WaveSurgeon is the ultimate editing package for loop and sample editing. Besides the
usual editing functions, WaveSurgeon will automatically find individual segments and
loop points within a sample. This makes it particularly suitable for drum samples,
but may be used to break apart anything (including vocals). WaveSurgeon:
- Allows reprogramming
of loops, and the creation new loops or fills.
- Facilitates
the overlaying of loops which would otherwise be at different tempos;
- In conjunction
with a sequencer, can be used to slow down and speed up a loop, without changing
its pitch;
- In conjunction
with a sequencer, can transpose / pitch bend a loop, without changing the
speed;
- Can save each
segment to a separate wave file;
- Saves a midi-timing
template based upon the sample to a standard midi file.
- Can replace
single drum sounds with others;
- Allows precise
editing of loops;
- Can save all
segment into a ready mapped sound bank; supported formats include SoundFont
for AWE and SB Live soundcards, Gig for GigaSampler, DLS for suitable soundcards
(e.g. Montego), REX, Reaktor MAP, and PBF for Pinnacle soundcards. The program
also allows filtering with the AWE`s on-board filter (especially useful for
drum+bass), and the addition of effects (reverb, etc.) in real time.
Samplers and plugins
are also catered for by the Advanced version. WaveSurgeon supports a wide
range of machines; besides generic SDS and SMIDI support, WaveSurgeon can map
samples to Yamaha A3000/4000/5000 and EX, Akai S2000, S3000XL, and S3200XL and
S5000/6000, and E-Mu ESI / E64 / E4 samplers. The unique batch transfer features
lets you transfer large numbers of samples to your sampler at a time, and then
maps them across the keyboard. DirectX
plugins are also supported by this version.
Additionally,
WaveSurgeon features a full range of editing tools. These include the ability
to add, move, disable / enable and lock / unlock points, and silence/ reverse
segments. There is also full Windows clipboard support, allowing the user to
copy and paste segments around within the sample.
A sequencer (e.g.
Cubase / Cubasis, Logic, Cakewalk) is also highly recommended (and required
for pitch and tempo changing). A soundcard with onboard sample memory (e.g.
the SBLive range), or a sampler, is also necessary if sample uploading is required.
A midi interface is required for SDS transfer, whilst a SCSI card is necessary
for SMIDI transfer.