MachFive 3 from MOTU is a universal virtual sampler for creative music production and performance. From the configurable part list to the full-screen envelope editor, the software has been designed to enhance creativity while delivering state-of-the-art virtual instrument technology in a streamlined, efficient environment.

New features include an advanced scripting engine that not only models the sound of instruments, but adds corresponding playing techniques that allow the instrument to sound like it is performed on, rather than just a series of triggered samples. Talking of samples, 45GB of instruments, loops and phrase are available for composing and sound design.

The sampler includes 12 synthesizer engines for creating unlimited sounds which can be enhanced with effects and blended with a fully featured software mixer that supports multiple outputs. Surround sound capabilities enhance the sound designer's palette, along with event processors, arpeggiators, and a beat slice editor. Preset searching and several dedicated editors aid in managing and creating sounds.

Products that qualify for this Competitive Upgrade include - Ableton Sampler, EastWest Play, Emulator X2, EXS24 (any version), GigaStudio (any version), HALion, Independence, KONTAKT (any version), Quantum Leap Goliath, Reason NN-XT, SampleTank, Structure

45GB Sound Library    Software Mixer and Effects    Time-stretching, Pitch-Shifting    Modular Synthesis with 12 Sound Engines    Universal Sample Format Support    Unlimited Polyphony    Hard Disc Sample Streaming    Audio Units, RTAS, VST, Standalone    Mac OS X    Windows Vista/7

User Interface

• Delivers configurable part list and a full-screen envelope editor, designed to spur creativity while delivering state-of-the-art virtual instrument technology in a streamlined, efficient environment

• Full-screen operation expands window to fill the entire computer monitor

• Allows for surgical precision editing, from editing a loop point, to sculpting the perfect filter envelope curve

Scripting Engine

• Scripted virtual instruments are like the difference between a simple guitar preset and a real guitar player

• The sophisticated instruments model not only the sounds of an instrument in minute detail, but also the playing characteristics

• For example, the Telematic electric guitar instrument models strumming and picking techniques, which can be dialed up as desired allowing for strumming chords with proper fingerings, up/down-strokes, and other authentic playing techniques

Instruments, Loops, Phrases

• 45GB of included instruments, loops and phrases

• Scripted instruments include the basic necessities for any studio - drums, bass, guitar, piano, and percussion

• Includes thousands of loops and phrases, from break-beats to mixed choirs

• Xtreme FX bonus library from UltimateSoundBank.com delivers 5,000 creative sound effects, Foley effects and ambient textures suitable for both music production and sound design

Powerful Synthesizer Engine

• Features 12 synthesizer engines, from modular analog pioneered in the 50's, to milestone breakthroughs like FM and wavetable synthesis making it a powerful multi-synthesizer in its own right

• When combined with the multi-sample instrument capabilities and extensive effects, the possibilities for hybrid synthesis and sound design are limitless

IRCAM Technology

• Licensed granular synthesis, time-stretching, and pitch-shifting technology from the IRCAM research institute in Paris, France

• Granular synthesis can be seamlessly incorporated into sound design efforts, side by side with the other synthesis models

• IRCAM algorithms produce pristine audio time-stretching and pitch-shifting results, even when applying extreme tempo changes or pitch intervals

• Results that are so usable at extreme values, they can be used as powerful sound design tools

Automation and Modulation

• Almost every setting can be automated, modulated, or both

• Modulation architecture is open-ended and flexible, delivering an unlimited number of internal sources (LFOs and envelopes) and completely flexible external assignments

• Two filters, eight LFOs, six envelopes and a variety of additional modulation and filtering features are available for each MachFive object

• Making assignments is easy - just control-click

• The architecture allows for unlimited modulation connections, available at every stage of the synthesizer section

• Includes standard AHD and DAHDSR envelopes, along with multi-envelopes with unlimited control points

• Rhythmic step envelope applies discrete steps to whatever it is modulating - pitch, cutoff frequency, resonance and more

