Tascam announces the death of Gigastudio

seraph · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

I remember when the GigaPiano came out Exclamation

it was a blast Cool

how long ago? 8 years, maybe Wink

bachus · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:18 am Post subject:

Yea, I'm heavily investid in GigaStudio sample libraies. Shafted by Tascam...AGAIN!

BobTheDog · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

Mach 5 can use your GigaStudio sample libraries:

http://www.motu.com/newsitems/machfive-2-is-now-shipping

Andy

bachus · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:40 am Post subject:

Thanks for the tip. Kontakt and some others also support the format. But it still feels pissiful to be abandoned.

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seraph · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:43 am Post subject:

that's how the market works. You can't expect a manufacturer to support a product forever. they need to sell something else, newer, better, groovier et cetera Twisted Evil

Floppy · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:14 am Post subject:

if tascan would be a cool company they would say yes to this : http://www.opengigastudio.com/

elektro80 · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:02 am Post subject:

GARRITAN PURCHASES GIGA TECHNOLOGY ASSETS FROM TASCAM

ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. and MONTEBELLO, Calif., April 1, 2009) TASCAM, a division of TEAC America, Inc. and Garritan Corporation announced the completion of the sale of technology assets relating to GigaStudio, Gigasampler, GVI, Gigapulse and all Giga products.

Gigasampler revolutionized the music industry when it was introduced in 1999 and its importance in the music world cannot be overstated. Giga products enjoy exclusive rights to Endless Wave technology, a patented system which allows large samples to be streamed directly from the hard drive with low latency. Giga became the professional's sampler of choice for many film, game and television composers, including many high-profile musicians.Giga has led the industry throughout the past decade. Garritan also has a history with Giga, and the Giga technology fits into Garritan's mission to revolutionize music technology and provide musicians with the tools needed to make great music.

"After reviewing over twenty companies, we believe that Garritan is the best candidate to carry on development of the Giga platform", stated Derek Davis, EVP/COO of TEAC America, Inc.. "Garritan has demonstrated a sincere interest in building on the present Giga technology and taking it to the next level."

"We're very excited about this opportunity and proud to own some of the very best sampling technologies on the planet" said Gary Garritan. "Acquiring the Giga technology helps us achieve our vision of providing the best tools to make great music available to all musicians.""

Garritan will be announcing its plan for the assets in the coming months. For more details, FAQs and information please visit www.garritan.com

bachus · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks, that's good to know on a couple of counts.