SoundArt Updates Chromasonic for Chameleon

August 05, 2003

Front Panel
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Rear Panel

Soundart has announced a major update to one of the flagship soundskins for the Chameleon platform, a fully re-programmable DSP-based rack-unit.

With Chromasonic loaded, the Chameleon becomes a multi- effects processor for use at the heart of the studio or live rig. It boasts flexible routing and a host of industry standard features and effects.

Chromasonics features now include:

Three simultaneous audio effects, comprising:

Two-tap Delay
5 band Parametric Equaliser
Compressor
Limiter
Noise Gate
Tremolo
Chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Reverb
Autopanner
WahWah (manual, envelope, LFO with tempo sync)
4-voice Pitch Shifter

Tempo Sync (external MIDI or internal with auto detect) for all time- based effects, with tap-tempo control
Enhanced saving and storing mechanism with reset / compare / name copy functions
Assignable front-panel Realtime controllers for performance control of almost any internal parameter: 9 per preset (3 sets of 3) with two operating modes (catch or free). Realtime Controllers can send MIDI controller data for effortless recording of parameter changes.
Master Volume, Input level and global wet/dry mix always controllable from the realtime controllers for instant access
Assignable Expression controller to almost any effect parameter
Input, Output and Gain Reduction signal meters (for Dynamics FX types only)
Multiple, flexible routing configurations between the effects series, parallel, dual mono configurations - creating endless permutations
128 user presets with factory bank of 64 widely varied examples ready for use
Comprehensive MIDI automation and bulk dumps

Chromasonic 1.1 is available now as a free download for Chameleon users on the SoundArt web site.

The Chameleon houses in a 1U rack the same powerful Motorola DSP processing power as found in many top-name brands of audio hardware, along with 2x24bit I/O A/D D/A converters and MIDI I/O. Low-level Soundart code allows it to effectively function as a "blank canvas" for talented developers to use how they please. End-users load soundskins like Chromasonic via MIDI and the Chameleon instantly becomes a completely different tool.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.soundart-hot.com/.

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