Did you know that some of the earliest chiptune synths were not 8-bit, but had an even grittier 1-bit sound?
The ZX Spectrum line of personal computers was first released back in 1982 and they supported a 1-bit audio system across their eight different models. We were fortunate enough to sample this entire series of computers in collaboration with UK-based expert, Andy Jenkinson. Andy has the largest "living" collection of Spectrum computers around, and is the leading authority on deep-sampling these classic chiptune instruments.
And when we say deep-sampled, we mean deep... We even captured the wonderfully robotic Currah 1-bit text-to-speech voice synthesis peripheral, featuring over 1000 spoken words and phrases. Andy and Troels worked for over 18 months to sample this very special and comprehensive collection in the deepest, most realistic, and highest fidelity possible. The end result is an encyclopedic Ultra Deep-Sampled™ chiptune compendium that doesn't emulate, but instead offers you the actual sonic output, direct from the ultra-rare vintage units themselves.
Using our Ultra Deep-Sample™ recording technique, we captured every possible color of the ZX Spectrum, including over 4000 drum and percussive Real-Time Samples™, allowing for immediate morphing and phase accurate transformations in our powerful Soundpaint engine. The synth section contains a massive assortment of Arps, Arp Phrases, Basses, FX, Leads, Pads, Plucks, and raw Oscillators, amounting to over 14000 Real-Time Samples™. It's everything you need to transport your audience right back to the earliest days of digital synthesis. Also available in Standard Edition.
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Samples
Parts
Perc:
Digital Phase
Hi Hat Menu
Kick 1 Menu
Kick 2 Menu
Noise Menu
Noise Shorts
Odd Hi Hat Menu
Plip Plops
Snare Menu
Specdrum Afro
Specdrum Drum Electro
Specdrum Kit 1
Specdrum Kit 2
Specdrum Latin
Specdrum Master Menu
Specdrum Toybox
Synth:
Hubunison
Huhack Phased
Low Bass
Music Box
Music Box Duo
Music Box Octave
Music Box Unison
Music Studio Duo
Music Studio Mono
Music Studio Octave
Music Studio Unison
Phaser 0-1-34
Phaser 0-2-24
Phaser 0-4-18
Phaser 0-4-50 Short
Phaser Plane
Phaser Uni 0-0-0
Phaser Uni 0-1-0 Short
Phaser Uni 0-2-200 Short
Phaser Uni 0-8-100
Phaser Uni 3-0-0
Phaser Uni 4-0-0
Phaser Uni 5-0-0
Phaser Uni 6-0-0
Phaser Uni 8-0-0
Phaser Uni 12-0-0
Plip Plop
Plip Plop Short
QChan 3 Uni Short
QChan 4 Uni Short
QChan 5th Short
QChan Major Short
QChan Minor Short
QChan Oddments
Rom Beep
Rom Beep Octave
Rom Beep Unison
Savage 5th Arp SQ
Savage Engine
Savage Maj Arp SQ
Savage Min Arp SQ
Savage OFL3
Savage OFL75
Savage OFL98
Savage Unison
SFX Long
SFX Med
SFX Short
Some Oddments Sirens
Some Oddments Sweep
SpecialX Engine
SpecialX Octave
SpecialX Unison
TriTone Dim Arps Short
TriTone Maj Arps Short
TriTone Min Arps Short
TriTone Minor 3rd Short
TriTone Unison
TriTone Unison 188 Short
TriTone Unison 333 A
TriTone Unison 333 B
TriTone Unison 444 Short
TriTone Unison 555 Short
TriTone Unison 732 Short
TriTone Unison Short
Ugli Syn
Voice Speech:
Action
Adventure
Allophones A
Allophones B
Allophones Inflection A
Allophones Inflection B
Allophones Long
Allophones Long Inflection
Allophones Yodelling
Animals
Categories
Colors
Computer A
Computer B
Computer C
Dates
Days
Extras
Families
Food
Keys
Keywords A
Keywords B
Letters
Maths
Months
Music A
Music B
Names
Numbers
Phrases
Pickup
Possessives
Punctuation
Quotes
Robot
SpeaknSpell
Terms
Time
Titles
Specifications
Product: ZX Spectrum UDS Edition
Programs: 106
P(arts): 122
Size: 11.4 GB
14.2K Real-Time Samples™
Sample Resolution: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .RTS (Real Time Sample) format
Product: ZX Spectrum Standard Edition
Programs: 106
P(arts): 122
Size: 2.6 GB
3.9K Real-Time Samples™
Sample Resolution: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .RTS (Real Time Sample) format
Requirements
Compatible with Windows (Version 10 and above) and Mac (OS X 10.14 and above) on both Intel and Apple ARM (M Chip) architectures. Supported plug-in formats include Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, and AAX. Soundpaint engine is optimized for high-efficiency performance across all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and hyper optimized for SSD.
Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 16 GB of RAM or more recommended. SSD recommended.