CAKEWALK PROJECT5 VERSION 2 MUSIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE Blur the boundary between studio and stage, and capture the moment as it happens with Project5 Version 2. Project5 is simply everything you need to create and perform today’s music.?Straight out of the box, you get a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host. Project5 Version 2 has been streamlined to put the features you need most?and larger than life sounds?easily in view and right at your fingertips. Project5 delivers the solid real-time performance, stability, and ease of use of traditional hardware music workstations?but, with the additional power, flexibility, and portability of PC software. Project5 is expandable?you have the freedom to use hundreds of DirectX and VST plug-ins and instruments, and industry standard sample formats. Now as both a ReWire Host and Client, there are even more possibilities to expand Project5 and extend your music world. Bring your inspiration to life, whenever and wherever the passion strikes, with Project5 Version 2. Features: Dimension? multimode sampling synthesizer with over 3 gigabytes of professional content PSYN? II full-featured subtractive synthesizer Roland? GrooveSynth? DS864? multiformat digital sampler Velocity? multilayered drum sampler nPulse? analog drum synthesizer Cyclone? DXi groove sampler Per-track real-time arpeggiator for sweeping note patterns Alias Factor? bit decimator and resonant filter 10 included audio effects: tempo delay, mod filter, reverb, and more Hundreds of useful presets including device chain presets for quick setup of instrument, effect, and mix settings Complete pattern sequencing and arranging environment Integrated audio and MIDI recording and editing Step sequencer, live input, and advanced MIDI editing ACID?-format loop (re)construction with per-slice control of effects, pitch, and mix settings Multi-lane tracks for intuitive use of multi-timbral synths and advanced arranging techniques Ultimate synth host with open support for VST and DirectX instruments and effects ReWire? host and client for integrating with Reason?, SONAR?, Pro Tools?, etc. Support for industry standard, and proprietary sample formats: ACID WAV, AIF, Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, LM4, Ogg Vorbis, Sound Fonts 2, SFZ, WAV System Requirements (minimum): Windows 2000, 1.2 Ghz Pentium or Athlon Processor, RAM: 512 MB, Hard Disk Space: 2.5 GB System Requirements (recommended): Windows XP, 2.0 Ghz Pentium or Athlon Processor, RAM: 1024 MB, Hard Disk Space: 5 GB

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SONY ACID 6 PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE In the world of digital music creation, ACID Pro software has always stood out from the crowd. Its automatic loop time-stretching and tempo-matching technology is second-to-none, and its straightforward pick, paint, and play functionality has helped make ACID Pro software the favorite loop-based music creation tool for millions of users worldwide. Now reformulated to add multitrack recording and full MIDI sequencing to its superior looping functionality, ACID Pro 6 software delivers a new formula for ground-breaking music creation: loops + multitrack + MIDI. Together, these key components add up to a full-featured professional music workstation unlike any other. Innovative Loop-Based Music Creation ACID Pro software has been the leader in loop-based music creation for nearly ten years. Version 6 has all of the core ACID Pro features?automatic pitch and tempo matching, real-time loop previewing, unlimited tracks, and our signature pick, paint, and play interface?and new enhancements such as support for multiple media events per track, and automatic crossfades. ACID Pro 6 software also includes over 1,000 Sony Sound Series loops so you can start creating music right out of the box. Multitrack Audio and MIDI Recording For uncompromising 24-bit, 192kHz sound quality production live or in-studio, ACID Pro 6 software has an expanded set of features for maximum audio performance. Whether you’re on stage tracking a combo, or recording MIDI-based studio sequences, ACID Pro 6 software is the optimal platform for reliable multitrack production: on-the-fly punch in/out, unlimited tracks for audio and MIDI, control surface support, powerful plug-in processing, and 5.1 surround mixing. Comprehensive MIDI Support ACID Pro 6 software has unparalleled support for MIDI sequencing, with real-time MIDI processing and precise control over MIDI events. All note and controller data can be recorded and edited on the timeline as easily as audio tracks. Use new track envelopes to automate and modify modulation, expression, or other types of MIDI controller data over time. Other new features let you record multiple tracks of MIDI, apply real-time MIDI quantization, perform filtering and processing, create and edit drum patterns. Superior Mixing and Editing Nondestructive editing, unlimited tracks, and real-time pitch and tempo matching?ACID Pro 6 software has all of the essentials. ACID Pro 6 software includes our patent-pending Groove Mapping and Groove Cloning quantization tools, real-time event reverse, freehand envelope drawing, and support for alternate time signatures. Our unique Beatmapper tool makes remixing easy, and the Chopper tool helps you create impressive drum fills, stutters, and DJ-style effects. Professional Effects and Soft Synth Support Expand your sound palette with native support for VST instruments, as well as VST and DirectX audio plug-ins. ACID Pro 6 software includes the Native In

