: The software is organized into different "rooms" (e.g., Image Synth, Spectrum Synth, Effects Room, and Sequencer), each dedicated to a specific type of sound manipulation or synthesis. Legacy vs. Modern Versions

And the only tool that could paint with audio on that granular, almost alchemical level was MetaSynth. Price tag: $1,499.

MetaSynth 5.0 is organized into six specialized environments, or "rooms," each focused on a different aspect of sound creation: Image Synth Room

While the Synth Room is concerned with timbre, the functions as a non-linear sequencer. Unlike a standard MIDI sequencer, the Montage Room is designed for arranging sound files generated within the Synth Room or imported externally. It functions similarly to a multi-track tape machine but includes deep integration with the software's synthesis engine, allowing for micro-tonal compositions and complex rhythmic structures that do not adhere to standard Western tuning grids.

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