We have received some info about 3 new, VERY interesting products from SunRize - The AD1016 16-bit sampling card, AD1012 which the 12-bit equivalent, and finally the software package AUDITION, which will absolutely knock the socks off Audiomaster III and any other sound sampling software for the Amiga. The new 16- and 12-bit sampling cards from SunRize seems to open up to a whole new dimension in sound sampling. With the AD1016, things are finally getting professional, you can sample sounds with CD quality - and in stereo. The information below is exactly as received from SunRize, so it is probably biased. Look out for a real review of these products, maybe in the next issue of AM/FM. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-BIT SOUND SAMPLER FOR THE AMIGA - AD1016 WITH STUDIO 16 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The AD1016, bundled with SunRize's Studio 16 editing software, turns your Amiga into a complete digital audio workstation. The AD1016's built in SMPTE tine code reader allows easy synchronization of digital audio to video tape. The AD1016 can record, edit and playback direct to hard disk allowing almost unlimited sample length. In addition, AD1016 allows direct signal connection to CD players and DATs (digital audio tapes). Studio 16, the supplied editing software, supports cut, copy and paste as well as more advanced features like multi-band graphic EQ. The AD1016 and Studio 16 bundle can be used to produce a CD quality master. The AD1016 digital audio card plugs into an Amiga 2000 or 3000. The card will record and playback two channels of audio with 16 bits of resolution at sampling rates up to 48.000 samples pr. second. Four 8-times oversampling digital anti-aliasing filters are provided. Also included on the AD1016 is a Motorola DSP56001 digital signal processor. This 'sound accelerator' chip is rated at 12.5 MIPS, and allow the AD1016 to perform digital effects in real time. This includes graphic EQ, digital filters, echo, reverb, and noise filtering to name but a few. The AD1016 also includes digital in and out ports. The digital ports may be configured in either the professional AES/EBU standard or the consumer standard. Digital ports allow direct data transfer with CD players and DATs. The AD1016 includes a SMPTE time code reader capable of reading standard SMPTE longitudinal time code at 24, 25 and 30 frames pr. second. Finally the AD1016 includes MIDI in and out ports. The AD1016 supports both balanced and unbalanced audio signals. The AD1016 is bundled with the Studio 16 modular software system. Studio 16 allows you to cut, copy, paste and mix digital sounds. All editing is performed on hard disk, allowing very long sounds. Studio 16 also includes an ARexx port allowing it to interface with other Amiga software. Studio 16 is modular, designed for future expansion. Work is in the progress on a multitrack SMPTE cue list module and an advanced effects module. A cue list allows you to trigger sounds at certain time codes. The sounds will then track the tape, compensating for variations in tape speed. Although the base Studio 16 package support graphic EQ and echo, the effects module will add more effects. Among these are reverbs, flanges, choruses and filters. SunRize will be working with other developers, such as Dr.T's and Blue Ribbon Sound Works to provide direct support for the AD1016 in their software. For example, Bars & Pipes users will be able to trigger the AD1016 as a MIDI channel. This will allow you to sequence vocals or guitar along with your normal MIDI instruments. AD1016 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS - DSP56001 (rated at 12.5 MIPS) - 16 bit resolution - Four 8-times oversampling digital anti-aliasing filters - Stereo audio in/out ports (Balanced and unbalanced) - Digital in/out ports (AES/EBU standard or consumer) - MIDI in/out ports - SMPTE time code reader (reads 24, 25 and 30 frames pr. second) - Sampling rates up to 48kHz - Signal-To-Noise ratio of a Compact Disc - 48K RAM STUDIO 16 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS - Record direct to hard disk - Edit direct from hard disk - SMPTE time code synchronization - Modular format for expandability - Modules in development - Multitrack SMPTE cue list module - Effects module - ARexx port EDITING FEATURES - Cut - Copy - Paste - Echoes - Real time echoes - Real time delays - Multi band graphic EQ - Mix HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - Amiga 2000 or 3000 - Workbench 1.3 or 2.0 - Hard disk strongly recommended - 1MB RAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-BIT SOUND SAMPLER FOR THE AMIGA - AD1012 WITH Studio 16 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The AD1012, bundled with SunRize's Studio 16 editing software, allows Amiga owners to record hours of audio direct to hard disk. The AD1012's built in SMPTE tine code reader allows easy synchronization of digital audio to video tape. The AD1012 can record, edit and playback direct to hard disk allowing almost unlimited sample length. The supplied Studio 16 editing software, supports cut, copy and paste as well as more advanced features like multi-band graphic EQ. The AD1012 and Studio 16 bundle provide a perfect, low-cost audio for video post production system. The AD1012 digital audio card plugs into an Amiga 2000 or 3000. The card will record and playback one channel of audio with 12 bits of resolution at sampling rates up to 100.000 samples pr. second. Two eight-order linear phase anti-aliasing filters are provided, one for the audio input and one for the audio output. Each filter may have its cutoff frequence set by the user from 2.6kHz to 33.3kHz. Also included on the AD1012 is an Analog Devices ADSP 2105 digital signal processor. This 'sound accelerator' chip is rated at 10 MIPS, and allow the AD1012 to perform digital effects in real time. This includes graphic