OPENLABS OMX64LE FAQs
What is a neKo?
The OpenSynth neKo is the ultimate performance and studio keyboard workstation. A beautifully designed, self-contained recording, editing, and mastering system, the neKo represents the new standard in keyboard workstations. The neKo can accommodate the fastest processors available, and more RAM and storage than any other keyboard workstation. Utilizing the Windows XP operating system environment, the neKo?s versatility is second to none. The neKo can run virtually any application or plug-in designed for Windows XP including: VST, VSTi, VST2, DXi, DX and RTAS formats and applications such as Nuendo, Cubase, V-Stack, Reason, Orion Pro, Sonar and many others. With PCI slots that can accept full size PCI cards, and with interchangeable control modules, the neKo is designed to support both existing and future control options. The neKo's all-in-one design, and user-friendly interface enable the less technical musician to focus on what really matters, the music, while providing unsurpassed power and features that the most technically savvy studio engineers require.
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What is an OMX?
The OMX is the most powerful music production product available today. A fully Integrated Digital Audio Workstation, the OMX gives you everything you need in a dedicated musical product. The OMX utilizes server-class computer hardware for increased processing power that allows you the freedom to use whatever software or plug-ins you desire. The Windows XP Professional OS is preconfigured for music applications and is optimized for maximum performance and stability. The OMX can run virtually all Windows compatible music applications or plug-ins including: VST, VSTi, VST2, DXi, DX and RTAS formats and applications such as Nuendo, Cubase, V-Stack, Reason, Orion Pro, Sonar and many others. The OMX comes fully equipped with integrated audio for unsurpassed sound quality. The OpenStudio GUI (Graphical User Interface) provides a friendly and simple interface without having to struggle with the Windows desktop. Everything about the OMX is about making music. From the rugged rack mount chassis, to the integrated audio i/o, and custom user interface, the OMX is the complete solution for music production professionals.
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What is the Controller One?
The OpenLabs Controller One controller is a 15" active LCD touch screen designed for use with the OMX series Integrated Digital Audio Workstation, or any Windows DAW. The interactive screen allows the musician full control and feedback while using any application or plug-in. The onboard 4-port USB hub allows external midi controllers and keyboard controllers to be connected with ease.
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Can I run GigaStudio on my Open Labs product?
Giga Studio is an amazing application that is perfectly suited for Open Labs hardware. It operates at the kernel level of the operating system which gives the end user amazing performance, at extremely low latency. However, due to the nature of its performance, Giga Studio can cause system instability when installed with other audio applications. If you wish to install Giga Studio we recommend uninstalling all unrelated audio applications and use your neKo or OMX as a "Giga DAW".
OPENLABS OMX64LE Details
More Receptive: The OMX64 LE™ iDAWs represent the new standard in digital audio recording, processing, and instrument hosting. Whether you wish to record your next album or simply need more polyphony from your virtual synths; the OMX64 LE can deliver.
It's All In There: The OMX64LE™ is a complete system ready to use right out of the box. The Windows XP Professional OS is preconfigured for music applications and is optimized for maximum performance and stability. The OpenStudio™ GUI (Graphical User Interface) provides a friendly and simple interface that allows you to access your applications, control panels and other functions without having to struggle with the Windows desktop. The OpenStudio™ GUI also allows for ease of use with the Open Labs Controller One (optional) touch screen for rapid and exact control for live performance.
A second 3.5" internal hard drive bay as well as third removable 3.5" hard drive bay with LCD display allows for additional storage as necessary. The standard CDRW/DVD enables you to save your work-in-progress or final master at any time.
Recessed USB ports located on the front panel provide safe harbor for your USB software dongles from being accidentally broken when bumped into. Recessed Power On and Reset buttons prevent accidental shut downs or restarts.
Four (4) available PCI slots provide you with ability to upgrade your OMX64 LE at any time with expansion cards ranging from Universal Audio's UAD-1 to T.C. Electronic's PowerCore.
A comprehensive software bundle allows you to use your OMX64™ for a variety of tasks direct from the factory. Additional software can be installed at any time to further increase the capabilities of the OMX64™.
Total Control: The optional Open Labs Controller One controller is a 15" active LCD touch screen designed for use with the OMX64™ series integrated digital audio workstation and other Windows DAWs.
The interactive screen allows the musician full control and feedback while using any application or plug-in. Since the Controller One becomes the full interface, the main rack unit can be stowed away allowing the user more room to work.
The onboard (4) port USB hub allows external midi controllers and keyboard controllers to be connected with ease. Multiple Controller Ones can be used simultaneously at any time. Additional video cards may be necessary for each additional Controller One.
Unsurpassed Sound: Pristine 24-bit, 96kHz converters that deliver an amazing 111dB (A/D) and 116dB (D/A) SNR and Dynamic Range. Flexible connectivity with 1/4" analog I/O, optical and coaxial 24/96 S/PDIF I/O, and MIDI I/O for seamless integration with your entire studio.
E-DSP 32-bit Multi-effects Processor offers you over 16 simultaneous hardware-accelerated studio-grade effects with no CPU overhead - plug-in architecture allows you to add new effects as needed. 32 Channels of zero latency Hardware Mixing/ Monitoring with super-flexible virtual patchbay - no external mixer needed
Full compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications with ultra-low latency WDM, DirectSound® and ASIO 2.0 Drivers
I/O Configuration:
Two 1/4" Analog Inputs and Outputs
Optical 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
Coaxial 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
MIDI In/Out
Optional digital ADAT is available with up to 32 channels making the OMX64™ the ultimate studio-in-a-box.
