PSOFT has released a DirectX plug-in version of CHRONOStream2, their, previously stand-alone only, time and pitch scaling technology that provides "natural sound quality for a wide-ranging usage" - tempo changing without pitch shift, pitch shifting without tempo change, speeding data playback and talk-speed alteration.

New features in v2.25:

• DirectX Plug-in, CHRONOStream2DX included.
• New functions added: Playback Range Specification and Rendering (Selected Range).
• PHISYX updated to 2.1.
• Sound processing quality in low frequency waves has been improved.
• Sharing the authorization code between every user on one PC is available.

CHRONOStream2DX Specifications:

• Time stretch: 25% to 400%.
• Pitch shift: -24 to +24 semitones.
• Formant Control.
• Mix / Solo / Rhythm algorithm.
• XY controller.
• Accessories for time stretch (Tempo/Time/Frame value assigning).
• Automation compatible (Time stretch/Pitch shift/ Formant Control).

CHRONOStream2 costs 16,800 Yen (incl. tax); a demo version is available.