PLAY Advanced Sample Engine
PLAY is a 64-bit** Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone).
PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.


QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS: PLAY interface (click to magnify)

FEATURES

PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
  • Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument
  • Designed to be played like an instrument, not programmed like a sampler

    • Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
  • 64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
  • While most high-end computers will support 16Gb (8 times as much memory is now usable), a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!

    • Networking Support*
  • If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
  • No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
  • No need to buy additional software
  • The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements

    • All instruments are listed in one browser
  • Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments, and allows you to audition other collections before purchase
  • Access our online server from the PLAY software, audition individual instruments in your track, and purchase the instruments 24/7*
  • Load and audition other collections, and purchase at any time with an authorization code (or purchase codes from EASTWEST authorized resellers)*.
  • Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
  • Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
  • Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
  • Interface automatically changes to display current instrument


    • FAB FOUR: User interface featuring PLAY (magnify...)

    Articulations
  • Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
  • Turn on/off articulations as you wish
  • Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
  • Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval

    • Legato Detection
  • PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly

    • Stereo Handling
  • PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
  • Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
  • Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono

    • Mic Mixer
  • Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer (currently included in the QL PIANOS virtual instrument)
  • Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
  • Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
  • Pick your instrument, and PLAY!

    • Effects Engine
  • The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
  • SPACE CONTROL includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
  • The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
  • Specialized effects for individual products included the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available (included in the FAB FOUR virtual instrument)

    • Playback Engine
  • Highest quality resampling engine
  • Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise
  • Support for future developments such as QControl, offering the ultimate in playability without requiring any additional performance tool or midi interpreter

    • Security system
  • Authorize purchased instruments easily, and audition other instruments before purchasing them using the industry standard iLok security system
  • Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
  • Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)

    • AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit, multilingual
  • Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
  • More native support than any other plug-in
  • Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application
  • Speaks your language - PLAY no matter what language you speak (major languages included)


    • SUMMARY

    PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
  • Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
  • Network support* for large studios, expandable systems
  • The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
  • The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
  • The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
  • The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
  • Complete portability
  • Try and buy new instruments any time, anywhere with an internet connection

    • Introducing the first six virtual instruments using PLAY:
  • FAB FOUR
  • QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY
  • QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS
  • QUANTUM LEAP VOICES OF PASSION
  • QUANTUM LEAP MINISTRY OF ROCK
  • QUANTUM LEAP SD2 THE NEXT GENERATION

    • Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.


    *RTAS will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.

    **MAC 64 BIT SUPPORT REQUIRES UPDATE AFTER RELEASE OF APPLE's 64-BIT LEOPARD OS)

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