The Arturia Analog Factory Experience is a 32-key keyboard controller and virtual instrument software package for both Mac and Windows OS. Combined, the package delivers a versatile controller and powerful virtual synthesizer with up to 3500, carefully selected preset sounds that are sure to appease fans of Arturia's Classic Synth simulations.
All presets are user editable with the software's intuitive editing features, and the hardware controller features an assortment of knobs and switches that are capable of controlling third-party virtual instruments and software. The Analog Factory Experience is in fact a virtual instrument that can be recalled and used as an instrument plug-in with popular DAW software titles.
| System Requirements |
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Windows: Windows 2000/XP/Vista Mac OS X: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and Universal Binary Required Configuration PC/Windows: 512 MB RAM; 1.5 GHz CPU Mac OS X: 512 MB RAM; 1.5 GHz CPU Protection Internet Connection required to authorize the product |
| Software |
3500 analog synthesizer sounds that have defined the sound of modern music. All presets are carefully selected from Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V). These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality. Smart Preset Manager. Quickly filter the presets according to these choices: by instrument, by type (Bass, Pads, Leads...) and /or by characteristics (hard, soft, complex, simple, short, long...), and find preset according to these filtered choices. Straight forward editing, with the most essential parameters for personalizing presets: (Filter and LFO sections, 4 Key Parameters differing for each preset, Chorus & Delay mix, ADSR envelope) Integrated as a plug-in within your sequencer, on Mac and PC, or plays as a stand alone software synthesizer Save and recall presets. |
| Hardware |
Keyboard : 32 keys with velocity
Controllers : 1 clickable encoder, 10 encoders, 4 sliders, 11 switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel Connectors : Hold, Sustain, Expression Power Supply : USB Bus Power or DC 12V (standard external AC adapter, center positive) Current Draw : 500 mA (AC Adapter), 500 mA (USB Bus Power) Ultra thin 32 keys with full action effect and velocity sensitivity High quality aluminum case |
| Drivers | Core Audio, ASIO, VST, RTAS, Audio Units |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 18.89 x 9.44 x 2.36" (480 x 240 x 60mm) |
| Weight | 8.15 lb (3.7kg) |
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Comments about Arturia Analog Factory Experience - Hardware Keyboard Controller and Virtual Software Instrument:
A great little keyboard with a lot of extras. The synthesizer banks are enormous and offer much more authentic textures and characteristics than I've found in other plug-ins.
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