TASCAM GigaStudio is a sample/ playback system that uses the
power of your Windows PC to create audio productions,
complete with mixing and effects.
 GigaStudio
is based on the TASCAM GigaSampler and its Endless Wave
technology, a patented system which allows samples to be
streamed off the hard drive, instead of from RAM like
less-advanced samplers. Instead of relatively small sample
sizes that need to be looped, the Giga platform lets you
work with large sample sizes: up to 4.3 gigabytes. These
enormous samples may be triggered with extremely low latency
on all voices using approved GSIF interfaces.
GigaStudio 160
delivers 64 MIDI channels over four unique ports, as well as
dedicated MIDI input for real-time effects and mixer
automation, allowing the creation of massive performances
with dynamically controllable effects. Plus, GigaStudio
provides up to 160 disk-based, streaming voices of polyphony
in real-time.
High-quality,
32-bit effects are also available for GigaStudio. The NFX
real-time signal processing series includes the NFX1
Reverb/Multi-Effects, the NFX2 Chorus/Flanger, the NFX3 Tap
Delay/Auto Pan and the NFX4 EQ. Also, unlike most plug-in
effects, the NFX series operates with true zero-latency
performance with GigaStudio.
While dozens of
sample libraries have been specifically developed for the
Giga platform, GigaStudio introduces enhanced compatibility
with CD-ROM libraries, as well as WAVE format samples.
GigaStudio's DSP Station Mixing Console includes Volume,
Pan, Effect Sends and Insert points that enable professional
quality mixing without the need for additional plug-ins or
hardware. All parameters can be automated via MIDI and
employ a 32-bit signal path to maintain pristine digital
clarity.
GigaStudio's
unique QuickSound technology enables instant location and
previewing of samples, waves, and instruments in real-time
via an intuitive, database-assisted technology for
cataloging instruments and sound samples using plain
language. Just type in the type of sound you need -- piano,
drums, french horn and so on -- and QuickSound will pull up
all the samples that fit the description. Plus,
Giga-compatible instruments don't have to be resident on the
client hard drive. Users of 100-baseT or better networks can
easily access mapped drives in real-time, allowing instant
access to Giga-compatible systems and instruments via
standard LAN connectivity. Additional professional features
are: capture-to-wave (which records entire performances,
including effects, faders, pan, and MIDI automation directly
to disk), support for 24bit/96kHz hardware, help tools, and
an advanced instrument editor (featuring advanced synthesis
tools like multi-mode resonant filters, multiple envelopes
and LFOs, drag and drop sample assignment, and up to 32
samples per key).
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GigaStudio
Comparison Chart
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Features
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GigaStudio
160
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GigaStudio
96
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Polyphony
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160 streaming
voices
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96 streaming
voices
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MIDI
channels
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64
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32
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Included NFX
Effects
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NFX1, NFX2,
NFX3
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NFX1
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Expandable
sampling workstation
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Patented
EndlessWave technology allows use of
HUGE samples up to 4.3GB
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Ultra-low
latency (3-10 millisecond) performance via GSIF
interface
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Up to 160
streaming, disk-based voices
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64 MIDI
channels
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Supports
GSIF-compatible hardware with up to 32 audio
channels (GSIF compatible soundcard
required)
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NFX professional
effects processors: includes NFX1
Reverb/Multieffects, NFX2 Chorus/Flanger, and NFX3
Tap Delay/Auto-Pan
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32-bit audio
signal processing
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Mixing Console
with level, pan and effects controls
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Support for
24-bit/96kHz hardware
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Enhanced sample
format conversion utilities: Akai S1000/S3000,
GigaSampler, SoundFont, DLS, WAVE (additional
conversion tools available from third party
developers)
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Network
streaming capability
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QuickSound
real-time interactive sound database
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Instrument
Editor with multi-mode resonant filters (low-pass,
band-pass, high-pass, notch)
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Behavioral
Sampling and Dimensions performance sampling
technologies
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Release
triggered sampling for natural instrument
resonances
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Embedded Help
System
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Enhanced support
for GigaSampler file formats: intelligent
auditioning, up-to-500% faster load times, extended
instrument information
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DirectSound
compatible
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Bundled Sounds
Include: GigaPiano 1GB sampled grand piano,
RetroDrums Analog/Digital Percussion Set, Soundware
Demo #1
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$699
USD
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Tascam Italy contac:
TEAC tel.(++39) 0266010500 - fax.(++30)
0266010484
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