crusherX-Live
32 bit real-time vapor synthesizer

Welcome to a new world of sound synthesis!

crusher-X is a shareware program whose powerful vapor synthesis algorithm enables you to synthesize very complex and cool waves. crusher-X does distill and transform sounds quite radically. Based on traditional granular synthesis, crusher-X can be used as a synthesizer or as a versatile effects unit. You can create sounds with the internal oscillators or external files as well as input real-time stereo soundfiles. Internal feedback loops allow self-oscillation within crusher-X! 

Beside the interface you can optional control the crusher by using MIDI (unlimeted amount of Key-Groups and Controllers with Map-functions) or/and a joystick. If you have a force feedback device you can feel the parameters changing. 

Download

Feel free to download the new version of crusher-X from www.crusher-x.de, where you will find a .zip file containing all the files you'll need to begin crushing sounds!

Requirements

Based on the DirectX interface, crusher-X comes with a 32-bit real-time DSP engine that runs on Win9x  platforms with standard soundcards. For satisfying results you'll need:

x Celeron/Pentium 300MHz or higher 
x 32 MB RAM or higher
x 5MB hard disk and additional space for sounds 
x Win 9x/2000  (NT is not supported because of DirectX problems) 
x DirectX installed on Win95 (Win98 already has DirectX installed) 
x 16-bit stereo (duplex) soundcard, which supports DirectX 
x crusher-X is best viewed on a 800x600 or larger display 
x Optional joystick to control soundflow. 
x Optional force feedback device (e.g. joystick). Tested with Logitech Wingman FORCE.
x Optional MIDI In- and Output device (like on soundcards)

For information about DirectX, please visit: http://microsoft.com/directx/

Installation

Just unpack the .zip file (with pkunzip.exe or another archiving utility such as WinZip) into a destination folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\crusher-x). On Win95/NT systems, make sure that you have DirectX 6.0 or higher installed. 
Start the file crusherxlive.exe and press the Start button. After confirming the DSP Setup you'll hear your first crusher-X sound! 

After that you might want to:

- Choose Edit-Options to change Interface and Background settings. 
- Choose Crusher-Jostick Setup to enable the joystick and force feedback functions. Please be shure that you have a proper installation of the (force feedback) joystick on ID 1. Attach the device bevore starting the application.
-Choose Crusher-MIDI Setup to enable full MIDI Control.
-Choose the HELP command for troubleshooting and additional informations!

Register crusher-X!

Although crusher-X is a very complex and sophisticated program, it is very inexpensive shareware. When you register, you will receive a registration key that will:

x Disable the register dialog during crushing 
x Allow you to save the Crusher-Sheets (files) 
x Allow you to save Loadlists 
x Enable real-time recording 
x Enable more than 3 Generators 
x Expand the 1 second buffer 
x Enable full force feedback support 
x Enable more than 2 MIDI Key-Groups and Controller
x Offer you special credit on upgrades (all minor updates and bug-fixes are free)
x Secure enhanced technical support! 
x And: You will get a free drink when you visit us in Munich, Germany ;-) Please open Rent this space inside the program to find out the address.

Registration is very easy! We have joined a good shareware payment processing service which accepts payment by credit card via the internet or a simple phone call - even in the USA. Please follow the instructions inside the program or see the file order.txt.

About us

If you have questions about our work and crusher-X please contact us. If you have problems using the program, we will try to help you. Registered users of crusher-X receive in-depth assistance ;-)

büro </stelkens>
Adlzreiterstr. 14
D-80337 München
GERMANY

info@stelkens.de
http://www.crusher-x.de
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