Neural DSP, an innovator in amplifier simulation technology, recently unveiled its latest advancement: a robotic system named TINA (Telemetric Inductive Nodal Actuator), that promises to change how guitar amp modeling is approached. This new system is said to increase the precision and authenticity of amp models dramatically.
Traditional methods of amp modeling have faced significant challenges in capturing the intricate relationships between various amplifier controls like gain and bass. The primary issue has been these models' inability to factor in all potential settings combinations accurately—creating a gap between digital simulations and their analog counterparts. TINA’s introduction promises to bridge this divide.
TINA operates by employing robotic mechanisms that adapt and document each output from the amplifier’s controls meticulously. Equipped with actuator arms, it can explore every possible configuration, thereby providing a detailed map of interactions within the controls. The robot incorporates a high-tech neural network, laden with examples garnered from extensive recordings of amplifier behavior.
Douglas Castro, CEO of Neural DSP, elaborated on the technological leaps TINA represents.
“We’ve successfully removed all human intervention within the amplifier modeling process—ensuring an unparalleled level of precision in every model by capturing every subtle detail in the amplifier’s controls."
Expanding on the technical prowess, Aleksi Peussa, the company’s Machine Learning Team Lead, said:
“Our goal is always to create models that are indistinguishable from the real thing, even by experts.”
This indicates a significant milestone in digital amp modeling, where the digital imitation is just as good as the original.
This innovation is integrated seamlessly into Neural DSP’s products through their latest software update, CorOS 3.0.0, and a new feature, Quad Cortex Plugin Compatibility (PCOM). This integration permits users to utilize Neural DSP plugins right in their Quad Cortex units, starting with popular plugins like Archetype: Plini X and Archetype: Gojira X, with more additions planned in future updates.
The CorOS 3.0.0 itself introduces a slew of enhancements such as Transpose, Doubler, Transparent Blend, and others, along with new functionalities like sidechaining in several devices and better organizational tools for Neural Captures and Impulse Responses. The interface redesign, focusing on Preset MIDI Out, further claims to heighten the usability of the platform.
In the spirit of celebration, from July 31 to August 28, Neural DSP is offering every Quad Cortex owner a free plugin of their choice. This promotional offer is bound to attract both current users looking to expand their toolbox and potential customers on the fence about investing in this groundbreaking technology.
With the deployment of TINA and the latest CorOS update, Neural DSP is poised to set a new standard in amplifier modeling, offering musicians and producers unprecedented accuracy and flexibility in digital sound crafting.
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