ZAK Sound has updated its hybrid sampling and wavetable platform, Raizes Player, to version 1.3.5. With this update, the player is now available as a free download for everyone, removing the previous requirement of a product purchase to access the software.
The free version of Raizes Player now includes a built-in factory library featuring 58 presets.
These sounds are specifically curated for cinematic and experimental production, organized into four primary categories:
- Drones & Evolving Textures: Deep atmospheric soundscapes.
- MPE Dimensions: Presets designed for expressive control via MPE-compatible devices.
- Narratives: Cinematic keys and tonal textures.
- Tension Layers: Tools designed for building suspense and underscore.
New Features in Version 1.3.5
In addition to the new free pricing model, ZAK Sound has integrated several significant functional updates to the Raizes Player engine:
- Logic-Based MIDI Generator: A new songwriting tool that generates harmonically accurate progressions across various scales, including Major, Lydian, Phrygian Dominant, and various exotic or diminished scales. It supports chord structures ranging from simple triads to complex cluster chords, with a direct MIDI export function for DAWs.
- Expanded MIDI Library: The update introduces a collection of over 1,200 MIDI files. These are categorized into thematic folders such as Cinematic Suspense, Ambient Shimmer, and Textural Clouds to assist in rapid workflow development.
- Granular FX: A new granular processing module has been added to the effects section, allowing users to deconstruct audio into grains for textural and ambient sound design.
Technical Specifications
Raizes Player features a 6-layer audio engine with dual filters, 36 effects slots, and a comprehensive modulation system. Each layer offers independent control over pitch, time-stretching, and playback direction.
Pricing & Availability
Raizes Player is now free (previously required an instrument purchase). It is compatible with Windows 10 or higher (64-bit), macOS 10.11 or higher, and Ubuntu 22.04 or higher (VST3/AU/Standalone). An internet connection is required for installing new instruments.
The updated version can be downloaded directly from the ZAK Sound website.
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