Creamware's New Hardware Synths

madmod · Post by **madmod** » Sun Feb 17, 2002 8:44 pm

I got the OK to post this..
An Official Creamware Dealer Press release..

Noah
Tactive Instrument Modeller

Frankfurt, 13 March 2002

Noah
Tactive Instrument Modeller
Keyboard and Expander

CreamWare presents Noah, a hardware synthesizer with unique features and
unprecedented flexibility. Sound production, effects, step sequencing and
arpeggiation are entirely realized in software and processed by DSPs. Noah
offers all popular synthesis technologies: analog (subtractive), FM, vector
and wavetable synthesis. It also features a completely new physical
modeling technology for guitar and bass sounds with unprecedented realism.
An expansion for sampling and PCM sound is available as an option.

Thanks to its most advanced DSP technology, Noah for the first time offers
1:1 modeling of existing instruments. At the same time, completely new
synthesis techniques can be realized as well. In contrast to the fixed
architecture of conventional synthesizers, Noah is totally flexible and can
be equipped with additional instruments and synthesis technologies through
software (plug ins). So, Noah is constantly re-inventing itself and will
always remain up-to-date.

"For a long time there has been very little reason for anyone to buy a new
synthesizer", says CreamWare managing director Frank Hund. "There was
simply nothing new out there. Real innovation was taking place almost
entirely in software, and was therefore dependent on a computer
environment. Noah changes that. Noah combines, for the first time, the
innovation and dynamics of software plug-in technology with the advantages
of a traditional instrument."

The basic package supplied with Noah comprises the following 9 instruments:

- minimax: The first truly accurate reproduction of the legendary Minimoog.
- Vectron Player: Inspired by the renowned Prophet VS, vector synthesis
produces breathtaking sounds.
- Lightwave: Wavetable synthesizer with 128 waveforms, 2 powerful filters,
and a flexible modulation matrix.
- Six-String: Model of a six-string guitar. A new, patented physical
modeling algorithm achieves an unprecedented level of sonic nuance and
articulated performance realism.
- Four-String: Four-string bass model, based on the same technlology.
- B 3000: Draw-bar organ model in the tradition of the veritable Hammond
B3.
- Beatzbox: Analog drum synth/computer.
- Hybriddd: Combines FM and analog synthesis in a unique instrument.
- Vocodizer: 22-band vocoder with integrated synthesizer. Capable of
emulating any hardware or software based vocoder.

During Noah's development uncompromising sound quality was given absolute
priority. The DSP plug-in technology allows the realization of most diverse
synthesis techniques in unparalleled quality and variety. Instruments are
not based on static samples, but are modeled exactly and true to the
original.

All instruments are polyphonic, and equipped with sounds created by
well-known sound designers. Even in its basic version, Noah already offers
over 1000 sounds. They can be edited directly on the instrument itself, or
with the included graphical software on a Mac or PC.

Noah has an extensive effects section. More than 30 32-bit algorithms are
available, including a high-quality reverb, modulation and dynamic effects.
A live programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator extend the performance
capabilities even further.

Although Noah does not require a computer, it however offers extensive
integration with external sequencers and the Internet over its USB
interface. Noah instruments can be treated in the computer like plug-ins.
Individual Noah configurations can be created on screen and uploaded into
the synthesizer. New instruments and sounds can be accessed through a PC
directly from the Internet and then loaded and played on Noah.

Noah is available in both rackmount and keyboard versions. The keyboard
offers two 2x40 indicator displays (the rack module has one) and 16
combined infinite control/push buttons for performance control (the rack
version has four). Both versions are equipped with stereo analog inputs and
outputs, 8 individual outputs in ADAT format, MIDI In/Out/Thru, a USB port,
and a slot for Compact Flash data storage.

Noah is hardware expandable via two options: the Noah Performance Option,
which doubles the power of the synthesis engine; and the "Transporter"
Sampling Option, which implements a 64MB sample player for the use of
"virtual expanders". By assembling Akai and Soundfont compatible samples,
users can also create their own virtual expanders - and so access their
personal sounds directly from Noah. Virtual expanders can be stored on
Compact Flash and reloaded into the keyboard's Sample Player.

"The realization of a purely software-controlled, totally flexible
synthesizer has been a dream for a long time", says Michael Ruf,
CreamWare's chief developer. "I think back to legendary experiments such as
the PPG Realizer and the Korg OASYS. Now, finally, the technology has
advanced to the point where these dreams can become reality. Noah takes
these ideas much further, and adds such up-to-date features as
expandability via the Internet, an editing and control software for Mac and
PC, direct integration into software audio sequencers, and a USB
interface."

Noah will be available in the summer of 2002. Although the list prices have
not yet been established, the keyboard version is expected to retail for
under 2000 US $.

here is the picture
http://odin.prohosting.com/madmod1/001/noah.htm
Regards
Madmod

[ This Message was edited by: madmod on 2002-02-19 04:41 ]

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Sun Feb 17, 2002 9:15 pm

This link doesn't work for me - just your host.

