A typical midi keyboard is able to trigger certain midi instrument sounds like a kick drum, snare, hi hat, cymbals, etc. The Multi-FX was designed to take ordinary midi keyboard sounds and combine them into complex percussive sounds that are beyond what a typical midi keyboard can produce. Soundplant's most interesting module, the Multi-FX, is being used by musicians and engineers as a powerful multi FX processor. In the mean time, Soundplant users can continue to upload their audio files to their hard drives, though audio files uploaded to the server will have higher quality sound effects and the ability to trigger more complex sounds via new modules such as the Multi-FX processor. SES will allow one to upload a file with one short effects (like an acoustic bass line for instance), and load it onto a server, where it can be played without any downloads. The uploading process will be made incredibly easy with a new feature called "short effect streaming", or SES for short. Soundplant's creators are currently working on a version 4.0, which will allow users to transfer their files directly from their hard drives to Soundplant's servers.
Soundplant was developed by a string instrument technician and sound designer who left his job as an audiologist to pursue his passion and earn his doctoral degree in electronic music technology at university. Soundplant comes with a collection of more than 150 pre-programmed sounds including live musicians and recording artists. It works by transforming analog audio signals into digital data that can be played with specialized sound modules on personal computers. Soundplant does not require any special equipment. Soundplant is a revolutionary new technology that allows you to create your own sound and music virtually in the comfort of your own home.