Operation Manual

Introduction 7

1 Introduction

The Ultra Analog Session is a virtual analog synthesizer. This special edition is

based on the synthesis engine of the well-known A|A|S Ultra Analog-VA1. With

this instrument, we have not attempted to emulate a speciﬁc vintage analog syn-

thesizer but rather to combine into a modern instrument, different features of leg-

endary synthesizers. We have selected a certain number of engine conﬁgurations

allowing for a wide range of tone from vintage analog to modern virtual analog

synthesizers. Key controls and effects have been included resulting in a simple yet

creative and versatile instrument.

The Ultra Analog Session generates sound by simulating the different compo-

nents of the synthesizer through physical modeling. This technology uses the laws

of physics to reproduce how an object or system produces sound. In the case of

Ultra Analog, mathematical equations describing how analog circuits function are

solved in real-time. The Ultra Analog uses no sampling or wavetable, it just calcu-

lates the sound as you play in accordance with the controls it receives. This sound

synthesis method ensures unmatched sound quality, realism, warmth and playing

dynamics.

Before discussing the synthesizer in more detail, we would like to take this

opportunity to thank you for choosing an A|A|S product. We sincerely hope that

this product will bring you inspiration, pleasure and fulﬁll your creative needs.

1.1 System requirements

The following computer conﬁguration is necessary to run the Ultra Analog Session:

Mac OS :

• Mac OSX 10.2 (Jaguar) or later.

• G4 733 MHz Processor

• 256 MB RAM

• 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution

• MIDI Keyboard (recommended)

• Ethernet Port

• Quicktime 4.0 or later

Windows :

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP