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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Neilson/Clyne
Tel: (615) 662-1616
Fax: (615) 662-1636
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES EXHIBITS TRANSFORM BUNDLE
— Powerful new plug-ins offer hi-res sound transformations —
Leading audio software plug-in manufacturer Waves Ltd. is showing the
Transform Bundle, a powerful collection of novel and exciting new sound
transformation tools. The four plug-ins that comprise the package are
Sound Shifter, Doubler, TransX, and Morphoder, supporting sample rates
up to 96 kHz.
Sound Shifter allows shaping of time and pitch with the
ability to pitch shift over an octave with a time ratio of 50-200%,
enabling users to fit music to any duration while maintaining fidelity,
punch, groove, and transients without smearing. An extensive preset
library provides presets for most common (like NTSC/PAL conversions)
and some unusual time- and pitch-related applications.
The Doubler adds dimension and fattens up tracks with
double-tracking, exciter-style, and harmonization-type effects. Two-
and four-voice doubling are provided with 100 cent detune range plus
one octave downshift, and up to 200 cents of pitch modulation, providing
a vast range of effects with maximum control including independent gain,
pan, delay, feedback, detune, and modulation settings for each voice.
TransX is the cutting-edge tool for shaping attacks and
transients, controlling and shaping dynamics for the punch you need
to get your sound across — without the artifacts or cliché
“over-squashed” sound. TransX includes wideband and multiband
transient contour shaping, automatic transient detection, and control
over transient sensitivity, balance, release, and threshold. The result
is unparalleled control of dynamics at a level impossible to experience
with regular compressors. Users will achieve a better mix without sacrificing
dynamics and add life, bite, and punch to a track without surrendering
balance.
The Morphoder takes the concept of the vocoder and expands
the possibilities. It will create the classic voice effects of traditional
vocoders, generate modern electronic rhythm tracks, and more. Offering
clean and crisp vocoding, the Morphoder adds unique features such as
formant shifting and compressor-enhanced filter release dynamics, among
others. It’s incredibly fun to use and experiment with, generating
unique and innumerable new effects.
“The Waves Transform package offers four innovative
tools in one package,” remarked Gilad Keren, CEO Waves Ltd. “They’re
designed to be your ‘secret tools’ for audio magic. The
new processors control and shape time, pitch, dimension, punch, and
instrument characteristics in a totally new and mind-opening way, allowing
users to shape their music in a way that was previously impossible.”
All of the Transform Bundle processors include comprehensive,
intuitive graphic-based displays and superbly-crafted virtual control
surfaces that make experimentation fast and fun while allowing rapid
access to frequently-used effects from the user’s own palette
of sounds and presets.
The Transform Bundle supports native and TDM systems via
TDM, RTAS, and AudioSuite, on both Windows (including XP) and Macintosh
(including OS X) systems. The Waves Transform Bundle is currently available
with pricing as follows: Native ($1200.00 MSRP) and TDM ($1800.00 MSRP).
Nearest Waves dealers and further information on the Transform
Bundle can be obtained from the Waves web site, www.waves.com.
Waves has built a reputation for quality and technical
leadership to the professional audio signal processing market. Waves
is the market leader for software plug-ins used in the audio content
creation process for music, movies, and computer games with over 150,000
users worldwide. Waves offers both the broadest selection and the highest
quality set of software solutions available. Its software solutions
support over 20 different audio editing environments, both for native
CPU operation (Windows and Mac operating systems) and DSP accelerator
solutions.
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About Waves Ltd.:
Waves is a leading provider of audio DSP solutions for professional,
broadcast, and consumer electronics audio markets. Waves has ten years
of expertise in the development of psycho-acoustic signal processing
algorithms that leverage knowledge on the human perception of hearing
to radically improve perceived sound quality. Waves’ award-winning
processors are utilized to improve sound quality in the creation of
the world’s most popular music, movie soundtracks, and multimedia
titles. Waves offers computer software solutions and hardware plus software
solutions for the professional and broadcast markets. Waves also offers
semiconductor with embedded software solutions under the Maxx brand
for the consumer electronics audio applications. Waves’ Maxx technology
dramatically enhances audio performance in consumer applications and
has been licensed to several leading companies, including Motorola and
Microsoft. For more information, visit the Waves web site at http://www.waves.com.
Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective
companies with which they are associated.
Waves Contacts:
North America Offices:
Waves, Inc., 306 West Depot Avenue, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917;
Tel: 865-909-9200, Fax: 865-909-9245, Email: info@waves.com,
Web: http://www.waves.com
Corporate Headquarters Israel:
Waves Ltd., Azrieli Center, The Round Tower, 21st Floor, Tel-Aviv 67011,
Israel;
Tel: 972-3-608-4000, Fax: 972-3-608-4056, Email: info@waves.com,
Web: http://www.waves.com
Waves Public Relations:
Neilson/Clyne, Inc., 169-B Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37221;
Tel: 615-662-1616, Fax: 615-662-1636, Email: rclyne@neilsonclyne.com,
Web: http://www.neilsonclyne.com