BitHeadz Phrazer - Real Time Audio Loop Sequencer
Phrazer is the BitHeadz solution for loop-based composition and arranging. Phrazer combines multitrack audio playback with automatic pitch and tempo mapping, providing a powerful solution for mixing and matching audio loops and phrases on the fly.
Phrazer is designed for layering different loops in real-time. Users can import standard digital audio files, ACID™ files from Sonic Foundry's ACID software, or Unity DS-1 samples from the BitHeadz Unity DS-1 Digital Sampler. Phrazer automatically pitch shifts and time stretches audio material, so complex arrangements can be created in minutes without having to worry about matching tempos or key. Audio can be played back from RAM or from the hard disk, and volume and panning automation can be assigned per track along with multiple DSP effects for attaining the perfect mix.
Phrazer also offers unique performance oriented features. Different tracks can be triggered from the computer keyboard, or from a MIDI keyboard, enabling the user to start and stop phrases with their MIDI setup. A sample editor is provided for fine tuning audio files and loop points, and support for external MIDI sync is included for remote control. Phrazer will also provide an additional mix window that displays tracks vertically, similar to a mixing console. Once a mix has been perfected, Phrazer can high-speed render it's output as a disk file for use with other applications.
Features
- Powerful pitch and tempo matching algorithms. Easy match up of different audio loops.
- Multitrack audio editing and playback. Play AIFF, SDII, and WAV files.
- MIDI compatibility. Use MIDI to trigger loops or integrate Phrazer with MIDI keyboards and sequencers.
- Assign multiple loops and DSP effects to each track.
- Built-in sample editor with DSP for fine tuning audio files and customizing loops for changing tempo without changing pitch.
- Import ACID™ files or Unity DS-1 samples.
- Optimization for Apple's G4 Velocity Engine (Altivec) for maximum performance.
- Render mixes to disk faster than real time.
- Stream audio from hard disk or load audio into RAM.
- Use ASIO, DirectConnect, Direct I/O, MAS 2.0, ReWIre, or Sound Manager for audio output.
- Sync to MIDI clock for integration with studio hardware and software.
- Over 500 MB of royalty-free loops included.
