Tags: Sampler

Notes: Black version of this vintage-inspired 12-bit sampler from Sonicware. Inspired by 80s sampling workstations, and including over 2,500 samples to get you started, the Lofi-12 is a creative powerhouse.

Supplier's Notes:
Key Features

1) 12/24kHz Early-Digital Sound Sampling

Experience true 12kHz/24kHz sampling combined with the 12-bit Sampler mode, which transforms any sound into a pleasant Early-Digital sound, much like the legendary 12-bit samplers of yesteryear.

Each sample can be up to 40 seconds in length, and you can store as many samples as your SD card capacity allows. From these, you can load up to 256 samples (64MB) into a single project, seamlessly switching between samples during playback.

Samples can also be played using PAD mode, utilizing all 15 pads as a keyboard for chromatic/scale play. You can also chop samples to create and play individual slices within a single track.

2) Intuitive & Non-stop Beat Making

The powerful 8-track sequencer supports un-quantized recording and non-stop editing, allowing you to create tracks and beats in real-time as you hit the pads.

With parameter locking, dynamic parameter recording is a breeze - simply press the REC button and tweak the knobs. You can also input exact values directly using the step buttons.

Using the D-pad Roll, you can choose between 7 re-trigger divisions from 8th to 64th notes, while controlling velocity by a pad pressure.

A single project consists of 128 patterns and 16 songs. It can be used not only for song production, but also for long live performances by connecting songs with non-stop editing and various MUTE modes.?

3) Powerful Signal Processing & Extensive Sample Libraries

Simultaneously utilize 8 track effects, delay, reverb, and master compressor to craft diverse sounds.

Track effects can be selected from 22 effect types, and the master compressor can be side-chained. (Can be switched to the master filter for performance.)

The included SD card contains 2,500+ samples from legendary drum machines like TR-808/909, LM-1, linndrum, DMX, Drumulator, SP-12, Drumtraks and TOM*, to ready-to-use the Early-Digital Sound samples.

4) Effortless Background Mix-Tape Recording

The Mix-Tape recording feature continuously captures all your performances in the background up to three hours.

Recording quality can be selected from six levels, from the lo-fi recording quality of a micro-cassette tape to high quality recording at 48 kHz-16 bit, the same recording quality as DAT.

Whether you're mixing down tracks, recording live performances in their entirety, or extracting choice beats and phrases from your daily jams, you will have a continually expanding resource of your sounds and music at your fingertips.

5) Versatile Connectivity with Other Devices

Import and export audio files via USB or SD card. The Lofi-12XT's unique file convert feature ensures typical audio files with differing sampling bit/rates are transformed into the signature Lofi-12 Sounds.

Connect a wide variety of audio sources, from dynamic microphones, electric guitars/bass, synthesizers, and even USB audio sources from PC/Mac or Smartphones.

With TRS analogue inputs and outputs, digital outputs via USB, and tempo sync through MIDI or audio sync, the Lofi-12XT seamlessly integrates with DAWs and various other devices.

Specifications

Sampler: 12kHz/24kHz-16bit (mono) with 12bit mode
Recording time per sample: Up to 40 seconds
Max. number of samples: Up to SD card limit (Up to 64MB - 256 samples can be loaded into each project)
Sample editing: Realtime
Sample slicing: User slice markers
Slice choke groups: Yes
Sample file import: Yes (USB and SD card)
Amplitude modulation: ASR/AR envelope
Filter modulation: ASR/AR envelope
Pitch envelope: Sweep envelope
LFOs: 2 per track
Polyphony: 20 voices internal + USB & External audio
Number of tracks: 8
Track types: 1 (various voice modes)
Sequencer: 128 patterns- 16 songs x 256 projects
Note(Step) length: 1/1 to 1/64
Steps per pattern: 128
Non-Quantize recording: Yes (with MicroTiming edit)
Parameter lock recording: Yes
Drum roll/Note repeat: Yes
Effects: 26 types
Simultaneous effects: 11 (1 FX per track + 2 send FX + 1 master FX)
Background mix-tape recording: Yes
Pads/Keys: 15 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB LEDs
Display: 1.5" OLED
Built in mic: Yes
Audio inputs: 6.35mm TRS, USB audio
Audio input types: Line In, Dynamic Mic, Guitar
Audio outputs: 6.35mm
Headphones: 3.5mm
Midi connectivity: DIN MIDI + USB MIDI

Hardware specifications

Pads: 15 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB LEDs

Controllers: Control knob x 5, Directional pad with 2 button controls 1.5 inch OLED display
Mono x 1 (Omni-directional, 94dBSPL)
Display: 1.5 inch OLED display
Built-in Mic: Mono x1 (omnidirectional, 94dBSPL)
Built-in Speaker: Mono x 1 (1.5W 402)

