LUXONIX has announced Purity, their "next generation virtual sound workstation".

Purity is a "PCM sound module" (i.e. sample based) and includes the sounds of hardware workstations, sound modules, drum machines, vintage analog synths and digital synths. PURITY will come with over 1000 ready-to-use sound presets and features an integrated sequencer. More details of these sounds are not yet available.

Key Features:

• GM (General MIDI) Compatible.
• 16-part Multi-instrument.
• Integrated Pattern Sequencer.
• Super-fast Preset Browser.
• Over 1000 Factory Sound Presets.
• Integrated Mixer.
• 2 Stereo Send-Return Effect Buses - Chorus/Reverb.
• 24 types of Insert Effect.

Purity is expected to be released in October 2005 for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and stand-alone formats with the price yet to be announced.