20 I M PS E . O R G
Martin Dawe. Neuratron has created sheet music
scanning technology (PhotoScore) since 1997, and
audio-to-notation (AudioScore) since 2001. They
did a lot of work with Avid Sibelius, which comes
with their PhotoScore Lite and AudioScore Lite
products.
The note-detection technology in AudioScore
evolved into the algorithmic separation engine
used in RipX today. Audio in RipX is stored as Rip
fi les, which are a major departure from other audio
fi le formats that are based on waveforms. The Rip
format contains all the ingredients required to
regenerate notes and pitched/unpitched sound—
and until play or export is clicked,
no waveform exists. Storing audio in
this way makes it incredibly dynamic
and you can do an amazing array
of edits, with detail never before
possible.
So how exactly does RipX split up
a mix? They use a combination of
machine-learning and algorithmic
processing which provides superior
results compared to other tools.
I personally would have liked to see
this software work with iLok, but they
do off er an offl ine installer for anyone
needing to install the software on an
air-gapped system.
Personally, I have only just scratched
the surface of what the software can
do and am duly impressed with what
it can do and is worth taking for a
spin.
Find out more and download a
free RipX DeepAudio trial at
www.hitnmix.com.
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