RetroMagix
is a Virtual Harpsichord
based on the Flemish
(Belgian Dutch) models, designed for creating a wide
range of Harpsichord sounds.
Available for Windows and Linux
based VST/FST hosts.
Features
Harpsichord
Mode Selector:
1. Normal Harpsichord
2. Upper Harpsichord
3. Coupled Harpsichord
4. Electric Harpsichord
5. Hybrid Harpsichord
6. ElectroCembalo
Sound
is generated via a hybrid method that combines synthesis and
sampling techniques, to create a bright sound, rich in
overtones.
Includes
12 predefined sounds and a friendly user
interface. Creating new sounds is as simple as combining these presets
in different ways and selecting the harpsichord type as desired.
Unlike
a real harpsichord, RetroMagix
allow dynamic changes and shapes varying its parameters, offering you a wide variety of
sounds to create professional music from Classical
to Neoclassical styles.
Early music
enthusiasts can enjoy an authentic experience with
all of the advantages of RetroMagix
to recreate the classical harpsichord sounds. Also if you are looking for
any instrument of harpsichord family like Virginal, Muselaar Virginal,
Spinet or Clavicytheriumsounds, RetroMagix
can offer you an approach to those instruments that were popular
between the 15th and 17th centuries.
Multiple-Mode
Filter: The values are automatically
computed when you select any of the filter types. Filter
switch includes: LP (Low pass), BP (Band pass), HP (High pass), notch,
peak, low pass and high pass shelving filter with adjustable cutoff and
bandwidth.
Integrated,
variable room simulation. Reverb
effect can control the "room ambience".
MIDI
Automation: Added complete MIDI CC#. The following MIDI
Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC) messages are recognized and affect the
described parameters:
Processor:
Pentium®, Celeron® or equivalent - 500 MHz or more
(recommended).
RAM:
64
MB of memory minimum (128 MB or higher recommended)
VST
plug-ins can be "plugged in" to any host application that supports
them allowing the same VST plug-in to be used with many different audio
programs. In example host applications VST
2.0, 2.3 like: FL Studio 9.xx, Steinberg
Cubase 5.xx - 4.xx,
Synapse Audio Orion 7.xx, Sony Acid Pro 7.xx
- 6.xx, MakeMusic Finale 2010
v.15 - 2009 v.14, Mackie
Tracktion 3.xx, Cockos Reaper 3.xx,
Audio
Mulch 2.xx, Steinberg Nuendo 4.xx - 3.xx, Magix Samplitude 11.xx - 10.xx,
Cakewalk SONAR 8 (Producer Edition and Studio Edition), SONAR Home
Studio 7, Magix
Music Maker 15.xx, M-Audio Ableton
Live 8.xx, 7.xx, M-Audio Evolution Sound Studio
II Standard & Pro 2.xx, PowerTracks Pro Audio, Making
Waves Studio 5.xx, n-Track Studio 6
and more
...
Graphics
(minimum): 16-bit 800x600
ToneWise's
DirectiXer 2 VST adapter for DirectX host applications. The program wraps
VST plugins so that they can be used in DirectX host applications, such as
Cakewalk SONAR, Sonic Foundry Vegas, Syntrillium CoolEdit and many others.
DirectiXer fully supports VST 2.0 instruments, exposing them as DXi instruments,
and parameter automation recording and playback (host support is required).
Via
FXpansion's VST-to-RTAS
Adapter: Converts VST plug-ins to Digidesign RTAS format for use in Pro
Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered.
Via
FXpansion's VST to AudioUnit
Adapter for Mac OS X: Converts VST plug-ins to Apple Audio Units for use in
AU-compatible applications including Logic Pro, Garage Band and Digital
Performer.
Other
Components: PC configured according to the specifications of the host
application
An ASIO® soundcard is recommended for
low latency real-time play.
Please
test extensively the demo version of your selected product (s) in your
host to
make sure there are no misbehaviors before purchasing.
Installation
To
install VST plug-in,
follow these steps:
The
files must be in a directory where the VST host is looking for VST
plug-ins.
Unzip
the file.
Put
RetroMagix.dll into VST Plug-ins Folder of
your host application.
To
uninstall
simply
remove the *.dll file of your VST
Plug-ins folder.
Version
History
v1.0: Initial version.
v.0.9: Beta
(Beta Tester version only)
Plug-in
Credits
Design,
optimization, DSP and GUI
by Daniel Alberto Laiseca
Evaluation & Registration
The DEMO VERSION is full functional. You
can do anything you can do
with the full version, you can even save your presets. Also in the demo
are some presets included to demonstrate the instruments
capabilities. The only restriction:
The
Demo generates a short beep in all output channels every 10 seconds.
THE REGISTERED VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THIS INTERMITTING NOISE.
The program is a SHAREWARE. You are hereby licensed
to use this
software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30
days. If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period a
registration fee is required.
Note that by registering the software, you enable me to improve it and
design
new features.
The
full version is available to purchase, as downloadable software, the
price is US$35,90,
and you can download the full version as soon as your payment is
received.
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