PowerSampler is a complete studio-grade sampler on a single PCI-card. The combination of highly sophisticated sampling software and powerful DSP hardware ensures professional performance and perfect timing. The dedicated DSP hardware enables PowerSampler to perform without latency while imposing virtually no load upon the host CPU.

PowerSampler can be played like a "real" hardware instrument. With a latency of only 1-2 ms, it outperforms all conventional software solutions and has better timing than many hardware samplers.

PowerSampler features 32 stereo voices, a 16-channel multi-mode, extensive editing features including a fully integrated graphical sample editor, and a 24-channel mixer with chorus and delay effects. Samples and programs in AKAI S1000 & S3000, Soundfont 2, WAV and AIFF format can be loaded directly from the computer's internal CD-ROM drive or hard disk.

The PowerSampler inputs and outputs can be used for other software applications as well.
The drivers can also be used to directly record the sampler outputs to any HDR system running on the same computer.

The PowerSampler DSP hardware features four inputs and outputs offering 24-bit / 96 kHz quality (stereo analog and S/PDIF). Via the optional ADAT /Z-Link Expansion, the number of available I/Os can be increased up to 36. Thanks to an extensive set of drivers, the PowerSampler inputs and outputs can be used for other software applications as well. The system comes with ultra-low-latency drivers for ASIO 2.0, EASI, MME, DirectSound, GigaSampler, tripleDAT, Sound Manager and OMS. Via the S/TDM Bus Connector, a second PowerSampler card can be added to the system to double the number of voices and I/Os.

PowerSampler provides its own extensive processing power in the concentrated form of three SHARC DSPs. This power enables you to play PowerSampler live - just like any "real" hardware instrument.

Since PowerSampler imposes virtually no load upon your host CPU, the power of your PC remains free for use by your HDR software, sequencer and software synths - PowerSampler is a pure performance boost for any computer.

PowerSampler means ultimate sampling power for your computer. Just plug it in and play. A truly professional instrument with guaranteed performance at a price which otherwise gets you just software and a bunch of daring promises. Your key to the power of sampling - at a fraction of the cost of alternative hardware solutions.

Software features:
Phase-locked stereo sampling with resampling function
Fully compatible with the sample formats AKAI S1000 & S3000, Soundfont 2, WAV, AIFF
Fully featured integrated graphical sample editor
Keygroup editing, velocity-switch, velocity-crossfade
Extensive modulation matrix
Filter with resonance for each voice!
Multi mode with 16 programs
Stereo out, 6 individual outputs, stereo record monitor out, sample editor direct out
Integrated 24-channel mixer for sampler and other signal sources
Built-in Aux-effects: chorus and delay
32 stereo voices (not dependent upon host CPU)

24 bit & 96 kHz support
four IOs (stereo analog & stereo S/PDIF ), expandable to 36 IOs
Optional: 16-channel ADAT interface
Optional: breakout box with 8 analog I/Os (24 bit/96 kHz) via S-Link interface
Three 32 bit SHARC DSPs
Super low latency drivers for ASIO, EASI, MME, DirectSound, OMS, Gigasampler (IOs can also be accessed by other software)
MIDI interface (In and Out)
Expandable for more voices by adding a second PowerSampler (via S/TDM Bus Connector)
Can be used stand-alone or as an expander for the Pulsar DSP system

Advantages over conventional purely software-based samplers:
Ultra-low latency: only 1-2 ms trigger time. Outmatches any soft-sampler and even many hardware units. So you can play PowerSampler like a hardware instrument and also use it in live situations.
No additional computer required. PowerSampler packs its own DSP power. It requires virtually none of the host's computing capacity. The power of your PC or Mac remains available for your HDR software, MIDI sequencer, software synths...
Guaranteed performance: PowerSampler features 32 stereo voices, built-in chorus and delay effects as well as a 24-channel mixer. No matter what host CPU you use.
You can even double this performance by adding a second PowerSampler to your system.
Professional timing: with PowerSampler running on your computer, smooth and stable timing is guaranteed. No hassle with various more or less compatible sound cards. PowerSampler brings you software and hardware from one and the same source - in a combination that works reliably.
Highest sonic quality guaranteed: the PowerSampler hardware boasts inputs and outputs in pristine 24 bit / 96 kHz quality. The software features 32-bit audio signal processing.

Advantages over external hardware samplers:
Comfortable editing: No more working with tiny displays. Use the generous working space provided by your computer monitor to edit your programs and samples on screen.
Sample management inside your computer: PowerSampler organizes entire sample libraries very comfortably on your computer's hard disk(s).
No extra costs: use the internal CD-ROM drive of your computer to directly load from sample library CD-ROMs. And you don't need any special RAM. PowerSampler simply uses the standard memory of the PC/Mac - as much as you have available.
Easy integration: you can directly record the sampler outputs to any HDR system running on the same computer - staying 100% in the digital domain.
Flexibility: you can use the sampler inputs/outputs for other software applications as well! PowerSampler features ultra-fast drivers for ASIO, EASI, Gigasampler, MME.

System requirements:
PC: 300 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, Windows 95/98

Mac: G3, 300 MHz, 128 MB RAM, MacOS 8.6 or higher


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