IK MULTIMEDIA SAMPLETANK 2.5 XL Virtual instrument sound software

SampleTank 2.5 XL is an amazing sound workstation. Not only does it come with a huge collection of professionally recorded sound samples, instruments and loops, but it allows you to completely manipulate the sounds to truly create instruments, patterns and textures of your own. It comes with over 6 GB of sounds, more than any other sound library in the industry, and more importantly professionally recorded sounds that are truly useful in any genre of music.

SampleTank 2.5 XL comes with the widest variety of sounds in all instrument categories. You immediately have access to tons of Acoustic Grand Pianos, Electric Pianos, Strings, Brass, Winds, Vocals, Orchestral sounds, Organs, Percussion, Drums, Basses, Guitars, Synths, Loops, Ethnic sample and more. Plus SampleTank reads all "Powered by SampleTank" instruments' sounds, including Miroslav Philharmonik, Sonik Synth, SampleMoog, and SampleTron. This way you can work much faster and more creatively by having access to thousands of high-quality sounds from a single interface. Plus, you can also import your own WAV, AIFF, AKAI, SDII and Samplecell files for a truly unlimited world of sounds.

SampleTank 2.5 XL also comes with 33 built-in effects derived from our extensive collection of sought-after studio gear. So why is that important? Because it gives you the ability to totally control a sound, to dominate the instrument and make it the exact sound you hear in your head. And because it's your music, and the sounds you use to create your music should sound like you... the way you want them to sound.

So, if you want your music to have the cohesive glue it needs to sound like a true composition of art, get SampleTank 2.5 XL.

• 16 part multitimbral sound module with layerable parts
• 3 synth engines: newly enhanced STRETCHTM and Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch (PS/TS) plus traditional Resampling
• Powerful Multi-Effects section that includes 5 effects per Part, 5 Send and 5 Master effects
• 33 built-in DSP effects
• Part and Master Loop Sync
• Independent Part and Master Volume/Pan controls
• Works as a standalone application as well as a plug-in in Mac OS (Universal Binary), and Windows (XP/Vista/7)
• Supported plug-in formats: VST, RTAS, and AU
• Imports WAV, AIFF, SDII, AKAI S-1000/3000 and SAMPLECELL instruments directly from the plug-in

SONAR Power Studio 66 includes the full version of SONAR 5 Studio Edition, Roland® V-Vocal™, technology, AmpliTube LE, along with the compact and reliable Edirol FA-66 FireWire audio and MIDI interface.

Key features

• Record and edit unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI using unlimited synths and effects
• 6-In/6-Out 24 bit/96 kHz simultaneous performance
• 4-In/4-Out 24 bit/192 kHz simultaneous performance
• FireWire bus powered for mobile use
• 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks with professional grade mic preamps, +48V phantom power, +4 dB balanced input & output, and built-in analog limiter
• Powerful vocal editing including pitch correction, phrase adjustment harmonization, and more with V-Vocal™
• 28 professional grade audio effects, 8 MIDI effects, and 5 built-in software instruments
• Create backing tracks fast using MIDI groove clips and ACID™-format loops
• Higher-quality mixes with SONARʼs cutting edge 64-bit double precision floating point engine
• Export to industry-standard formats: WAV, Broadcast Wave, AVI, OMFI, QuickTime 6, WMA 9, MP3*, and more

For users of the AUDIO 4/8 DJ or a "TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified mixer" who wish to expand their set-up to include a hands on analog-style DJ system, can upgrade to TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO.

The AUDIO 4/8 DJ audio-interface or any "TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified" mixer can be transformed into a complete TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO digital vinyl system cost-effectively with this TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Upgrade Kit.

This kit delivers only the components you need (e.g. no audio interface).

Notification: The Multicore cables are not included with this package!

TRAKTOR PRO software with DVS plug-in, 2 control vinyl records/2 control CDs, manual

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.4.x, G4 1.67 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo family, 1 GB RAM
• Windows XP (SP2, 32 Bit)/Vista (SP1, 32 Bit, 64 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 Interface
• Computer configuration and system optimizations might be required.

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

Pro Suite is a collection of essential tools and instruments for today's audio professional - SONAR 7, Project5, Dimension Pro and Rapture.

Pro Suite offers musicians complete access to the same critically-acclaimed programs and sounds used by Grammy®-winning musicians, producers, engineers, and composers. Created by Cakewalk—the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording.

All of the tools included in Pro Suite are part of one seamless music-making experience, placing no limits on creative potential. Pro Suite gives you the power to create music from scratch; the highest audio quality; access to vintage and modern instrument sounds; studio-quality FX; timing and pitch correction; the most advanced mixing and bussing system; high-end mastering plug-ins; and more.

SONAR 7

Take a fresh look at your evolving music creation and production needs, and turn to SONAR 7 Producer Edition, the technology leading digital audio workstation. SONAR offers a remarkable experience that excels at every step of your production—from its inspiring, open and customizable environment, to intuitive music creation and editing tools, to polished mixing, editing and delivery—with the recognized best audio quality in the industry.
Project5

Creating music has never been easier. Make beats. Sequence with your favorite instruments. Perform live. The core experienceis fast, fun, and immediately gratifying. Get your creative juices flowing, even when you're feeling uninspired.
Dimension Pro

Combine real instruments with advanced synthesis for amazing sounds. Pristine, realistic, acoustic instruments. Thumping basses and cutting leads. Complex, evolving atmospheres. You get an immense 7 GB library and 1,500 production-ready presets. Plus get two free expansion sound packs.
Rapture

Power, elegance, control, and unbeatable sounds. Rich, hypnotic, and rhythmic basses, leads, and pads. Perfect for performing and designing the modern synthesized sounds igniting today's pop, dance, and electronic music. Plus get two free expansion sound packs.

SONAR Home Studio 7 is the easiest way to turn your PC into a full-fledged music production studio. From start to finish, SONAR Home Studio will help you capture your creativity and share it with the world. With SONAR Home Studio you can record live instruments, vocals, or any audio source. You can easily edit audio, MIDI, and music notation. The updated Loop Explorer gives you the tools to build backing tracks faster than ever. Add real instrument sounds using the included virtual instruments suite. Bring your mix together with studio-quality audio effects and professional mixing tools. When you're finished, share your music on the web or burn it to CD for fans, friends, and family. SONAR Home Studio is the complete solution for creating and sharing professional quality music—now easier than ever.