LinPlug has released SaxLab 2, a virtual saxophone instrument plug-in for Windows (Mac version coming).

Inspirational SoundSets combined with an easy-to-use interface make the LinPlug SaxLab the ideal virtual instrument for musicians wanting to emulate real saxophones.

SaxLab 2 features

• Many different sound sets for the various saxophone instruments.
• Monophonic with “real sax” behaviour.
• Adjustable mix of the “Air” layer, the “Keys” layer and the main tonal layer.
• User-definable, velocity-sensitive amplitude envelope.
• Tonal characteristics of the instrument’s overall sound can be defined by the user.
• Real-time control of the instrument’s amplitude, brightness, the amount of room and the “roaring” of the sound.
• Three modes of mono performance: Legato, Retrigger and Alternate.
• Separate control of Up/Down PitchBend and Scoop.
• Adjustable pitch, air and body frequency deviation per note.
• Envelope, LFO and MIDI-controlled vibrato and tremolo.
• Specialized stereo chorus and stereo reverb effects.
• Full Micro Tuning capability (loads TUN files).
• MidiLearn available for every control.
• Sample accurate timing, full automation and settings are saved with the song.

SaxLab 2 is now available for Windows PC for €149 EUR / $199 USD. The upgrade from SaxLab 1 is €39 EUR / $49 USD (Mac version ships soon). A demo version is available for download (requires activation code).

Visit LinPlug for more information and sound demos.