| IK Multimedia introduces Sonik Capsules™: a new concept in multi-format sound libraries from Sonic Reality Sounds working in ANY sampler and ANY platform! |
| January 2004, Modena, Italy – NAMM 2004. IK Multimedia is proud to announce the worldwide distribution of the new Sonik
Capsules™ range of innovative sound libraries from leading US sound designer, Sonic Reality. Sonik Capsules™ represent a step forward in multi-format sound libraries for software samplers. Thanks to the exclusive UFO software included, each Sonik Capsule title is able to work as a “native” sample library in the most popular software samplers including IK SampleTank®, Steinberg® HALion™, eMagic® exS24™, Native Instruments® Kontakt™ and Battery™, Propellerhads® Reason™ NNXT and more all from the same package. In addition, thanks to the inclusion of the new SampleTank® 2 LE, each of these titles can also be used directly as a sound module plug-in in the 9 platforms supported by SampleTank® 2 in Mac®OS9, Mac®OSX and Windows®. A new concept for a sound library Sonik Capsules™ represent a break-trough in native sound support concepts. While most of the libraries on the market are programmed natively for only one or just a few formats, Sonik Capsules™ are the only libraries that are able to work in many of the most popular samplers and have the ability to work in additional formats added over time. Sonic Reality has achieved this with a proprietary software application called UFO (Universal Format Outputter) which uses a built-in Translator™ engine combined with an intelligent sound library installer to offer this amazing flexibility of native sound support in so many possible formats. Starting from the wave content, the UFO is able to install the Sonik Capsule™ titles onto a hard drive in ALL of the supported formats with true native compatibility and even enhanced programming which is something mere translation software cannot do. The UFO is extremely easy to use. The user simply inserts the library disc into any MacOS®X or Windows® machine and selects the destination sample format and the UFO will install the library so it is instantly usable in a variety of formats of your choosing. Whether you have multiple samplers in your set up or may even change or add other sample-based software in the future, Sonik Capsules™ offer the ultimate security and portability for a sound library investment. Not only sound libraries but sound modules! Along with multiple software sampler support it also offers multiple plug-in format support too! Sonik Capsules™ will be able to work directly as a sound module plug-in with the included SampleTank® 2 LE software, a special version of IK’s brand new SampleTank® 2 plug-in sample workstation. Used with SampleTank® 2, the Sonik Capsules will be able to work in EVERY popular open platform sequencer or DAW (including ProTools®, Cubase®, Logic®, Sonar®, Digital Perfomer® and many others) because of SampleTank® 2 LE’s support for RTAS, VST®i, DXi, MAS and Audio Units plug-in formats for Mac®0S9, Mac®0SX and Windows® XP. Plus all of the Sonik Capsules™ have been expertly programmed to take full advantage of the many exclusive features included in SampleTank® 2 LE like powerful multi-effects, STRETCH™, loop-sync, and more for enhanced usablity and great sounding results! Sonik Capsules™ offer more flexibility for the user than any other sound library or module has offered before! A complete range of sounds Sonik Capsules will cover every category of instruments and ensembles with a range of over 24 titles. Each title specializes in offering a focused collection of great sounds like Acoustic or Electric Guitars, Acoustic or Electric Pianos, Studio Drums, Bass, Brass, Solo Strings, Ensemble Strings, Organs, Winds, FX, Percussion and more. Sonik Capsules™ are single disc libraries with high quality professional sound content designed to offer serious bang for the buck! Price and availability The Sonik Capsules™ have an MSRP of $99 each. The first range of 6 Sonik Capsules (Studio Drums, Studio Bass, FX Drums, Groove, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar) will be available by March 2004. About IK Multimedia IK Multimedia, is a music software company directly operating in four countries, founded in 1996 for the purpose of developing software designed to enable people to listen, play and produce music using revolutionary new digital instruments which are powerful and easy to use. AmpliTube™, T-Racks®, GrooveMaker® and SampleTank® are registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production srl. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |