sampling trial software / shareware for mac

AutoSampler is the revolutionary software dedicated to the automatic advanced sampling of hardware and virtual synths.
AutoSampler creates ready to play Exs24 instruments just by connecting your mac to your synth. The more advanced features let you create instruments that switch/fade between keymaps sampled with varying synthesis parameters, and instruments sampled from multiple sound sources through vector envelopes. At the end of this process, ready-to-play Exs24 instruments and samples are automatically created with no need to edit anything.
Main features:
- Multisample multivelocity sampling of midi synth patches in an automated unattended way from external synth devices. You can set the number of velocity levels to be sampled, the key range and the key step to use for sampling (every 1 semitone, every 2 semitones, etc....). Its also possible to sample virtual instruments, through the use of an appropriate host as Logic.
- Multidimensional sampling: you can sample and create Exs24 instruments that switch/fade between keymaps sampled with varying synthesis parameters. This kind of sampling is dedicated to reproducing the special dynamic synthesis nuances of the original sound source (physical modelling paramters, special filters, etc..) from your master keyboard knobs.
- Creates ready-to-play Exs24 instruments without requiring specific user action/editing.
- Midi layers sampling mode for advanced sound design: you can multisample (even multidimensionally) a sound generated by mixing multiple synths. Each sound source has an independent user definable midi volume/expression graphic envelope and transpose parameter for compositing the desired sound.
- Randomize and tweak functions for creating/modifying the envelopes.
- Automatic sampling with specific normalization modes, limiter, truncation, trimming, audio overload protection, release time detection (so that created instruments are already set to the proper release time), custom velocity maps
- Support for sampling midified acoustic pianos and noisy sources (new in 1.1)
- Support for noiseless sustain pedal sampling of midified acoustic pianos (new in 1.1)
- Can sample whole banks of synth patches
- Imports patch names from normal text files (which can be created by cut/paste from SoundDiver)
- Integrated virtual keyboard and bidimensional virtual controller pad
- Comprehensive log file generation with embedded graphical snapshots for each sample, exportable in rich text file format and viewable in a dedicated window
- Standalone software for OSX 10.3.9 or later
- Universal Binary optimized both for Power PC and for Intel.
Version restrictions:
- Only the middle octave C note will be sampled
- samplea are truncated at 1.5 seconds
- maximum sample rate is 44.1Khz
- samples are saved in 16 bit format only.
Enhancements:
- Universal binary optimized both for Power PC and Intel Mac computers.

Cameleon 5000 is an Additive synthesizer with morphing and resynthesis abilities. Cameleon excels at pads and evolving textures.
Cameleon 5000 is an additive synth, featuring resynthesis and sound morphing, which excels at pads and evolving textures and comes with a library of over 800 presets. At its heart is the morph square which allows you to morph between four different instruments at once. You can also use the morph timeline to create rythmic loops, evolving soundscapes and pads. Uniquely, Cameleon comes with a range of preset morph timelines, to make creating new sounds even easier.
Cameleon can import sampled sounds (WAV/AIFF) into any of the four voice slots, or you can choose from the extensive range of built in voices. Cameleon has many unique features: it breaks sounds down into both a harmonic and noise component resulting in much higher quality, and greater flexibility. No other additive synth is able to perform multi-sampling resynthesis, which results in much more realistic and expressive sounds.
Cameleon also allows you to import image (BMP) files and turn them into sounds. This offers an extremely powerful way to design never heard before sounds, and if youre ever stuck for inspiration, just try loading up any picture - perhaps a picture of your mum!
Once you have imported a sound, you can then edit it in ways which are impossible with a conventional sampler. You have individual control over each of the harmonics - so you can for example boost all the odd harmonics, or even draw your own harmonic spectra.
Every part of Cameleons interface has been designed with ease of use in mind, and the easy page is just one example. The easy page has simple but powerful controls to quickly shape the sound, including the ability to change the balance of harmonics and noise, add LFOs, or edit the amplitude envelope. You can also use the unique stretch parameter to time stretch sounds in real time without the loss in quality associated with other instruments.
Cameleon has a comprehensive set of effects, including a sweepable formant filter, distortion, compression, chorus, delay and reverb. Cameleon is supplied with over 800 presets, all arranged into categories, such as pads, leads and basses. If youre after instant inspiration, just select the type of sound you require (eg. rythmics) and hit the random button to get an entirely new random rythmic loop, which has never been heard before. Cameleon also comes with a really well written manual including tutorials and tips on getting the best out of it.
Main features:
- 800+ presets arranged in categories - pads, ambiences, leads, basses and more
- import and morph WAV/AIFF files
- import/export BMP images
- multi-sampling resynthesis for more realistic and expressive instruments
- one-click morphing square, to morph between four sounds at a time
- separate control of amplitude envelope, harmonics and noise
- morph timeline with presets, for fast creation of evolving patches
- high quality stretch for increased expression
- complete control over each harmonic
- 128 band noise generator, 64 detunable partials
- sweepable formant filter, distortion, compression, chorus, delay, reverb.
Enhancements:
- improved noise generator for brighter, crisper sounds (select LQ for old noise compatibility)
- key tracking for noise generator (KT above noise on easy page)
- key tracking for filter (KT above cutoff)
- improved reverb
- 200 extra presets included (now over 800, with over 1000 more available from the website)
- new and improved harmonic and noise profiles, extra images
- easier harmonic editing (log scale)
- copy/paste harmonic and noise profiles between voices and presets
- easy partial detune reset (click on central bar for zero detune)
- easier to select points
- bug fixes - soft cut fixed, copy button correctly labeled (Mac), Digital Performer issues solved
- new demo presets, demo restrictions reduced - 15 min timeout removed, longer btwn. silences

