IK Multimedia Announces GrooveMaker 2.0 ShippingA major release of the
world's only groove-generator
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June 3, 2000IK Multimedia is proud to announce a major
new release of GrooveMaker with its new 2.0 version, now shipping!
GrooveMaker is the world's only groove
generator and loop-remixing software, for creating non-stop dance tracks in
real-time with professional results. With this unique combination of
software and sounds the user can mix grooves on-the-fly using the included
massive collection of recombenable loops, import and match any audio file
instantaneously and export hi-quality mixes for CD or internet publishing.
What's new in 2.0 version:
Completely reprogrammed for MacOS, Windows (95/98/NT/2000) and now also for
BeOS, GrooveMaker 2.0 contains the most advanced tools for creatively and
easily composing today's dance music. Check out these amazing improvements:
- Improved interface controls
Generate millions of different grooves with just one click thanks to
improved and new features such as Group, All, Empty, New Display, 8 new
extra VU meters, new Pop-up windows and controllers. Users will also find
enhanced BPM shifting up to 40%, customizable skins and much more!
- Enhanced real time performances
Every function of GrooveMaker continues to be in real time without ever
stopping the music flow. This allows for the ultimate in creativity. Music
continues to play even while opening loops, importing, resyncing, swapping,
etc. Even recording/looping from external sources in real time is now
possible!
- Composition becomes easier
GrooveMaker 2.0 now has the Groove Sequencer built into its main interface.
The process of marking, editing and sequencing grooves could not be easier!
No other software allows such a fast approach to music-making. The
Interactive tutorial gives advanced users more tools to further enhance the
experience.
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Mix and match easyly virtually any imported audio
Easily mix and match virtually any imported audio file. Virtually any audio
files (including MP3s!) can now be imported and resynced in a snap.
Importing loops from a sampling CD is a breeze. It is now possible to mix
material from various libraries making GrooveMaker a terrific creative tool
for loop-based composition. And with no limits on the amount of loops you
can import, the possibilities are endless.
- Wide range of import/export formats
GrooveMaker 2.0 now imports and remixes wav, aiff, MP3, QDesign, SWA and
many other formats (IMA, uLaw, aLaw,...) at all the frequencies (8-48) and
bit rates (8-32). Export now includes QDesign format (the only
net-streamable format which offers 44Khz quality over standard modem
lines). Fully QuickTime 4Å compatible.
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Superior new sound contents
Together with a re-mastered version of the Dancity collection, GrooveMaker
2.0 now includes the new Magnetic loop library: a multi-genres collection
of Techno, Trance, House and Drum'n'Bass bringing the number of loops
included up to 750!
(GrooveMaker 2.0 DJ Box includes two additional titles).
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2 new versions
The standard version is priced at $79.95(upgrade price $49.95) Loop addicts
can benefit from the new DJ box version wich includes 2 extra libraries
(Teknostorm and Contaminated) with a total of 1250 loops. Tons of acid
beats and chemical mixtures at a bargain $129.95 price (upgrade price
$89.95)!
NEW GrooveMaker 2.0 Features:
- Play, Mix, Randomize, Import and Match grooves on-the-fly
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Istantaneous control over 8 stereo loop tracks
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Combine studio-quality loop samples to produce million possible grooves
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Manipulate loops in real time (pan, volume, mute, solo, group, tempo/pitch)
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Save any mix on-the-fly for instant recall
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Arrange grooves to create full-length recording
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Import match and remix in real time virtually any audio file (including
wav, aiff, MP3, QDesign SWA and many compressed formats like IMA, uLaw,
aLaw, etc...), all bit rates (8,16, 24 and 32 bit) and frequencies (8 to
48Khz)
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Record your voice or add any external audio material
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Play live synth parts along your mix with the Synth Arpeggiator
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Export your tracks for high-quality CD format or put it on the net with
the new streamable format at the highest quality (including wav, aiff,
QDesign and many compressed formats like IMA, uLaw, aLaw, etc...), all bit
rates (8,16, 24 and 32 bit) and frequencies (8 to 48Khz). Fully QuickTime
4 compatible.
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Comes wit massive CD-ROM library of high-quality, studio-ready loops
including Bass, Bass-Drum, FX, Loop, Line, Pad and Percussion
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Customizable skin settings
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For MacOS, Windows 95/98/2000/NT, BeOS
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Huge range of add-on loops available for all dance styles
A demo can be downloaded by going at www.groovemaker.com/GMDemo.html.For more information, visit their web site at www.groovemaker.com. |
