Yellow Tools releases Independence Free 2.0

Yellow Tools has released Independence Free 2.0, a free version of their sample workstation, Independence.

Independence Free 2.0 comes with all the powerful features of the Independence Sampler version 2.0 – only the import of audio files is not supported.

Independence Free 2.0 features

completely re-designed and improved audio engine
“Multi Core support” for up to 8 cores
new standalone versions for Mac OS X (PPC and IntelMacs), Windows XP and Windows Vista with multi audio interface support for up to 64 mono and 64 stereo outputs
new “Browser” page including sophisticated search functions for Projects, Layer Sets, Layers, Sections, MIDI files and Audio files. Search options for attributes like name, date, category, keywords, last modified, user notes, author name, notes, bars, bpm, meter, path, size, channels, bit rate, sample rate, type. Customizable file display with scalable columns and information batch option
extended surround support with new formats up to 8.1
redesigned and improved Origami Impulse Response processor engine incl. surround support up to 8.1
new impulse response content incl. surround impulse response files
sharing of user interface graphics and computer RAM usage for multiple Independence instances that are used simultaneously
improved Arranger with “auto chord harmonizer” option
new Modifier module “Time Modulator” for unique note-off management
drag’n’drop support for MIDI files
extended sync modes
extended surround panner (radius parameter, new panner display, surround balancer)
LFE Creator option for LFE filter
extended Layer searcher
scroll bar support via mouse wheel
new alpha channel view for controller x-blend option
separate editing option for groups in the mixer
improved workflow, performance and stability
2 GB premium sound library
Windows Vista compatible
over 40 other new features, fixes and improvements