discoDSP has released an update to its flagship synthesizer instrument. Version 8.4 of Discovery Pro comes with various performance optimizations and enhancements.
Discovery Pro is a 12 oscillator Virtual Analog Synthesizer featuring 4 layers, built-in arpeggiator, 12 filter types, panning modulation, stereo delay and gate effects, graphic envelope modulation and more.
Changes in Discovery Pro v8.4
- Oscillator Optimizations: The filter and oscillator code has been fine-tuned for improved performance on x86 processors. Apple ARM users will notice a significant speed boost due to optimized code.
- Wave Oscillator Optimization: Processing speeds have been increased by moving from scalar to SIMD processing. The new NEON code for ARM processors and optimized SSE4.1 instructions provide more efficient performance.
- Filter Improvements: The tangent plot has been optimized using scalar optimizations, reducing CPU load and improving efficiency for smoother, more responsive filters.
- Enhanced 4x Oversampling: 4x oversampling has been implemented to enhance audio fidelity, offering superior sound quality.
- 2x Undersampling Mode Fixes: The gain compensation issue in the 2x undersampling mode has been resolved, ensuring consistent sound across all settings.
- New Bounce Oversampling Configuration: Oversampling settings can now be customized during offline rendering with the new Bounce.xml file. The default is set to 2x oversampling for optimal sound quality, with the flexibility to adjust as needed. This file can be found in the Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro > Config folder.
- New Default Settings: Discovery Pro 8.4 now defaults to 16 voices and 2x oversampling, providing a solid starting point for sound design. These settings can be easily changed through the Edit Menu or by clicking the Voices LCD.
- Updated LCD Status Sections: The LCD now displays the current waveform and destination for LFO1, Arp Mode, and destination for LFO2/Arp. It also shows the waveform for both Oscillator 1 and 2 when buttons or LEDs are pressed.
Discovery Pro for Windows, Mac and Linux (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) is priced 199 EUR / $199 USD at the discoDSP store and from distributors ADSR Sounds and PluginFox.
