SOUNDPLANT: ROCK YOUR QWERTY!

Since it's debut as a free Windows beta in 1999, Soundplant has won multiple awards and gained a dedicated cult following in the DJ and pro audio worlds for its combination of simplicity, standalone sound triggering power, rock-solid stability for live use, low cost, and versatility as a multipurpose playback utility.

The newest version (39) is the first major update since 2004 and includes support for virtually all audio file formats in existence, a 'background key detection' mode that allows Soundplant to continue receiving key input even while minimized or hidden, waveform display, detailed playback progress indicators for all channels, precise fading control, and randomization settings.

The BBC used Soundplant for sound design on Doctor Who. Breakcore producer Droon used it during his raucous performances with a keyboard strapped around his neck like a QWERTY keytar. When John McCain won primaries during his 2008 presidential campaign, it was Soundplant playing "Johnny B. Goode" at his victory rallies.

Soundplant can be used to trigger sound effects or background tracks during a show, for music or loop creation, as a drum pad, as an educational aid, as a unique electronic instrument with an input device you've been practicing on for as long as you've been typing, and as a sound design sketchpad.

Soundplant v39 is available for Windows and Mac as a free and registered version.

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