Welcome to Planet Science's very own sound sampler. Combining two great tools in one, the PS100x is both a recorder and sequencer.
Explore the sound libraries, check out modified waveforms, record your own sounds and compose original sequences to make your create tunes.
Click here to launch the PS100X
The PS100x was created using Shockwave, if you are unfamiliar with programmes using the Shockwave Plug-in, please read on before launching the PS100x...
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Tips and hints getting the most out of the PS100x |
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Tips and hints
Recording your own sounds
Before you use the PS100x you'll need to make sure you have a microphone connected and that the sound levels in the system control panel are set for any such input device (such as an external microphone), adjust the volume levels to ensure you can hear your recordings.
Creating a tune
If you would like to record a 'tune' in the sequencer, try using one of the single note instruments in the MUSIC library first, for example the Piano or Flute. It's easier to create a tune with a 'real' note on the keyboard than using one of the sound effect files.
Once you've practised and then recorded your masterpiece with that musical note, try selecting another sound from the library. Load it in the channel you’ve recorded your tune to and play the sequence again.
Loading
The PS100x will take a few moments to fully load. The progress bar will display which elements are being loaded as it starts up.
During the loading process you will see some dialogue boxes. These form part of the application.
They will ask you to allow Xtra plug-ins to be downloaded and stored within Shockwave. This is a perfectly normal routine for this type of software and will not affect your system. Subsequently you may be asked to accept their terms and conditions and grant permission for these Xtras to read sound input levels and store recorded sounds in the application. You should accept these.
NOTE: Once The PS100x has fully loaded, you may go 'offline'. You do not need to be connected whilst using the application.
Specification
In order to enjoy the PS100x's many features, you will need an appropriate computer and set up. Here's our recommended minimum specification:
Windows
· Intel Pentium II processor (or higher)
· Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4 (Service Pack 3) or Windows ME
· 64 MB or more of available RAM
· 256-colour monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
· DirectX 5.2 or OpenGL (DirectX 8 recommended)
· 3D accelerator (recommended)
Macintosh
· Power Macintosh Power PC processor (G3 or higher recommended)
· Mac OS 8.5, 8.6, 9.0 and OSX
· 64 MB or more of available RAM (with virtual memory on)
· 256-colour monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
· OpenGL 1.1.2 (recommended)
· 3D accelerator (recommended)
Modem
Connection 56kbs or above (recommended)
Browser
Internet Explorer : Version 4 or above
Netscape : Version 4 or above
Others : Version 4 or above
Plug-ins (freely downloadable)
Shockwave Latest Version
Installation help
If you experience problems installing Shockwave please use this link for Shockwave FAQs