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Finally, recording in the dark is a thing of the past. Novation Remote 61SL shines a light on the murky world of MIDI control by providing two giant, brightly lit LCD screens alongside an intelligent Automap mode, which detects what instruments you have in your project and intelligently and logically maps the controls to the SL’s front panel. Features: Two large, brightly backlit 144-character LCD screens Assignable X/Y touchpad and adjustably sprung pitch/mod joystick Plug and Play USB connection with no drivers required for Windows XP or Mac OS X Fantastic new Automap Mode Superb semi-weighted, high-quality keyboard, velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive Free Bass Station soft synth Total of 64 assignable knobs, buttons and sliders, plus 8 velocity-sensitive, musically responsive trigger pads Dedicated transport controls

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STEINBERG CUBASE-STUDIO-4 MUSIC PROD SOFTWARE Cubase Studio 4 is a new workstation tailored to project studios and creative musicians. Based on the same core technologies as Steinberg’s Cubase 4 Advanced Music Production System, the streamlined Cubase Studio 4 offers professional tools for composition, recording, editging and mixing at an extremely attractive price.Boasting a range of new capabilities in its price range such as SoundFrame?, full notation features and brand new VST3 instruments and effects, Cubase Studio 4 offers unprecedented functionality in its price class. Cubase Studio 4 offers a brand new plug-in set based on the new VST3 standard, as well as 2 top-quality, outstandingly versatile software instruments with hundreds of ready-to-play sounds. The unique SoundFrame? system is a groundbreaking new technology with powerful new features such as Track Presets, Instrument Tracks and the new MediaBay database, which will revolutionize the way you manage and access your media files and presets, bringing them directly into the creative composition process. Composers will enjoy the new professional scoring and notation printing feature set, while the range of interface and workflow enhancements make working with Cubase Studio 4 fast, efficient and, above all, extraordinarily creative. Features: Audio + MIDI Recording/Editing/Mixing New VST3 virtual instruments and effects SoundFrame? - unique new Sound Management System Fantastic-sounding 32-bit Audio Engine Full scoring features Streamlined feature set tailored for project studios, musicians and composers Outstanding value for money, extraordinary price/performance ratio Cross platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary (compatible with PPC- and Intel-based Macintosh computers) The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software. A more powerful system may be required for certain tasks or larger projects. You can find more information about computer system specification and setup on Steinburgs website. System Requirements for Mac: Mac OS X Version 10.4 Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz 512 MB RAM Display Resolution 1024×768 pixels DVD drive required for installation CoreAudio compatible audio hardware USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)* Internet connection required for license activation System Requirements for PC: Windows XP Home or XP Professional Pentium/Athlon 1.4 GHz 512 MB RAM Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low latency performance) Display resolution 1024×768 DVD-ROM drive required for installation USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)* Internet connection required for license activation *The Steinberg Key (USB copy protection device) required to run this product is only available in the full version. Customers who are upgrading or updating from another versi

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STEINBERG CUBASE-4 MUSIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE Cubase 4 represents the cutting edge in digital audio workstations. Designed for professionals from the ground up, Cubase converges extraordinary sound quality, intuitive handling and a vast range of highly advanced audio and MIDI tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing. Cubase 4 comes with a brand-new VST3 plug-in set and four new integrated software instruments with more than 1000 sounds. The revolutionary SoundFrame? is a powerful combination of Track Presets, Instrument Tracks, and MediaBay database, to help organize all your sounds from every instrument - both software VSTi and hardware. Cubase 4!s mixer now offers a flexible Control Room section and up to four independent studio mixes. Composers and musicians benefit from the enhanced score editor while the redesigned user interface with many new features speeds up workflow and boosts creativity to new levels. Features: State-of-the-art Audio + MIDI Recording/Editing/Mixing Complete new set of VST3 virtual instruments and effects Real multi-channel 5.1 surround sound SoundFrame? - Universal Sound Manager Control Room integration within your outboard studio environment Seamless integration of external audio and MIDI hardware Pristine 32-bit floating point audio engine Professional music notation and score printing Cross-Platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software. A more powerful system may be required for certain tasks or larger projects. You can find more information about computer system specification and setup on Steinburgs website. System Requirements for Mac: Mac OS X Version 10.4 Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz 512 MB RAM Display Resolution 1024×768 pixels DVD drive required for installation CoreAudio compatible audio hardware USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)* Internet connection required for license activation System Requirements for PC: Windows XP Home or XP Professional Pentium/Athlon 1.4 GHz 512 MB RAM Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low latency performance) Display resolution 1024×768 DVD-ROM drive required for installation USB port required for Steinberg Key (copy protection device)* Internet connection required for license activation *The Steinberg Key (USB copy protection device) required to run this product is only available in the full version. Customers who are upgrading or updating from another version or product and who do not own a Steinberg Key must purchase one separately. The same Steinberg Key copy protection device is then used for all Steinberg products that require it.

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