erm..... okay.....
The concept is very simple:
Provide a computer music solution that directly tackles all the usual problems associated with making music on PC's:
Compatibility - we'll launch with 16 pretested systems with combinations of soft/hardware that we know work well. If we havent tested it we wont sell it. We'll do custom ones too, fully tested - they just take longer.
Setting it up - its all preconfigured and tested for your to be a working music system out of the box
Getting it to work - Complete manuals are included on how to use the software (eg Cubase) with the hardware (eg
SW1000XG) including tutorials on how to do everything.
What if it goes wrong - we will have an extensive database of FAQ's and further tutorials available online, plus you'll be contacted once we've tested out latest updates etc.
Remote Access - failing that we'll dial into your machine and sort it out remotely.
Computer noise - the thing is silent, 9dB quieter than a Mac G4
Samples online - launching with a library of 5000 free samples of various genres available via special preinstalled software over the internet. The library is expanding all the time.
Rack case - its a custom built steel and aluminium 3u rack case, fully insulated and even has acoustically treated feet if you use it on a desktop
Extras - Optional transport controls or 8 knob midi controller built in - more to come. Neutric dual Patch socket through to the rear of the case which can be wired as you like or not at all.
Yep, its a PC but thats inconsequential really. Its the support package, the ease of use, the samples, the nice little extras, the rugged construction is what makes it interesting.
If you're a hardened PC music maker then maybe the support and tutorials dont interest you - fair enough. But perhaps consider it as the ultimate sound source - we do a soft synth station running Gigasampler/Reaktor/B4/Tassman/Vaz etc etc through 16 channels of TDIF courtesy of the Mixtreme, all running simultaneously. We'll tell you how to use it, support it if it goes wrong and you can just screw it into your rack and wire it into your studio.
Price wise, we'll be maybe 5-10 percent more than any other "built for music" audio systems. A rack case alone will cost you 250 ukpounds.
The full website goes online in December and we'll have finished the 32 page brochure - perhaps you'll find the info you need when that happens.
Robin
ps (phew!)