

It would also add on at least a few minutes (!) of start up time if it was loading everything to RAM. There’s no way you’re getting 64GB or 128GB of RAM in the unit at that price, so there’s no place for it to “load” the samples to. “The Pipes audio engine loads all samples” – They refuse to talk about their “secret sauce” (red flag #1!) but I’m confident it does not load anything. I have my doubts about it being anything custom due to the low price point and lack of DSP experience on the team. Just to clarify the point I was making originally – the Pi may not be doing audio work but my statement is still correct: It’s just a Pi and some other custom(?) chip. They do cost more but you’ll know exactly what you’re getting (and you probably have the laptop to run it already). As far as the 4ms quoted latency figure: New Thunderbolt interfaces are even faster than that and offer more flexibility. Using a word like “discernible” sounds like it’s no better than what I get with my current laptop. “Pipes uses a dedicated SoC as an audio engine” – Do we know anything about this except for some very basic specs? We do know they talk a lot about ZDL aka “zero discernible latency” but that doesn’t tell us much.

Hi Franklin! Later on in a separate post you said: “What’s so ambiguous about a 48kHz/24bit 64 voice sample player…?” The project has already met its funding goal. Production of the Pipes is being funded via a Kickstarter project, and it’s available to project backers starting at US $399.
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Backers get free updates for life which includes Pipes firmware, software and content.Backers will receive the correct plug adaptor for their territory based on where the unit is being shipped. 100V – 240V external power supply for world-wide use.Pipes is housed in a steel + aluminum case which means that it’s the right balance of durability for rugged conditions without being too heavy. Pipes is compact, portable, durable and designed to be on stage.You can split them or stack them to create rich, complex, original sounds, or use them separately, allowing multiple players to connect and trigger sounds and instruments at the same time.


ZDL stands for ‘zero discernible latency’ which means the time between triggering the sample and hearing it play back feels instantaneous without any lag or delay. Switch between huge multi-GB instruments or sample sets immediately or play them at the same time. Parallel Access means your entire library is always loaded and ready to play.
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Professional sound designers, bands, DJs and performers will love the power and flexibility of Pipes. Pipes is created for musicians of any skill level or experience.Getting started is simple-plug in your USB MIDI or 5-pin MIDI device and start. Pipes comes pre-loaded with a large onboard library of pristine, original, high-quality instruments, loops, and sounds.Choose between two versions with the exact same specs and functionality, the ONLY difference is the amount of onboard storage, either 32GB and 128GB.The Pipes is a new audio platform that they say “out-horsepowers a laptop, outperforms any sample player, and is built to get even better over time.” Synesthesia has passed its funding goal for the Pipes Kickstarter project, and they have added two new stretch goals: multiple audio outs and analog in.