Audio Inputs

INPUT L / Guitar (Switchable 10k and 1MQ impedance)
[LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB
[Hi-Z Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +10dB, HI: +20dB
INPUT R / Dynamic Microphone
[LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB
[MIC Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +28.8dB, HI: +50dB

Audio Outputs

STEREO LINE OUTPUTS (Max +6.5dBV)
*The above jacks are all balanced 1/4" TRS Jack Connectors
PHONES jack (stereo 3.5mm mini jack type)

USB port: micro USB Type-B

MIDI ports
[USB Audio] USB 2.0 Full Speed, 48kHz-16bit
Input: 2 channels
Output: 2 channels
[USB MIDI]
[Mass Storage Class] USB2.0 High Speed
*For iPhone, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required separately MIDI IN connector (5-Pin DIN type)

MIDI ports
MIDI IN connector (5-pin DIN type)
MIDI OUT connector (5-Pin DIN type)

Other connectors
SYNC IN jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type)
SYNC OUT jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type)
SD card slot (Standard size *Supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB)
DC IN connector

Bottom side hole: 1/4-20UNC screw for tripod mount

Size and weight
Width: 147mm | approx. 5.8 inch
Depth: 175mm | approx. 7.8 inch
Height: 46mm | approx. 1.8 inch
Weight: 550g | approx.1 lbs 3.5 oz

Power supply

DC12V output AC adapter (500mA, Inner Diameter: 2.5mm, Outer Diameter: 5.5mm, Polarity: Center +)
Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery or Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6
(Alkaline dry batteries life: approx. 4 hours)
*Batteries sold separately

Accessories
32GB SDHC card incl. 2,500+ samples
Power Supply Unit: Warranty
*USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately

Notes: Innovative real-time sound mangling is the name of the game with the Timetosser. Hook up a stereo audio signal, re-order and re-sequence on the fly for a unique twist on DJing and live remixing.

Supplier's Notes:
Timetosser is the first of its kind. An innovative hybrid between an audio effect and electronic musical instrument, enabling you to playfully reorder any audio signal in real-time.

Real-time sound mangling is the name of the game. Timetosser automatically detects the tempo of the incoming audio, samples it and chops it to length ready for re-triggering. Create new rhythms on the fly by actively playing the instrument, or let Timetosser serve you loops and slices of your live audio. By combining Timetosser with a classic DJ set-up, much value can be added to any stage act. Furthermore, Timetosser can be hooked up to any device, giving you much artistic freedom. From drum machines to modular synthesizers, from a single layer on your mixer (e.g. basslines, vocals, drums..) to the master output. By adding Timetosser, you instantly gain a unique live effect by adding variety to your tracks and loops.

How does it work?

Standalone - Use the tap-tempo key to tap in sync with the music. From this, Timetosser learns the length of 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 notes, as well as their triplets.

MIDI IN - Another option is to sync to midi-clock. By connecting the supplied mini-jack to DIN-5 adapter cable to the sync input, Timetosser is able to synchronise to an incoming midi-clock signal.

Analog Gate - The sync input also supports analogue gate voltages. To use analogue gate sync, just connect a standard mono mini-jack cable to the sync input directly.

MIDI OUT - Having both a MIDI-input and output means these will be usable from within your DAW software when Timetosser is connected to your computer. But the true advantage comes when Timetosser is used in standalone-mode. Since Timetosser detects the tempo of the incoming audio, the MIDI-output can be used to send out that tempo. This means you can synchronise your MIDI-gear and have them play in time with anything you feed into Timetosser. Alter Audio are very excited about the possibilities this brings: blur the lines between deejaying and live performing by having synths and drum machines play alongside your tracks.

By pressing any of the keys of the upper row, you basically select a delay that is a multiple of the selected note length. By playing patterns using the upper keys, you can keep changing the delay time (in real-time!) in a way that you can repeat a note, or change the order of the music entirely.

Audio Plugin / USB connectivity

Besides being a standalone device, Timetosser can also be connected to your computer. This way, it becomes a USB MIDI interface and controller for the Timetosser audio plugin (VST & AU).

Timetosser's firmware can be upgraded through USB with the application that is downloadable from the support page.

The audio plugin is a virtual Timetosser that can be dropped as an effect on an audio track in your DAW. One of up to eight plugin instances can be selected and controlled from the hardware unit.

Unit size & weight

With included travel case and cable set: 220 x 140 x 50 mm / 630 grams

High quality sound

Digital audio: 24-bit / 96 KHz, low noise, high quality codec, 2-in / 2-out 1/4" jack connectors

CPU: 180 MHz 32-bit ARM

Microcontroller for real-time audio analysis and smooth visual feedback
VST plug-in: Use Timetosser as midi interface and plugin controller when connected to a computer

MIDI / Gate IN, MIDI OUT: Sync to MIDI-clock and analogue gate voltage. Send detected or external sync as MIDI-clock