很久以前我就認為硬體合成器應該走像類似電腦合成器軟體的路線-做一開放架構的 DSP，而合成器的走向卻可以經由軟體來改變，換言之，就硬體外觀而言還是同一台機器，但是可以隨時變成 sampler、模擬類比、FM 等音色。終於 CreamWare 落實這樣的想法，做了這台DSP合成器：Noah。現在還很難看得出來其操作性如何，但至少方向是對的，而這台琴可以做Moog、FM、wavetable 等架構，看起來似乎不錯。 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> CreamWare Introduces Noah Tactive Modeling Synthesizer CreamWare presents Noah, a hardware synthesizer with unique features and flexibility. Sound production, effects, step sequencing and arpeggiation are entirely realized in software and processed by DSPs. Noah offers all popular synthesis technologies: analog (subtractive), FM, vector and wavetable synthesis. It also features a completely new physical modeling technology for guitar and bass sounds with added realism. An expansion for sampling and PCM sound is available as an option. Thanks to its advanced DSP technology, .......................... Noah is totally flexible and can be equipped with additional instruments and synthesis technologies through software (plug ins). So, Noah is constantly re-inventing itself and will always remain up-to-date. The basic package supplied with Noah comprises the following 9 instruments: * minimax: a reproduction of the legendary Minimoog. * Vectron Player: Inspired by the renowned Prophet VS, vector synthesis produces breathtaking sounds. * Lightwave: Wavetable synthesizer with 128 waveforms, 2 powerful filters, and a flexible modulation matrix. * Six-String: Model of a six-string guitar. A new, patented physical modeling algorithm achieves an unprecedented level of sonic nuance and articulated performance realism. * Four-String: Four-string bass model, based on the same technlology. * B 3000: Draw-bar organ model in the tradition of the veritable Hammond B3. * Beatzbox: Analog drum synth/computer. * Hybriddd: Combines FM and analog synthesis in a unique instrument. * Vocodizer: 22-band vocoder with integrated synthesizer. Capable of emulating any hardware or software based vocoder. All instruments are polyphonic, and equipped with sounds created by well-known sound designers. Even in its basic version, Noah already offers over 1000 sounds. They can be edited directly on the instrument itself, or with the included graphical software on a Mac or PC................. Although Noah does not require a computer, it however offers extensive integration with external sequencers and the Internet over its USB interface. Noah instruments can be treated in the computer like plug-ins. Individual Noah configurations can be created on screen and uploaded into the synthesizer. New instruments and sounds can be accessed through a PC directly from the Internet and then loaded and played on Noah. Noah is available in both rackmount and keyboard versions. The keyboard offers two 2x40 indicator displays (the rack module has one) and 16 combined infinite control/push buttons for performance control (the rack version has four). Both versions are equipped with stereo analog inputs and outputs, 8 individual outputs in ADAT format, MIDI In/Out/Thru, a USB port, and a slot for Compact Flash data storage. ..................... Noah takes these ideas much further, and adds such up-to-date features as expandability via the Internet, an editing and control software for Mac and PC, direct integration into software audio sequencers, and a USB interface." ]http://www.creamware.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>