Yellow Tools releases Independence (+Add-Ons and v1.0.1 update)

Yellow Tools has announced that their new plug-in sampler/workstation, Independence, is now shipping, plus the first set of add-ons and a v1.0.1 update are already available.

Independence includes a sample library of more than 18 GB but Yellow Tools has already released Independence Add-Ons volume 01 as a free download in their user area for all registered users. It contains 320 new audio samples for 7 additional electronic drum kits and several additional electronic drums elements.

Also available is the first update to Independence, version 1.0.1 for Mac OS X and Windows XP. This update contains extensions of the Performance Mode and of the Audio Import functionality.

Independence main features:

• Intuitive & easy-to-use multi-page user interface.
• Unlimited number of Layers (multi-timbral).
• Unlimited number of samples.
• Unlimited polyphony.
• RF-HDD ultra fast streaming technology.
• Auto-RAM-Cleaner for optimal RAM usage.
• Project, Layer Set and Layer search option.
• Built-in mixer environment.
• Flexible modifiers.
• Over 50 custom tune models.
• Unique multi dynamic legato mode.
• Advanced multi-dynamic alternate mode.
• Custom Auto-Mapping import.
• Hi-res wave-from display.
• Automatic groove recognition.
• Sophisticated mapping editor.
• Unique control of Layers, Alternates & Sections.
• Host automation.
• Over 30 insert filters & effects.
• "ORIGAMI LE" impulse response engine.
• Premium impulse response files "INSPIRED ACOUSTICS".
• Unlimited number of BUS channels.
• Unlimited number of Custom channels (virtual internal channels).
• Unipolar & bipolar step modulator (128 STEPS).
• Unipolar & bipolar free envelope (unlimited markers).
• 2 Keyswitch modes (global and Layer internal).
• MIDI automation.
• MIDI learn option.
• Editable Layer notepad.
• 2 sync modes (host & internal tempo).
• Realtime auto-sync.
• Hundreds of editable presets.
• Active and passive velocity range.
• Intelligent polyphony management per key.
• Detailed content browser.
• Absolute and relative filter settings.
• Detailed audio sample status bar.
• 2 pitch modes (hertz & semitones).
• 18GB sound library.
• AKAI S1000/S3000 import. Further import formats are available with the "Translator - Independence Edition" from Chicken Systems.
• Cross-platform & cross-host compatibility.
• Expandable with sound and software extension.

Independence is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, DX, AU, RTAS and stand-alone formats. It costs €/$499 for new purchasers or €/$149 as an upgrade for owners of Candy, Culture or Majestic.