Realtime sample tweaking is what CronoX from LinPLug is known for. This VST and AU plug has a knack for handling the transformation of sample types: kicks can become pads, strumming becomes percussion, you know the drill. Everything is everything else, unless you'd rather not have it that way. LinPlug has recently upgraded CronoX to version 3.5 and here's what you get:

• On PC: Reduced CPU usage (10..20%)
• Many new presets (about 350), only in the full version, not in bundles
• New GUI
• Presets and Samples of the factory library can now be installed in any location and not need to remain next to the plugin

The CronoX is available directly from LinPlug as download ( about 1 Gb, optional on CD at no extra costs) and an English, French and German PDF-manual ! It comes with more than 950 presets. The license fee is 149 US$ / 129 Euro.