Applied Acoustics Chromaphone Keygen Mac
While tuned percussion and stringed-instrument sample libraries abound, modelled instruments covering the same territory appear as rare as hen's teeth. Though there are many percussion synthesis plug-ins out there, most focus on unpitched, electronic techno-style sounds of the Roland TR808 and 909 variety. One exception is NuSofting's small range of cheap-and-cheerful modelled ethnic instruments, which includes a kora‑style folk harp and an ethnic xylophone capable of generating balafon-like tones; however, the range doesn't extend to Western instruments like the standard concert marimba or orchestral harp.
Searches for a comparable, high-end modelled instrument capable of accurate tuned percussion and plucked-string emulation have so far yielded no results, indicating that Chromaphone is in a category of its own. Resonators. Open tube. Closed tube. Marimba. Beam.
Membrane. Plate. String.
Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 2 v2.0.4 Incl. AiR Keygen WiN/MAC. Chromaphone uses acoustic.Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 2, Virtual Percussion Synthesizer (Download), Acoustic-Object-Synthesizer based on physical modeling, 2 Resonators with 8 models each, such as tubes.
Manual mode Preset banks (percussive). Mallets (46). Chimes & bells (22). Percussion (97). Drum kits (10) Preset banks (other). Plucked strings (30). Basses (23).
Keyboards (13). Strings & pads (13).
Synths (10). Organs & pipes (10). Soundscapes & textures (31). Effects (14) The number of presets is given in brackets. Chromaphone's resonator modes are modelled on the real-life acoustic properties of resonant objects: as you'd imagine, 'Open tube' replicates a cylindrical, open-ended tube, capable of producing the complete harmonic series of overtones; the closed version produces only the odd-numbered harmonics.
'Marimba' and 'Beam' emulate the elongated rectangular bars of the xylophone family, including the metal bars used on glockenspiels and vibraphones — the 'beam' variant is based on a bar with a constant cross-section (as used on a glockenspiel), while the marimba bar features the characteristic undercut arch used in vibraphone and marimba bars, resulting in a deeper pitch and more mellow tone. To create drum kit sounds, you can use 'Membrane' (which gives the sound of the drum head in all its varieties), and 'Plate' to simulate cymbals, chimes, bells and unpitched metallic noises. In addition, a modelled plucked-string mode makes it possible to create virtual guitars, basses, Clavinet and ethnic stringed instruments.
If all that isn't enough, you can introduce synth-like control by using the 'Manual' mode, which allows you to adjust the frequency of up to four different partials. Since it doesn't use samples to generate its sounds, Chromaphone requires a mere 70MB of hard disk space, and its system demands are also pretty slender: the minimum requirement for the stand-alone version is 512MB of RAM, making this an instrument which will run comfortably on a modest system. Mac users require an Intel machine, while Windows users need an Intel Core or equivalent processor; the software runs stand-alone or as a plug-in on Mac OS 10.5 or later and Windows XP SP2 32-bit or Vista/Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit, and is compatible with VST, AU and RTAS audio formats. For use as a plug-in, AAS advise users to refer to the software requirements specified for the host DAW program. The small footprint means you can download and install Chromaphone in a jiffy, and use multiple instances of the instrument in arrangements without fear of overtaxing your computer.
AAS Chromaphone $199 $199 pros. Creates a wide array of percussion, stringed and other sounds. Easy to use. The modelled design gives an ultra-smooth sonic response.
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Since it contains no samples, presets load instantly and the system requirements are minimal. Cons. The GUI lacks an on-screen keyboard — no big deal, though. It's set permanently to MIDI omni mode (ditto). No pitch-bend function.
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Summary Tuned percussion is an important timbre in contemporary media composition, and this instrument serves up plenty of colourful tuned-perc sounds as well as a large array of unpitched percussive noises. It also delivers kicking electronic kits, realistic hand-drum emulations and beautiful plucked-string sonorities such as electric guitar, harp and even Clavinet. It's easy to use, but also offer sophisticated programming facilities for those who need them. Not all its instrument presets are convincingly lifelike, but if you seek original, infinitely user-customisable sounds for your arrangements, Chromaphone is an affordable, entertaining and highly creative solution.
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