All the effects are available with button presses on the synth, for instance. Polyphonic minimoog also you can controll every parameters by midi cc. Editor the module was sold with custom pcmac editor included remote software sadly it has not. But it bucks the recent trend for software recreations of vintage synths by. While it was expensive and not always stable, its sound was immediately impressive. Creamware minimax asb digital rhythm composer 2006 a digital remake of classic cult moog minimoog d based on custom virtual analog technology called virtual circuit modelling. Nov 29, 2017 in the creamware noah, peaveys promise is finally coming true. The pro12 asb benefits from the same sound engine used for creamware s minimax asb product. Midi connections there are two ways to play your minimax asb using midi. Apparently their minimax asb minimoog emulation does the business too. Oct 26, 2007 creamware minimax asb as a software system, creamwares scope perhaps did more to usher in demand for digital recreations of analogue synths than any other single product. Noah is a spinoff from creamwares popular pulsar synthesisandeffects platform, which can be installed as a pci expansion board inside a mac or pc. The minimax is part of creamwares new authentic sound box asb series, which includes a prophet5, a b3, and a recently released prodigyodyssey.
As far as i can tell sonic core did little more than slap new labels on the old creamware asb s. Here you can find the most recent software, firmware and drivers. The latter is also used by the pro 12s software editor. Finally, the usb connection makes the link with the computer that can control all settings via software. Within the minimax asb, we have remodelled all significant.
As a software system, creamware s scope perhaps did more to usher in demand for digital recreations of analogue synths than any other single product. Creamware has also added the same effects as features on the minimax and pro12 asbs. It is one of the most famous and most popular synthesizers ever. The latter is the modelled minimoog filter previously encountered on the minimax asb. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Creamware audio reproduces vintage sounds for pcbased addin cards and synthesizers using sharc over the years, creamware audio gmbh has gained quite a reputation for delivering innovative, highquality audio products that run algorithms on sharc processors from analog devices, inc. However i wouldnt recommend the plugiator due to bad support. Absolutely true, the minimax did start out as software. Ive read that the plugiator version of the minimax does actually have some fixes over creamware sonic cores v2.
I have owned quite a few synths but never a minimoog. As a software system, creamwares scope perhaps did more to usher in demand for digital recreations of analogue synths than any other single. Creamware minimax asb as a software system, creamwares scope perhaps did more to usher in demand for digital recreations of analogue synths than any other single product. I forgot to mention that the asbs 12voice polyphony means that it can do wonderful pad and string sounds, too. Prodyssey asb creamware prodyssey asb audiofanzine. While an original hammond b3 weighs in at 200 kilograms, the creamware b4000 asb weighs approximately 198 kilograms less, so a musician can take it anywhere. As a sound engine, xite1 is a variety of vintage and new innovative synthesizers at the same time.
Creamware minimaxasb polyphonic minimoog clone synth. The core of every 19unit is the proven asb audioengine remote controllable via midi and usb with sterophonic ins and outs and effects processor for contemporary stereo effects such as. While the panel is an almost exact copy of the original instrument, the parameters that are not included in the original dynamic response and effects require the software editor for exact editing. With uptodate features similar to those of the minimax asb, the user interface closely resembles the original. Page 1 owners manual pro12 asb page 2 you will find the warranty regulations for the product at the end of this documentation. The minimax asb benefits from the same sound engine used for creamware s minimax plugin for the scope platform. Which is a shame, because the minimax would be damn near perfect with a few fixes.
Scope xite1 is a dsp hardware that is controlled by the scope software via a computer. Creamwares minimax asb authentic sound box is a digital reincarnation of the. Creamware minimax asb vintage synth explorer forums. Its a nice replacement for my voyager if i like to travel. According to the company, current units ship with a crossplatform cd. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In the latest addition to their successful asb range, creamware take on arps legendary odyssey. Minimax fully integrates with your computer via usb and offers polyphony as well as preset management. Creamware s minimax asb authentic sound box is a digital reincarnation of the 70s monosynth, and loses the keyboard and lefthand controllers, but gains midi capabilities, memories, effects and even polyphony, while retaining many quirks of the original design so theres no dedicated lfo, and no oscillator sync or pulsewidth. According to its flexible concept, xite1 can be configured like your favored digital production studio. The patches can be edited directly on the hardware panel or using the supplied remotecontrol software.