EQ, digital filters, echo, reverb, and noise filtering to name but a few. Finally, the AD1012 includes a SMPTE time code reader capable of reading standard SMPTE longitudinal time code at 24, 25 and 30 frames pr. second. The AD1012 is bundled with the Studio 16 modular software system. Studio 16 allows you to cut, copy, paste and mix digital sounds. All editing is performed on hard disk, allowing very long sounds. Studio 16 also includes an ARexx port allowing it to interface with other Amiga software. Studio 16 is modular, designed for future expansion. Work is in the progress on a multitrack SMPTE cue list module and an advanced effects module. A cue list allows you to trigger sounds at certain time codes. The sounds will then track the tape, compensating for variations in tape speed. Although the base Studio 16 package support graphic EQ and echo, the effects module will add more effects. Among these are reverbs, flanges, choruses and filters. SunRize will be working with other developers, such as Dr.T's and Blue Ribbon Sound Works to provide direct support for the AD1012 in their software. For example, Bars & Pipes users will be able to trigger the AD1012 as a MIDI channel. This will allow you to sequence vocals or guitar along with your normal MIDI instruments. Although the AD1012 is a mono card, owners can purchase a second card at substantial discount. With two cards, the Studio 16 software supports stereo. In addition, AD1012 owners can upgrade to the more advanced AD1016 16 bit stereo card if needed. A discount of the full AD1012 list price is provided when you trade in your AD1012 for the AD1016. AD1012 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS - ADSP 2105 (rated at 10 MIPS) - 12 bit resolution - 2 eight-order linear phase anti-aliasing filters - Audio in/out ports (Unbalanced) - Adjustable low pass filters (2.6kHz - 33.3kHz, 28 steps) - SMPTE time code reader (reads 24, 25 and 30 frames pr. second) - Sampling rates up to 100kHz - Signal-To-Noise ratio of a proffesional VTR - 16K RAM - Internal card HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - Amiga 2000 or 3000 - Workbench 1.3 or 2.0 - Hard disk strongly recommended - 1MB RAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AUDITION 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audition 4 is the next generation digital sound system that allows you to record and edit any sound in ways previously impossible. Written in 100% assembly language, Audition 4 was designed from the ground up to be easy to use, fast, flexible and powerful. You can preview different echoes, filters, mixes and fades without altering your original sample. Incredible effects are now ridiculously easy to create! Audition is fast and powerful. Hit the zoom button and fly into samples for precision editing. Use your mouse to draw on a sound's graph. Set up to 99 different loop points in one sample. Edit stereo or mono samples. And when you're done, save in industry standard IFF format for use with KCS, AmigaVision, CanDo, Sonix, DeLuxe Music, DeLuxeVideo, Tiger Cub, Bars & Pipes and many other software packages. Audition 4 is similar to AudioMaster III in that they are both sound editing software programs for the Amiga. However, Audition 4 surpasses AMIII in several key areas. For those AudioMaster III owners who would like to upgrade their system to Audition 4, an upgrade offer is available. Please note the chart below for a side by side comaprsion. Audition 4 vs. AudioMaster III Feature Audition 4 AudioMaster III ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sequenced loops yes yes Easy to use yes yes HiFi Mode yes yes Record to floppy yes no Executable sounds yes no Preview effects *) yes no Real time effects yes no Num. real time effects 8 3 Time to do 100K echoes 22 secs 106 secs Approx. program size 100K 207K List price (US) $99.95 $99.95 *) One of Audition 4's most powerful capabilities is that it allows you to preview effects. For example, when creating an echo you can click the 'Try Echo' gadget. You instantly hear an echoed version of the selected sound. And while you are listening to the echo, you can slide the parameter gadgets for instant feedback on how different parameters affect your sound. When you find the echo you want, just turn off the preview mode to perform the final echo. AUDITION 4 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Real time effects: ------------------ - Echoes (many types) - Hi pass filter - Low pass filter - Band pass filter - Stop band filter - Mixer - Fader - Oscilloscope - VU Meter Editing functions: ------------------ - Cut - Copy - Paste - Delete - Keep - Clear - Echo - Hi Pass filter - Low pass filter - Band pass filter - Stop band filter - Mix - Fade - Invert - Backwards - Tune - Resample - Smooth - DC removal - Lift treble - Lift bass - Freehand edit - Zoom - Stereo to mono - Mono to stereo - Flange - Maximize Special features: ----------------- - Record direct to floppy disk or RAM - Edits and graphs stereo or mono sounds - Real time dynamic zoom - Real time FAST scroll - 100% assembly for speed and small program size - AudioMaster III compatible sequenced loops - Save in Sonix, IFF or executable format - Save software configuration to disk - Turn off your Amiga's low pass output filter - Special HiFi playback - Print your waveform graph - Automatic search for good loop points - Compatible with Perfect Sound 3 - Compatible with most parallell port samplers HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS --------------------- - Amiga 500, 1000, 2000 or 3000 - Workbench 1.3 or 2.0 - 512K RAM - Parallell port sampler required for sampling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: SunRize Industries 2959 S, Winchester Blvd., Suite 204 Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone: (408) 374 4962 Fax: (408) 374 4963 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------