Last year at about this time, SONiVOX was showcasing a sample library of human sounds -- farts and such -- so the Playa hip hop virtual instrument plugin shows some unfortunate maturity, because I was hoping for the release of Anatomy 2. You know, it's true. You can never get enough sampled flatulence.

Playa works for MAC and PC,a nd its riddled with hip sounds, hopping features and an interface that doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out. Playa works well with standard MIDI keyboards, MPC pad controllers or computers a la carte.

It features over 450 insruments and pad layouts. It interfaces with your DAW and MIDI controllers, no problem. Just plug everything in and you're ready to start producing the mad beats and the beats that feel other emotions, too.

Fast Features:

• Over 400 World Class SONiVOX Instruments -- Fat synths, basses, drums, leads, ethnic instruments, guitars, strings, brass and much more
• 16 User Programmable and Assignable Pads -- For quick and easy MPC style beat construction
• Over 50 Pad layouts -- Playa gets you going rite away with its construction kit layouts, diatonic chord layouts, drum kits, or build your own if you like
• MIDI Learn Function -- Playa is instantly compatible with any MIDI controller
• Independent Zone Tempo-Synched Variable Resolution Roll / Retrigger Mode
• Onboard FX and Graphic Equalizer
• Keys Mode -- For standard keyboard
• User Editable Envelope Controls
• PC Standalone, VST and RTAS Compatibility
• MAC Standalone, AU, VST and RTAS Compatibility