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Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog - Electronic Delivery

Item ID: UltraAnalog-e

Physical Modeling Virtual Analog Synthesizer - Mac/PC (Standalone and Plug-In)

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Simple, Ergonomic, Flexible - Ultra Analog!

It's no secret that software synthesizers are getting more and more complex. It seems that by the time you've learned how to access only a few of the functions, you're three upgrades behind. Who would imagine that the simple solution to virtual analog synthesis would come from two gentlemen with doctorates in acoustics. From the color-coded interface to the carefully chosen modulation options and the simple yet flexible signal path, Applied Acoustics' Ultra Analog shines by virtue of its simplicity, ergonomics, and amazing sound.

Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog at a Glance:
  • 32 voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer.
  • Based on physical modeling for outstanding sound quality.
  • Top quality preset library.
  • Full audio and MIDI hardware support.
  • Synchronization facility, effects processor, audio recorder and arpeggiator.


The Finest in Analog Sounds
The Ultra Analog multimode filters are all about character; They include lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch filter, and formant mode. Make them scream and sweep with the integrated distortion options and and comprehensive modulation provided by LFO's and dedicated envelope generators. At the heart of Ultra Analog are the best alias free oscillators of the industry, featuring standard wave shapes, hard sync, sub oscillators and integrated pitch envelopes for the most impressive evolving and dynamic analog tone you ever heard. Finally, carefully chosen modulation options are provided by two comprehensive LFOs that can be synced to your host sequencer on the fly and feature five wave shapes, pulse width, phase, delay, and fade time parameters. Ultra Analog also provides four loopable velocity sensitive ADSR envelopes generators featuring linear and exponential shapes, sustain time parameter, free run and legato modes, and vibrato, for extensive flexibility.

Make Music Happen
The superb preset library, created by industry leading sound designers, provides a fantastic journey through all the colors of the analog spectrum. Ultra Analog is highly efficient. Find the sound you want fast and tweak it to perfection with the integrated categorized browser and ergonomic interface. What's more, our browser enables complete freedom over the organization of your preset library; categorize by songs, styles, events, etc. Whether it's for day-to-day synth work, or particular sound design tasks, Ultra Analog will deliver the entire analog sonic range with every control at your fingertips wherever and whenever your creative outbursts demand it.

Live in the Studio or Live on Stage
Ultra Analog's output stage features synchronization facility, triple engine effects processor, output level metering and an audio recorder. Ultra Analog's high quality chorus, delay and reverb will add warmth and dimension to your sound while the audio recorder will capture your best performance in an instant. Ultra Analog is packed with premium performance features, including keyboard modes, portamento and legato functions. And to help you follow your groove, Ultra Analog is equipped with a complete set of MIDI features; an easy to use "MIDI Learn" function for user defined MIDI maps, min/max parameter range settings, MIDI program change and automation. And for even more action, Ultra Analog provides a user programmable pattern arpeggiator.

Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog Supported Platforms:
  • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP - Pentium III 800MHz - 128MB RAM
  • Mac OSX 10.2 and higher - G4 733MHz - 256MB RAM
  • Supported Soundcard Drivers: ASIO, DirectX, MME, Sound Manager, Core Audio
  • Supported Formats: Standalone, VST, DXi, DirectConnect, MAS, RTAS (on OSX), AU



Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog Features:
  • 32 voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer.
  • Entirely based on physical modeling for outstanding sound quality.
  • Top quality preset library.
  • Real time calculation of sound - no samples.
  • 32 bit floating-point internal processing.
  • Audio bit-depth and sample rates up to 24bit/192kHz.
  • Integrated audio recorder to capture performance on the fly.
  • Integrated browser and locate function for easy navigation and organization of presets.
  • Import/Export functions for easy sharing of presets.
  • Unlimited undo/redo capability.
  • Standalone operation - no host application required.
  • Standard plug-in formats support.
  • Full audio and MIDI hardware support.
  • Simultaneous operation of multiple MIDI ports.
  • MIDI automation and program change support.
  • User defined MIDI maps with MIDI Learn.
  • Module initialization and bypass.
  • High quality integrated master effects: chorus, delay and reverb.
  • MIDI Clock, tap and host tempo synchronization.
  • Dynamic voice allocation and CPU overhead protection.

Ultra Analog is a unique and powerful sunthesizer that is fast, easy, and remarkably versatile - with some of the most incredible evolving and dynamic analog sounds you've ever heard!


Specification Detail
Software Type Synth
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac Apple G5 or Intel Core CPU
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Pentium 3 1GHz or equivalent CPU or faster, 512MB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows XP or later
Manufacturer Part Number AA-UA

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