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Koan Pro is a generative music authoring software package which incorporates MIDI
sequencing and dynamic music creation tools. It can be used to create static and
dynamic music as well as custom generative music to drive Internet animations.
Features
- 200+ real-time controllable Koan parameters (some are soundcard specific)
- Create up to 256 'voices'
- 6 voicetypes: Ambient / Rhythmic / FixedPattern / Follows / RepeatBar / Listening voice
- Powerful Pattern Editor for creating those dance grooves with FixedPattern riffs/Sequences
- Extraordinary capability for generative pattern sequencing of multiple sub-patterns
- Support for recycled breakbeats
- Import riffs/patterns from MIDI files
- Auto-chording feature to create thick or thin chords & arpeggios, or for adding effects
- Hyper-instrument capability, also allowing Koan to be used as a real-time sound or music effects processor
- In depth SoundFont support, multiple WAV file playback suport (with MS DirectSound 5)
- Yamaha XG & GM/GS support
- Support for custom MIDI messages for special synth effects/ controlling external synths
- Files cross compatible with drag 'n' mix SSEYO Koan X
- Powerful randomization & mutation functions
- Save to SKD (re-editable), SKT (re-editable or protected template) or SKP (encrypted) file formats
- Record to WAV files
- Record to MIDI files (type 0)
- 2 internal LFOs work your MIDI controllers in real time
- Micro-level controls subtly change a voice's volume/pitch/start time/modulation
- Comprehensive on-line help
 Purchase Information
Requirements
- Windows 95/98/NT 4
- Pentium 90 or higher (Pentium 133 recommended)
- 16 MB RAM
- 1 MB disk space
- Sound card and/or MIDI interface (SoundBlaster AWE or SBLive recommended, 512K minimum for SoundFont support)
- Internet Explorer 3+ or Netscape Navigator/Communicator 3+
A PowerMac/iMac version is also available from the Product Download Page.
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