ESI GigaStation - Manual (Page 4)

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCING GIGA STATION
Thank you for choosing GIGAStation. You have made the best choice for a Hard Disk
Sampler Tool Kit as you will find out shortly.
GIGAStation is the new alternative to the sampler. By using your hard disk as sampler
memory, you can enjoy creativity on a much larger scale than ever imagined.
GIGAStation is the audio card specifically designed for use with GigaStudio. It includes all
the features you need to build a hard disk sampler from scratch.
Features
GIGA-WIRE
GIGA-WIRE is the driver technology developed by Ego Sys/Audio Trak which routes the
output of GigaStudio into the inputs of ASIO. You can record directly from Cubase and insert
all VST plugins into Cubase under the channels streaming from GigaStudio.
20-bit D/A converter
GIGAStation has 20-bit D/A converters. You can work with the best quality audio using the
20-bit D/A converters.
8 Analog Outputs
GIGAStation provides eight 1/4” stereo phone jack outputs.
5.1/7.1 ch. Dolby Surround
GIGAStation can be used for 5.1/7.1 ch. Dolby Surround sound. You will need a DVD ROM
and DVD software player to build a high-quality surround system. Also, you can produce
surround audio with software capable of producing surround sound using a Dolby surround
DVD player in your computer.
S/PDIF Coaxial Digital output
GIGAStation has an S/PDIF coaxial digital output port that will minimize signal loss when
transferring digital data to or from other digital equipment including MD and DAT players.