Plays well with others machfive opens as a plugin in mac os 9 and os x and windows 2000 and xp host applications that support audiounits, htdm, mas, dxi, rtas andor. Compared to a typical software instrument, machfives scripted virtual. Powerful sampling software plugin thats perfect for any kind of music creation and sound design massive 45gb sound library 7 dvds features loops, phrases, sounds, and advanced multisample instruments with dynamic performance powered by stateoftheart scripting technology. As of this writing this involves the machfive 2, 3, and falcon factory libraries. I narrowed the options to emu x3, machfive 2 and kontakt 3. Machfive 2 delivers the very latest cuttingedge sampling technology by merging four worlds of advanced sound design. Now you can import, edit, synthesize, process and play multi sample instruments, loops and phrases in machfive s unified, intuitive environment. Within minutes after you begin using machfive 3, youll appreciate the years of user interface. Software sampler 45 gb sound library, 12 synth engines, filter, effects. From the configurable part list to the fullscreen envelope editor, the software has been designed to enhance creativity while delivering stateoftheart virtual instrument technology in a streamlined, efficient environment. Compatibility with all sample libraries uvixtract, an import utility included with machfive, allows you to audition and load programs and samples from every major sampler format. Learn your akaipro mpc with soundsforsamplers instructional. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.
The motu machfive universal sampler helps you manage and manipulate your samples with intelligent, intuitive file management optimized for browsing and loading libraries intelligent file management the most critical thing you need from a sampler is easy access to your sounds. Machfive 3 from motu is a universal virtual sampler for creative music production and performance. Incredible integration and advanced features give you highquality software sampling. Just drag and drop loops in any format, including rex2, acid and apple loops, or directly load multilayer instruments in any major sample format, including giga, exs24, kontakt, roland, akai, kurzweil and emu. Audiowise, the sound engine has been tweaked, delivering up to 192khz output for those who demand superior sonics. All userwritten machfive 2, 3, and falcon files are supported. The reason for this is that i have used software sampler and mix inside the box its so quick tho. Rebuilt from the ground up, the allnew machfive 3 delivers stateoftheart virtual instrument technology to your desktop studio. Jul 21, 2017 while a certain kompetitor may steal the limelight, motus machfive currently at version 3 is an extremely powerful sampler in its own right. Motu machfive 3 creative universal sampler machfive 3. Vst, au, rtas, mas, dxi, for windows and os x including intel macs.
Latest version of the acclaimed composition software features audio track recording, realtime audio warping, audio and midi draganddrop, along with enhanced qlink control. Motu machfive universal software sampler plugin machfive 2. My gear includes nuendo on pc with an 02r yamaha hooked up to the pc with an rme multiface. I had some mellotron samples that a friend had brought to a session on an akai formatted disc a few years ago. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Motu have announced machfive, a sampler vsti with impressive specifications and sampleaudio format compatibility.
Machfive 2 universal sampler for mac and windows now available 230707 buying choices motu have released their machfive 2 universal software sampler which provides crossplatform compatibility for the latest mac and windows os, including universal binary support for mac intel cpus. If all you want is a sampler to import libraries and provide killer readytouse sounds, machfive 3 wont disappoint. Jun 27, 2011 akai sampler blog similar site to mine with mods and tips regarding classic akai samplers greatest c64 tunes nice site with best commodore c64 tunes synthetix dedicated exclusively to 80s inspired synthwave, outrun and dreamwave synth music. Supported sample formats include kurzweil k2xxx, akai mpc. Massive 45 gb sound library 7 dvds features loops, phrases, sounds, and advanced multi sample instruments with dynamic performance powered by stateoftheart scripting technology. Drag and drop import of samplecell samplesbanks, gigasampler files and all other.
Motu has raised its game and produced a soft sampler to rival the very best. Machfive the universal sampler for creative music production. Not surprisingly, motu have realised that too, and this is reflected in a range of features in machfive 2. Motu machfive 3 creative universal sampler machfive 3 recording software. Type a word into the search field and up pops a list of all related presets.
