Soft SampleCell Gains 192 kHz Support, More Voices

Digidesign announced Soft SampleCell version 3.1 which adds support for sample rates up to 192 kHz and brings the simultaneous voice count up to 96. For registered Soft SampleCell owners, a free update to version 3.1 will be available as a Web download.

Soft SampleCell is a standalone, host-based version of the SampleCell II Plus PCI card available for Pro Tools|HD, 24 MIX and LE systems. It is designed for music, post production, or any other applications requiring high quality sample editing and playback. Soft SampleCell supports playback of up to 192kHz/24-bit audio files and features a smooth-sounding 4-pole resonant lowpass filter, up to 96 voices and 1 Gigabyte of sample memory support. Soft SampleCell also offers powerful integration options for Pro Tools and Pro Tools LE systems, and can be run alongside one or more SampleCell II PCI cards.

Soft SampleCell is a powerful and versatile application that allows you to build a gigantic database of samples right inside your computer. Not only does it provide a centralized location for you to quickly and easily access, edit and trigger these samples, it also offers powerful integration options with your favorite sequencing application, such as Pro Tools. With Soft SampleCell, high quality sample-based sessions have never been easier to set up and manage.

The update for registered users along with a free 15-day demo version will be available on www.digidesign.com by April 17. Soft SampleCell 3.1 will also ship to stores on April 17.

MSRP for Soft SampleCell 3.1 is $ 345 US.