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Camel Audio Releases Alchemy 1.20
US
Sample manipulation synth gets 64-bit versions, RTAS Pro Tools support and more 29/04/11
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Camel Audio tell us that Alchemy 1.20 is a major update to popular
sample manipulation synthesiser featuring new 64-bit
versions, RTAS Pro Tools support, radically improved
sample playback and new skins. Here's their press release with all the details...
Alchemy can now play back highly detailed sample libraries
of acoustic instruments, as it now supports round-robin and
key-switching plus unlimited keyboard zones and velocity
layers. Alchemy may be the only sample player you ever
need, since it can now load third-party or converted SFZ
libraries, or you can select multiple WAV files and have
them automatically mapped across the keyboard. When you
load an SFZ file, Alchemy automatically creates eight remix
pad variations using different effects and modulations.
Looks haven't been ignored either, with on the fly switching
of skins, a streamlined and easier-to-read face-lift for the
default skin, plus a new Nightshade skin for those who find
a darker look easier to work with.
This update took over two man-years to create with numerous
other enhancements and bug fixes. Alchemy 1.20 is slicker,
more powerful and faster than ever. This update is free to
all existing users, and remains a modest £179 for new ones. New formats - 64bit and RTAS:
64-bit support for Mac and Windows - access unlimited memory
RTAS Support for Pro Tools on Mac and Windows
Enhanced Sampling and SFZ Support:
Improved SFZ support - high quality loading of 3rd party
and converted SFZs
Key switching for fast access to articulations
Round robin support for added realism
Unlimited zones for velocity, round robin, key switches...
Intelligent sample memory handling - half the sample
memory required
Multiple audio file import when holding down 'Shift' with
automatic mapping to keys
Easy SFZ loading via File -> Load
Improved GUI and New Skin:
New 'Nightshade' skin by BitPlant
Switch skins from the file menu
Volume level meters for master filters and sources
Zoom size remembered for all editors
MSEG curves reset by double-click
Other New Features:
Additional mod source for polyphonic aftertouch
Improved auto-assign for performance controls
24 new acoustic reverb presets
Randomise snapshots option
Support for shortcuts or aliases to folders
Improved MIDI program change implementation
Easier, faster, more reliable sound library installation
Supports new '.CamelSounds' file type for easier
installation
Improved stability and GUI handling in all hosts
Improved Cameleon preset import
Increased MSEG editor maximum zoom
MSEG stretch mode now allow horizontal dragging
Demo period increased to 4 weeks
Effects rack now supports mouse wheel
Reduced mouse sensitivity when editing breakpoints
Allow use of different spectral palettes
Save consolidated no longer copies factory samples
User details only displayed once per instance
Faster updating of re-mix pad and other controls
Additive editor phase value reset on left click
Copy to all snapshots now works for snapshot volume
All submenus now display a check mark
Comment lines now supported in SFZ files
Tutorial Videos:
New 'Importing Audio' tutorial video - over 90 mins of
tutorials
Videos now embedded in relevant page of manual
User Library Additions:
Now over 500 presets in User Library
WAV to oscillator and LFO waveform utilities available in
user library
Pricing and Availability:
Alchemy costs $249 / €199 / £179 and includes 32-bit and
64-bit VST / AU and RTAS support for Windows or Mac. Visit the
Camel Audio website to listen to audio demos or buy online
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