MOTU MachFive Features:
The convenience of a true plug-in
At last: a sampler that is also a real plug-in. Save your project
in your host software, and everything about MachFive is saved
with it. Manage everything in the same environment. Optimize your time — and your computer’s CPU resources —
and never leave your workstation software. MachFive’s
single window allows you to view all editing and performance
parameters in one glance with unprecedented speed and flexibility.
Collaborate across platforms
No other sampler can match the across-the-board compatibility
and interoperability of MachFive. Because MachFive supports
every major audio production platform on both Macintosh and
Windows (MAS, VST, Audio Units, HTDM, RTAS and DXi), you can
effortlessly move from one platform to another- or collaborate
with colleagues who use different audio software. For example,
you might write and track a project in Digital Performer or
Logic,and then move to Pro Tools for mixing. Just save a MachFive
performance in DP or Logic, load it into Pro Tools, along with
your MIDI tracks, and youare ready to go. MachFive is the first
truly universal software sampler.
Compatibility with all sample libraries
UVI-Xtract (tm), an import utility included with MachFive, allows
you to audition and load programs and samples from every major
sampler format: Akai (tm), SampleCell (tm), HALion (tm), EXS24
(tm) and even Gigasampler (tm). Legacy formats are also supported:
insert your Kurzweil (tm), E-mu (tm) or Roland (tm) CD-ROMs
and convert programs — or even the entire disc —
in just a few clicks. MachFive helps you bring your sound library
investment into the 21st century.
Flexible multi-timbral performance
Each performance includes 16 parts. Each part has a choice of
audio outputs, volume, pan, etc. Each part can receive MIDI
data from any channel (for instant stacks) and send its output
to unique audio outputs (depending on your host audio software).
The Multi is also the place where you may enjoy the absolute
power of MachFive’s Expert mode: use keys to open and
close multi parts in real time, mix several parts in real time
using any MIDI controller, create splits with crossfades between
keys — the world of sonic creativity just became much
larger.
Powerful synthesis engine
The central section of the MachFive window shows the filter,
three envelopes and every modulation tool. Six filter algorithms
are provided and everything can be controlled and automated
by MIDI. Modulation options are provided at every stage of the
synth section. The award-winning UVI-Engine that powers MachFive
delivers unlimited polyphony and ultra-low latency: it is truly
the best-sounding sample playback engine available.
Built-in multichannel waveform editor
MachFive accepts audio samples in all formats from mono to 5.1.
The waveform display allows truncating, normalizing, fading
and many other destructive DSP audio manipulations – all
in real time. Imagine setting the crossfade of a loop in real
time while listening to your full sequence. Now you can use
real-time DSP tools the way you’ve always wanted: listening
to your edits on the fly in the full context of your mix.
Support for 24-bit 192kHz audio
MachFive takes advantage of high definition audio interfaces
like the MOTU HD192. The stunning sound quality is apparent
as soon as you transpose a sample on the keyboard. You don’t
need to keep low-res ‘draft’ versions of the same
samples, either. High-resolution samples can be used at lower
sample rates, so go ahead and sample everything at 96kHz —
or 192kHz.
A surround-capable sampler
MachFive is a true surround sampler. You can play and transpose
5.1 audio files in real time, add multi-channel effects and
route the multi-channel preset to your host software’s
mixer with multiple outputs (if your host software supports
these surround features.)
Analyze and tune
MachFive is a one-stop sound design factory, with tools such
as a graphic spectrum analyzer and a built-in tuner with graphic
display. When importing samples, you can even ask MachFive to
analyze the waveform and guess the root note according to the
pitch of the audio.
Drag & drop the way it should be
Creating keymaps has never been easier with MachFive’s
drag and drop features. Simply drag samples from your desktop
or host application to the MachFive keyboard. Drag multiple
samples in one step to map chromatically, on white keys only,
according to their name, or even according to their pitch, which
MachFive can determine automatically. You can also audition
samples when importing them, listening to each note as you stretch
a keymap over a range of keys.
Modulation and tempo sync
Four LFOs are available per preset. Each LFO can be routed to
an assortment of destinations including filter frequency, filter
resonance, drive, pitch, pan and amplitude. Of course, MachFive
can sync both the LFO and effects parameters to sequence tempo.
Integrated multi-effects
Each multi-timbral part can have up to four unique effects.
That’s up to 64 effects per performance with instant recall,
including reverb, tempo-synced delay, tremolo, chorus (and other
modulation effects), filter, BitCrusher, and many others. All
settings are saved with the multi for total recall. You can
also save effects with each preset to build your ideal sound
library. The effect section allows you to leave a part’s
effects in place while you audition other parts. |
