PLAY Advanced Sample Engine
PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EastWest/Quantum Leap Virtual (software) Instruments. Updates for older software will be released as it is completed.
-Multiple Mic Positions -All instruments were sampled with three different mic positions, allowing you to mix together any combination of mics using the interface for the ultimate in real-time tone and ambiance control. This feature enables users to customize the sound of the orchestra to their own requirements. -Please note: while most computers suitable for running professional music software will run one of the mic positions (what you typically get with other orchestra libraries), you may need a more advanced system to have all options available. -Mic Mixer -Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer -Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch -Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish -Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support** -64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also) -While most high-end computers will support 16Gb, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes! -Networking Support* -If you still need more power, our NETWORK CONTROL* allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer -No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects -No need to buy additional software -The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements -As Beautiful As It Sounds -Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument -All instruments are listed in one browser -Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments -Favorites section to group the instruments you use most -Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer -Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire. -Interface automatically changes to display current instrument -Articulations -Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play -Turn on/off articulations as you wish -Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts) -Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval -Legato Detection -PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly -Stereo Handling -PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways -Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels -Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono -Playback Engine -Highest quality resampling engine -Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible -EastWest/Quantum Leap now design instruments every step of the way without compromise -Effects Engine -The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality -Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EastWest Studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio) -The smoothest filters you'll ever hear -Security system -Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system -Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer -Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key) -Platforms and Hosts -AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit -Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform -More native support than any other plug-in -Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application -Summary PLAY isn't just a sampler. The PLAY SYSTEM is a professional, fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements. -Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine -Network support* for large, expandable systems -The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems) -The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation) -The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers -The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library -Complete portability
*Network support will be available after release. **MAC 64-bit support will be available after release as a free download for all registered users. |