Pulsar
Software Version 3
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Highlights of the Standard Update
New DSP Effects
The effects plug-ins in this new version have been adapted from the high-end SCOPE /SP system. Also included are entirely new plug-ins, such as the outstanding MasterVerb reverb. In terms of sound quality, the MasterVerb need not shrink from comparison with even the most expensive hardware reverberation processors. And the MasterVerb is economical of resources - a single Pulsar II board can drive up to eight reverbs simultaneously. Altogether, the effects suite now consists of 36 stereo and 21 mono effects.
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New
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New
Synthesizers
The Vectron Player adds a new synthesis technology to the Pulsar software
package. Vector synthesis provides fresh, dynamic sounds. Like its big brother,
the Vectron, the player version is strongly influenced by the legendary Sequential
Circuits Prophet VS. However, thanks to several additional features, the sounds
of the Vectron Player are not limited to those of the Prophet VS - it is capable
of an even larger spectrum of sounds.
Another new offering is Prisma, a virtual analog synthesizer with a comprehensive
modulation matrix. Prisma was developed as a result of our modular synthesizer
competition. Based on the winning design entry, Prisma is a fantastic sounding
instrument.
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Vectron.
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Prisma.
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New
Sampler Player
The STS-2000P is the successor to the previous Pulsar sample player. It features
a 16-part multi mode, up to 64 stereo voices, and full compatibility with
the Akai S1000 and S3000 sample formats. The STS-2000P can be loaded several
times, if required.
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STS2000P
Sample Player
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Hundreds
of new Presets
Each Pulsar synthesizer has dozens of new preset sounds. Also, the effects
are now provided with a collection of presets to get working quickly and conveniently.
New Mixers
The new Dynamic mixer and the Micromixer are perfect for use as submixers,
or as resource-saving alternatives to the large mixers. Each offers up to
32 mono or 16 stereo channels (or combinations of stereo and mono), mixer
presets, VU-meters, and long fader throws. The Dynamic Mixer also includes
effect inserts and fader grouping.
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New
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More
Studio Utilities
Version 3.0 adds several new tools to enhance the integration of external
sound sources and effects units. A Control Room module lets you easily switch
among several different inputs and outputs (for example, different sets of
speakers). A test tone generator is available for calibration. And a VRC-S
module provides remote control for Alesis ADAT recorders.
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New
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User Interface Improvements and Enhancements
- Screen Sets with keyboard shortcuts
- Drop-down menu for devices and modules
- Improved virtual cable handling
- Replace/Disconnect function for exchanging devices quickly
- New preset list, improved preset management
- Expanded File Browser
XTC Mode
XTC mode
provides a way to use your Pulsar instruments and effects very conveniently
like VST instruments and plug-ins directly within a VST-compatible host program.
For further information, see the Pulsar XTC page. Currently this feature is
available only under Windows.
More...
- 64-channel ASIO driver
- AC3 digital output via S/PDIF
- Reference Resolver, a "search engine" for Pulsar files and samples
- ADAT interfaces can be switched to serve as optical S/PDIF I/Os
- Increased VU Meter response
- Windows
2000/XP compatible
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