When the instrument blends transparently with the musicians hands, reality becomes music.
TruePianos VSTi was designed with exactly this in mind giving the inspiration an instant GO as soon as you touch the keyboard.
Following our tradition, we have optimized the instruments for a real-time performance. The CPU usage is low even for 96khz host sampling rates, and for advanced polyphony we support dual-core CPUs, spreading the load symmetrically.
TruePianos includes multiple modules and offers an intuitive control to match your playing style.
The full version of TruePianos currently contains two piano modules with a multitude of presets, and also comes with one year of free upgrades and e-mail support.
Within the support period our customers are also entitled for all additionally released TruePiano modules, free of charge.
Version restrictions:
- 40 days trial
Enhancements:
- Mac OS X Universal Binary for AudioUnit and Standalone
- Performance upgrade and sostenuto support
- Updated Diamond and Emerald piano modules with new presets

Enhancements:

1. New Features:
   • Support for limited-lifetime in Multi-Element Field (MEF),
   • Support for element specific rotation as function its position in Multi-Element Field (MEF),
   • Support for dot specific speed and direction in Random-Dot Kinematogram (RDK),
   • OpenGL preview and export to movie for Multi-Element stimuli (RDK & MEF) and Dynamic Composing,
   • Addition of za output in Custom Stimuli to specify stimulus transparency,
   • BETA support for "Mono++" and "Color++" modes provided by CRS Bits++
   • Support for onset trigger from composing stimuli in Dynamic Composing (except for fused mode),
   • Support for absolute and relative step size in Adjustment procedure,
   • Support for multiple step sizes in Adjustment procedure,
   • Support for Keypad input devices (Adesso keypad AKP-150, Targus Keypad PAUK10C),
   • Support for stereoscopic stimuli (monocular, binocular and dichoptic presentation) in vertically split display setup (free-fusing, mirror-based stereoscope, or dual video input goggles),
   • Support for Scaling Factor in Rendering properties (Control Settings Palette),
2. Feature Improvements:
   • Addition of [$ ] variable format to specify the latest value set for a random variable (useful for random variables used in different events),
   • Support for expression operands in range format ( : ),
   • Support for expression-based values for minimum and maximum levels in Method of Constant Stimuli, mean and range of initial value for Staircase and Adjustment,
   • Support for interleaved adjustments,
   • Support for randomly ordered interleaved methods and adjustment procedure,
   • Support for multiple values (separated by comma) associated with the same event in Association Composing,
   • Faster generation of dynamic grating-like, checkerboard-like and custom stimuli,
   • Better error detection when using Wizard,
   • User interface improvements:
   • Change in selection of event subcategory is now prevented by default, but can be forced by pressing simultaneously the Control key,
   • Automatic expanding of experiment hierarchy after run-time errors occurs,
3. Fixed:
   • Problem with duplicated columns in results data table,
   • Failing Gamma correction,
   • NetStation crash at closing time,
   • Keep As Fixation option not always working for Shape stimuli,
   • Fixation mark overlapping bug in first trial after text stimulus,
   • Changes in stimulus duration not being saved,
   • Crash occurring with variable-based duration in Visual stimuli,
   • Problem with manual entries of Gamma readings not being validated except when using a keypad,
   • Problem with duplicate estimates provided by the adjustment method in Root data level (Plotter panel),
   • Problem with use of conditional variables in decision for Discrimination and Yes/No procedures,
   • Selection problem in Conditions method,
   • Problem with results report for interleaved Bayesian and Constant Stimuli methods in Root data level (Plotter panel),
   • Run-time error when creating experiment with Wizard,
   • Crash with Japanese language,
   • Run-time error when no EDID information available for old CRT display,
   • Stimulus glitch when specifying log sampling in Bayesian method,
   • Problem with non-sticking default properties for Multi-Element Stimuli (RDK and MEF),
   • Default input device now properly selected when no other device has been explicitly defined,
   • Serial device missing from the trigger pop-up menu in control settings palette,
   • Bug with editable data folder in Session Information panel which could lead to data loss for the current session,
   • Cosmetic bug in Control Settings for MEF/RDK stimuli,
   • Stimuli preview now uses the display settings from experiment event if available (Display preferences otherwise),
   • Crash with selection of modulation mode other than contrast,
   • Problem with contrast not being used when creating preview of statically composed stimuli,
   • Bug with Src and Dst Mode not being disabled except for Custom mode in rendering control settings,
   • Bug preventing stimuli editing when using expressions in some formats,
   • Error reported when using dependent variable in time-varying expression,
   • Apparent computer freeze due to too large generated stimuli (validity of geometry calibration now checked based on FOV range before running the experiment),
   • Issues with validation of pending text field entries in Control Settings Palette,
   • Graph sampling problems for fitted data in Plotter panel,
4. Documentation:
   • Additional "Multi-Elements" Demos in "Demos, Examples & Tutorials 1RC5".

