Solo Performer Show Controller 2.4 increases play list flexibility
for musicians who improvise their set lists while performing
Philadelpha, PA, USA (June 27, 2005) -- Alien Apparatus Company, Inc.
(www.alienapparatus.com) releases Solo Performer Show Controller
version 2.4. Solo Performer Show Controller is a system for
controlling the background music, lyrics displays, MIDI effects, and
light shows for musicians. The system consists of a six-button foot
controller that connects to a computer via USB, and software that
runs on Windows and Macintosh. Solo Performer is made with REALbasic
from REAL Software, Inc.
Solo Performer Show Controller plays mp3 files, aiff files, wave
files, and MIDI files. It can control MIDI effects units, lights
that operate using the industry-standard DMX512 protocol, and can
display lyrics on-screen in a karaoke-like manner. The software also
includes a utility for stripping out unwanted tracks in MIDI files so
that only the rhythm tracks play.
In this new release, musicians no longer need to pre-plan their set
lists. Entire folders of audio files may be opened all at once, and
while a song is playing, the next song may be selected from the
list. Play list items may navigated by either typing the first few
characters of the song title, by moving the scroll bar with the
mouse, or by engaging the new "auto-scroll" feature of the foot
controller.
To further increase flexibility, users can now select from three play
list behaviors, including a new "loop" mode. This enables musicians
fill the play list with small audio samples that will loop
continuously and seamlessly until another play list item is chosen.
The system can be set up so that looped samples play continuously and
then switch to seamlessly play the next selection.
The creation of light shows has been improved by including a new
chase definition system. Light scenes can now be arranged into chase
sequences that are recorded to the event list when the space bar is
tapped. This means that while a song is being played, the space bar
can be tapped to the beat to insert light scenes. In this way,
complex light shows can be constructed very quickly.
The Solo Performer Show Controller System is currently the only
system available for controlling a show that seamlessly integrates
audio, MIDI, and DMX512 lighting capabilities. With its six-button
foot controller, a guitar player could, for example, play a show in
front of an audience and have all of the backing rhythm tracks play
from the system while it controls the lights and changes the singer's
vocal reverb during the choruses.
Solo Performer Show Controller is available for both Windows and
Macintosh computer systems. For more information on the product, or
to order online, visit http://www.alienapparatus.com.
Media contact:
Ron Benditt
media at alienapparatus dot com
Phone: 888.533.6012x88
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