Machfive 2 is designed as a universal audio sampler focused on compatibility and interoperability with all major plugin hosts, sound libraries, and sample formats. The 32bit machfive doesnt directly record samples but imports them from daw files and sample libraries. Instrument manager is designed to meet every realworldneed related to instrument management with any softwarehardware sampler. Machfive 2 now imports just about every audio file, loop and sampler format on the planet directly. Motu machfive 2 virtual instrument musicians friend.
Machfive software sampler, sampletank 2 xl sample workstation. Tal vst, au, audio unit, aax plugins for osx and windows. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Nov 29, 2017 machfive has some serious competition, and many thirdparty sound libraries focus on rival sampling engines from ni and steinberg. For many users, the main purpose of a software sampler will be the playback of sounds from commercial sample libraries. Within minutes after you begin using machfive 3, youll.
Machfive is the first truly universal software sampler. Opens and reads 3rd party sampler formats such as kontact, gigastudio, akai and emu. But machfive 3 could be the first release to really give those a run for their money. Mpc 2 is designed to be the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative versatility alongside musthave tools that deliver unprecedented surgical. It supports practically all instrument file formats. Motu machfive 3 universal sampler software competitive upgrade.
These include its softwarebased rivals exs24, gigasamplergigastudio and kontakt alongside widespread legacy discbased formats akai s3000, emu. Make you dust off your old hardware, and give it new reverence, and, 2. Does motus redesigned machfive 2 have what it takes. High definition mastered sounds come in 32, 24, 16bit and 44. Machfive will run on macos 9, os x and windows and will be available as a vsti, audio unit, mas, rtas, htdm, and dxi plugin. Motus awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Machfive s claim to fame is that its the last sampler youll ever need because it works with just about any daw ever made and imports just about any sample format thats ever existed.
For sound design, music production or broadcast, machfive delivers the perfect balance of superb audio quality, speed of operation, and acrosstheboard compatibility. Capable of everything from realistic instrument recreation to futuristic sound manipulation, the sampler a digital instrument that allows the user to load in audio recordings samples and then play them back at various pitches via midi is arguably the biggest electronic music gamechanger of the past 30 years, having defined production trends and even shaped entire genres. Motu is an engineeringdriven music technology company passionately driven to create products that help you produce amazing music. Once uvi xtract is open, click on the disc menu located just above where it says partition. With software samplers playing such a crucial role in many modern styles of. Based upon the uvi engine xt, what differentiates machfive 3 is how it walks the line between sampler and synth. The program supports every major software instrument plugin format platform, according to motu, including mas, vst, au, rtas and dxi as well as full standalone operation on mac os. Akai s3000 internal hd the manual operation says clearly that sampler is ready for operating an internal hd, also akai sold mounting kits, so the power supply unit is ready for the added current drain. Perhaps most important of these is the software s ability to work with a broad range of proprietary formats. Directly reads all major 3rdparty hardwaresoftware sample formats for consolidated. Akai professional advanced production hardware and software. How do i load my akai sample cd into motus machfive.
Within minutes after you begin using machfive 3, youll appreciate the years of user. Kontakt, structure, exs24, reason nnxt, halion, machfive, independence, gigastudio, sfzdimension, workstations such as motif, fusion, and fantom, and old samplers such as akai, roland, emu, ensoniq, kurzweil. The 16 best software samplers in the world today musicradar. The machfive 2 virtual instrument comes with four duallayer, 8gb soundbank dvds of worldclass sounds recorded at 192khz, including a grand piano, surround instruments and loops, and an exclusive library of expressive orchestra sounds. Machfive directly reads all major 3rdparty hardware software sampler formats, including kontakt, giga, exs24 and halion, plus legacy formats from kurzweil, akai, roland, ensoniq, sample cell, and many others. Would a hardware sampler like akai s6000 or a software sampler like batteryreason be the better option. I need to buy a soft sampler, as i have many libraries i want to use mostly in akai format. Event processors add a new and exciting element to your performances and sound design. Capable of everything from realistic instrument recreation to futuristic sound manipulation, the sampler a digital instrument that allows the user. Jan 10, 2008 machfive 2 is both a plugin and standalone instrument, and in the former guise its compatible across the board.
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