Chicken Systems Constructor
Cross Platform Multi-Format Instrument Builder/Editor


Chicken Systems Constructor is the premier cross-platform Mac and Windows KeyMapping/Instrument Design tool. Create your own custom instruments from scratch, or from existing templates, or derive them from existing instruments. You can load from ANY format, save to ANY format, and do it in Macintosh OR Windows.

Chicken Systems Constructor Features:
-Start from scratch, or load any format (Constructor uses the acclaimed Chicken Systems Translator engine) into a platform-independent
  workspace.
-View this workspace in any “skin” you wish - as the Instrument will look in, say, SoundFont terms, GigaStudio terms, Kontakt terms, HALion
  terms, EmulatorX terms... anything.
-Now edit your new Instrument, using the wide variety of powerful tools Constructor makes available to you.
-Build your Instrument by importing one or more sample files FROM ANY SOURCE; and this can include whole or partial Programs FROM ANY
  SOURCE.
-Delete any range.
-Put objects into Groups, to edit them partially or as a whole.
-Edit in proportional terms or absolute terms
-Batch processing, using Macros or Scripts, makes this a sample designer’s dream.
-Listen to the Instrument in full glory as you are editing. Solo or Mute any key range or group. Control your sound via computer keystrokes
  or via MIDI.
-Launch wavedata out to your favorite sample editor and bring it back.
-When you are done, simply save into ANY FORMAT you desire. You can save into multiple formats automatically, or separate any range
  into individual parts.
-Constructor has a staggering array of editing features, such as ganged controls, script-editing, and the ability to edit several Workspaces
  at once.

Use the computer of YOUR choice. You don’t have to use a Mac for pro KeyMapping. Load any format, save any format. The world doesn’t revolve around the limited EXS24 format. Constructor saves to Giga, Kontakt, Structure, SoundFont, or even to multiple formats at the same time.

Build your own Sample Instrument from scratch, or load existing or user-defined Instruments. Uses the industry-standard Translator engine.  In a Workspace, you are free to program any feature, while being free to choose what context you’ll see the parameters.  View the platform independent Sample instrument in any “Skin”. including user-defined ones. The user has full control othe view.

Edit your wavesamples using any external editor, such as Peak, SoundForge, CoolEdit, etc.; or use the onboard basic functions. Constructor guarantees the Instrument will synchronized with the samples.  Audition your Sample instrument in full glory, with all the velocity/key splits and basic programming. You can use your computer keyboard, any MIDI source, or the virtual keyboard.

Graphically control your Instrument KeyMap using the sophisticated KeyZone Editor - view in Velocity, Layer, or user-defined modes.  Edit using cool looking editing widgets, or simple text boxes/sliders. “Gang” multiple editing objects.  Script Mapper - compose new Instruments in any format using a text file or spreadsheet.  Constructor Script Language - use scripting to edit your instruments in bulk using easy-to-learn language

Use pre-programmed or user-defined templates for great starting points for your custom Sample instrument.  Add, Combine, Delete, Split any Instrument Object, in any Workspace.  Custom Programming Service - if there is a special need or function you want, simply apply for it on the Chicken Systems web site and you may receive your request within 24 hours.  Complete documentation; professional printed manual and detailed Help File with context-sensitive functions.