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News 21/06/07
DashSignature is now officially a branch of NUSofting
News
16/05/06
EVE 2 released!
Download Demo
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For support or questions on any DASH
Signature product, write to
support@dashsignature.com or ask at the Dash
Signature and NUSofting forum, which is located at KVR Audio
Forums.
FAQ
Questions
About
The DASHsnd
Sample Format
What is
a Dash Sound File
(DASHsnd)?
A Dash Sound (also called "Dash Soundset" or DASHsnd like the
extension of the actual file), is a multi-sample proprietary format
that is an audio file including many
samples recorded from one or more musical instruments. A Dash Sound on
your
hard disk is a [NameHere].DASHsnd file.
E.G., Solina-Strings.DASHsnd
How can
I play a DASHsnd file?
A DASHsnd must be loaded in a sample player which supports theDASHsnd
format. The main DASHsnd player is the EVE
2 software instrument which is
available for Windows PC and Mac OS X, both as an Audio Unit and a
VSTi.
The other official player is TDP (Twin
Dash Player) which is included with any Dash Sound Library at no extra
cost. (see "Compatible Players" below for more options.)
What
type of instruments/sounds are available in the DASHsnd format
and with which features?
The DASHsnd format was specifically designed for electronic
"vintage" keyboards emulation, to reproduce the sound of hardware like
Rhodes EP,
Mellotron, analog strings machines, organs and other "oldtime"
polyphonic
synthesizers. The DASHsnd format is mono (stereo image is created in
the player),
32 bit depth, and can be played at any sample rate. A single DASHsnd
can host up to
16384 individual sound samples (recorded notes) using
up to 128 velocity layers, but generally, a lot less are used. E.G.,
for
a good Rhodes EP 219 sound
samples are enough, sampling all the 73 keys at three different
velocities. Vintage keyboards like the Mellotron and Solina don't
require velocity
layers for accurate emulation.
What is
an HQS Dash Sound Library?
An HQS Dash Sound Library is a collection of DASHsnd files, with
presets
for a number of different players. A preset is an optional
preconfiguration of the player; actually you
don't require a preset to play a DASHsnd as you can easily create your
own in EVE or TDP.
Can I
create my own DASHsnd files?
Yes, please check the "Creation and Conversion of Dash Sound files"
section
Compatible
Players
There are several VST plugins that support
audio samples in the DASHsnd
format. Presets, however, are specific to each VSTi.
DASH
Signature: EVE 2, Knagalis, Twin Dash Player
ManyTone: ManyStation,
ManyOne, ManyGuitar,
ManyBass
Wusik:
Wusikstation
Creation
and Conversion of DASHsnd files
For WAV to DASHsnd creation:
Option 1:
Command line tool for Windows
available on request by Dash Signature
Option 2:
ManyMapper
http://www.manytone.com/
Option 3:
Create a mono wusikSND with either Awave
http://www.fmjsoft.com
or Extreme Sample Converter
http://www.extranslator.com/
Then convert to DASHsnd using this tool :
wusikSND2DASHsnd
Tool
For conversion to DASHsnd from other formats, see option 3 above.
Can I
transfer my license for a Dash Signature VSTi or a Dash Sound Library?
Yes. Transfer of licenses is allowed, but there are some conditions:
(i) You must first notify support [at] dashsignature.com of your
intention to transfer, and receive an email reply granting you
permission to transfer. Then, once you have a buyer, you must forward
to support [at] dashsignature.com:
- your registered email address
- the Dash ticket and serial number of the product
- the
buyer's name and email address
You
also must delete your copy of the software once the license has been
sold.
(ii) The new user (who buys your second hand license) will be charged
US$10 for the effective legal transfer. It is the seller's
responsibility to ensure the intended
purchaser of the license is aware of the US$10 transfer fee.
Payment MUST be made to payments
[at] dashsignature.com using paypal. Without payment, the license
transfer is not valid.
Other
questions?
Please write us at support[AT]dashsignature.com and we'll be glad to
answer.
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