Use Audio Plugiator

via this auction

"The 'Plugiator' is a table top synth containing up to 8 Creamware plugins It currently has the Minimax, B4000 and Lightwave plugs installed. A vocoder is available free from http://www.use-audio.com/plugiator.htm as well as other instruments. The unit is controlled through midi and USB."

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USE Audio Plugiator. Xlnt tabletop that holds 8 plug-ins

YouTube via JamShopSweden
"Brand new DSP-based tabletop synth that holds up to 8 of creamwares excellent plugins. Incuded in the package are MiniMax (MiniMoog), Lightwave (wavetable VA-synth, B4000 (Hammond B3 clone) and Vocodizer (A very nice vocoder)."

Use Audio Plugiator Demo

YouTube via useaudio
"A brief introduction demo on the Plugiator Tabletop Synthesizer... read more on www.use-audio.com"

MusoTalk 128 - Use Audio Plugiator Teil 1

YouTube via musotalk
Description in Googlish:
"2nd Part and additional information on www.musotalk.de-The Use Audio is a DSP hardware synthesizer, whose conviction on toner plug-ins based. Some of the synths already known from the Scope DSP platform. The device is phonetically very flexible and can be in the future for more sounds and plug-ins. Particularly suitable for musicians whose sound from the studio to the stage."

WNAMM08: Plugiator – An 8 Synth DSP Box

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.
You can find all NAMM videos by Sonic State here.
Update: Some interesting notes and a question on the Plugiator after watching this video:
In a prior video he referred to the audio input for use with the vocodizer only, in this video he says you can use it with the synth engines as well, so this is good. However, in this video he mentions or implies that you need the PC editor for extensive editing as the hardware only has five knobs? This is actually a show-stopper for me. I'm interested in the Plugiator as you can basically get the same synth engines as the Creamware ASB boxes in one device, but if you can't edit all the paramaters w/o the use of the PC, it kind of kills it for me. Anyone out there confirm this either way?

MusoTalk 115 -NAMM Report 2008 - UseAudio Plugiator

YouTube via musotalk.
"weitere Informationen: www.musotalk.de Der UseAudio Plugiator ist ein Hardwaresynth basierend auf dem Scope DSP. Er unterstützt mehrere schon von SCOPE bekannte Synth-Plug ins und auch Neuentwicklungen. Preis ca. 399€"
"Further information: The www.musotalk.de UseAudio Plugiator is a hardware synth based on the Scope DSP. He already supports several of SCOPE known synth plug-ins, and also new developments. Price approximately 399 €"

Use Audio - The Plugiator - ex Creamware in New Hardware

"Use Audio Inc. is announcing the release of a ground-breaking new product: Listed at just 399 EUR incl VAT / 469 USD net, the Plugiator is an excitingly innovative table top synthesizer which utilizes the latest and fastest DSP technology to provide high-end plug-in technology within a most convenient portable form factor.

The Plugiator comes loaded with four great plug-ins:




The Minimax
MiniMax is the highly acclaimed replica of the famous legend. Incredibly fat and responsive sound, intuitive control... tweaking its knobs is pure fun, a real performance synth!


The Lightwave
While the oscillators of the LightWave are based on wavetables, the aftermath is virtual analog - giving you wide control of the sound. From complex pads to powerful leads, LightWave offers a vast range of sonic possibilities.


The B4000
The B4000 turns your keyboard into the Queen of Organs. The genuine sound of a real living electromechanical 400 pound monster. Lively, authentic, emotional...



The Vocodizer
(free registration bonus)
That's what the microphone input of the Plugiator is for :) Plug in your microphone and modulate sounds with our voice ...



Still can´t get enough? There is room for more: Four more plug-ins will be available for optional online purchase at nice prices.

The Plugiator box provides MIDI In and Thru connections, USB, a microphone input, stereo line outs and a headphone output. It will have its debut at NAMM in January (Hall E Booth 1204), and will be available with dealers from February 2008.

If you own a CME keyboard controller, the Plugiator is also available under the name “ASX – Authentic Sound Expansion” as an expansion board for the UF and VX family of keyboards, see www.asx-synth.com"