discoDSP has announced an update to its Nord Lead 2-inspired software synthesizer. Version 6.1 of Discovery comes with various improvements and fixes, and the synth is now also available on iPad via the Apple App Store.
Discovery is essential for any music producer. Create complex sounds with 4 layers, 8 oscillators, and sync/FM options. Add dynamics with the built-in arpeggiator, and shape your sound using 8 filter types with Zero-Delay Feedback. Features like panning modulation, stereo delay, and gate effects offer immersive soundscapes. Elevate your music with Discovery.
Changes in Discovery v6.1
- Polyphony is now fixed at 32 voices.
- Updated oversampler DSP with dynamic processing, 2x set as default for 44-48 kHz, switching to 1x for higher frequencies.
- Optimized synth voice DSP for smoother performance.
- Fixed legato mono play modes for proper behavior.
- New envelope-aware voice stealing minimizes retriggering and enhances polyphony.
- Refactored DSP process block for more stability.
- Improved GUI image caching for faster performance.
- Fixed pitch bend GUI issue and doubled the mouse drag range for precise sound design.
- New preset functions: Save and Paste now work within the active bank.
- Refactored internal functions to prevent memory leaks and buffer underruns.
- Modernized popup menus to prevent memory leaks.
- Improved DSP initialization.
- Fixed UTF8 issue with bank path and right delay LCD status issue.
Discovery for Windows, Mac and Linux (VST/VST3 and AU) is available to purchase for $99 USD / 99 EUR at PluginFox, ADSR Sounds and from the discoDSP store.
The iPad/AUv3 version is $19.99 USD at the App Store.
