Steinberg is now shipping its newest phrase synthesizer: Xphraze.Developed by Wizoo, Xphraze is a unique VST Instrument that is based onfree-form and real-time automation of rhythm and sound.
Rhythmic phrases are built in just a few seconds with only a fewclicks and played by simply holding down a note or chord. Xphraze thensynchronizes the phrase generator, envelopes and LFOs to a user’s songtempo automatically.
Xphraze offers stereo poly-patterns, bass lines, arpeggios,distorted chord riffs and up to four-layered drum loops and effectpatterns, all synchronized to the song tempo. Xphraze features aremultisample import, vector synthesis, four-way multi-timbralperformance, eight stereo effect sections, and a feature that lets theuser remix prepared Xphraze songs live using a MIDI keyboard.
Its sample-accurate audio engine offers 32-bit, floating-pointresolution, 192kHz sample rate and up to 1,024 voices (depending on CPUperformance).
Available for Windows XP/2000, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, Xphraze isavailable for $249.99 MSRP. Visit www.steinbergusa.net for more information.
