DiscoDSP has announced an update to its Nord Lead-inspired virtual analog synthesizer and sampler for Windows, macOS and Linux. Version 8.5 of Discovery Pro comes with various enhanced features and performance.
Discovery Pro is a 12 oscillator Virtual Analog Synthesizer featuring 4 layers, WAV and SoundFont (SF2) support, PADSynth, 2X oversampling / undersampling, built-in arpeggiator, sync, FM, 12 filter types, panning modulation, stereo delay and gate effects, graphic envelope modulation. Imports and exports Clavia Nord Lead 2 SysEx data.
Changes in Discovery Pro v8.5
- Enhanced voice-stealing performance: Improved voice allocation by prioritizing unused or released voices while protecting active ones, resulting in smoother note transitions and better handling of unison and layer settings.
- Smoother playback: Fixed wave engine playback clicks for a more seamless audio experience.
- VA oscillator improvements: Enhanced label handling and LED click functionality for a more intuitive user interface.
- GUI refinement: Fully refactored internal GUI code for improved stability and maintainability.
- Stronger license validation: Improved handling of license files by ensuring directories exist, checking file permissions before saving, and verifying readability during loading.
- Tutorial component updates: Enhanced the DiscoveryTutorialComponent to provide clearer user guidance.
- Streamlined MIDI management: Updated MIDI menu creation for faster and more efficient setup.
- New program randomization: Added function for randomizing programs directly from disk folders.
- Preset save fixes: Addressed warnings related to saving XML presets to ensure smooth operation.
- Audio processing update: Replaced deprecated functions in processBlockfor improved compatibility and performance.
- Modernized codebase: Replaced outdated functions like sprintf and roundFloatToInt with modern alternatives for better reliability.
- Updated math constants: Improved handling of constants like PI and rounding functions for more accurate calculations.
- Refactored code patterns: Simplified and modernized internal code, including improvements to memory management with std:uni_ptr.
Regularly priced 199 USD/EUR, Discovery Pro is on sale for 119 USD/EUR at ADSR Sounds, PluginFox, and Best Service until December 3rd, 2024.