Play it all: The OMX64LE™ can run virtually all Windows compatible music applications including: Nuendo, Cubase, V-Stack, Reason, Orion Pro, Sonar and many others, finally giving you the choices that you demand. If you are not happy with an application or something better is available, you can now instantly change at your will. Don't be tied down to only what is shipped with a dedicated hardware product. Express yourself freely. The OMX64LE™ can also host and play virtually all plug-ins including: VST, VSTi, DXI, and DX. The OMX64 LE™ in most cases can play at least 16 plug-ins with effects simultaneously. The upper limit is substantially more
depending on the plug-ins, number of effects and processor speed. The OMX64LE™ provides you with more instrument and effects options than any dedicated hardware product.
A comprehensive software bundle allows you to use your OMX64LE™ for a variety of tasks direct from the factory. Additional software can be installed at any time to further increase the capabilities of the OMX64LE™.
Over 1000 sounds and effects are included! Bundled software includes:
Applications: Windows XP Professional (pre-configured for music applications), Sonic Synth with Sample Tank LE, Tracktion, Orion Pro, Energy XT, Karsyn
Virtual Instruments: Audio Nerdz Delay Lama, IK Sample Tank, LP Cronox, LP Delta III, MDA Epiano, Tiki Clav, Buzz Room Lollapalooza lite, Buzz Room BB303i v2, Green Oak Crystal, Big Tick cheese machine, Elogoxa Sun RA, RumpelRausch Crazy Diamond, Guido ORGANized Trio, Mr. Ray, Massiva Energy XT.
Virtual Effects: Spin Audio FXDesigner, Spin Audio Room Verb, Spin Audio Spin Delay, kjaerhus Chorus, kjaerhus EQ, kjaerhus Flanger, kjaerhus Master Limiter, kjaerhus Classic Verb, kjaerhus Classic Delay, Big Tick Dual Delay, Big Tick Hexaline, Big Tick Nasty Shaper, Buzz Room Filter One, Buzz Room Watabe BUZ, Buzz Room Octo Buzz, Buzz Room Wox V.2, Buzz Room Twox V.2. E-DSP FX 1-Band Para EQ 1-Band Shelf EQ 3-Band EQ 4-Band EQ Auto-Wah Chorus Compressor Distortion Distortion Freq Shifter Leveling Amp Mono Delay 100 Mono Delay 3000 Stereo Delay 100 Stereo Delay 1500 Phase Shifter Rotary Speaker Simulator Stereo Reverb Vocal Morpher
OMX64™ LE main points:
• Most powerful standalone virtual-instrument player available
• Host up to 50 plugins at once
• Compatible with all VST, VSTi, DXi and other plugins
• Comes with over 1,000 sounds and effects
• Ready to use right out of the box
• Upgradeable to OMX64 Extreme at any time
OPENLABS OMX64LE Specs
Technical Specifications
AMD® Opteron® 1.4GHz 64-bit processor (equal to 2.6GHz - 2.8GHz P4 with current Windows OS / 2X processing power with new Windows XP 64-bit OS in 2005)
(4) DDR RAM Slots Upgradeable to 8GB (512MB included)
(1) 80GB 7200RPM HD, (1) Removable, Hotswapable HD Bay
(1) High Speed DVD-ROM/CDRW (combo drive)
4U Road-Ready Rack Chassis
(Dual Processor Version) - (5) Full Length PCI Slots 4 Available and (1) AGP Slot (Used for Video Card) / (Single Processor Version) - (6) Full Length Slots (5) Available
(4) Drive Bays: (2) 3.5" (available), (1) 5.25" DVD-ROM CDRW combo, (1) 5.25" Removable 3.5" HD
(1) Audio I/O Card with Low Latency: 24 Bit 192 kHz (2 1/4" in)/(2 1/4" out) , S/PDIF i/o coaxial/optical (24-bit/96kHz), MIDI In/Through/Out/Out
350 Watt Power Supply
Whisper Quiet Cooling Fans (Internal Chassis, Processor & Power Supply)
External Monitor Support (1024 X 768 and higher Resolution), Dual Monitor Support Option
(6) USB Ports
(1) Firewire Kit
Onboard 10/1000T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
OpenStudio™ Custom GUI (Graphic User Interface)
AMD Opteron™ Processors power the world's fastest Integrated Digital WorkStation - The OpenStudio™ OMX64™ delivers unsurpassed 32-bit performance today while enabling you to transition to 64-bit computing at your own pace. Additional information on the AMD Opteron™ Processors can be found at:
http://www.amd.com
A pre-configured version of Windows™ XP™ Professional ships standard with each OMX64™. Our version is specially tuned for maximum performance and stability providing near zero latency. The Open Labs™ OpenStudio™ Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides access to your favorite applications, sounds and effects through a friendly and easy to use menu designed for live performance, making the OMX64™ as easy to use as any traditional musical dedicated hardware product.
The SUSE™ LINUX operating system can be used to provide 64-bit operation to the OMX64™. Open Labs™ current does not provide technical support for the SUSE™ LINUX OS. Additional information on the SUSE™ LINUX OS can be found at: http://www.suse.com/us/index.phpl
The LINUX™ operating system can be used with the OMX64™. Open Labs™ current does not provide technical support for the LINUX™ OS. Additional information on the LINUX™ OS can be found at: http://www.linux.org
Microsoft Windows, AMD Opteron, SUSE LINUX, LINUX and their associated logos are registered trademarks of each company respectively. No claim of ownership or association is made through the use of the marks. Specifications may change at any time without notice. Open Labs will not provide any technical support for the SUSE LINUX and LINUX operating systems. Open Labs makes no claims for the bundled software to work with the SUSE LINUX or LINUX operating systems.
Open Labs OMX64LE DAW recorder