Requirements:

• G4 or better, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, QuickTime 7.1 or later, 32 MB VRAM or more.

Lexicon PSP 42 is high-quality digital stereo delay and phrase sampler plug-in (VST, DirectX RTAS for PC; VST and RTAS for Mac OS classic and AudioUnit, VST, RTAS and HTDM for Mac OSX) based on the legendary Lexicon PCM 42 processor famous for its distinctive sound and unique concept.
Lexicon PSP 42 has been carefully designed to accurately reproduce the flexibility and warmth of this renowned classic. This has been accomplished by incorporating precise tape saturation algorithm and a delay line operating with variable sampling rate which simulates physical properties of vintage tape machine delays.
Lexicon has been designed with consideration to preserve maximum signal quality at every processing stage.

Main features:
- High quality signal processing algorithms,
- Up to 9600 ms of delay time depending on internal sampling frequency,
- Continuous control of delay time,
- Tight synchronization to the host tempo and its changes,
- Tape saturation simulation based on the algorithm used in the line of our mastering processors,
- Low pass filter for high frequency absorption modeling,
- Modulation section with three different modulation signal sources (sinus, square, envelope detector) mixed in any proportions,
- Phrase sampler capability,
- Parameter filtration and on-the-fly cross-fades for smooth and click-free operation,
- Support for sampling rates of up to 192kHz,
- MIDI and VST automation,
- Logic Control support.
- Library of presets.

System requirements:
- Au or VST host

SilverFast Ai award-winning scanner software sets a new standard for ease of control and sophistication for desktop scanners (film and flatbed).
SilverFast Ai is a high-end scanning and image optimization software application from LaserSoft Imaging, a pioneer in desktop high-end imaging.
SilverFast is now available for more than 240 scanners and digital cameras running under Mac (also OS-X) and Windows.
SilverFast Ai is individually adapted to each supported scanner and therefore can get the very best out of each scanner.
SilverFast Ai combines a very intuitive user interface with sophisticated and professional scanner and image controls. Beginners and professionals will appreciate the unique real-time controls and the intelligent automatic functions as well as the ability to manually adjust the image at any point.
Predictable color from the SilverFast Ai preview gives imaging and color reproduction a new dimension securing the correct workflow with the ScanPilot. The professional user can adjust any operation via numerical input and can precisely monitor the results using the integrated densitometer. SilverFast Ai enables any level of user to achieve brilliant results quickly !
SilverFast comes in three different flavors: as Stand-Alone Software with the SilverFast Launcher; as native Adobe Photoshop Plug-in or as universal TWAIN Module.
SilverFast 6 also has the Job Manager, a productivity function, so far only available as an option!
SilverFast Ai and SilverFast HDR are working in full 16 (48) bit mode and besides delivering uncorrected output into 48 bit HDR-format, also allows full 48 bit color-corrected output. Thus enabling the optimum throughput while securing maximum dynamic range!

Main features:
- Real-Time Correction on large Preview.
- Auto-Adjust with Artificial Intelligence.
- Selective Colour Correction.
- Predictable Colour with CMYK Softproof.
- ICC Colour Management with IT8 Calibration (optional).
- Unique Unsharp Masking and Focus Control.
- JobManager advanced batch processing.
- Multi-Sampling for noise reduction.

System requirements:
- 256 MB RAM (512-2048 MB recommended).
- 500 MB free on HDD (at least 2 GB recommended).

Version restrictions:
- The demo versions are neither limited in functionality - except for the IT8 calibration - nor in time, however, the final scans include a watermark with our company name inside.

Enhancements
NEW:
- Epson Perfection V 750 Pro: Added full support for the EPSON X970
- Canon 4400F: Added support for the Canon 4400F
- All versions with camera raw support: Added support and profiles for raw images from Nikon D5000 and profiles for raw images from Canon EOS 1D Mark III.
IMPROVEMENT:
- EPSON V700 / V750 / X970: Improved NegaFix Profiles for Epson V700 & V750
- All Minolta: Added new NegaFix profiles for Minolta scanners.
BUGFIX:
- Epson Perfection 3170 / 3170 Photo: Added Vista 32/64 support for the EPSON Perfection 3170
- General: Kodachrome mode only available for SE + versions, but now also available in SE Demo.