professional
Intel / AMD Prozessor 1.4 GHz minimum
512 MB RAM
DVD drive required for installation
Windows MME compatible audio hardware is required (ASIO compatible audio hardware
required for low latency operation).
USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)
Internet connection required for license activation

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS

MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM WMA**, non-DRM AAC

** WMA playback supported only on Windows
 
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows® XP (latest Service Pack, 32 Bit) or Windows Vista® (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit) or Windows® 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel® Pentium 4® 2.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64, 2 GB RAM

Mac OS® X 10.5 (latest update) or 10.6 (latest update), Intel® Core™ Duo, 2 GB RAM
 
SUPPORTED DRIVERS

    * ASIO®
    * Core Audio
    * DirectSound®
    * WASAPI™
    * Cirrus Logi®

 
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS     Input (A/D)     Output (D/A)
Channels     8     8
Sampling Rate     44.1, 48, 96 KHz     44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Bit Resolution     16, 24     16, 24
Converter     Cirrus Logic     Cirrus Logic
 
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS     Line     Microphone     Phono
Cross Talk     87 dBu     87 dBu     87 dBu
Impedance     47 kOhm     1 MOhm     47 kOhm/1 MOhm
Full Scale Level (max. gain)     12 dBu     -55 dBu     -23,5
THD + N     0.007 %     0.007 %     0.062 %
SNR     100 dB (A-weighted)     100 dB     100 dB
Frequency Response     10 - 40kHz ±0.5 dB     10 - 40kHz ±0.5 dB     10 - 40kHz ±0.5 dB
 
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS     Line     Microphone
Cross Talk     87 dBu     87 dBu
Impedance     100 Ohm Unbalanced     8 Ohm (min load)
Maximum Output Level     9,6 dBu     12 dBu, 3V rms 100 mW @ 100 Ohm
THD + N     0.007 %     0.012 %
SNR     101 dB (A-weighted)     95 dBu (A-weighted)
Frequency Response     10 - 40kHz ±0.5 dB     10 - 40kHz ±0.5 dB
 

TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO is authorized for use under license of patents owned by N2IT Holding B.V., including U.S. Patent Nos. 7,012,184 B2 and 7,238,874 B2

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