|
Promega 3
Technology
The professional digital piano Promega3 is the first application
of DRAKE proprietary technology. DRAKE
(Dsp-Risk-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine) is the ultimate DSP:
probably the most advanced in music software in the world. Its
32-bit and 50-Mips internal structure and its totally
programmable software architecture, make this processor so
powerful and fast that any kind of algorithm (from Wave Table to
Physical Modeling) can be implemented in real time, either in
generation or in post-processing.
Control
Such extraordinary technology brings Promega3 to extraordinary
achievements in polyphony, sound generation, sound quality and
user interface. The very concept at the basis of the project is
to unite supreme performance in an easy-to-operate machine.
Promega3 user interface takes its inspiration from celebrated
''Vintage'' instruments whose single functions were controlled
by a single slider or key. That clearly explains why the 5
moving faders, the 6 Virtual-Pots (Virtual Potentiometers), the
7 LCD's and 8 EQ-bars make it so easy to keep the overall
operation under control: the ''real'' status can be updated or
restored at any time by recalling a Preset.
Generation: physical modeling in real-time
4 completely independent and mixable sections offer the first
truly multisynthesis generation available on an instrument of
this class (Pianos, Vintage Keys, Orchestra/Pads, Bass/Other).
Up to 128 Mb of stereo samples can be stored to Promega3 memory
to provide a database of PCM Sounds. The authentic revolution
consists of the implementation of the sound generation by
physical models, in real time. In other words, it is possible to
reproduce electric piano sounds such as Rhodes, Wurlitzer or
Clavinet with an astonishingly faithful result. Every action or
electric feature in the model can be emulated (such as the
weight or mass of the tone bars in the Rhodes, or the weight and
size of its hammer). Physical data, like distance and speed, can
be defined with extreme precision using new-concept algorithms
developed in collaboration with the University of Padua. DRAKE's
extraordinary power and calculating speed then process data to
real-time application, articulating the polyphony to each
section and achieving 320 note overall polyphony.
Effects
The sound generation is then integrated with a mighty
post-processing section, where the already famous GEM-conceived
sound processing algorithms (such as Damper Physical Modeling,
Natural String Resonance, Advanced Release Technology and FADE)
have been perfected and enriched by a 15 Reverb + 15 Effect
section, equalized by a fully programmable 8-band digital
graphic EQ.
Connections and master function
Up to 64 presets can be easily created and recalled from the
instrument memory. The on-board aftertouch control and Pitch
bend and Modulation wheels offer the features of highly evolved
Master Keyboard. A complete series of balanced and unbalanced
connections make the instrument as versatile as possible in any
professional situation. Whether in a recording studio or on a
stage, the dynamic and sound performance will never be less than
the maximum, so that you can always express yourself at the top
of your artistic potential. |