Cakewalk Project5 Soft Synth Workstation (Windows)

Imagine a complete software synthesizer workstation that places no limits on your music. A flexible, expandable studio environment that engages your creativity, inspiring new musical ideas through its seamless integration of instruments and tools.

It's time to experience Project5.

Project5 goes beyond stand-alone soft-synth "rack" software by providing a complete studio environment. It gives electronic musicians everything they need to experiment, create, and perform music using integrated sequencers, software synths, samplers, audio and MIDI effects, and audio looping tools — all integrated in one workstation. In addition Project5 provides advanced capabilities for synth layering, real-time pattern genesis and triggering, and a seamless live-performance audio engine. And Project5 doesn't put a limit on your creativity. It lets you customize and expand your studio with additional plug-ins, and it supports any Windows-compatible audio hardware.

Key features
• Studio-quality instruments and effects
• Pattern-based sequencers and processors
• ACID™-compatible audio looping tools
• Real-time, live-performance features
• Open environment (ASIO, DX, DXi, MFX, ReWire client, WDM, VST*, VSTi*)

* VST plug-in support provided by VST/DX adapter.

PSYN™ - Virtual Analog Synthesizer
Ushering in a new renaissance of software synthesis, PSYN "sine" models a full-featured subtractive synthesizer, giving you access to classic analog sounds of the 70s and the evocative new sounds of today.

• Includes two unique filters that can be independently enabled
• Four multi-wave oscillators
• An internal modulation matrix for syncing to project tempo
• Cross-modulation for Ring Modulation and FM Synthesis
• Five 6-stage Envelope Generators with performance controls
• Three assignable LFOs
• 64-note polyphony with unison, true mono and portamento
• Full parameter automation
• And more

DS864™ — Digital Sampler
Get pristine piano sounds, realistic strings, or virtually any sound you like using this performance oriented, multi-format sampler. DS864 is flexible and easy-to-use with ample sound sculpting abilities and pristine audio fidelity.

• Support for Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, Sound Fonts 2, WAV, AIF and proprietary sample formats
• 8 layer / 64 voice polyphony
• Supports key mapping and velocity zones
• Sample-level editing and effects for creation of new sounds.
• Two resonant filters with keyboard tracking which can operate in series or parallel
• Four 6-stage envelope generators with multiple slopes
• Eight audio outputs for flexible post sampler effects processing
• Full parameter automation
• Project5 ships with 500 MB of DS864 sampler banks from Q-Up Arts
• And more

VELOCITY™ - Drum Sampler (LM4, WAV, AIF)
Build tracks and perform using custom drum kits that draw from a range of widely available samples.

• Supports WAV, AIF, and LM4 and proprietary sample formats
• Provides 18 polyphonic voices with up to 32 velocity-layered samples
• Offers sample editing of start and end times, volume, tuning, and panning.
• Onboard effects include low-pass resonant filter, bit-decimation, reverse
• Features five stereo outputs for flexible effects processing
• Full parameter automation
• Project5 includes 175 MB of Velocity drum kits from FXpansion and Q-Up arts

nPulse™ - Analog Modular Drum Synthesizer
Lay the groove with punchy analog tones characteristic of classic drum machines but with the power of modern day synths. nPulse provides a convenient way to trigger and synthesize vintage-style electronic drum voices.

• 12-voice multitimbral synthesizer
• Features per-voice oscillators
• Five assignable outputs per voice for flexible effects processing
• Multiple presets per module
• Support for key mapping
• Full parameter automation
• Cross modulation
• And more

Cyclone™ DXi - Groove Sampler
Cyclone DXi presents a new, more flexible way of working with samples, and brings a live dynamic to loop-based music. It's a powerful 16-part, ACID™-compatible, groove sampler, composition tool, and loop editor wrapped up in a single DXi synth. Load up to 16 loops or Wav samples and fire away. Spontaneously create loop-based music productions using any MIDI device, MIDI track, PC keyboard or mouse. Tweak individual slices of your loops, even combine parts of multiple loops to create and export your own custom grooves.

• Perform and record loop-based compositions in real-time using any MIDI device, MIDI tracks, a computer keyboard, or mouse
• Assign ACID-format WAV files to Cyclone's 16 pads
• Loaded samples match the tempo and pitch of your project
• Rearrange, combine, slice, tweak, and customize samples to create new grooves
• Control gain, pitch, and pan of individual loop slices
• Full control over looping points: a great way to create polyrhythmic textures and work with loops in odd time signatures
• Supports key mapping
• Supports multiple outputs for flexible effects processing

PVFX - Spectral Transformations
Turn your audio inside out with pitch transposition, filters, accumulation, and exaggeration. This intriguing new audio effect was designed to be played like a real-time instrument. Full parameter automation and real-time control allow for startling effects that really have to be heard to be believed. Includes six primary effects that can be linked or used independently.

