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nnouncing the next major version of
ABL! |
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AudioRealism Bass Line 2 (ABL2) |
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Since 2003 ABL has established its sound as the
industry standard. In 2007 ABL2 achieves important improvements
in several key areas. Amongst new features the most important
thing is the sound: The bass is improved for less muddiness. The
filter has been improved to incorporate subtile nonlinear
effects for additional squelch. The distortion unit has been
improved with less aliasing. The controls
have been calibrated to better match the response of the
original. Moreover several new features are present:
The new pattern analyzer which can be used to edit patterns and will
even detect patterns from audio files. |
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Visit
products page to order now! |
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Downloads |
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ABL2 OS X/AU
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Universal Binary for Mac Audio Units |
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ABL2 OS
X/VST |
VST 2.3 Version for OS X (PowerPC) |
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ABL2 PC/VST |
VST 2.3 Version for Windows/PC |
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Documentation |
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ABL2 Summary |
Version 2.0 Manual Addendum in PDF format |
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ABL1.5 Manual |
Version 1.5 Reference Manual |
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Audio Detection examples |
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Original Pattern |
Detected pattern |
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group1_pattern_2a.wav |
abl2_pattern_2a.wav |
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group1_pattern_3a.wav |
abl2_pattern_3a.wav |
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group1_pattern_4a.wav |
abl2_pattern_4a.wav |
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group1_pattern_7a.wav |
abl2_pattern_7a.wav |
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Audio examples and comparisons |
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Original Sliding |
ABL2 Sliding |
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More coming! |
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Pattern analyzer with Audio detection |
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The pattern analyzer is a tool
for editing and analyzing patterns. In further aid to help users
transition their original patterns into ABL an audio detection
algorithm has been devised. That's right - it can create patterns
using audio files as a source. How does it work? The original patterns
are recorded under certain conditions, then simply hit Detect from
wave and select the audio file. ABL2 will create a pattern resembling
the audio input. Listen to the audio detection examples above for an
demonstration. |
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It is possible to copy and paste patterns directly from
for example a forum or e-mail using the clipboard functions - no more
saving and importing. |
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Improved filter emulation |
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The filter has been improved so as
to include the nonlinear behavior of the original. This give
additional 'squelch' in fast sweeps. See the diagram below where one
curve (red) represents the original filters frequency response at
one instance and the other (blue) ABL2's response. |
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Accent ducking |
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On the original 303 it will take the
envelope a while to 'warm up' after an accent. When the accent knob is
fully counter clockwise this can be perceived as a ducking envelope.
This feature is now included in ABL2. Listen to these two comparisons:
303 ducking and
ABL ducking. |
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Preferences |
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Pattern library |
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The pattern library menu allows easy access to your
favorite patterns. It also possible to load several patterns in one go
by selecting multiple patterns from the Load Pattern dialog. |
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Two new 3D skins included |
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Other improved features |
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- MIDI Learn function now displays all mapped CCs
- Load multiple patterns at once
- Preferences dialog for easier setup
- Pattern section buttons are now MIDI assignable
- ABL2 imports the following file formats: RBS, PH
and PAT
- PNG support for easier user skinning
- All ABL1 features remain
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Release date |
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- Release date expected late 2006/early 2007.
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Pricing |
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- 95 Euros (+ VAT if applicable)
- ABL1 users may upgrade for a fee of 25 Eur.
- All users that have ordered ABL after Oct 1st, 2006
will receive the upgrade for free, this includes users that order
ABL1 now and up until the release of ABL2.
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Formats |
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- VST 2.3 for PC
- Audio Units for Mac OS X
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Minimum System requirements |
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- Windows 2000/XP, P4 1 GHz, 256 Meg RAM or
equivalent
- Mac OS X 10.3.9, G4 1 GHz or Intel CPU, 256 Mb RAM or equivalent
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Features and appearance may change
without notice. Certain
features may differ between Mac and PC versions |
