AudioLabs Announces ProStationAudio Non-linear Audio Editing Application

Press Release

DATE: 09-Sep-99
TOPIC: NL-editing system for Amiga and DraCo
CONTACT: info@audiolabs.it

AudioLabs (http://www.audiolabs.it) is proud to announce ProStationAudio, the ultimate NL-editing software for AmigaOS-based systems.

Featuring timeline visual editing, region-based audio management, realtime DSP effects, faders automation, studio-quality digital mixing, ProStationAudio is the largest audio project in development for the AmigaOS.

ProStationAudio v2 Demo is available for downloading at the AudioLabs web sites. North America residents can take advantage of the local web server at http://usa.audiolabs.it for faster downloads.

[FEATURES]

Import/export audio from/to any platform. Exchange audio files with industry standard platforms including Windows, MacOS, Unix or dedicated hardware (DraCo, NewTek Toaster/Flyer, AD516/Studio16).
Internet friendly: MPEG layer 1, 2 and 3 (the popular MP3) import, Java ulaw import/export. Import multiple MP3 files, overlap them on the timeline to create automatic crossfades, add realtime effects such as EQ and stereo field expansion, then master to CDDA, all with ProStationAudio.
Hard-disk based non linear editing. Work with audio recordings up to 2GB each, regardless the amount of RAM memory installed. Disk streaming. Instant random access to any location.
Non destructive editing. Trim, cut, fade, crossfade audio recordings without affecting the original takes. Instantaneous operations regardless the file size.
Region-based editing. Any fragment of audio is accessible from an alpha-sorted list, managed by the application. Any fragment generated by cutting, bouncing, recording, gets automatically named and sorted. Let ProStationAudio take care of your most complex projects.
Visual approach. Build your projects managing visual audio blocks. Examine on-screen waveforms to create perfect edits. Each block can be distorted manually to create fades and trim its boundaries. Blocks can be dropped over blocks to create crossfades (or to have them automatically align in various ways). Multilayer graphics: objects, waveforms, fades/xfades, automation.
Extensive set of tools for positioning and aligning objects, ranges and the cursor. Accurate spotting to SMPTE locations, at sub-frame resolution. Tools for DJs such as shifting and scaling ranges. The intelligent Magic Wand tool lets you create perfect loops in a fraction of a second, automatically.
Automotion (tm), the automation engine. Create the perfect mix while letting the software remember all of your moves. Automation tracks can be graphically edited in the timeline window or recorded in realtime by grabbing the faders during playback.
Realtime design. Operate on faders, pans, effects parameters, even the virtual tape speed, always in realtime, to tune up your mix on the fly or create dynamics effects. These dynamic effects can optionally be recorded to disk, again in realtime, while playing.
Advanced auditioning. Fast-forward and slow-motion during playback. Realtime time stretching. The auditioning signal can be digitally recorded to disk in realtime.
ALPS architecture for audio DSP plugins: unlimited expansion possibilities. Multiple DSP inserts allow to apply different DSP effects to each track, in realtime. Multiple master DSP inserts (post-fader processing).
ALPS plugins: freely accessible modules for realtime DSP operations. Downloadable from the web site. Include dynamic compression, several EQ modules, spatial processing, ducking, delays, ... http://www.audiolabs.it/plugins
Hi-end hardware support: ProStationAudio takes advantage of 1 or 2 CPUs, 1 or 2 video monitors, 1 or 2 graphic cards. Add value to your hardware investments.
Hi-quality graphic interface, scalable, font-sensitive, supporting up to 1600x1280 on two different monitors. Shaded look, includes gadgetry (pots, switches,...) scanned from real gear. Supports also a dual screen display on a single monitor.

[TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS]

- sampling system:         16bit linear
- sampling rates:          48/44.1/32 KHz
- processing resolution:   from 24bit to 64bit
- audio tracks (disk):     16
- audio tracks (console):  16
- automation tracks:       80: 5 automated controllers x 16 tracks
- DSP channel inserts:     48 stereo: 96 channels processed
- DSP master inserts:      3 stereo (post-fader)
- automated faders:        16
- automated pans:          16
- automated inserts:       48
- faders groups:           8
- time metrics:            24, 25, 29.97, 30, 75, 100 FPS
- time resolution (audio): 1/100th frame
- time resolution (automation):  1/10th second
- objects per track:       unlimited
- audio regions:           unlimited
- audio sub-region levels: unlimited
- maximum editing size:    120 minutes
- locator markers:         10
- range store/recall slots:10
- display snapshot slots:  10
- display resolution:      up to 1600 x 1280
- video monitors:          1 or 2
- CPUs supported:          1 (680x0) or 2 (680x0 + PowerPC60x)
- CPU models:              68040, 68060, PowerPC 603, PowerPC 604
- Realime effects:         ALPS, software plugins system
                           http://www.audiolabs.it/plugins
- EQ (parametric, 1 band):  [2.5Hz : 20000Hz] [-+12dB]
                          [0.05 : 1.00 Q] [1/12th octave steps]
- EQ (parametric, 2 bands): [2.5Hz : 20000Hz] [-+12dB]
                          [0.05 : 1.00 Q]  [1/12th octave steps]
- EQ (shelf, 2 bands):      [2.5Hz : 20000Hz] [-+12dB]
                          [0.05 : 1.00 Slope] [1/12th octave steps]
- EQ (band / notch):        [2.5Hz : 20000Hz]
                          [1/12th octave steps]
- EQ (lowpass / hipass):    [2.5Hz : 20000Hz]
                          [1/12th octave steps]
- Audio import:           MPEG Layer1/2/3, AIFF, WAVE, CDDA Intel and
                          Motorola, FlyerClips, Studio16, MAUD, Maestro,
                          SoundDesignerI, IFF, Sun/Next, Voc
- Audio export:           AIFF, WAVE, CDDA Intel and Motorola,
                          FlyerClips, Studio16,MAUD,
                          Maestro,IFF,Sun/Next, Voc

[PRICING & ORDERING]

ProStationAudio is US$395. The software can be ordered only via Internet, directly to AudioLabs. Local orders and payments are possible in US and Canada, these orders are passed to AudioLabs by local representatives.

Crossgrade price for registered AudioLab16 users, US$245.

The AudioLabs www sites are located here: http://www.audiolabs.it (european server)
http://usa.audiolabs.it (US server)

Email: info@audiolabs.it
orders@audiolabs.it

ProStationAudio (tm), ALPS (tm), AutoMotion (tm), AudioLab16 (tm) are trademarks of AudioLabs.

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