25.Dec.2006
Timo Kloss (ANF)
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MIDI: Software instrument Phonolith 0.3, Sequencer Horny 1.2
Timo Kloss from Inutilis Software has published a new version of his MIDI-sequencer Horny. Besides this there is a first version of the software sampler Phonolith:
Phonolith 0.3
Phonolith is a software instrument for AmigaOS 4.x which plays the "sampled Waveforms". Phonolith can be used with every CAMD-based sequencer just like Horny or with an external MIDI keyboard.
Features of version 0.3:
- receives MIDI notes through camd.library
- mixer unit with volume controls
- 16 different instruments at once
- ADSR amp envelope for each instrument
- unlimited number of samples for each instrument, for key and velocity ranges
- supports AIFF (16 bit) sample format
- imports Logic EXS24 instruments (only from Macintosh (PPC?))
- ReAction GUI
For version 1.0 the following additionaly features are planned:
- downmixing to AIFF file (not for lite version)
- mixer unit with panning controls and peak meters
- WAVE sample support
- better EXS24 import (Intel format...)
- connection to Horny for automatic project loading
Horny 1.2
Horny is a MIDI-sequencer for AmigaOS 3.5, 3.9 and 4.x similar to "Logic" or "Cubase" and wich is above all easy to use.
Features of version 1.2:
MIDI:
- Up to 16 midi ports usable with CAMD (Lite: 1 port)
- Up to 128 tracks (Lite: 16 tracks)
- Signature and tempo changes inside songs possible
- Midi mixer: VU meter, volume, pan, 6 more (Lite: 3) chooseable controller
- Automation of all mixer parameters direct in tracks
- SysEx manager with as many sort groups as you like
- Controller transformer e.g. for controlling volume with modulation wheel
- eXtream Sync support for synchronizing with AudioEvolution 4 and other software
Editors:
- Piano Editor: Quantizing (with triplet support), velocity compressor,...
- Controller Editor: Compressor, reducing, smoothing,...
- Multiple undo/redo in piano/controller editor
- Position marker in arranger window
- Complete overview of projects in arranger window
- Sound selection with names (not only GeneralMidi, but able to extend for any synthesizers)
- Midi controllers are named for any supported synthesizers as well
File formats:
- SMF import and export
- Horny file format is up- and downwards compatible
- Autoload project for your own templates
- SysEx files import and export in SysEx Manager
User-Interface:
- ReAction GUI at setting windows
- On Workbench or own screen
- Arranger window can be used as background (backdrop)
- locale.library support: Up to now german and english
- Some GUI elements are 24 bit graphics (PNG files)
- Mouse wheel support for scrolling in editors (OS4 and NewMouse)
(cg) (Translation: dr)
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