IK Multimedia is proud to announce a major new release of GrooveMaker with its new 2.0 version, now shipping! Groovemaker is the world's only groove generator and loop-remixing software, for creating non-stop dance tracks in real-time with professional results. With this unique combination of software and sounds the user can mix grooves on-the-fly using the included massive collection of recombenable loops, import and match any audio file instantaneously and export hi-quality mixes for CD or internet publishing.
What's new in 2.0 version: Completely reprogrammed for MacOS, Windows (95/98/NT/2000) and now also for BeOS, GrooveMaker 2.0 contains the most advanced tools for creatively and easily composing today's dance music. Check out these amazing improvements:
Improved interface controls Generate millions of different grooves with just one click thanks to improved and new features such as Group, All, Empty, New Display, 8 new extra VU meters, new Pop-up windows and controllers. Users will also find enhanced BPM shifting up to 40%, customizable skins and much more!
Enhanced real time performances Every function of GrooveMaker continues to be in real time without ever stopping the music flow. This allows for the ultimate in creativity. Music continues to play even while opening loops, importing, resyncing, swapping, etc. Even recording/looping from external sources in real time is now possible!
Composition becomes easier GrooveMaker 2.0 now has the Groove Sequencer built into its main interface. The process of marking, editing and sequencing grooves could not be easier! No other software allows such a fast approach to music-making. The Interactive tutorial gives advanced users more tools to further enhance the experience.
Mix and match easyly virtually any imported audio Easily mix and match virtually any imported audio file. Virtually any audio files (including MP3s!) can now be imported and resynced in a snap. Importing loops from a sampling CD is a breeze. It is now possible to mix material from various libraries making GrooveMaker a terrific creative tool for loop-based composition. And with no limits on the amount of loops you can import, the possibilities are endless.
Wide range of import/export formats GrooveMaker 2.0 now imports and remixes wav, aiff, MP3, QDesign, SWA and many other formats (IMA, µLaw, aLaw,...) at all the frequencies (8-48) and bit rates (8-32). Export now includes QDesign format (the only net-streamable format which offers 44Khz quality over standard modem lines). Fully QuickTime 4 compatible.
Superior new sound contents Together with a re-mastered version of the Dancity collection, GrooveMaker 2.0 now includes the new Magnetic loop library: a multi-genres collection of Techno, Trance, House and Drum'n'Bass bringing the number of loops included up to 750! (GrooveMaker 2.0 DJ Box includes two additional titles).
2 new versions The standard version is priced at $79.95(upgrade price $49.95) Loop addicts can benefit from the new DJ box version wich includes 2 extra libraries (Teknostorm and Contaminated) with a total of 1250 loops. Tons of acid beats and chemical mixtures at a bargain $129.95 price (upgrade price $89.95)!
IK Multimedia is proud to announce a major new release of