The Amarra Computer Music Player ::
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Precision Sonic EQ :: |
With the advanced resolution Sonic EQ, your sound can be tailored to your particular environment providing the best sound possible.
Sonic EQ employs a minimal phase topology and double precision operations to ensure inaudible results while preserving the fidelity of the most delicate acoustic performances.
Amarra provides 3 Parametric Filters and a set of EQ Presets to modify your sound. Based on an analysis of iTunes EQ Presets the Sonic EQ brings a new sound while maintaining the transparent sound Sonic is known for. Presets include Bass Boost, Bass Reduce, Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, and one user defined setting. NOTE: Have a favorite EQ setting and want to save it for future use? The new Desk menu items allows you to save and recall your EQ settings. Set up an EQ, go to the Desk menu and select Save Sonic EQ Set Up... for easy recall using the Open Sonic EQ... item. |
Digital Volume and Dither :: |
Amarra comes with a very high quality digital volume control with a unique automated dither which is only applied when the volume has been adjusted.
The dither is implemented using iZotope's MBIT+ dithering using advanced psychoacoustic noise shaping making it one of the best sounding dither available today. |
Sample Rate Conversion :: |
The Sample Rate Converter in Amarra is a background process which allows you to select sound files and convert them to/from sample rates up to 192 kHz.
Based on the iZotope 64-bit SRC, the sample rate conversion utilizes a hyrbrid algorithm providing the highest quality resampling available. 64-bit double precision internal processing along with continuous control over pre-ringing and post-ringing it provides the highest quality results with minimal distortion. |
Hardware Integration ::
When used with a Model Four the following features are enabled ::
• Amarra controlled Analog Volume Control
• Integration with DSP based Sonic EQ for room adjustment
• Routing for external components (CD, Phono, DVD, etc)