BitHeadz Unity DS-1 Digital Sampler
Thank you for your interest in the Unity DS-1
Digital Synthesizer from BitHeadz. Unity DS-1 is a
software program that turns your computer into a
full-featured, professional digital sampler. With
Unity DS-1, you can recreate the sounds of acoustic
instruments or any other audio source with stunning
realism and control.
Unity DS-1 has all the features of dedicated
hardware samplers. Extensive MIDI implementation
allows real-time control of all parameters and easy
integration into existing MIDI setups.
You can play it "live" just like any other
musical instrument with layers, splits, and full
MIDI continuous control, or use it as a
multi-timbral sound module running behind your
favorite MIDI application on the same computer.
Using the same renowned synthesis engine as
Retro AS-1 (our breakthrough software analog
synthesizer), your sampled instruments can be
performed with a high degree of expression, and/or
manipulated beyond recognition to create new sounds
of your own.
And of course, it's fully polyphonic and
multi-timbral, with fast response time and more,
all at a fraction of the price of hardware
samplers. Use the full-featured arpeggiator to
generate analog-style "sequences". You can even
write the sampler's complete multi-timbral stereo
output to disk as an audio file for use in your
favorite digital audio applications.
Unity DS-1 will provide you with a wealth of new
sonic opportunities. We hope you enjoy using Unity
DS-1 as much as we enjoyed creating it!
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Thank you for your interest in the Unity DS-1 Digital Synthesizer from BitHeadz. Unity DS-1 is a software program that turns your computer into a full-featured, professional digital sampler. With Unity DS-1, you can recreate the sounds of acoustic instruments or any other audio source with stunning realism and control. Unity DS-1 has all the features of dedicated hardware samplers. Extensive MIDI implementation allows real-time control of all parameters and easy integration into existing MIDI setups. |
You can play it "live" just like any other musical instrument with layers, splits, and full MIDI continuous control, or use it as a multi-timbral sound module running behind your favorite MIDI application on the same computer. Using the same renowned synthesis engine as Retro AS-1 (our breakthrough software analog synthesizer), your sampled instruments can be performed with a high degree of expression, and/or manipulated beyond recognition to create new sounds of your own. |
And of course, it's fully polyphonic and multi-timbral, with fast response time and more, all at a fraction of the price of hardware samplers. Use the full-featured arpeggiator to generate analog-style "sequences". You can even write the sampler's complete multi-timbral stereo output to disk as an audio file for use in your favorite digital audio applications. Unity DS-1 will provide you with a wealth of new sonic opportunities. We hope you enjoy using Unity DS-1 as much as we enjoyed creating it! |
Unity DS-1 Digital Sampler Features
General
- Full featured, professional sampling synthesizer in software
- No additional hardware required (Windows version requires soundcard)
- Outstanding 16-bit, 44.1kHz sound quality
- Up to 64 note polyphony (CPU dependent)
- General MIDI support
- CPU limiting to accommodate MIDI applications
- True stereo signal path throughout
User Interface
- 100 percent programmable
- Over 200 parameters per program; up to 200 values per parameter
- Toolbar and keyboard commands for accessing common functions
- Automatic sample extraction and keymap placement from Audio CD's
- Drag-and-Drop to add algorithm modules (oscillator, filter, fx, etc.)
- Drag-and-drop to import and export samples
- Configuration display gives visual indication of signal path
- Selectable graphic or slider views for envelope modulators
- Parameter values displayed in Hertz or milliseconds where appropriate
Samples
- Phase-locked stereo sample support
- All sample rates and simultaneous different rates supported
- Includes stereo record function with level controls
- Imports 24-bit Sound Designer I/II, SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, CD-Audio, DLS, WAVE , SampleCell II, and AKAI S1000
- Option to automatically split samples (great for audio sampling CD's)
- Exports AIFF audio files
- DSP functions include Normalize, Gain, Fade, Reverse, Crossfade Loop, EQ, and more
- Launch samples in your favorite audio editor with one click
- Optional sample compression; selectable compression algorithms
Multisamples (Keymaps)
- Imports and maps DLS, SoundFont 2.0, AKAI S1000, and SampleCell™ II instruments automatically
- Multiple sample rates supported simultaneously
- Up to 128 samples per MIDI note with selection via velocity or other modulation sources
- Selectable interpolation: linear, quadratic, Lagrange, or none
- Per-sample volume, tune, pan, sample start, FX send, and envelope
- Per-sample selectable muting
Oscillators
- Up to 2 stereo oscillators (multisamples) per voice
- 8-octave range per oscillator
- Frequency modulation from any oscillator or filter
Filters
- 2 assignable stereo filters per voice
- 13 filter types, including 4-pole resonant lowpass, highpass, bandpass, allpass, notch, and state-variable
- Multiple inputs allow parallel and/or serial filtering
- Filter Cutoff Modulation from any oscillator or filter ("poly mod")
- Per-filter cutoff, resonance, CM source/amount, Group, and Overdrive controls
Modulation
- Number of modulators and routings limited only by CPU power
- Most parameters are available as a modulation source and/or destination
- 6-stage envelope modulators (delay, attack, decay, sustain, sustain decay, release)
- Selectable linear or exponential curves for envelopes
- Six low frequency oscillator ("LFO") waveform shapes
- Ramp and Random (noise) modulators
- Source curves for routing sources and destinations
- LFO's can be synchronized to MIDI clock
- Four continuous MIDI controller modulation sources are available simultaneously
Effects
- 2 stereo insert (serial) effects processors per voice
- 2 additional stereo global (parallel) effects processors
- 2 global effect sends per MIDI channel
- Fully parametric and shelf equalizers
- Multiple stereo reverb and reflection algorithms
- Stereo delays, chorus, phaser, and flange
- Overdrive and distortion effects
- Delay times can be synchronized to MIDI clock
Output
- Supports output directly to digital audio file on disk in 8,16, or 24-bit format
- Discrete audio outputs per MIDI channel with Digidesign digital audio hardware (Mac OS only)
Arpeggiator
- Multiple latch and assignment modes
- Enter notes manually or use on-screen keyboard for controller-free play
- Arpeggiator can be synchronized to MIDI clock
MIDI
- MIDI Processor enables full control of layers and splits
- 16 simultaneous MIDI channel multi-timbral
- Real-time control of all parameters simultaneously via NRPNs
- Serial port application included for direct MIDI input (Mac OS only)
- On-screen keyboard; no MIDI controller required to trigger sounds
- Excellent real-time play response time
- Full simultaneous MIDI application (such as a sequencer) compatibility
Unity DS-1 System Requirements
- Minimum 32 megabytes RAM (64MB or higher recommended)
- 50 MB free hard disk space
- Compatible CD-ROM drive
- 800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor with 256 (8-bit) or more colors
Mac OS
- 120MHz or faster PowerPC® processor
- Operating system software version 7.6.1 or higher (OS 8 or higher recommended)
PC
- 200MHz or faster Pentium® processor
- Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system software
- DirectX supported sound card
Recommended Additions
- MIDI controller and interface
- Quality stereo sound monitoring system or headphones
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