Yellow Tools has announced that their new plug-in sampler/workstation, Independence, is now shipping, plus the first set of add-ons and a v1.0.1 update are already available.
Independence includes a sample library of more than 18 GB but Yellow Tools has already released Independence Add-Ons volume 01 as a free download in their user area for all registered users. It contains 320 new audio samples for 7 additional electronic drum kits and several additional electronic drums elements.
Also available is the first update to Independence, version 1.0.1 for Mac OS X and Windows XP. This update contains extensions of the Performance Mode and of the Audio Import functionality.
Independence main features:
- Intuitive & easy-to-use multi-page user interface.
- Unlimited number of Layers (multi-timbral).
- Unlimited number of samples.
- Unlimited polyphony.
- RF-HDD ultra fast streaming technology.
- Auto-RAM-Cleaner for optimal RAM usage.
- Project, Layer Set and Layer search option.
- Built-in mixer environment.
- Flexible modifiers.
- Over 50 custom tune models.
- Unique multi dynamic legato mode.
- Advanced multi-dynamic alternate mode.
- Custom Auto-Mapping import.
- Hi-res wave-from display.
- Automatic groove recognition.
- Sophisticated mapping editor.
- Unique control of Layers, Alternates & Sections.
- Host automation.
- Over 30 insert filters & effects.
- "ORIGAMI LE" impulse response engine.
- Premium impulse response files "INSPIRED ACOUSTICS".
- Unlimited number of BUS channels.
- Unlimited number of Custom channels (virtual internal channels).
- Unipolar & bipolar step modulator (128 STEPS).
- Unipolar & bipolar free envelope (unlimited markers).
- 2 Keyswitch modes (global and Layer internal).
- MIDI automation.
- MIDI learn option.
- Editable Layer notepad.
- 2 sync modes (host & internal tempo).
- Realtime auto-sync.
- Hundreds of editable presets.
- Active and passive velocity range.
- Intelligent polyphony management per key.
- Detailed content browser.
- Absolute and relative filter settings.
- Detailed audio sample status bar.
- 2 pitch modes (hertz & semitones).
- 18GB sound library.
- AKAI S1000/S3000 import. Further import formats are available with the "Translator - Independence Edition" from Chicken Systems.
- Cross-platform & cross-host compatibility.
- Expandable with sound and software extension.
Independence is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, DX, AU, RTAS and stand-alone formats. It costs €/$499 for new purchasers or €/$149 as an upgrade for owners of Candy, Culture or Majestic.
