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BitHeadz Announces Optimization for Apple's G4 ProcessorCapitola, CA -BitHeadz, Inc., the premier manufacturer of software synthesizers, announces that it is optimizing Unity DS-1 and Retro AS-1 for the new G4 processor. BitHeadz has worked with Apple Computer to modify two of their award winning programs, the Retro AS-1 Software Synthesizer, and the Unity DS-1 Digital Sampler. The powerful G4 chip incorporates a new execution unit named the Velocity Engine and is actually capable of performing over one billion floating-point operations per second (gigaflops), which makes it the first personal computer in history to offer supercomputer-level performance. "We are glad to see cutting edge companies like BitHeadz as well as other developers supporting the new Velocity Engine found in the new G4," said Clent Richardson, Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations for Apple Computer, Inc. "The Unity DS-1 Digital Sampler is actually increasing the already high demand for the G4 as well as the Macintosh platform as musicians and studios discover the advantages of having their synthesizer and sampler right inside their computer." "We have made this project a high priority and are very impressed with the results so far," says BitHeadz CEO Steve O'Connell, "With the G4 optimization to our code we are expecting at least a 2X improvement in performance, which translates into twice the polyphony. The new Velocity Engine allows us to perform four 32 bit operations in parallel which will give us the ability to provide more sophisticated playback algorithms, higher resolution effects, and lots of additional voices." The optimization will be transparent to the user, except for the fact that now you will not have to worry about running out of CPU clock cycles which is a problem that plagues those who own older, slower computers. Running a MIDI studio with mixers, plug-in effects, and software synthesizers all on the same computer has been becoming very popular over the past two years. New optimized versions of BitHeadz' software, along with these new processors will take the studio in-the-computer to a whole new level. Now if you own a fast laptop, you will be able to carry your studio on the road with you. BitHeadz also has plans to add G4 optimization to their other software instruments, Voodoo MIDI Drums, and Black & Whites Virtual Piano. Unity DS-1 with G-4 Dual Processors & Griifin i-mic by Beth Naji Hi, I just bought a G-4 Dual processor 800 and in order for me to get in and out I need the Griffin I-mic. Will Unity work with all this and have you heard about any problems? What version of Unity DS-1 will I need. I also wanted to use Black and Whites and Maybe some of your other products. I use Digital Performer 3. 0. 2 and I am running 9. 2. 1 for my Operating System with the Dual Processor G-4. I had heard through the Grapevine that there were some conflicts. Just need to know what versions of Unity will work and if I buy Unity now do I get the 3. 0 upgrade for free when it comes out? Thank you so much I am very excited to get started! |
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