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Universal platform
SDS is designed to control processors across brands and generations, provided their protocol can be represented through a machine definition and adapter.
A modern control environment for classic processing hardware
SDSSOUND DESIGNER SUITE
A universal control platform for broadcast processors. SDS can be adapted to legacy and modern hardware through machine definitions while preserving the same familiar layout, workflow and core functionality.
THE SUITE
One interface.
Every generation.
SDS is built as a universal processor-control platform, capable of supporting hardware from different manufacturers and generations. Even older processors can be brought into SDS once their machine definition and communication layer have been implemented.
The processor-specific definition changes; the SDS working environment does not. Layout, navigation, metering philosophy and core workflow stay consistent, so moving between supported machines does not mean learning a completely different control application.
THE INTERFACE
Everything on one meter bridge.
The processor changes; the working environment does not. Machine-specific definitions map controls and metering into the same SDS layout. The interface shown here is the current IDT Sound Design implementation.
LIVE PROCESSOR VIEW
UNIVERSAL BY DESIGN
One platform. Many processors.
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Machine definitions
Processor-specific controls, metering and communication are implemented behind SDS, allowing new hardware support without redesigning the main GUI.
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Consistent workflow
Whatever processor is connected, SDS keeps the same layout philosophy, navigation and core functionality so the operating experience remains familiar.
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Current & future machines
IDT Sound Design SD266 / SD280 support is implemented today. An Orban Optimod 8200 is an example of a processor SDS can support once its machine definition is developed; it is not implemented yet.
HARDWARE WANTED
Help complete the machine library.
To build accurate machine definitions, SDS needs access to the original hardware. If you can lend or donate one of the processors below, you can directly help expand SDS support.
PRIORITY
IDT CIB 4.00
IDT CIB 4.00 card
Needed to complete the machine definitions for the IDT 4.00 release. Without access to a CIB 4.00 card, the 4.00 hardware mapping cannot be completed and verified properly.
WANTED
ORBAN OPTIMOD 8200
Optimod 8200
Wanted for protocol research and development of a future SDS machine definition. Optimod 8200 support is not implemented yet.
Loaning hardware is absolutely fine.
Contact SDS
Equipment can be shipped insured to SDS and returned insured after the required research and verification work is finished. Donations are, of course, very welcome too. ;-)
THE COMMUNITY
SDS COMMUNITY FORUM
Keep the sound. Share the knowledge.
Join fellow broadcast-processor enthusiasts to discuss IDT Sound Design, SDS software, presets and sound, and hardware restoration. Discussions are public; posting requires an approved member account.
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Put SDS on the desk.
Download the current Windows installer. The button automatically checks the public installer directory for the highest version it can find.
LINUXLinux users: an SDS build is coming soon. The same universal control environment is being prepared for Linux.
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