Receptor Pro Jr. is the ultimate, no compromise configuration of the
Receptor synth/sampler hardware that plays virtual instruments and
effects. It's deceptively simple to describe what Receptor Pro Jr. is:
a 2U rack-mountable module that runs standard Windows VST instruments
and effects. Receptor Pro Jr. can process and play back 16 simultaneous
audio sources, which can be either internal VSTi instruments or
external analog/digital inputs. It can also run up to 57 VST effects at
one time. But that barely hints at what you can do with Receptor Pro
Jr! And with the Receptor Pro Jr., you've got even more power at your
disposal with a 400GB hard drive, 2GB of matched RAM, and a ML44 64-bit
processor.
Play, edit and store VST plug-ins
Receptor Pro Jr. is incredibly easy to use. Just turn it on, dial up a
VST plug-in effect or instrument, and start making music. Optimized for
live performance, Receptor Pro Jr. will amaze you with a library of
pre-installed plug-ins and lightning fast MIDI response.
Incredibly powerful and versatile
Receptor Pro Jr. is incredibly versatile. It can run VST software
synths, guitar processors, and audio effects, essentially working as
three products in one. And you can use it in stand-alone mode and
connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor for ease of use. From its super
quiet operation in the studio to its rugged rack mount enclosure,
Receptor Pro Jr. is a tool designed to help you get your act together
and then take it on the road.
Mixer-style interface
Receptor Pro Jr.'s intuitive, mixer-like architecture combines up to 16
different audio sources, which can be either internal VSTi instruments
or external analog/digital inputs. Each source is then routed through
its own inline effects matrix that allows three VST plug-ins to be
configured in every possible parallel/series arrangement. From there,
each source is sent to a dedicated mixer channel, where the sound can
be further processed by sending it to two dedicated effects busses,
each with another fully configurable VST effects matrix. Need more
processing? There is yet another VST effects matrix on the master
output, for mastering and sweetening effects.
In all, Receptor Pro Jr. provides architectural support for as many as
16 simultaneous VSTi instruments and 57 VST effects, while further
offering the ability to process external inputs using its front-panel
high-Z input, its rear-panel balanced analog inputs, or its S/PDIF
digital input.
Download and edit presets with your Windows or Mac computer
And, all this effects power can be harnessed through Receptor Pro Jr.'s
intuitive front-panel interface, with full front panel and MIDI access
to millions of internal patch locations. For those who prefer mice to
buttons, you can connect a mouse, keyboard and monitor directly to
Receptor Pro Jr., or you can network it to your Mac or PC and control
it remotely from a window on that machine.
"So should I buy this instead of a second computer?"
You certainly can, and there are some benefits to doing just that.
However, if you want to use a second music computer, you'd also have to
purchase an additional MIDI interface, another audio card or breakout
box, another copy of your VST hosting application, and a second monitor
to actually see it all work. Everything is built-in to Receptor Pro Jr.
It's designed to work equally well whether it's used stand-alone with
only its front panel; stand-alone but connected to its own keyboard,
mouse and monitor; or networked with an existing computer for remote
control. Receptor Pro Jr. actually enhances an existing computer; it
doesn't replace it. It is, in fact, an ideal companion for a
computer-based DAW, especially if that DAW doesn't run Windows VSTs or
is running low on CPU cycles.
Features:
- Plays VST effects and VSTi instruments without requiring a computer
- 400GB Hard Drive
- Ships with 2GB of Matched RAM
- Handles up to 16 internal and external audio signals at once
- Can play up to 57 VST effects at once
- Accepts standard keyboard, mouse and monitor for convenience
- Connects to Windows computers for additional downloading and editing
- Sturdy construction stands up to live performance use
- Take it to the studio to recreate your DAW effects!
