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.

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.
• 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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Press:

"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 Mac Format

"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

Artists:

"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

"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, composer

System Requirements

• Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP - Pentium III 800MHz - 128MB RAM - ASIO, DirectSound - VST, DXi
• Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 - G4 733MHz - 256MB RAM - CoreAudio - VST, AU, RTAS