RE: Jamstix 2 released (Leonard)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:19:46 GMT

I jumped in that group buy, too. JS1 is a blast coax'n it the way you can.
D/loading JS2 now. Cheers.

RE: Jamstix 2 released (losguy)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:04:42 GMT

Yup, got the email this morning:

Rayzoon is pleased to announce that Jamstix 2, the long awaited successor to the original virtual drummer Jamstix, has been released today.

Jamstix 2 is an advanced virtual drummer VSTi and takes the innovative real-time groove modeling approach introduced by Jamstix 1 in 2005 to new heights. Jamstix 2 boasts in-depth style and drummer modeling, along with visual kit editing as well as a part-based arranger and limb-centric bar editor. All of this technology drives a high quality sample player with multiple velocity layers, controllable ambience and alternate hits that can also seamlessly integrate other drum modules via sub-hosting.

More information on Jamstix 2 can be found here:
http://www.rayzoon.com/jamstix2.html

Jamstix 1 users who are eligible for a free uprade to Jamstix 2 will automatically receive a separate mail with download links and their Jamstix 2 license within the next 24 hours. All other Jamstix 1 users can purchase an upgrade for as low as $40 until 9/3/2007 ($49 after that).

The major changes from version 1.81 to 2 are as follows:

streamlined GUI thatâ€™s easier to use and has improved graphics

dedicated style and drummer modeling

real-time fill generator

enhanced limb control including exact triangulating of drum distances and speed calculations, same-drum transition times as well as look-ahead priority filtering

redesigned kit editor with group editing functionality and visual kit representation with hit indicators as the drums are playing

part-based arranger instead of bar-based enforces song structure

limb-centric bar editor allows fine-tuning of events without need for MIDI export/editing in host.

supports hihat opening control (CC4)

MIDI drag-&-drop to host/Windows for song, part and bar.

extensive MIDI controller mapping allows extensive remote-control. This includes assigning multiple functions to one controller and the ability to inverse the control range

â€˜Freezeâ€™ mode for easy bouncing/freezing in the host with all real-time controller changes being recalled and internal sounds being compacted to reduce RAM footprint

added 3-band EQs to mixer

improved sample management (smart purging, single load/multi reference)

internal samples can be cached for less RAM usage (load on demand)

internal sounds and external sounds can be mixed into a single kit

On/Off switch for each audio output

flexible host data storage system

velocity slider replaced by â€˜Powerâ€™ Knob ranging from 10 to 127% and JS now considers 100% normal groove hit power

kits are now saved with mixer settings

smart mapping automatically redirects sounds if they are not loaded

editable cymbal choking

shuffle now applies to song/part or bar and shuffle degree is adjustable

global timing (Drive/Laid-Back) for song/part or bar

groove timing (small offsets) for each note.

â€˜Freezeâ€™ function to unload unused samples and â€˜disableâ€™ brain before mixdown for optimal RAM and CPU savings as well as ensuring that real-time controller changes stay consistent.

MIDI Jam data and MIDI control data can now be split by channel

I'm pretty pumped (got in on the group buy a little while back). I only wish I wasn't so swamped with other stuff so that I could really dig in to it. I'll just watch for reactions from others, and look forward to when I can join the fun. This looks pretty freakin' awesome.

Jamstix 2 released (hellogoodbye)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:55:17 GMT

Thought you all might want know Jamstix 2 has just been released. It's a must-have drum-addon. Read more about it here:

http://www.rayzoon.com/jamstix2.html

Don't let the looks of it and the LOW price fool you! It's awesome! If you want midi-drumtracks that sound alive, you need JS2!