radiaL is based on loop channels represented by circular displays, each with its own performable multi-filter and pitch shifting/time scaling. Almost every aspect of the system can be configured for live performance, studio recording, or sound exploration, controlled from a variety of sources (control surfaces, MIDI, keyboard or mouse).
RadiaL features complete multi-channel audio I/O support, audio and effects routing, and support for VST plug-ins. Click on the text links below to see images from radiaL.
Master Control
- Dynamically set the number of Loop channels, effects processors, and Virtual Outputs
- Dynamic interchange of loops and DSP effects
- Record direct to disk record on the fly with no interruption of the performance
- Simple high-level control interface
- Sample-accurate playback and sync
- Master BPM control with tap tempo and external sync support
Loop Channel
- Sample-accurate adjustable playback speed for each loop channel
- Individual tuning controls for pitch correction, transposition, or extreme granulation effects
- Unique "gauge" radiaL Loop display with sweep and position controls
- Linear Channel inspector for low-level control
Channel Filters
- Create the filter you want by shaping the frequency response directly
- High and Low-pass filters always enabled at each end
- As many peak and notch EQ nodes dynamically created as you need them
Flexible Bus Send Routing
- Independent main and monitor controls lets you preview channels during performance
- Additional Virtual Outputs can be routed freely to physical audio outputs with support for up to 512 channels
- Matrix audio routing allows effects and busses to feed back into Loop channel inputs and sends, allowing arbitrarily complex audio chains
- Built-in saturation control and limiter
- Audio I/O support includes VST, ASIO, ReWire, and Direct Connect
System Monitor
- Displays CPU and memory availability
Audio Effects
- Thirteen carefully picked pluggo plug-ins are included, plus the new tempo-synchronized filter/delay plug-in delay
- VST plug-in support with unprecedented routing.
Channel Inspector
- Low-level control over playback quantization
- Adjust loop slicing to create swing, tempo modulation, and polyrhythmic timing
- Continuous control all the way to granular synthesis and back again
- Fine control of offsets, reverse playback, and more
Matrix Mixer
- Effects outputs can be mixed to any output or effect, including itself
- Layering, chaining, and complex systems are possible with automatic feedback suppression
External MIDI control
- Device control templates make it easy to use MIDI controllers with radiaL
- Configure your computer keyboard and mouse as controllers
- Support for any InputSprockets-compatible device, from wireless mice and trackballs to esoteric game pads and joysticks.
- Support for CM Labs Motormix control surface
Loop Handling
- File browser window categorizes Loops for rapid access during performance
- Plays AIFF, WAV, MP3 and all QuickTime importable files
- Exclusive radiaL loop collection available to all radiaL owners
System Requirements
- PowerPC 300 MHz G3 minimum processor
- System 8.6 or later
- OSX Compatible
