BitHeadz Releases Retro AS-1 1.3.1 Analog Synth For Mac
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March 29, 1999BitHeadz has announced the release of Retro AS-1 v.1.3.1 Analog Synthesizer
for Macintosh, now with 96 kHz support and improved sequencer integration.
Retro AS-1 is a fully programmable pro quality synth for Macintosh or
Windows that integrates into all of the popular sequencer programs, but now
Retro now has even better integration into many of the sequencers on the
market.
MOTU Performer and Digital Performer users will now be able to select Retro
AS-1 and Unity DS-1, (the sampler from BitHeadz) as input sources on the
performer mixer channels using MOTU's MAS 2.0 plug in format. Retro now
supports up to 16 individual MIDI channels of audio plus a main mix of of
all channels. Parts that have been assigned to individual channels are
taken out of the Main L/R mix. This improved integration will allow the use
of plug-in effects on Retro sounds, and allow Retro to play out through an
ASIO compatible sound card at the same time digital audio tracks are
playing. Retro presets, along with their names, can be assigned to
individual tracks using pop up menus from within the Performer track mixer.
Cubase users will be glad to hear that Retro AS-1 now supports ReWire* for
the same type of functionality. Emagic users can find environments already
implemented in the most current versions of Logic. BitHeadz is also working
with other sequencer companies to achieve similar compatibility.
Another enhancement to Retro is 96 kHz output for the highest fidelity
output,and the Record to Disk feature now responds to MIDI start/stop
commands. Retro AS-1 retails for $259.00, but registered Retro owners can
upgrade for free from the BitHeadz web site.
For more information, visit their web site at www.bitheadz.com.
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