Cross-Platform Version of OASYS PCI Premiered
at NAMM
February 5, 2000
Korg is premiering a cross-platform version of their
OASYS PCI, a computer card that was debuted in July of 1999 for the MAC.
The OASYS PCI integrates synthesis, effects processing, and computer audio
input and output into a single, PCI audio card that complements any MIDI
sequencer or software-based digital audio workstation. It's onboard DSP
power helps relieve the burden normally placed on the host CPU when using
plug-ins and applications providing similar functionality.
The OASYS PCI's synthesizers represent a continual evolution from Korg's OASYS
project. There are hundreds of sounds based on 28 algorithms, which are plug-ins
loaded from disk (allowing for easy upgrades and expansion).
Also included are 135 effects algorithms. The majority of the effects from
Korg's Trinity workstation are included - everything from standard reverbs to
effects such as talking modulator. Additional new effects are included as well.
These effects can process the onboard synthesizers, tracks from digital audio
programs, and live audio inputs simultaneously.
The OASYS PCI supports all major audio and MIDI standards, for compatibility
with virtually every audio and MIDI program.
The OASYS PCI MAC version is currently shipping, and the cross-platform version
(MAC/PC) will ship in late Spring 2000. The list price is $2200.
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Specifications:
Audio and sync input and output (12 total inputs and outputs)
- 24-bit stereo analog input and output
- 24-bit S/PDIF input and output
- 24-bit ADAT optical input and output
- BNC Word clock input and output
- ADAT timecode input and output/through
- Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, external clock
Synthesizers
- Synthesizers are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing for easy future expansion
- Initial release includes 28 synthesis algorithms and hundreds of sounds Effects
- Effects are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing for easy future expansion
- Initial release includes 135 unique effects algorithms
Submixer
- 12 channels, each of which may process synthesis programs, audio inputs, or
hard disk audio tracks
- Channel inserts may each have up to 4 effects
- 4 sends, each with up to 4 effects
- 6 stereo output busses, each with up to 4 effects
Compatibility
- PCI 2.1-compliant
- Audio I/O supports ASIO (Mac and PC) and standard Windows audio I/O
- MIDI supports OMS, FreeMIDI, and standard Windows MIDI
For more information contact
Korg at www.korg.com. |
