Digidesign Distributes Koblo Studio9000

Vibra 9000
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February 7, 2000 -- Digidesign announces availability of the Koblo Studio9000 with Pro Tools v5.0. The Studio9000 is a synth/sampler application that uses CPU power to provide cost-effective high quality MIDI-compatible synthesizer, sampler and drum machine modules within a familiar workstation environment. Using DirectConnect and the new MIDI capabilities of Pro Tools v5.0, Koblo interfaces seamlessly with Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro Tools 24| MIXplus systems. It includes a quintet of host-based products including two monophonic synthesizers, the Vibra9000 and the Vibra6000, the Stella9000 8-voice sampler, the Gamma9000 multi-timbral drum machine, and the Vibra1000.

The Studio9000 continues to mark Digidesign’s commitment to transform the digital audio workstation into an inspirational and creative instrument. The Vibra9000 is a monophonic analog-modeling synthesizer with real-time control knobs. It features two stereo oscillators with five waveform options, three syncable LFOs, four assignable ADSR envelopes, eight filter types, and a programmable Arpeggiator. The Stella9000 is an eight-voice polyphonic sampler that enables users to load samples and adjust parameters in real time. Like the Vibra9000, it features three syncable LFO’s, four assignable ADSR’s and eight filter types. The Gamma9000 is a multi-timbral drum machine with a built-in step sequencer. Each track’s output is routable to separate audio outs providing individual automation and editing capability within Pro Tools. Both the Gamma9000 and Stella9000 are compatible with Sound Designer II file formats and SampleCell II key maps. The Vibra6000 is a leaner version of the Vibra9000 – perfect for making quick and simple sounds.

The Studio 9000 offers the user real time editing of on-screen parameters via MIDI controller messages and the ability to recall multiple synth setups from a saved 'project' file. When used with DirectConnect, a 24-bit audio path is provided for all 16 channels of the Studio 9000 audio output to take full advantage of the fidelity and power of the Pro Tools TDM-based mixing environment, including complete automation and processing.

Koblo Studio9000 is compatible with Digidesign’s DirectI/O and Apple Sound Manager for use in stand-alone mode. It is also compatible with VST2, ReWire, MAS, OMS and FreeMIDI.

Studio9000 is priced at $595 MSRP (US) and is available on the Mac OS platform with Windows 98/NT support coming in early ‘00.

For more information, visit Digidesign at www.digidesign.com.