Project5 is simply everything you need to create and perform today's music. Straight out of the box, you get a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host.

Project5 Version 2 has been streamlined to put the features you need most, and larger than life sounds, easily in view and right at your fingertips. Project5 delivers the solid real-time performance, stability, and ease of use of traditional hardware music workstations, but, with the additional power, flexibility, and portability of PC software.

And Project5 is expandable, you have the freedom to use hundreds of DirectX and VST plug-ins and instruments, and industry standard sample formats. Now as both a ReWire Host and Client, there are even more possibilities to expand Project5 and extend your music world.

Bring your inspiration to life, whenever and wherever the passion strikes, with Project5 Version 2.

Features

Inspiring Sounds

Dimension multimode sampling synthesizer with over 3 gigabytes of professional content

PSYN II full-featured subtractive synthesizer

Roland GrooveSynth

DS864 multiformat digital sampler

Velocity multilayered drum sampler

nPulse analog drum synthesizer

Cyclone DXi groove sampler

Per-track real-time arpeggiator for sweeping note patterns

Alias Factor bit decimator and resonant filter

10 included audio effects: tempo delay, mod filter, reverb, and more… read more

Hundreds of useful presets including device chain presets for quick setup of instrument, effect, and mix settings

Free presets, loops, patterns and more online

Dynamic Creation Tools

Responsive audio engine optimized for real-time use

Ergonomic user interface provides the right visual feedback and makes the features you need easily accessible

GrooveMatrix real-time pattern and loop trigger/arranger

Layer synths, play splits from one controller, route multiple controllers to multiple virtual instruments

Intuitive hands on control from MIDI keyboards and controllers

Tap tempo

Powerful Sequencing and Recording

Complete pattern sequencing and arranging environment

Integrated audio and MIDI recording and editing

Step sequencer, live input, and advanced MIDI editing

ACID-format loop (re)construction with per-slice control of effects, pitch, and mix settings

Multi-lane tracks for intuitive use of multi-timbral synths and advanced arranging techniques

Open Host Environment

Ultimate synth host with open support for VST and DirectX instruments and effects

ReWire host and client for integrating with Reason, SONAR, Pro Tools, etc.

Support for industry standard, and proprietary sample formats: ACID WAV, AIF, Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, LM4, Ogg Vorbis, Sound Fonts 2, SFZ, WAV

Inspiring Sounds

Dimension
Access sophisticated, world-class sounds with this feature-rich, multi-mode sampling synthesizer. A robust instrument featuring a versatile engine, graphical modulation section, and internal effects stages. Mix and layer rich tones using up to four voices from quality stereo samples, wave guide synthesis, and analog style synthesis. Includes over 3 gigabytes of professional content: an extensive array of acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments, loops, sound effects, and soundscapes. The first rgc:audio-engineered plug-in to be included in a Cakewalk product.

PSYN II

Get classic analog sounds and evocative new sounds through full-featured subtractive synthesis. Now with internal drive, delay, and modulation effects.
Includes two unique filters, four multi-wave oscillators, cross-modulation for Ring Modulation and FM Synthesis, five 6-stage Envelope Generators, three assignable LFOs, 64-note polyphony with unison, true mono and portamento and more.

Roland GrooveSynth

Features 100%-genuine Roland sounds from their genre-defining groove boxes and synthesizers.

DS864

A flexible and easy-to-use multiformat sampler with ample sound sculpting abilities and pristine audio fidelity. Support for Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, Sound Fonts 2, WAV, AIF and proprietary sample formats.

Velocity

Use this multi-out drum sampler to build tracks and perform using custom drum kits that draw from a range of widely available samples. Supports WAV, AIF, and LM4 and proprietary sample formats Provides 18 polyphonic voices with up to 32 velocity-layered samples onboard effects include low-pass resonant filter, bit-decimation, reverse.

nPulse

Get punchy analog tones characteristic of classic drum machines but with the power of modern day synths. nPULSE provides a convenient way to trigger and synthesize vintage-style electronic drum voices. Features per-voice oscillators, cross modulation, and Five assignable outputs per voice for flexible effects processing.

