Receptor Hardware VST Plug-in Player

Software synthesis and audio plug-ins are the hot tools for musicians today and Muse Receptor Hardware VST Plug-In Player makes using them easier than ever, especially for performing. This 2U rackmount multi-timbral sound and effects module combines the power of a computer with the ease-of-use, portability, and reliability of dedicated synth and effects hardware.

Receptor'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 plugins 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 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. The intuitive front-panel interface has an LCD display 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, or you can network it to your Mac or PC and control it remotely from a window on your computer.

Hardware connections include a front-panel guitar input, headphone jack, MIDI I/O/Thru, S/PDIF I/O, stereo TRS I/O, ADAT, ethernet, 4 USB 2.0 ports, PC monitor, and PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports.