AMG has finally released ONE, their new 8 part multi-timbral "Groove Activating" virtual instrument, for Windows and Mac OS X in VST and AU formats.
With each of the eight parts comprising one loop channel, additional edit channel and 32 step-time parts, up to 272 fully programmable (16 groove-based, 256 step-time) loops in total, per instance, are possible.
ONE will be packaged with various AMG sample libraries, the initial release sees it bundled with its Core Library of over 3500 Loops, tens of thousands of Hits, 312 Multis, 145 FX Presets; over 4.5 Gb of compressed samples.
Features:
- 8 part multi-timbral "Groove Activating" virtual instrument. Each part comprising one loop channel, additional edit channel and 32 step-time parts; so up to 272 fully programmable (16 groove-based, 256 step-time) loops in total, per instance.
- Sound Library: Includes a fully dynamically indexed 4.5+ Gb sample library featuring over 3500 loops, plus a large selection of single shot sounds and hits.
- Format Compatibility : Loads REX, REX2, ACIDized loops, WAV and AIFF files.
- Sample Browser with user definable filters to quickly and easily find the sounds you want.
- Instant Control: Loops automatically sync to host tempo with single-key trigger, loop slices can be individually triggered or MIDI data exported to edit in your host sequencer for total flexibility.
- Full Beat Editing: remove, mute, reverse, substitute or export any hit from within a groove. Nudge single hits or groups around, edit every hit or place controls assignable over MIDI on a note or groups of notes - all in real time.
- Step-time Sequencer: TR-Style Step Sequencer with 32 slots you can load with your own samples or any hit from any loop in this library.
- Complete control & powerful processing options: Powerful resonant multi-mode filter, four 64 bit FX processors, all parameters controllable via user-assigned MIDI controller data.
- Low CPU use and easy-to-use.
ONE costs $250 / €225 and is available now in VST and Audio Unit plug-in formats for Windows and Mac OS X. Stand-alone and demo versions are due soon.
Current owners of ONE/Solo and Kick-Ass Brass! can get a 10% discount during February 2006. Or, if you own neither but want to purchase Kick-Ass Brass! with ONE, AMG are offering a bundle deal for $525 / €472.50 (again, a 10% discount).
