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Tassman 4 - Sound
Synthesis Studio
The
Tassman is a modular sound synthesis studio
based on Applied Acoustics Systems' award
winning physical modeling technology. The
Tassman offers a near infinite range of creative
possibilities with a wide collection of synths
ranging from highly realistic emulation of
acoustic instruments, analog and FM
synthesizers, loop processors to entirely unique
hybrid creations simply not possible by any
other means.
The Tassman is a tightly integrated environment
comprising three interfaces: the Player, the
Builder and the Browser. With the Tassman Player
you are ready to play any of the synths included
in the library. The automatically generated
Player interface is inspired by classic analog
hardware making it easy to tweak any of the
existing factory presets to create and save your
own custom sounds.
The Builder allows you to
customize the way individual modules are connected
within a synth, or even create your own instruments from
the ground up, using an intuitive 'building block'
approach. The Builder interface presents the patch
associated with each synth in a way that is easy to
understand and logical. A patch can easily be modified
or created by dragging the color-coded building blocks
from the bank of modules. Finally, the Browser is where
you find and organize all the Tassman elements used in
the Player and Builder: performances, synths, presets,
modules, MIDI Links, imported patches and subpatches.
The Browser Filters and Locate function make navigating
and organizing Tassman elements a breeze.
From
unrivaled recreations of analog and acoustic
instruments, to wildly adventurous cinematic textures,
the Tassman puts the shape of sound design in your
hands.
Tassman
4 New Features
- Performance
Mode
Performances provide instant access to your sounds
by combining a synth, a preset, effects and MIDI
maps. For quick and easy access, you can organize
performances by style, by type or even by venues.
- Output Stage
The new Output Stage includes sync-to-host
capability, tempo synced ping-pong delay, reverb and
audio recorder. While providing instant control over
playback and recording of your performances, the
Output Stage also adds depth, warmth and dimension
to any synth.
- Expanded
Library
New collection of synthesizers and effects created
by top sound designers. Their focus has been on the
creation of highly usable sounds for musicians and
studio professionals.
- Audio Input
Processing
The Tassman can now be used as a real time audio
effects processor! For instance, acoustic resonators
can be used to add unique textures to your sound.
Use it as an effect plugin with your favorite host
application.
- Improved
Algorithms
Improved acoustic objects and generators that sound
better than ever.
Tassman Highlights
- Polyphonic modular synthesizer
and sound design environment
- Entirely based on physical
modeling for outstanding sound quality
- Huge synth and effect library -
more than 50 synths and 1000 presets
- Modules library for customizing
or creating synths - effects, envelopes, filters,
generators, inputs, outputs, MIDI, logic, mixers,
resonators, selectors and sequencers.
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Complete list of modules
- Generators and resonators include
acoustical objects - flute, mallets, organ,
plectrum, beams, marimbas, membranes, plates,
strings and tubes
- User expandable module library -
reuse, organize and simplify patch building
- Unlimited modules per patch
- Internal audio recorder to
capture performances on the fly
- Integrated browser, browser
filters and locate function for easy navigation and
organization of Tassman elements.
- Triggered playback and record for
perfect loops
- Import/Export functions for easy
sharing of synths and effects
- Unlimited Undo/Redo capability
- Drag and Drop capability between
Tassman elements
- Audio bit-depth and sample rates
up to 24bit/192kHz
- 32bit floating point internal
processing
- Real time calculation of sound -
no samples
- Simultaneous operation of
multiple MIDI ports and user defined MIDI maps
- MIDI automation and program
change support
- Supports all standard plugin
formats
- Full audio and MIDI hardware
support
- Standalone operation - no host
application required
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"Overall,
Tassman 4 is an exceptional music
software package offering the user a
fantastic selection of instruments and
effects, and the capability of making
new ones. It's a synthesist's dream!"
-Cliff
Douse
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"Tassman 4
retains its position as the top modeling
program around. (...) There's no soft
synth on the market today that has as
many unique sonic building blocks as
Tassman, and the range of possibilities
it offers is awesome."
-Dennis
Miller
Electronic Musician |
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"Tassman
for me is a unique world of
sound production perfectly
suited to todays' requirements
in Cinema, TV , and creative
electronica projects. It is an
open system that begs to be
programmed to one's own style.
It has a sound all it's own,
definitely not another copycat
synth. Dance with it's
technology. Empty your mind and
create new soundscapes. I can't
wait to use it with Thomas
Newman and other composers with
whom i work. The
reharmonizations of Struck
Instruments are unparalled. "
- Steve Tavaglione
Musician, sound designer
Finding Nemo, CSI, Oceans 11 |
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"The Tassman has become
a permanent fixture in
my studio and an
invaluable tool that I
use in all the areas of
music that I am involved
with."
-Rick Wakeman
Legendary keyboardist,
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System
Requirements
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Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP - Pentium
III 800MHz - 128MB RAM - ASIO,
DirectSound - VST, DXi
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Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 - G4
733MHz - 256MB RAM - CoreAudio - VST,
AU, RTAS
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