I got this far:
http://www.madmod.net/

madmod · Post by **madmod** » Sun Feb 17, 2002 9:18 pm

Sorry Fixed...
It will be at Musikmesse.. If anyone here is going please tell us what it is like.......

[ This Message was edited by: madmod on 2002-02-19 04:42 ]

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Sun Feb 17, 2002 11:57 pm

Lightwave in a box ? Vectron ? Prisma ? Something new? Then where's the soft version

Neutron · Post by **Neutron** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 7:46 am

its just a 3d rendering. wait for pics of the real thing (and you still might not get it!) remember the other synth which was just a "pc in a keyboard box"

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 9:13 am

Maybe but I think this time it's going into production.

Stubbe · Post by **Stubbe** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 11:04 am

Looks cool, even if it's only a computer-rendering.

These days, it doesn't mean much as to how finished the hardware is.

Hope they think about the posibillity to add a monitor, I am tired of pesky small LCD-displays

Cheers
Stubbe

madmod · Post by **madmod** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 3:25 pm

On 2002-02-18 07:46, defex wrote:
its just a 3d rendering. wait for pics of the real thing (and you still might not get it!) remember the other synth which was just a "pc in a keyboard box"

Yer There was only a few Stage frames made
and they never made a production run

But this one will

Did you know that a SF1 was stolen from a shop in Germany.. thats what Nik from Creamware told me...Imagion getting support for that ..

[ This Message was edited by: madmod on 2002-02-19 04:26 ]

ohmelas · Post by **ohmelas** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 5:57 pm

I'm excited and concerned. What will the synth folks get that I don't and does that mean in order to get those special things will I buy? What about 3rd party stuff----will it work in there too?

madmod · Post by **madmod** » Tue Feb 19, 2002 4:29 am

Why concerned..
Im saving..now
Pulsar for LIVE ...Dreamy..Im

zgogor · Post by **zgogor** » Tue Feb 19, 2002 3:37 pm

Hi all,
can someone help me, I have a huge problem with the SF1...
It always play the same song ?
zgogOr

Noctulius · Post by **Noctulius** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 2:26 am

I wonder if Noah can be integrated into Scope Fusion environment somehow (other way than just as ADAT or S-MUX i/o)...

madmod · Post by **madmod** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 6:36 am

On 2002-02-20 02:26, Noctulius wrote:
I wonder if Noah can be integrated into Scope Fusion environment somehow (other way than just as ADAT or S-MUX i/o)...

At a guess (and it is only a guess) I would say that is why the new release of DP has been held back..If this is correct then Creamware are going to kick some major hardware manufactures ass!
Anyway all will be revealed at Musikmesse..
Are Creamware on the stock exchange?
Regards

gearslut · Post by **gearslut** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 9:33 pm

That's awesome! You guys kill me with that SF1 support stuff. I can't believe it, the first production open-ended DSP synth. To really blow people away, they will have to bundle the Pro 1 and the Modular 2 and have a nice editor/lib for it. The older Pulsar synths just don't sound that cometitve to hardware synths for $2k IMHO. You could get the Motif with the FM card for close to that and be almost better off without some extra goodies to sweeten Creamware's deal. The Supernova II is tough to beat at that price too. I'm thinking they need to work the upgradeable DSP effects angle. This may be the first keyboard/synth rack that studios would use as a serious piece of outboard gear, if Noah had at least 96k/24bit resolution.

Noctulius · Post by **Noctulius** » Thu Feb 21, 2002 2:35 am

I personally like the view (3d render, no matter) of that keyboard version. But it would be great to know if it produces key aftertouch and keyoff velocity...

Also it's a pity that there's no XY or ribbon. Just imagine controlling Vectron or Neutron's XY-synths with onboard XY pad...

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 10:22 am

And more Noah stuff including soundbites

http://www.dr-walker.com/noah.html

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 11:16 am

But I do get the impression that it's basically a Pulsar (or better) with a keyboard stuck to it... Is there much sense in going from PC setup to one of these Noah thingies? Or, maybe creamware is going to do some Noah only promotion... Or perhaps Noah only plugins. I'll be REALLY proud of creamware if the PC setup and Noah were completely the same. (besides the DSP power)
Generally speaking, whatever is available for Noah, should be made available for PC... they've both got the same architecture right?

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 11:29 am

I would hope it's basically a Luna or Pulsar in there, it would make updating it easier and "SCOPE Fusion" would have true meaning! I think it's meant to appeal also to a new set of musicians who aren't quite as computer literate or who prefer hardware/handson (even if you can use midi controllers on Pulsar etc)

[ This Message was edited by: subhuman on 2002-03-06 11:30 ]

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 7:15 pm

I'll bet my boots that there won't be any bodgy microsoft OS in there as well!
Much more stable for live use

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 8:36 pm

ah ha! Live use.. now that's a thought. Coming to think of it.. a pulsar platfor without the windows tweaking and BSOD issues.. it really might be worth it.
$2000 seems logical too.