• All envelopes will sync to tempo

Flexible Effects Architecture

• Apply effects at any level, from individual oscillators to the master output

• 47 real-time effects including reverb, tempo-synced delay, tremolo, chorus, filters, guitar amplifier simulation, CPU-efficient convolution reverb, and many others

• Effects can be applied to presets as insert effects, or throughout the mixing architecture (as bus effects)

Xpander Filters

Convolution Reverb

• Enhanced IR Verb is highly CPU efficient allowing for multiple instantiations

• Dozens of new impulse responses, including classic high-end studio reverbs from the last 30 years

• Impulse responses of vintage spring and plate reverbs from the 50's, 60's and 70's

• Many sound design presets included, or drag and drop to load custom IRs and then edit the IR waveform directly

Enhanced Sample Library Support

• Load anything directly, with no conversion

• Reads all major 3rd-party hardware/software sampler formats, including KONTAKT, Giga, EXS24 and HALion, plus legacy formats from Kurzweil, Akai, Roland, Ensoniq, Sample Cell, and many others

Event Processors

• Event processors add an exciting element to performances and sound design.

• Includes an extensive arpeggiator and Micro Tuner

Preset Browsing and Searching

• Type a word into the search field and up pops a list of all related presets

• Multi-column browser allows for loading sounds into multiple parts without having to close and reopen it

LoopLab Beat Slice Editor

• Updated and expanded

• Modify REX, ACID, UFS and Apple Loops, or create custom loops by simply dropping the loop into the Loop Lab, even if the loop has not yet been sliced

• Instantly maps slices, and finds or sets the tempo

• Perform destructive or non-destructive sample-level editing

• Apply time-stretching with no artifacts

• Trigger the loop via playback from the host software, or trigger each slice from a MIDI controller

• Drag audio files from Loop Lab to the desktop or audio tracks in thehost sequencer

• Drag a loop into a MIDI track, where the loop appears as MIDI notes that trigger individual slices

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you use this with a Nikon D7100?

A: Sorry, but I don't know. I'm using it with a Canon video camera.

Q: 2. Can you use this with a Manfrotto side arm?

A: You can use a Manfrotto Lateral Side Arm, like B&H #MA131DB, on this tripod. You would just need a 1/4 -20 Female to 3/8 -16 Male adapter to mount the arm on the VT-4000. I suggest B&H #IMCA113 for that purpose.

Q: 3. Is there an adapter for the quick-release plate (or a quick-release plate compatible with this) that accommodates old SLRs?

A: The Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head can accommodate older SLR cameras since they should still have the standard 1/4"-20 thread that is compatible with the plate.

Q: 4. can this tripod be mounted to a sony fdr-ax53 camcorder?

A: yes

Q: 5. What can I do to make the swivel easier? I've had this tripod a while and the swivel gets jerky

A: i haven't run into this issue. Perhaps some silicon spray lubricant. But I don't know for certain.

Q: 6. Would putting 15lbs on top of this tripod be dangerous? I bought it for my URSA Mini as a featured accessory without checking the load capacity...

A: I do not have a camera of that weight. I have used an EOS 5 Canon camera and flash and lens but total weight of that is around 3.5 pounds. That being said, the tripod seems rock steady. Very happy with purchase.

Q: 7. The spreader broke can I get a replacement?

A: yes, check out the Magnus -Dwf-2 universal spreader this should fix your problem and cost about 42.00

Q: 8. What is the pan handle length?

A: The handle is a bit under 13 inches long.

Q: 9. Is the total height really 59 ? Does that include the center post at its highest point?

A: The top of the tripod fully extended is 59 . Since this is 65mm bowl tripod, there is no center post.

Q: 10. looking for a replacement tripod bag for this tripod?

A: Since the folded length on the Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head is 30.3", consider the FEISOL TBL-85 Tripod Bag (Black). See the link below: https://bhpho.to/3N8OKAv