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.
More info:
www.cakewalk.com