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A computer program that emulates the performance of an analog or digital synthesizer, a sampler or an acoustic instrument. ... Software instruments often can operate in two modes. First, they function as a plug-in in compatible host application such as Pro Tools, Digital Performer, SONAR, or other DAWs.
- What are virtual software instruments?
- How do software instruments work?
- How do I use a software instrument in logic?
- What is software synthesizer?
What are virtual software instruments?
A virtual instrument is a type of software that acts as a sound module. These instruments can be fantastically detailed emulations of vintage keyboards, recreations of analog synthesizers, sophisticated sample players, pianos, orchestral instruments, drum machines, and instruments no one's dreamed of before.
How do software instruments work?
Software instruments are usually played using a MIDI controller. It's a device that resembles a piano but its purpose is not to produce sound. It will send messages to the virtual instrument such as which key was pressed, for how long and at which velocity in order to trigger the correct sample.
How do I use a software instrument in logic?
Play software instruments
- Choose Window > Show Musical Typing. The Musical Typing window appears, showing the layout of keys used for playing notes and changing controller information.
- Select the software instrument track you want to play.
- Play the software instrument using the keys on your computer keyboard.
What is software synthesizer?
A software synthesizer is a software application designed to emulate some type of hardware synthesizer. Some software programs focus their attention on emulating one specific synthesizer – often a well-known vintage model, while others have a wide range of capabilities.
