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Loomer has released version 1.6.1 of Aspect, a virtual analogue synthesizer instrument plug-in for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Aspect is a 32-note polyphonic software instrument that combines a great-sounding, powerful synthesis engine, with a flexible semi-modular architecture and unparalleled ease of use. The core of Aspect’s superb sound are two analog modeled oscillators, each capable of producing a powerful selection of raw waveforms, and dual filters that can be routed in series, in parallel, or even blended into unique combinations.

Changes in Aspect v1.6.1

• Native 64-bit versions for Mac OS X Audio Unit, and Windows VST.
• New built-in Preset Browser with support for xml, fxp, and fxb preset files.
• Presets can now have meta-data, such as author name, notes, and tags. Use meta-data to search your preset library.
• Hot-swap preset browsing: quickly step through and preview presets in context.
• Various host compatibility fixes.
• Audio-rate pitch modulation of Oscillator 1 from Oscillator 2 now works.
• Sample & Hold module’s latched value is now correctly reset when the the input source is removed.
• Much faster GUI response.
• Slight reduction in CPU usage on particularily complex presets.
• Vastly reduced start-up time.
• Clearer font rendering: a larger font is now used for menu items.
• Additional and improved factory presets.

Aspect is available to purchase for £65 GBP (excl. VAT).

More information: Loomer / Aspect

Grame, Centre National de Creation Musicale, has announced the release of Faust (Functional Audio Stream) 0.9.10, a functional programming language specifically designed for real-time signal processing and synthesis.

This version introduces several new possibilities. It is the first official release to offer full parallelization of the C++ code to exploit multicore architectures, as well as automatic generation of mathematical documentation.

New in Faust v0.9.10

• Several new options have been added to control how the C++ code is generated, in particular:
  • control of the floating point precision : single (default), double, quad
  • code re-organization in simple loops to facilitate automatic vectorization
  • automatic parallelization based on OpenMP
  • automatic parallelization based on a specific “Work-Stealing” algorithm
• Using formal methods the Faust compiler can automatically produce a complete mathematical documentation of a Faust program.
• Language Extensions
  • Sequential composition operator (A:B) has been restricted to expressions so that outputs(A) = inputs(B). This restriction has several advantages. It improves error detection, makes the code easier to understand and provides nicer and simpler formal semantic ( A:B is B o A)
  • User interface labels can now contain metadata. For example the label “volume[unit:dB][tooltip:control the output volume of the reverb]” contains two metadata, a unit definition and a tooltip message than can be exploited by an architecture file to fine tune the user interface.
  • User interface labels can contain absolute and relative pathnames to better control the hierarchical structure of the user interface. For example the label “../volume” points to place the widget one group higher in the hierarchy.
• Several new audio architectures have been included, in particular Action Script, CoreAudio, CSOUND, Chuck, Pure, SND-RT, for a total of about 20 different plateforms now supported: Action Script, Alsa, ChucK, CoreAudio, CSOUND, Jack, LADSPA, Matlab, MaxMSP, Octave, OSS, PortAudio, Pure, PureData, Q, Sndfile, Snd-RT, SuperCollider, SynthFile, VST, VSTi (mono)

More information: Faust / Faust @ Sourceforge

Loomer has released version 1.5 of Aspect, a semi-modular synthesizer for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Aspect is a 32-note polyphonic synthesizer with an open ended semi-modular architecture, streamlined interface, and analogue sounding synthesis engine.

Changes in Aspect v1.5

• New oscillators with improved sound due to significantly reduced aliasing.
• Backwards compatibility options (for Registered Users only) to enable the use of legacy oscillators for perfect compatibility with older patches.
• Reduced CPU usage: generally around 10% reduction, but up to 20% in some cases.
• Massively reduced memory usage.
• Aspect oscillators are now tuned down an octave to bring them more into line with other synthesizers.
• Older patches will still play at the tuning they were created with.
• Fixed bug where very long release envelopes stop rather abruptly.
• Fixed bug in Sonar where notes are left hanging when the Sonar Transport is stopped.
• Factory presets are now categorized and sorted.
• Rotary controls can now be tweaked to a finer degree with the mouse wheel by holding Shift.
• Fixed bug where notes sustained over a sample rate change from 96KHz to 88KHz would play at the incorrect pitch.
• Fixed bug that could cause a lock under some Linux VST hosts the first time Aspect is scanned.

Aspect is available to purchase for £65 GBP (+ VAT).

More information: Loomer / Aspect

Loomer has released version 1.4.2 Aspect, a semi-modular synthesizer for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

Aspect is a 32-note polyphonic synthesizer with an open ended semi-modular architecture, streamlined interface, and analogue sounding synthesis engine.

Changes in Aspectv1.4.2

• An uninstallation script is now available for the Mac OS X version. This will completely remove any installed Aspect components.
• Fixed an issue when Aspect is hosted by Reaper that could cause audio glitches when either changing programs, or editing Aspect parameters.
• Any notes playing when the host transport is restarted are now stopped.

Aspect is available for Windows, Mac and Linux (VST/AU/RTAS/Standalone) as a direct download, priced at £65 GBP.

More information: Loomer

Loomer has released version 1.4.0 of Aspect, the semi-modular synthesizer for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

Aspect is a 32-note polyphonic synthesizer with an open ended semi-modular architecture, streamlined interface, and analogue sounding synthesis engine.

Changes in Aspect v1.4

• Support for the sustain MIDI controller.
• Lag Generator component now only filters audio rate modulation sources when the Lag is set to above 0%.
• Lag Generator output can now be used as an audio source, as well as a modulation source.

Aspect is available for Mac, Windows and Linux in various formats, for £65 GBP. A trial version can be downloaded from this page.

More information: Loomer

Loomer has released version 1.3.2 of the Aspect (semi-modular synth), Manifold (modulation and harmonizing effect), and Resound (vintage sounding delay effect) plug-ins for Windows, Mac and Linux.

This sees the release of the anticipated RTAS Plugin versions for users of Pro Tools LE, Pro Tools M-Powered, and Pro Tools|HD on Mac OS X, and Windows.

Changes in Aspect/Manifold/Resound v1.3.2

• A|B comparison function for quickly auditioning program changes.
• Significantly reduced CPU usage.
• Improved font clarity on certain Linux distributions.
• Fix for crashing when changing the current program when using more than five simultaneous instances in Ableton Live.
• Fix for crashing when using certain multiple output soundcards on Mac OS X.
• Faster loading user interface.
• Fix minor audio glitch than would occur when adding a plugin to a playing track in Garage Band, and other hosts.

Loomer plug-ins are available for Windows, Mac and Linux (VST/AU/RTAS/Standalone). Free trial versions can be downloaded here.

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