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robotmonkey · Post by **robotmonkey** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:18 pm

Boy, that is one ugly-looking user interface.

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:36 pm

Halma wrote:They are not locked but can only assigned via mod matrix. So if there is no mod matrix (which is bloody awesome btw aside from the used column size) then there is no chance to map the performance controllers manually to your need.

Locked in this player version I meant.

In the full version I expect that users can change the performance actors as they may wish.

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:39 pm

In the full version you got access to several more sub menus:

So if you like this synth, the full version is "only" $49, not so expensive...

idfpower · Post by **idfpower** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:27 pm

Question: assuming there will be future preset expansions for Enzyme - is it possible to load them in the CM version? Or is that function locked as well?

PS: I love the GUI

For once a synth with a distinct & different look

But that's just me.

bailees7irish · Post by **bailees7irish** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:31 pm

idfpower wrote: PS: I love the GUI For once a synth with a distinct & different look But that's just me.

Yeah, I like it too

idfpower · Post by **idfpower** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:26 pm

I've just tried to take Enzyme CM for a spin and...man, what a CPU hog...at least on my (old) PC. Only a few presets managed not to hit instant CPU overload - and that was in mono. Ouch

Sorry, this is a no-no for me - I'm not going to upgrade my system just to be able to run this. Maybe it's an issue with FL (9 Studio), but for now it's unusable - pity...

realmarco · Post by **realmarco** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:10 am

wow one note uses 80 % of my cpu(dual-core Xeon 2ghz) ...pass.

Halma · Post by **Halma** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:33 am

That`s wiered. I have a pretty old rig too (2.5gHz dualcore & 2gig ram) but mine does not behave that bad. I do have performance problems when I enable all notes, play more than 4 keys at once with a long release tail and hit another 4 keys while the release tail from the other sounds still fades out. That´s the only time when I encounter crackling.

The only thing that might be possible: because you can´t lower the OSC AMOUNT which is on the synthesis page or the AMP ENVELOPE RELEASE PARAMETER which sits on the MOD MATRIX page (and unfortunately you do not have access both of it) it is not possible to streamline your setup to your needs. I mostly never use the full voice & osc count but that is because of the harmonic content and mostly not because of performance issues.

And regarding to the gui: it works pretty well imho. It is very clear, not too tiny knobs, the knob behaviour is very smooth and all values can be toggled on or off etc. And it runs pretty stable too.

Regards
Sebastian

eidenk · Post by **eidenk** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:49 am

Halma wrote:That`s wiered. I have a pretty old rig too (2.5gHz dualcore & 2gig ram) but mine does not behave that bad. I do have performance problems when I enable all notes, play more than 4 keys at once with a long release tail and hit another 4 keys while the release tail from the other sounds still fades out. That´s the only time when I encounter crackling.

Pretty similar with a single core 2.8Ghz AMD64 CPU here, it's usable but as I don't like it anyway (and hate the GUI in addition) it doesn't even matter to me, just saying...

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:39 am

Not sure if the CPU usage problem is a bug or a feature, but I'll do some testing and speak to John for more info.

Peace,
Andy.

Touch The Universe · Post by **Touch The Universe** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:46 am

Is it a good idea to release a free cm version so soon after the official debut release?
Also plugin demo never shows up in orion daw, has this been fixed?

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:54 am

Since the CM version mainly a preset player without saving or proper preset editing / creation I think it's fine - the full version is much more powerful - but perhaps other people disagree?

Peace,
Andy.

Halma · Post by **Halma** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:08 am

ZenPunkHippy wrote:Not sure if the CPU usage problem is a bug or a feature, but I'll do some testing and speak to John for more info.

Peace,
Andy.

Hey Andy.

Just wanted to say that I am fine with that and only blame my rig for this. I think it´s a good move that Enzyme comes as a Preset Player. Because that way people can still enjoy the whole sound of the synth without being afraid that some patches are not working.

And because of the performance controllers people can still modify the presets to a certain point.

Regards
Sebastian

ariston · Post by **ariston** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:14 am

ZenPunkHippy wrote:Since the CM version mainly a preset player without saving or proper preset editing / creation I think it's fine - the full version is much more powerful - but perhaps other people disagree?

Peace,
Andy.

I was a bit miffed when I heard about the free version, but now that I know the limitations it's absolutely okay.

Aside from the scrolling in the mod matrix, which I still find horribly tedious, I like the GUI as well, by the way.

Lee CM · Post by **Lee CM** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:11 am

Hi all,

Enzyme CM is indeed free with the new issue of Computer Music, April 2014, #202

Enzyme CM info page: http://bit.ly/EnzymeCM

CM202 link: http://bit.ly/cm202

And here's one of our Enzyme CM videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddguiRRoCXU

Thanks,

Lee du-Caine
Editor
Computer Music

Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme, half price until end May