CreamWare Finalizes SCOPE at MusikMesse
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The SCOPE PCI Card
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March 3, 1999The SCOPE system is the fusion of the audio
world's fastest DSP board (powered by 15 Analog Devices SHARC DSPs) in conjunction
with a totally flexible and open software architecture providing a revolutionary
virtual studio environment. What's more, SCOPE fully integrates any existing
studio setup - thanks to its extensive and inexpensive I/O options.
SCOPE's environment allows routing audio from any one point to any other
point simply using virtual cables. A huge library of pro-quality devices
for mixing, audio processing, effects, sound generation and sampling facilitate
the creation of any desired studio setup. SCOPE is also ideal for the
automation and administration of all routing and mixing of signals in
the studio.
Unlike other studio gear, SCOPE is not predefined to perform any one
single task. On the contrary, it's highly versatile and configurable structure
increase productivity, functionality and audio quality in any pro studio
environment. SCOPE can be used in conjunction with multitrack tape machines
as well as exponentially extending the functionality of any existing hard
disk recording system.
SCOPE also targets creative audio developers by providing a complete
and intuitive development environment enabling them to construct their
own "device modules" from a huge library of generic building blocks. (for
example, all of the synthesizers, mixers, effects etc. in CreamWare's
Pulsar were built in the SCOPE environment.) Besides the construction
of audio circuits, a robust, yet easy to use graphics package, allows
the user to design his own creative, functional and ergonomic surfaces
within minutes. Never before has such a powerful audio creation environment
been available to the public.
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Inferno Circuit Diagram
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Frank Hund, president of CreamWare, points out: "We put the power of
creativity into the hands of the SCOPE users, because we learned that
there is a huge potential for creative inventions in this world, that
a single company alone, could never deliver. Very soon we'll see hundreds
and hundreds of creative people developing modules and applications for
SCOPE - to the benefit of all Pulsar and SCOPE users. With SCOPE we opened
up a new universe of audio engineering possibilities and we are thrilled
to see how many people approach us with fantastic ideas. Our mission is
to give them the tools they need to make it happen."
As for commercial third parties, SCOPE is open at the DSP level, allowing
these companies to offer their famous algorithms to all Pulsar and SCOPE
users. The number of third party companies is growing weekly, bringing
the best algorithms in the world to Pulsar and SCOPE.
Like Pulsar, the SCOPE system is completely scalable. The basic configuration
- 24 digital channels (3 x ADAT I/O) and 15 SHARC DSPs - can easily be
expanded to larger configurations by adding I/O modules and processor
boards using SCOPE's ultra fast S/TDM bus. When needed, the system can
be configured for hundreds of I/O channels and in excess of one hundred
DSPs.
The initial software suite for SCOPE includes a variety of synthesizers,
effects, mixers and a professional, industry-standard compatible sampler.
While SCOPE can be viewed as an upgrade to any existing studio, it is
also capable of handling all sampling, synthesis, signal processing and
mixing work required in a professional production - all on its own. SCOPE's
integration of external and remotely-controlled hardware makes any parameter
adjustment independent of the mouse cursor.
SCOPE will be available in May 1999 at selected pro audio dealers for
US $ 7995. For more information, visit Creamware's web site at www.creamware.de. | 
