Native Instruments Bandstand

Detaljeret Beskrivelse

Hi-Quality General MIDI Virtual Sound Module

Native Instruments BANDSTAND plays MIDI music the way it should be. Its unmatched sample-quality and ease of use establishes a benchmark far beyond conventional GM modules. Intuitive sound mixing tools and exceptional effects deliver flexibility that make BANDSTAND the ideal tool in a wide range of situations.

Unrivalled Sound

BANDSTAND combines a state-of-the-art sampling engine with over 2 GB of professional samples and 128 instruments. Warm basses, tight drums, sparkling guitars, lush strings, resonant pianos and many more high-end sounds � the pristine quality of the samples included raises the bar considerably.

Easy and Intuitive

The clearly structured and intuitive interface neatly balances the highly advanced technology within. Great care has been taken to ensure that BANDSTAND is both simple to understand and easy to use � the perfect tool for compositional tuition at schools and music colleges. The Quick Edit bar ensures manipulating sounds is effortless. Support of all standard plug-in formats equips BANDSTAND for sequencer-based production work while the stand-alone mode is ideal for live performances.

An Accomplished Player

Whether it's your own composition or an all-time classic, BANDSTAND injects just the right sound and the integrated MIDI file player delivers the performance of a lifetime every time. Adjusting the mix or replacing instruments is easy. High quality effects, a loop function and groove quantization allows a personal touch to be added � BANDSTAND will change the way sound modules and GM are perceived.

The Sample Library

The superb quality of the samples included in BANDSTAND all meet the rigorous quality demands that are the hallmark of all Native Instruments products. The samples were crafted by the NI sound design experts. A selection of specialist companies also contributed to the outstanding BANDSTAND sample library. These samples were all subjected to a special NI mastering process, ensuring a uniform sonic character was achieved.

The following sound design companies all contributed to the BANDSTAND sample library:

Sonic Reality

Best Service

Big Fish

The Badroom

soundwarrior

Sound Ideas

Modo Bierkamp

Peter Siedlaczek

Top Features:

Sound module with General MIDI 1 compatible sound set

Over 2 GB professional sample library with 128 high-end instruments plus 9 drum kits

GM2, GS and XG MIDI controller automation

Based on the KONTAKT 2 sample engine, delivering unrivalled sound quality

Clearly structured and extremely easy-to-use interface

Intuitive selection and replacement of instruments and drum kits

MIDI File player with tempo adjustment and export to audio function

High quality effects: convolution effect, chorus, limiter and a 3-band-equalizer

Quick Edit bar: provides real-time transposition, scale tuning, quantization and humanizing tools

Preset Manager allows convenient use of individual settings for MIDI files

Interfaces:

Stand-alone, VST®, Audio Units�, RTAS�, DXi�, ASIO�, Core Audio�, DirectSound�

System Requirements:

Mac: Mac OS 10.3.x, G4 1.5GHz, 512 MB RAM

PC: Windows XP, Pentium / Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM

DVD Drive

• All requirements subject to change -

Recommended System:

Mac: Mac OS 10.3.x, G5 2GHz, 768 MB RAM

PC: Windows XP, Pentium / Athlon XP 2 GHz, 768 MB RAM