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Digidesign previews new Transfuser Virtual Instrument
Andy Wood May 8 2008, 10:00am
Free downloadable preview version lets Pro Tools users try out the groove-based instrument
Digidesign has revealed details of the Transfuser, a new upcoming RTAS virtual instrument plug-in for Pro Tools software.
The launch coincides with a free three-month prerelease version, Transfuser Preview, which will be available for download to every Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, and Pro Tools M-Powered user.
Available until June 25th, 2008, the prerelease version is fully functional for three months and can be downloaded at:
digidesign.com/transfuserpreview.
Transfuser is a real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation virtual instrument designed for quickly and easily creating, manipulating, and performing loop- and rhythm-based music on the fly within Pro Tools. It also offers users a quick and easy way to modify existing loop libraries to breathe new life into their creations.
Ideal for electronic, hip-hop, and dance music production, remixing, and anyone working with loops, Transfuser comes packed with a variety of loops and phrases to get started with creating right away. Users can create grooves using multiple drum and effects modules, slice and tag loops in real-time, convert loops into MIDI patterns/drum kits, and replace sounds in existing loops on the fly. Transfuser supports full drag and drop of Pro Tools regions and audio files directly from a computer browser, and offers powerful live performance-oriented features for both creative arranging and performing of grooves.
“The minute you start using this instrument, you immediately realise its creative potential,” says Dusty DiMercurio, Digidesign’s personal studio products marketing manager.
“With Transfuser, you can easily drag a loop in, apply intelligent randomisation to re-order loop slices, layer another groove on top of it with one of the drum machines, add some of Transfuser’s funky effects, apply sequenced automation to any number of parameters—all in real time without a hiccup. In virtually no time at all, you’ve got a really cool and unique groove.”
DiMercurio continues, “While Transfuser will be especially appealing to electronic musicians, it’s really ideal for pretty much anyone who works with loops, as it allows you to instantly reinvent them with totally unique results.”
The Transfuser RTAS virtual instrument plug-in will retail at £165 plus VAT (RRP)
