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Overview
FANTASIZE
is a sample generator that works with the SoundFont2 collection (SF2),
designed for creating music on your VST Host.
Fantasize
now supports Full MIDI Automation: MIDI control of
every knob and slider on the interface
can be modulated by via standard MIDI Continuous Controllers.
Features
Parameters
- Load SoundFont -
This button is located in the center of the interface. Click it and
select a SoundFont2 instruments/drumkits bank file to load
(*.SF2).
- Bank
- Here you can set the patch (instrument) number in the SoundFont
collection to be played by the generator.
- Preset Number
- Here you can set the preset number in the SoundFont collection to be
used by Fantasize.
- Instrument -
Shows the name of the selected instrument. Click this area to see a
full list with instruments/drumkits available in the currently loaded
SoundFont collection.
Sections
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LFO
(Low Frequency Oscillator): Modulation Depth, Frequency
& Offset.
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ADSR
envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release
parameters and several modulation targets.
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Distortion
Unit: A wave distortion effect which maps input to output
values using flexible spline-based graph. Distorts the input depending
on a transfer function you draw by dragging the control points with
your mouse.
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MIDI
Channel selector and Master Volume control.
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Delay
Effect Built-in: Feedback amount & Modulation knobs.
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Reverb
Effect Built-in: Customizable with user controls for: size
room, width room, damping factor & mix.
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Signal's
Harmonic Spectrum (Freq. analyser)
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On-screen
MIDI keyboard that can be played with the mouse, or keyboard
(Q is Middle-C, Z two Octaves lower) The 'T' on the left of the
keyboard sets Toggle Mode where each key stays held until you click it
a second time.
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PORTAMENTO/GLIDE
control: affects pitch transitions. A gliding effect that
allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly,
when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent. When turned to the far
left, there are no pitch transitions - new notes immediately play at
their "correct" pitch. If turned to the right, the glide time increases
- new notes are triggered at the pitch of the previous note, and then
gradually glide to the pitch of the played note, quickly or slowly,
depending on the setting of this knob.
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MIDI
Automation: The following MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI
CC) messages are recognized and affect the described parameters:
::
MIDI Implementation Chart for Fantasize SF2 Player::
#
Decimal /
Controller Name
CC# 01 - LFO DEPTH (Modulation
Wheel)
CC# 03 - LFO FREQ.
CC# 09 - LFO OFFSET
CC# 05 - GLIDE - Portamento Time -
CC# 07 - MASTER VOLUME
CC# 71 - DECAY - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 72 - RELEASE - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 73 - ATTACK - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 74 - SUSTAIN - ENVELOPE GENERATOR
CC# 88 - REVERB SIZE ROOM
CC# 89 - REVERB WIDTH ROOM
CC# 90 - REVERB DAMPING FACTOR ROOM
CC# 91 - REVERB MIX LEVEL
CC# 102 - DELAY MODULATION
CC# 103 - DELAY FEEDBACK
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System
Requirements
Before
you install VST Instruments & Effects, please make sure your
computer fulfills the following requirements:
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Operating
System : Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows® 2000,
Windows® XP, Windows®
Vista, Windows® 7.
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Linux
Operating System, with
the following requirements (Special Thanks to Paul Davis)
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Processor:
Pentium®, Celeron® or equivalent - 500 MHz or more
(recommended). -
RAM:
64
MB of memory minimum (128 MB or higher recommended)
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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
...
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
To uninstall simply remove the Fantasize SoundFont Player
demo.dll file.
Version
History
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v2.51:
- Fixed issue in stereo output.
- Bank Number 128 For Drumkits solved.
- Default SF2 changed stereo mode.
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v2.4
/ 2.5:
# Various minor bugs fixes -Internal release-
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v2.3:
- Added new Bank and Instrument selector on GUI.
- Fixed serious problem with soundbanks of several instruments, when
select a preset and after return to default instrument.
- Minor changes in GUI.
- Various minor bugs fixes.
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v2.2
- MIDI Automation: Full Parameters can be modulated by MIDI continuous
controllers. Fantasize now recognizes 15 different MIDI CC
(See above Fantasize MIDI Implementation
Chart)
- Pitch Bend adjusted.
- Master volume control now visible on GUI.
- Switch for direct link to Syntheway website.
- Hint Property: Display CC# info when the mouse is over a
control.
- Small adjustments in GUI.
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v2.1: Bug
fix soundfont loader -Display error-, I/O Freq.Oscillator modified.,
Add Signal's Harmonic Spectrum, Add Slide control
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v2.0:
Improvements:
- Add Reverb and Delay Effect Built-in.
- New Frequency Oscillator.
- Add Distortion Unit.
- Some GUI modifications.
- Unified ADSR envelope generator.
Bugfix:
- Some problems in Cubase fixed (relating to tune)
- Several minor bugs fixes.
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v1.4: Sound quality improvements and some GUI
modifications.
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V1.3: Various minor bugs fixes.
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v1.2: Bug fix switch mono, Redesigned GUI graphics,
Improved performance, Some problems when used in AudioMulch
fixed.
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v1.1: Bug fix soundfont loader, Added 1 LFO,
Redesigned GUI graphics, Some problems when used in Cubase fixed
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v1.0:
Initial release
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v0.9: Beta released.
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.
The
full version is available to purchase, as downloadable software, the
price is US$29,
and you can download the full version as soon as your payment is
received.
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