discoDSP has announced an update to its Nord Lead inspired synthesizer and sampler instrument. Version 7.9 of Discovery Pro comes with various improvements and fixes.
Discovery Pro offers a synthesis experience with features such as 4 layers, 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, and Nord Lead 2 SysEx compatibility. Additionally, it’s designed to work within a variety of production environments, thanks to its compatibility with 64-bit AAX, Audio Units, VST, and VST3 platforms.
Changes in Discovery Pro v7.9
- Integration of Rhythmic Pattern Transition Probabilities, amalgamating them into a single function. This function randomly selects patterns across different matrixes.
- Introduction of a feature under Edit > Randomize > Layer/Program from Disk, allowing users to load a random layer or program from the available banks.
- Optimizations to zone presets and editing menus for streamlined workflow.
- The addition of the edit Gate and Mod Repeat functions for 4, 8, and 16 cells.
- Update to the Mod zone cell, allowing values to be adjusted numerically via a right-click or ctrl-click on macOS.
- Enhanced accessibility with the editing menu now available from any GUI location on macOS using ctrl+click.
- Usability improvements such as the rename preset option now automatically focusing on the text input box.
- Fixes including a tuning correction for the WAVE oscillator on blank tracks and improvements to the WAVE import dialogue.
- Redesign of the popup menu for better display consistency.
- Addressed MIDI Bluetooth issues in standalone mode.
- Framework updates to ensure smooth operation.
- Integration of the most recent versions of VST3 and AAX SDKs.
- Resolution of rendering challenges associated with macOS Metal.
Discovery Pro 7.9 for Windows and Mac is priced $149 USD at ADSR Sounds, PluginFox and from the discoDSP store. The update is free for 7.x customers.
