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Cakewalk Announces Retail Version of Z3TA+ Waveshaping Synthesizer 07/04/05
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Cakewalk have announced a retail version of the award-winning Waveshaping Synthesizer which has previously only been available via download from rgc:audio, leading developer of DXi and VST synthesizer plug-ins, recently acquired by Cakewalk.
In Cakewalk's words the Z3TA+ is, "Designed for the professional musician and sound designer who demands uncompromised sound quality and features, Z3TA+ employs exclusive Bandlimited Waveshaping technology to deliver capabilities well beyond that of other conventional, virtual analog synthesizers. Z3TA+ presents a plethora of the finest authentic, vintage analog and cutting edge modern sounds, from lush, warm pads, to slowly evolving atmospheres, searing leads, and sparkling FM sounds."
Key Features
DXi, VSTi, and stand-alone versions included
Hundreds of professional presets
Printed manual
32-bit wavetable synthesis
6 oscillators
60 built-in/6 user-loadable waveforms
64 voice polyphony with Intelligent Voice Allocation
Independent per-oscillator Waveshaper with 14 transformations
stereo filters
10 filter modes
Morphing-capable, tempo-sync LFOs
Eight 6-stage envelope generators
Algorithmic arpeggiator
MIDI arpeggiator with 100 built-in patterns
16 row modulation matrix
24 modulation sources
6 drive modes
Progressive stereo decimator
Tempo-sync stereo modulation with 9 modes
Dedicated tempo sync compressor with 3 modes
3 independent tempo-sync delay lines
Full stereo reverb with 4 modes
Full 7 band stereo equalizer with 11 modes
19 stereo amp cabinet simulations
Z3TA+ has a $299 U.S. MSRP and will be available at select music and sound retailers around the world mid-April 2005. Europe 's average suggested retail price for Z3TA+ is €199.
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