[NAMM] Spectrasonics Stylus RMX v1.7

Time Designer also lets the user create instant pattern variations with smart algorithms based on musical rules, and to 'simplify’ any RMX groove in a musical manner. Version 1.7 is also the first 64-bit native software release from Spectrasonics and includes useful workflow enhancements to RMX, such as Suite Editing and Host Transport Sync.

Stylus RMX v1.7 Features

Time Designer:

• Rearrange audio loops into different time signatures in real-time.
  
• Create Pattern Variations for a groove, with smart algorithms based on musical rules.
  
• Groove Lock an RMX groove to another RMX groove’s feel.
  
• Groove Lock to external MIDI files.
  
• 'Simplify’ control alters the pattern complexity of any RMX loop.
  
• Strengthen or Loosen the feel of a groove.
  
• Browse core library in real-time with any time signature, feel or variation you need.
  
• Time Shift can rush, drag or offset the groove in milliseconds or rhythmic values.
  
• Grid Quantize and Swing controls.
  
• Factory Groove Lock templates library includes legendary Akai MPC, Latin, New Orleans feels.
  
• Make your own library of Groove Lock templates from any MIDI File or RMX Groove.
  
• Time Designer works with Third Party and User REX/RMX libraries too.
  
• Expands a RMX user’s existing library, with unlimited useful variations.
  
• New Time Designer video tutorials show production techniques with the new features.

Plus:

• 64-Bit native support on Windows (Mac 64-bit support to follow).
  
• Suite Editing for easy customization and 'Favorites’ management.
  
• Sequencer Host Transport Lock: RMX follows sequencer transport controls.
  
• Song Position sync – RMX patterns follow song position of host.

Pricing & Availability
The release date for Stylus RMX v1.7 with Time Designer is March 2, 2009, the update will be FREE to all registered RMX users as a download from the Spectrasonics website.

The full retail package of Stylus RMX Xpanded, which includes five S.A.G.E. Xpanders – has an MSRP of $399US/€299.

For more info: spectrasonics.net.