Digidesign Distributes Koblo Studio9000
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Vibra 9000
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February 7, 2000
Digidesign announces availability of the Koblo Studio9000
with Pro Tools v5.0. The Studio9000 is a synth/sampler application that
uses CPU power to provide cost-effective high quality MIDI-compatible
synthesizer, sampler and drum machine modules within a familiar workstation
environment. Using DirectConnect and the new MIDI capabilities of Pro
Tools v5.0, Koblo interfaces seamlessly with Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro
Tools 24| MIXplus systems. It includes a quintet of host-based products
including two monophonic synthesizers, the Vibra9000 and the Vibra6000,
the Stella9000 8-voice sampler, the Gamma9000 multi-timbral drum machine,
and the Vibra1000.
The Studio9000 continues to mark Digidesign’s commitment to transform
the digital audio workstation into an inspirational and creative instrument. The
Vibra9000 is a monophonic analog-modeling synthesizer with real-time control knobs.
It features two stereo oscillators with five waveform options, three syncable
LFOs, four assignable ADSR envelopes, eight filter types, and a programmable Arpeggiator.
The Stella9000 is an eight-voice polyphonic sampler that enables users to load
samples and adjust parameters in real time. Like the Vibra9000, it features three
syncable LFO’s, four assignable ADSR’s and eight filter types. The Gamma9000
is a multi-timbral drum machine with a built-in step sequencer. Each track’s
output is routable to separate audio outs providing individual automation and
editing capability within Pro Tools. Both the Gamma9000 and Stella9000 are compatible
with Sound Designer II file formats and SampleCell II key maps. The Vibra6000
is a leaner version of the Vibra9000 – perfect for making quick and simple
sounds.
The Studio 9000 offers the user real time editing of on-screen parameters
via MIDI controller messages and the ability to recall multiple synth setups from
a saved 'project' file. When used with DirectConnect, a 24-bit audio path is provided
for all 16 channels of the Studio 9000 audio output to take full advantage of
the fidelity and power of the Pro Tools TDM-based mixing environment, including
complete automation and processing.
Koblo Studio9000 is compatible with Digidesign’s DirectI/O and Apple Sound
Manager for use in stand-alone mode. It is also compatible with VST2, ReWire,
MAS, OMS and FreeMIDI.
Studio9000 is priced at $595 MSRP (US) and is available on the Mac OS platform
with Windows 98/NT support coming in early ‘00.
For more information, visit
Digidesign at www.digidesign.com. |
