Cognitone Synfire

Cognitone has released Synfire Express, an entry-level edition of the Music Prototyping Studio from the makers of Synfire Pro and Harmony Navigator.

Synfire is a comprehensive software for computer aided composition and arrangement. Thanks to applied AI-techniques, it is able to understand, manipulate and interpret music at a high level of abstraction. Working intuitively with graphical expressions, the user can freely combine any musical material gathered from a variety of sources. Thanks to the built-in knowledge about music theory, this works for all styles, from easy pop tunes to complex orchestral works.

"Sound is not everything. Music needs substance to stand out." says Andre Schnoor, CEO of Cognitone, "Synfire makes it easy to build memorable themes with personality. Once you have mastered the learning curve, you will be rewarded for many years with inexhaustible inspiration."

Synfire is showing its strengths where multiple instruments are supposed to play together in a meaningful way. Therefore it is optimal for film music (movie scores), game soundtracks, orchestral works, piano, electronic and experimental music, jazz, pop/rock, folk, hip hop, drum & bass, latin and all other styles that make use of harmony, melody and structure.

The standalone software for Mac OS X and Windows hosts VST and AU instruments and also synchronizes with a DAW via ReWire. By loading remotely controlled "Drones" into the tracks of a DAW, Synfire integrates tightly with most popular sequencers.

Synfire Express is available exclusively as a digital download on the company's web store for 449 €. An upgrade to the more extensive and scalable Pro edition is possible at any time.

Comprehensive workstation for computer aided composition, arrangement and music prototyping. Can understand and interpret music on a high level of abstraction. A chimera of AI-based expert system, sequencer and notation software. A new category in its own that works different than anything else today. Builds on the established consensus of the theory of music. Works for all styles, simple to complex.

Why?

Sound is not everything. Music needs substance to stand out. Synfire helps you build memorable themes and textures with personality. It is supportive for beginners and inspiring for pros. An intelligent companion that helps you escape writer's block.

• Synfire understands the meaning of musical expressions.

• Intelligently supports inspiration.

• Imported and recorded MIDI adapts itself to your composition.

• Change everything until the last minute - even harmony.

• Masters hand-made music as well as synthetic styles.

• Everything is linear: Your music is not cut into blocks.

• Music sounds natural and fluid.

• Helps you develop your own style.

How Does It Integrate?

• Hosts VST/AU instruments (32 and 64 bit).

• Syncs with most popular DAW.

• Loads "Drones" (AU/VST) into your DAW for instrument control.

• Plays external MIDI hardware.

• Imports MIDI files.

• Exports MIDI files, MusicXML and LilyPond.

• Exports MIDI via drag & drop from Drones to your DAW.

Synfire is optimal for film music (movie scores), game soundtracks, orchestral works, piano, electronic and experimental music, jazz, pop, folk, hip hop, drum & bass, latin and all other styles that make use of harmony, melody and structure.