• TRANSPOSER allows for continuous real-time pitch shifting. Produces major tonal changes which range from high reedy sounds, to richer low sounds.
• ACCUMULATOR creates glissando, delay, pitch bends and reverberation effects.
• EXAGGERATOR cranks the peaks and valleys of your spectral frequencies. Bring out and sweep through specific frequencies bands.
• LO-HI FILTER removes frequencies above or below specified frequency levels.
• TRACER allows you to thin the sound until only a 'trace' of its former self remains.
• SHIFTER moves frequencies by adding or subtracting values to the various frequency components.

Additional Automatable effects
• Tempo sync modulation filter
• Tempo sync delay
• High frequency exciter
• Tempo syncing classic phaser with feedback
• Studio reverb
• Multi-voice chorus/flanger
• 2-band parametric EQ
• Compressor/gate

P-SEQ™ - pattern sequencer
Create and edit music and automation using a flexible "piano roll" style pattern sequencer that superimposes track automation with note data. Offers step- and real-time recording. Automation can include track and MIDI data, plus automation for any DXi or audio effect patched. Use the Pattern Bin to browse, organize, and audition multiple patterns for your project then drag the patterns to the Pattern Editor for additional editing. In Project5 all data can be treated as a pattern. Automation can even be written to pattern independent of note data. When you're ready, send your pattern to a track where you can click and drag to repeat patterns for the required duration, and cut and paste patterns to when and where you like.

SYNCHRON32™ - Step Sequencer
Quickly paint synth tracks in no time at all. SYNCRON32 accurately models and expands upon analog hardware step-sequencing. Generate patterns and trigger synths, and trigger patterns in real-time from MIDI devices. Provides 32 steps with control over pitch; rhythmic duration with shuffle; tempo sync; per-step flam, legato, bends; polyphonic mode; 32 banks for pattern presets; more. After creating patterns in SYNCHRON32, you can select simply right click in the Track View to from your many preset patterns. Then click and drag to repeat patterns for the required duration, and cut and paste patterns to when and where you like.

ACID™-compatible loop integration
Click and drag to roll out tracks using ACID™-format loops that match your project tempo and pitch changes. Features automatic beat matching, flexible time stretching/pitch shifting, and support for multiple loops per track.

Get flowing immediately
Project5 comes packed with nearly 2 CDs of professional DS864 sampler banks, Velocity kits, and ACID-format loops from Q-Up Arts, FXpansion Audio, ProSamples, and Smart Loops.

Expand and customize your Project5 studio
• Use included synths or add DXi or VSTi synths to expand your studio
• Edit and mix using Project5's included audio and MIDI FX, as well as additional MFX, DX, or VST effects
• Integrate Project5 with a ReWire-compatible host like SONAR 2.x for advanced audio recording, editing, and mixing
• Project5 instruments and effects integrate directly into SONAR
• Works with any WDM, DirectSound, or ASIO compatible Win

Advanced synth layering and keyboard mapping
Quickly get lush pads, distinct bass sounds, and cutting leads. Perform and record using multiple MIDI controllers routed to multiple instruments, or use multiple, layered instruments, or split synths from one MIDI controller.

Seamless audio engine
Project5's seamless audio engine won't create gaps in your workflow. Make changes on the fly, tweak effects, record new patterns during playback and Project5 never compromises your playback — perfect for live performance.

SYN.OPS on-demand mixing
With SYN.OPS, everything you need is only one click away. Click a track in the Tracker View and the related synth interface, effects, mix, and aux parameters appear ready for automation from your external MIDI devices, hardware control surface, or mouse.

Everything is automatable
Automate every mix, synth, and effect parameter in Project5 for accurate and hands on control of your mix. Make changes on screen or use learn mode to quickly take control with hardware surfaces and MIDI devices.

Minimum System Requirements:
• Operating system: Windows 2000
• Processor: Pentium-class 800 MHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Hard disk space: 200 MB
• Video resolution: 1024 x 768, 16-bit

Recommended System Requirements:
• Operating system: Windows XP
• Processor: Pentium4 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard disk space: 1.5 GB
• Video resolution: 1280 x 960, 32-bit

• Audio hardware: Any Windows compatible using WDM, ASIO, or DirectSound Drivers
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for installation

Note: This item is non-returnable if opened.