Tone2 Gladiator v2.3 released

[Markus Krause]

A revolution in synthesis! The award winning HCM synthesis offers new aural territory and a huge sonic range in high-end sound quality.

"Finally, a company that makes a synthesizer that offers a new synthesis technique. HCM is not just some meaningless "buzzword"..." (Recording magazine 10/08 )


Gladiator 2:
price: €149, $189
http://www.tone2.com

PC demo:
www.tone2.com/Tone2_Gladiator_demo_setup.zip

Mac demo:
www.tone2.com/Tone2_Gladiator_demo.dmg

MP3 demo:
www.tone2.com/Tone2_Gladiator2.mp3


Large image: http://www.tone2.com/Gladiator2.jpg

The award winning Gladiator gives you a groundbreaking approach to sound generation. Its exclusive HCM synthesis technique, covers new and unique aural territory, only possible with Gladiator.
The innovative synthesis, design and unmatched sound quality, make this not only the perfect instrument, but also the best virtual synthesizer and go-to instrument for all those looking for the ultimate creative tool.

Oscillators

Gladiator 2 supports an exhaustive list of synthesis methods, which can be combined freely to create new and exciting sounds. The innovative HCM (Harmonic Content Morphing) synthesis covers new aural territory, a huge sonic range, and brings unmatched sound quality.
Gladiator is one of the most powerful synthesizers ever created. Synthesis types supported by Gladiator 2 are: Tone2's award winning Harmonic Content Morphing synthesis (HCM), Frequency Modulation (FM), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), analog osciallators, resynthesized instruments,
vocoder sounds, sync, Phase Distortion, Amplitude Modulation (AM), Phase Modulation, wave shaping, super-saw, additive synthesis and sample playback.
Additionally existing osciallators can be morphed or 'modified' with special algorithms to alter the sound.
Gladiator supports up to 18 oscillators per voice with 4x stereo unison and crystal clear sound quality.

Filters

The analog modeled filter section uses high-end quality stereo filters, most of which are exclusive to Tone2 products.
Gladiator 2 ships with 40 different filter types: Moog, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Vocals, Comb, EQ, FM, AM, Phaser, Resample, Analog, ...

Sounds

Gladiator 2 ships with an inspiring library of 1105 outstanding presets from top sound designers. Besides that a variety of expansion banks is available to further expand Gladiator's features and preset library. All sounds are arranged into categories for easy access to the sound you require.

Effects

Gladiator 2 comes with an impressive reverb that offers a warm sound similar to high-end hardware units. 37 different stereo effects are included, all carefully crafted to offer the highest quality possible:
Reverbs, Delays, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Ensemble, Rotary, Bitcrusher, Talkbox, Ringmod, Tube Amp, Dolby Prologic II compatible surround encoding, Waveshaper, Pingpong, Filters, ...

Modulation

Gladiator 2 has a powerful and flexible modulation section which is easy to setup. The analog modeled ADSFR envelopes sound punchy. LFOs offer 22 different waveforms and can be synced to BPM. The Step LFO's design was
inspired by the old analog step sequencers and can be used to create rhythmic sequences and trance gates. With 'midi-learn' you can assign your hardware controler with a single mouseclick.

Psychoacoustic processing

The exclusive IQM algorithm (Intelligent Microtuning) makes the synthesizer sound fatter and cleaner by automatically detuning notes for lush chords.
The innovative phase modulator module in the OSC section is based on the latest knowledge in phonetic science. It makes a digital spectrum sound warm, silky and analogue.
A special post-processing module in Gladiator mimics effects of the human ear. It creates deeper basses and more transparency.

Support

This product comes with personal free support as well as frequent, free updates to improvements, new features and
new sounds.

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New in Gladiator v2.3 (This update is free for all Gladiator 2 customers):

New features:

- 64 bit version of VST plugin for PC
- Standalone version for PC
- SSE2 support
- Scrollbars in standalone version for low resolution displays
- Gladiator now ships with 1135 sounds (30 new ones have been added)
- Progression and Workstation soundset have an own section in 'category'

Improvements:

- Improved compatibility for Windows7 and Vista Systems
- Improved sound quality: Better psychoacoustic processing and cleaner sound on cheap DACs
- Smart installer which automatically fixes possible Windows7 compatibility problems of VST directory
- Slightly improved usability and workflow
- Slightly lower CPU
- Important Popups are always displayed on top
- More precise fine tuning of knobs with shift+leftMouseButton

Changes:

- Editor is large by default
- The soundsets can now be installed by placing Workstation.glb or Progression.glb within the plugin directory

Fixes:

- Minor GUI and audio fixes
- Workarounds for some well-known host bugs
- Fixed a bug in 'sin spirit mode'