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.
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Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog at a Glance:- The finest in analog sounds
- Make music happen
- Live in the studio or live on the stage
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 comprehensive modulation provided by LFOs 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 envelope 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 also highly efficient; find the sound you want fast and tweak it to perfection with the integrated categorized browser and ergonomic interface. What's more, the 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 the 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 and 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.
- Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP - Pentium III 800MHz - 128MB RAM
- Mac OS X 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
- 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 24-bit/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