GURU combines the best characteristics of classic hardware drum-samplers into a unique, inspirational software instrument.
Integrating into your sequencer as a VST/AU/RTAS/DXi plugin or operating as a ReWire or standalone device, GURU's powerful 128-step sequencer with flexible tempo multipliers and groove adjustment features an intuitive and addictive interface with which to quickly write inspiring percussive foundations for your tracks.
The high-quality built-in effects and sample manipulation capabilities open new perspectives on your sounds.
GURU gives you the hands-on feel which you crave... record performances with the mouse or a MIDI controller, fire off sequences with a MIDI key, drop parts in and out and switch grooves on the fly. GURU is a complete sample worksation environment, ideally suited to live use or for intuitive composition in the studio.
Your beatbox dream come true. Advanced step sequencing, groove manipulation, sample editing, and beat slicing - an inspirational, all-in-one workstation. Based on an enlightened approach to drum loop creation, GURU makes building that perfect beat faster and easier than ever.
GURU's architecture is perfect for anything from straight-up breaks and stomping floor-fillers to complex polyrhythmic, multi-layered grooves. The powerful built-in FX and graphical parameter automation allow you to mutate your beats into new, unheard forms, or create subtle variations. Mash up your sounds with pitch modulation, repeat triggers, start-point and timing manipulation, resonant filters and much more. Everything from precision funk to disturbing sonic mangling and glitch beatscapes is at your fingertips.
Breathe new life into your loops with GURU's unique intelligent loop slicer, which categorizes slices as kick, snare, hihat or percussion hits, letting you use any audio material effortlessly and in the context of your pattern, or extract individual hits and the timing feel from loops. The extensive editing and processing tools then allow you to tweak samples and slice points, or layer more sounds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced sample-based step sequencing, directly integrated into your audio/MIDI sequencing host
8 Engines, each with 16 sample pads, 24 patterns, 3 aux effects and an insert effect
Pad Editor with comprehensive non-destructive sample editing tools
SmartSlice: automated sample slicing, classification and pad mapping (kick, snare, hat, percussion) with manual slice-tuning capability
Includes library of over 2GB of professional sample content, featuring material by Yellow Tools, Wizoo, Gearshift and others.
Stand-alone application, ReWire device, and VST, DXi, AudioUnit, RTAS plug-in formats, available for Windows and MacOSX.
FEATURES
8 Engines, each comprising:
- 16 MIDI-triggered Sample Pads
- Powerful 128-step sequencer
- 24 MIDI-triggered Patterns
- Three Aux effects units
- Master effects unit
Advanced Step Sequencer - 128 steps, 16 channels, 24 memories per engine, graphical automation, MIDI remote control, tempo multipliers, real-time recording with undo
Comprehensive Pad Editor allowing individual control of the following for each pad:
- Gain, pan, coarse/fine tune
- Resonant filter (LP/BP/HP)
- 3 Aux sends and an Insert effect slot
- Start/end point adjust
- Amp/FX envelope
- 8 velocity cross-fade layers
- Cut groups (choke groups)
Fast and efficient workflow including automated sample slicing, classification and pad mapping (kick, snare, hat, percussion) with manual slice-tuning capability
High quality built-in effects suite
Intuitive mixer view offering a convenient overview of all 8 engines
Flexible groove/shuffle functions
Eight stereo outputs
Built in midi mapping allows you to quickly setup GURU to work with your hardware groove box / drum triggers
Can load audio loops (WAV/AIFF/REX), MIDI loops, single-hits, complete kits, pattern banks..
Drag & drop patterns to your sequencer arrange page or direct to a MIDI file (in compatible hosts)
Includes library of over 2GB of professional sample content, featuring material by Yellow Tools, Wizoo, Gearshift and others.
Stand-alone application, ReWire device, and VST, DXi, AudioUnit, RTAS plug-in formats, available for Windows and MacOSX.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon cpu (for Windows platform)
733 MHz G4 cpu (for Mac OS X platform)
384MB RAM (512MB recommended)
DVD-ROM, DVD-R or DVD-RW drive (for installation)
Windows 2000 or XP, or Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" or 10.4 "Tiger".
500MB free hard disk space
Price: £ 129
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