Blur the boundary between studio and stage, and capture the moment as it happens with Project5 Version 2.

Project5 is simply everything you need to create and perform today's music.  Straight out of the box, you get a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host.

Project5 Version 2 has been streamlined to put the features you need most—and larger than life sounds—easily in view and right at your fingertips. Project5 delivers the solid real-time performance, stability, and ease of use of traditional hardware music workstations—but, with the additional power, flexibility, and portability of PC software.

And Project5 is expandable—you have the freedom to use hundreds of DirectX and VST plug-ins and instruments, and industry standard sample formats. Now as both a ReWire Host and Client, there are even more possibilities to expand Project5 and extend your music world.

Inspiring Sounds

• Dimension™ multimode sampling synthesizer with over 3 gigabytes of professional content
• PSYN™ II full-featured subtractive synthesizer
• Roland® GrooveSynth™
• DS864™ multiformat digital sampler
• Velocity™ multilayered drum sampler
• nPulse™ analog drum synthesizer
• Cyclone™ DXi groove sampler
• Per-track real-time arpeggiator for sweeping note patterns
• Alias Factor™ bit decimator and resonant filter
• 10 included audio effects: tempo delay, mod filter, reverb, and more
• Hundreds of useful presets including device chain presets for quick setup of instrument, effect, and mix settings
• Free presets, loops, patterns and more at www.project5.com

Dynamic Creation Tools

• Responsive audio engine optimized for real-time use
• Ergonomic user interface provides the right visual feedback and makes the features you need easily accessible
• GrooveMatrix™ real-time pattern and loop trigger/arranger
• Layer synths, play splits from one controller, route multiple controllers to multiple virtual instruments
• Intuitive hands on control from MIDI keyboards and controllers
• Tap tempo

Powerful Sequencing and Recording

• Complete pattern sequencing and arranging environment
• Integrated audio and MIDI recording and editing
• Step sequencer, live input, and advanced MIDI editing
• ACID™-format loop (re)construction with per-slice control of effects, pitch, and mix settings
• Multi-lane tracks for intuitive use of multi-timbral synths and advanced arranging techniques

Open Host Environment

• Ultimate synth host with open support for VST and DirectX instruments and effects
• ReWire™ host and client for integrating with Reason™, SONAR™, Pro Tools™, etc.
• Support for industry standard, and proprietary sample formats: ACID WAV, AIF, Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, LM4, Ogg Vorbis, Sound Fonts 2, SFZ, WAV

Sounds

Dimension™

Access sophisticated, world-class sounds with this feature-rich, multi-mode sampling synthesizer. A robust instrument featuring a versatile engine, graphical modulation section, and internal effects stages. Mix and layer rich tones using up to four voices from quality stereo samples, wave guide synthesis, and analog style synthesis. Includes over 3 gigabytes of professional content: an extensive array of acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments, loops, sound effects, and soundscapes. The first rgc:audio-engineered plug-in to be included in a Cakewalk product.

PSYN II™

Get classic analog sounds and evocative new sounds through full-featured subtractive synthesis. Now with internal drive, delay, and modulation effects.

Includes two unique filters, four multi-wave oscillators, cross-modulation for Ring Modulation and FM Synthesis, five 6-stage Envelope Generators, three assignable LFOs, 64-note polyphony with unison, true mono and portamento and more.

Roland® GrooveSynth™

Features 100%-genuine Roland sounds from their genre-defining groove boxes and synthesizers.

DS864™

A flexible and easy-to-use multiformat sampler with ample sound sculpting abilities and pristine audio fidelity. Support for Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, Sound Fonts 2, WAV, AIF and proprietary sample formats.

Velocity™

Use this multi-out drum sampler to build tracks and perform using custom drum kits that draw from a range of widely available samples. Supports WAV, AIF, and LM4 and proprietary sample formats Provides 18 polyphonic voices with up to 32 velocity-layered samples onboard effects include low-pass resonant filter, bit-decimation, reverse.

nPulse™

Get punchy analog tones characteristic of classic drum machines but with the power of modern day synths. nPULSE provides a convenient way to trigger and synthesize vintage-style electronic drum voices. Features per-voice oscillators, cross modulation, and Five assignable outputs per voice for flexible effects processing.

Dynamic Arpeggiator

Create sweeping note patterns with a per-track, real-time polyphonic arpeggiator that includes hundreds of rhythmic presets and classic algorithms.

Alias Factor

A new audio effect that combines bit crushing and low pass filtering to decimate your audio and create attention-grabbing sounds. 1 of 10 included creative effects, Project5 also includes:

• Spectral Transformer
• Tempo sync modulation filter
• Tempo sync delay
• High frequency exciter
• Tempo syncing classic phaser with feedback
• Studio reverb
• Multi-voice chorus/flanger
• 2-band parametric EQ
• Compressor/gate

Powerful Sequencing and Recording

Pattern Editor

This dual-mode view doubles as a piano roll and step sequencer to provide a fast and extensive beat-making and pattern editing environment. Provides intuitive tools for creating flam, legato, and gating effects. Superimposes track, effect, and instrument automation with note data. Offers step- and real-time recording.

Audio Looping Tools

Click and drag to roll out tracks using ACID™-format loops that match your project tempo and pitch changes. Features automatic beat matching, flexible time stretching/pitch shifting, and support for multiple loops per track. Use the loop Editor to take your beats and loops to new worlds with the smoothest loop integration to date: offers per-slice control of effect automation, pitch, pan, and gain. Export ACID-format loops.

Pattern Browser

Preview audio loops and MIDI patterns in tempo with your project, then drag to Arrange Pane to roll out tracks, or GrooveMatrix for triggering. Includes hundreds of useful patterns and loops.

Audio Recording and Editing

Add vocals, guitars, and other physical instruments to your songs to create that finished project.

More

• Multi-lane tracks for intuitive use of multi-timbral synths and advanced arranging techniques
• Track Freeze for effects and instruments
• In-track and in-pattern automation

Open Host Environment

Expand with DirectX, DXi, MFX, VST, VSTi Support

You can expand Project5 with hundreds of available virtual instruments, and audio and MIDI effects.

ReWire™ Host and Client

As a ReWire host, Project5 represents the perfect complement to Reason™ allowing Reason users to extend their studio with audio recording and editing, open support for DXi and VSTi instruments, and ACID™-format loops. As a Rewire client you can extend applications like Pro Tools with Project5’s superior synth host and MIDI sequencing capabilities

Support for industry standard , and proprietary sample formats

• ACID WAV
• AIF
• Akai S5000/6000
• Kurzweil
• LM4
• Ogg Vorbis
• Sound Fonts 2
• SFZ
• WAV

System Requirements
 
Operating System

• Windows 2000 - Minimum
• Windows XP - Recommended

Processor Speed

• 1.2 Ghz Pentium or Athlon Processor - Minimum
• 2.0 Ghz Pentium or Athlon Processor - Recommended

RAM

• 512 MB - Minimum
• 1024 MB - Recommended

Hard Disk Space

• 2.5 GB - Minimum
• 5 GB - Recommended

Video resolution

• 1024 x 768,  16-bit - Minimum
• 1280 x 1024,  32-bit - Recommended

Audio hardware

• Any Windows compatible using WDM, ASIO, or DirectSound Drivers

NOTE: This product is presented on DVD media. DVD-ROM drive is required for installation. Also available in CD format for an additional fee. Contact your local distributor for ordering information.