Виртуальный инструмент LiveSlice, плагин в формате VST (Windows), позволяет загрузить до 64 WAV-файлов (любого типа без сжатия данных), разделить их на части (автоматически или вручную, до 256 на файл) и комбинировать полученные слайсы в многодорожечной аранжировке (до 32 треков). Поддерживаются графическое перемещение слайсов, индивидуальное изменение параметров (уровень, панорама, атака, спад, затухание, высота тона, реверсирование), управление всеми параметрами по MIDI, синхронизация с хост-программой, любые частоты дискретизации, цветовая маркировка слайсов, управление плагинами эффектов посредством MIDI-сообщений контроллеров (в хост-программах, поддерживающих протокол VST 2.0), импорт и экспорт лупов формата ACID. Есть восемь выходов, встроенный браузер лупов с функцией предварительного прослушивания, функции рандомизации и квантизации. Системные требования: Windows XP/2000/NT/98, процессор с частотой выше 300 МГц.
This beat slicer can do much more than just slice your beats. You can load up to 64 wave files at a time, slice them up and combine the slices in the multitrack arranger.
Each slice is coloured based on the content so you can easily tell them apart - this makes manual rearranging a lot easier. If you find arranging beats in a piano roll / drum map a bit awkward at times, LiveSlice will definately change the way you make music.
With up to 256 slice on each loop liveslice is as much a granular synthesizer as a beat slicer. As you can also sequence notes you can do simple melodic arrangements too (bases and arps).
The real fun begins when you start using the graphical parameter sequencer. You can sequence amplitude, panning, attack, decay, release, pitch, probability and reverse for each slice just by drawing with the mouse creating anything from subtle variations to total chaos.
From v.1.3 LiveSlice has been able to record incoming audio. This can be used live to capture loops from real instruments and remix them instantly or in the studio to quicly record 1-32 bar loops from any instrument and gain instant access to the powerful and intuitive rearranging capabilities of the LiveSlice arranger.
LiveSlice has no internal effects - instead you can sequence midi CC's that can control for example your favourite filter plugin - load it as an insert effect and let LiveSlice control the cutoff frequency with different values for each slice.
This will work in all hosts that support midi routing between plugins - part of the VST2.0 standard. This includes Cubase, Ableton Live, Energy XT, Tracktion, Jeskola Buzz, and Fruity loops. The illustration to the left shows LiveSlice controlling the cutoff frequency of the excellent frohmage filter.
Additionally everything in liveslice can be controlled by midi. You can sequence playback as well as randomization of slices, arrangements and parameters. Why not connect an external LFO and let it control the pitch? The possibilities are endless. Several arrangements can be triggered simultaniously - great for layering arrangements.
LiveSlice is available as a VSTi for windows only. An OSX version is planned.
LiveSlice was originally written for the freeware jeskola buzz. This new VST version is a complete rewrite with tons of new features and much greater stability. LiveSlice for buzz is still available and quite popular. Although the buzz community is quite small LiveSlice has been downloaded more than 3500 times placing it among the top 3 downloads on buzzchines.com since it's release.
Features Automatic or manual slicing REX loop import ACIDized loop import and export Multitrack sequencer with snap / quantize Host sync Audio recording - synced to the host - can be used as a realtime dicer / granulator Hi quality resampling using spline interpolation Low CPU usage Integrated, resizable loop browser with preview Full MIDI control, and MIDI out up to 32 tracks, 64 loops, 256 slices resizable gui, zoom in slicer up to 8 outputs with individual slice routing integrated loop browser with preview loads all uncompressed .wav formats supports any sample rate
System requirements Windows XP, 2000, NT or 98 Anything faster than 500mhz will do, CPU use is pretty low Memory requirements: Uses 4mb of memory + about a mb pr. loop (average) No P4 denormalization issues
Version history
1.47(current) new features and changes REX import Resizable file browser Faster GUI and a new "lofo GUI" for smooth operation on older machines Improved waveform display: visualizes both the average and the loudest frequency so there's a visual difference between a bassdrum with or without hihat - even when the hihat is quiet. More midi automation options: slicing and recording can now be controlled by midi (for example: hit a midi-key to record, use mod-wheel to auto slice the recording) Time signature support, durations in bars + beats in both slicer and arranger. clicking the "play" button now results in a monophonic preview mode (play one arrangement at a time, select the currently playing arrangement with the mouse) Loops list no longer auto-scrolls on click Removed the "clear event" feature (there's no need to have empty events in an arrangement) Middle mouse now deletes events if no parameter is selected, and resets parameters if a parameter is selected it's now possible to reset event parameters by clicking and dragging with middle mouse button down. fixes Better sorting in file browser Refresh after Ctrl+V an Event - now stays on the destination track Refresh after Adding a Track - now displays the new track Refresh track selection after Deleting a Track Refresh track selection after Re-opening LS right click to toggle default values are back (loop / arrangement duration and time signature) "Lock to loop" setting is now correctly recalled when opening projects graphical waveforms always removed when loop is deleted some bugs when changing MIDI config details fixed fixed "Changing banks, selects another arrangement" fixed "missing file" dialog bug more minor bug fixes