On that score, german company creamware recently allayed a few of my fears with their pro 12 asb, a very creditable hardware recreation of sequential circuits fabulous 1978 prophet v analogue synth. Creamware pro12 asb authentic sound box synthesizer. Just like their minimax and pro12 asbs, they now have a website which suggests theyll be selling a clonewheel based on their b2003 software sometime soon. Creamware now shipping minimax asb audio masterclass. It is exactly the same as the software minimax on my xite system. The company was founded in 1992 and operated until 2006. Creamware also developed several digital audio software hardware combination systems that became popular with radio broadcasters throughout the late 1990s. The two filters have markedly different characters. Creamware has remastered the sound of the minimoog down to each detail with the minimax asb. Creamware or soniccore creamware had very innovative ideas and went into insolvency 2 times, the founder went to india under the name of indsp and missed to really realize whats possible with all the creamware technology, so it was all bought by soniccore new company of 2 excreaware ppl. This item is sold asdescribed this item is sold asdescribed and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed.
The software i received with the unit came only in a pc version, but i downloaded the mac version from creamware s asb web site. Its a nice replacement for my voyager if i like to travel with less weight. Minimax asb authentic sound box you will know at first sight the synth legend that inspired the creation of the minimax. The asb in the creamware minimax name stands for authentic. Creamware are gradually building a reputation for tackling the synthesizer worlds most thorny jobs. Creamware s remastered b4000 asb, which is almost a replica of the hammond b3 organ with wood panels, produces the authentically breathtaking organ sounds of its analog predecessor. Page 1 owners manual minimax asb page 2 you will find the warranty regulations for the product at the end of this documentation. Nov 15, 2017 the minimax asb benefits from the same sound engine used for creamware s minimax plugin for the scope platform. Nah, ive had no issues with the minimax software on win7.
Most software programs emulated only parts of the hardware such as the filter. However, all of the asb hardware synths are available as virtual scope dsp plugins. Creamware launches new line of classic synth recreations. Creamware audio case study education analog devices. Creamware minimax asb authentic sound box synthesizer. These cards are used to create synthesized sounds for audio production in music and other audio environments. Today, where most hardware components are difficult to get and software reached the limits, minimax asb has managed to go beyond. Creamware audio gmbh was a manufacturer of dspbased sound cards and synthesizers in siegburg. I forgot to mention that the asb s 12voice polyphony means that it can do wonderful pad and string sounds, too. Creamware minimax asb creamware minimax asb, virtual analog. However, all of the asb hardware synths are available as.
Nov 23, 2016 here is a short test of the minimax in both mono and poly modes one of the most convincing emulations of the minimoog model d. If you want proof of the superiority of creamware synths pro1, prodessy and minimax are great, just fool around with the resonance. At a time when virtual synths sounded very digital, scope took giant strides to bring. Creamware audio gmbh was a manufacturer of dspbased sound cards and synthesizers in.
View and download creamware pro12 asb owners manual online. This is one of several areas where the other software synths fall short of creamware. The final dialog offers the opportunity to open the readmefile with actual informa tion about the minimax asb and to start the remote software after. Unexpected bonus, fitr type moog which was created for the emulation of the minimoog minimax is also proposed on the prodyssey as an alternative to the reconstruction filter arp. Sonic core creamware minimax asb sonic core creamware prodyssey asb sonic core creamware pro 12 asb sonic core creamware b4000 asb sonic core creamware system 1200 firmware and software for the asb hardware synths you can find here. Creamware minimax asb 12 voices polyphonic minimoog d. But creamware made the asb for the hardware folks like me who wanted real knobs and switches, not the virtual kind. While the sound was designed to be genuinely old, other features have been taken to a. In no event will creamware be liable for any loss of data or for errors in data use or processing resulting from the use of this product or the documentation. Its sound is undeniably authentic, and the feel of its controls is closer to the original than any softwarebased virtual minimoog. Creamware also developed several digital audio software hardware. Forums and discussion of recording, guitar, bass, keyboard. There arent that many features buried in the software. Connect your minimax to the midi port found on your computer in order to use it with a sequencer or the minimax remotesoftware.