Dynamic Arpeggiator

Create sweeping note patterns with a per-track, real-time polyphonic arpeggiator that includes hundreds of rhythmic presets and classic algorithms.

Alias Factor

A new audio effect that combines bit crushing and low pass filtering to decimate your audio and create attention-grabbing sounds. 1 of 10 included creative effects, Project5 also includes:
Spectral Transformer
Tempo sync modulation filter
Tempo sync delay
High frequency exciter
Tempo syncing classic phaser with feedback
Studio reverb
Multi-voice chorus/flanger
2-band parametric EQ
Compressor/gate
Dynamic Creation Tools

Optimized Real-time Audio Engine

With Version 2, Project5's audio engine has been optimized to stand up to the real-time rigors of live performance.

New UI

Project5 Version 2 sports a streamlined user interface with all views and tools integrated to provide the most intuitive workflow possible.

GrooveMatrix

Allows for real-time triggering of individual MIDI patterns or audio loops, or groups of patterns and loops. This turns Project5 itself into an instrument that lets you compose while you perform, offering a very gratifying experience where you arrange your music spontaneously. Provides live control via MIDI remote control, and you can populate cells with audio clips and MIDI patterns without any disruption to the audio engine.

Track Inspector

Gives you immediate access to the features you need for each track: instrument, effects, and arpeggiator settings; device chain presets; routing and control parameters
Advanced synth layering and keyboard mapping

Quickly set key and velocity ranges on any track to combine synths or trigger them at specific times. Perform and record using multiple MIDI controllers routed to multiple instruments, or use multiple, layered instruments, or split synths from one MIDI controller.

Everything is automatable

Automate every mix, synth, and effect parameter in Project5 for accurate and hands on control of your mix. Make changes on screen or use learn mode for quickly and intuitive control from hardware surfaces and MIDI devices. Use Tap Tempo to quickly sync Project5 up to other audio sources perfect for jamming.

Powerful Sequencing and Recording

Pattern Editor

This dual-mode view doubles as a piano roll and step sequencer to provide a fast and extensive beat-making and pattern editing environment. Provides intuitive tools for creating flam, legato, and gating effects. Superimposes track, effect, and instrument automation with note data. Offers step- and real-time recording.

Audio Looping Tools

Click and drag to roll out tracks using ACID-format loops that match your project tempo and pitch changes. Features automatic beat matching, flexible time stretching/pitch shifting, and support for multiple loops per track. Use the loop Editor to take your beats and loops to new worlds with the smoothest loop integration to date: offers per-slice control of effect automation, pitch, pan, and gain. Export ACID-format loops.

Pattern Browser

Preview audio loops and MIDI patterns in tempo with your project, then drag to Arrange Pane to roll out tracks, or GrooveMatrix for triggering. Includes hundreds of useful patterns and loops.

Audio Recording and Editing

Add vocals, guitars, and other physical instruments to your songs to create that finished project.

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Multi-lane tracks for intuitive use of multi-timbral synths and advanced arranging techniques

Track Freeze for effects and instruments

In-track and in-pattern automation

Open Host Environment

Expand with DirectX, DXi, MFX, VST, VSTi Support

You can expand Project5 with hundreds of available virtual instrumens, and audio and MIDI effects.

ReWire Host and Client

As a ReWire host, Project5 represents the perfect compliment to Reason allowing Reason users to extend their studio with audio recording and editing, open support for DXi and VSTi instruments, and ACID-format loops. As a Rewire client you can extend applications like Pro Tools with Project5's superior synth host and MIDI sequencing capabilities

Support for industry standard , and proprietary sample formats:

ACID WAV
AIF
Akai S5000/6000
Kurzweil
LM4
Ogg Vorbis
Sound Fonts 2
SFZ
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