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IK Multimedia Sonik Synth 2 - Academic

Item ID: SonikSynthEdu

Software Sound Creation Tool with 8GB Sample Library and Plug-In Support for Mac OS 9, OS X and Windows XP

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Create New Sounds with Sonik Synth!

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Imagine creating new and unique sounds from a combination of traditional instruments, one-of-a-kind acoustic textures and classic synth sounds, all in a plug-in. Sonik Synth 2 gives you that power, with hundreds of samples from Sonik Reality plus the flexible synthesis and effects capabilities of IK Multimedia's SampleTank.

Sonik Reality Sonik Synth 2 at a Glance:
  • A collection of first-class samples of acoustic and electronic sounds
  • Utilizes SampleTank engine for ultimate sound-shaping power
  • Sounds can be up to 16 layers deep
  • Use as many as 88 effects per sound!

First-class samples of acoustic and electronic sounds
Sonik Synth 2 starts with a 8GB collection of first-class samples from Sonik Reality that includes orchestral soundscapes, ethereal vocal layers and wine glasses, plus traditional keyboards, guitars, drums and ethnic instruments. Sonik Synth 2 also includes a comprehensive selection of analog and digital synth sounds that range from favorites used on hit songs to esoteric rare instruments.

Utilizes SampleTank engine for ultimate sound-shaping power
Sonik Synth 2 is built upon the proven SampleTank sample editing and synthesis engine, which gives you an incredibly powerful sound creation tool. Using Sonik Synth samples, you can apply SampleTank's exclusive STRETCH technology to alter pitch, length and harmonics of individual samples in real time to create new textures you've never before imagined.

Sounds can be up to 16 layers deep
Then Sonik Synth 2 allows you to build up to 16 multitimbral layers, each with different samples and using SampleTank's synthesis capabilities. You can blend acoustic instruments with atmospheric pads, time-stretched vocal sounds, or any other combination you desire. The possibilities are limited only to your imagination!

Use as many as 88 effects per sound!
In a Sonik Synth 2 sound you can apply up to 8 insert effects per part, plus 8 global effects for a total of 88 possible effects at once! Effects can be automated and beat-synced. More than 30 high-quality DSP effects are included to choose from, developed using sophisticated analog modeling and covering popular effects from classic analog modeled filters to vintage phasers, flangers, BPM synced delays, choruses, tube-modeled preamps, EQs, compressors, distortion and many more fully automatable effects, Sonik Synth 2 has everything you'll need to shape your sounds like never before!

Sonik Reality Sonik Synth 2 Features:
  • 8GB library of acoustic and electronic instrument samples
  • Includes orchestral passages, vocal choirs and other complex textures
  • Easy sound-creation capability using SampleTank engine
  • 16-layer deep multitimbral sound capability
  • Up to 8 insert effects per layer plus 8 global effects
  • Supports all major audio formats for Mac 0S 9 and 0S X and Windows XP

Sonik Synth 2 could be one of your most powerful creative tools!

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Specification Detail
Software Type Synth Sample Player
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac Dual Core G4 1GHz CPU or faster, 1GB RAM
Hardware Requirements - PC Pentium 4 or Athlon XP CPU, 1GB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.4
OS Requirements - PC Windows XP or later
Manufacturer Part Number SS-PLUG-HCD-1ED
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