Remote software is included with the package for editing. Pro12 integrates with your computer via usb and offers 12 voices of polyphony. Home the forums electronic music instruments and electronic music production creamware minimax asb gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Creamware also developed several digital audio software hardware combination systems that became popular with radio broadcasters throughout th. Creamware has introduced two new synths based on a pair of analog classics, minimax asb and profit5 asb. Asb klangbox made in germany after releasing the asb desktopinstruments minimax, pro12, b4000 and prodyssey creamware now releases these fine units as 19rackmount units at unbelievable rate. Each instrument is a hardware synthesizer, a digital emulation of an analog classic housed in a compact desktop box with real knobs and a look that pays homage to the synth being emulated. Funky boogie basses and leads and fx on the minimax.
This is the best emulation of glorious moog minimoog model d with 12 note polyphony. One thing to consider about the asb desktop modules is this. The following plugins, sold separately at 99 eur each, are scheduled for release late summer. Creamwares minimax asb authentic sound box is a digital reincarnation of the 70s monosynth, and loses the keyboard and lefthand controllers, but gains midi capabilities, memories, effects and even polyphony, while retaining many quirks of the original design so theres no dedicated lfo, and no oscillator sync or pulsewidth. Creamware pro12 asb authentic sound box synthesizer guitar. Having had the chance to try a real minimoog i can tell you that this emulation of the machine of origin is more than credible really. Minimax asb is different from anything available before. In 2007, the company sonic core purchased certain creamware assets and intellectual property.
Creamware is now shipping their second asb authentic sound box product. Minimax asb not only emulates parts of the instrument. Creamware minimax asb minimoog hardware clone announced. The hardware that the minimax is trying to imitate is of course the classic moog minimoog d, but instead of attempting a 100% authentic recreation of the original creamware has added some additional features as well. Significant elements like oscillators and envelopes were for the most part forgotten. Check out kraftwerks gear and equipment including the native instruments reaktor software synthesizer, native instruments monark monophonic software. Its sound is undeniably authentic, and the feel of its controls is closer to the original than any software based virtual minimoog. Digital emulation of classic moog minimoog d based on virtual analog technology and dsp. After all, the modelling of beloved, classic analogues must rank alongside touching up star wars in its potential to disturb the serious and the devout. While the sound was designed to be genuinely old, other features have been taken to a contemporary level. Creamware s minimax asb models the sound and look of a classic minimoog while offering additional features the original never had. You will find many like me that have them as scope and noah devices and are ready to swear on anything about how incredibly good is the sound, but the best you can do is to find some unit in a shop and try it directly, because,as i can see, little companies like cwa have to fight a bit to get some attention. Connect your minimax asb directly to a master keyboard.
The pro 12s rear panel is an exact duplicate of creamwares previous asb, the minimax, featuring just a mains connector, audio input and output pairs and two types of midi connections. Noah is a spinoff from creamware s popular pulsar synthesisandeffects platform, which can be installed as a pci expansion board inside a mac or pc. In the creamware noah, peaveys promise is finally coming true. Creamware minimax asb specifications, pictures, prices. The hardware that the minimax is trying to imitate is of course the classic moog minimoog d, but instead of attempting a 100% authentic recreation of the original creamware has added some additional features as. Dec 10, 2003 the minimax sounds very close to the original. Creamwares minimax asb authentic sound box is a digital reincarnation of the 70s monosynth, and loses the keyboard and lefthand controllers, but gains midi capabilities, memories, effects and even polyphony, while retaining many quirks of the original design so theres no dedicated lfo, and no oscillator sync or pulsewidth modulation, as found on some modified minis. Like pulsar, noah comes with a handful of software based synthesizers loaded up and ready to play. Nov 29, 2017 the creamware minimax asb is arguably the best minimoog emulation available. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizer modules like the creamware minimax asb authentic sound box synthesizer at musicians friend. A digital remake of classic cult moog minimoog d based on custom virtual analog technology called virtual circuit modelling. The second member of creamware s asb series is the profit5 asb, which is based on the sound engine of its scopeplatform namesake. Creamware minimax asb polyphonic moog minimoog model d clone synth module. Creamware also developed several digital audio softwarehardware.
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