KVR Audio

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:09 pm

http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/whats-new/

New Features:

Better morphing. Advanced cross-synthesis now improves audio morphing, incorporating all the details of the sound (additive, spectral, formant, pitch, envelope). You also get more options in the interface.

More precise additive resynthesis, spectral resynthesis. These are really a big part of what sets Alchemy apart, and they’re vastly expanded. There are more additive effects (Pulse/Saw, Harmonic, Beating, Stretch, Shift, Magnet, Spread, Auto Pan). And you get more precise control of both additive and spectral resynthesis – the algorithms themselves have been sonically improved, we’re told. And there’s a new partial tracker, you have more editing options, and you can see everything you’re doing via real-time spectrogram. Spectral resynthesis also works in stereo now, as well, and supports masking.

Powerful formant and granular modes. Loads of depth here, too, including elaborate controls for formant resynthesis (with multiple filter shapes), and multi-tap granular controls you can space out across a stereo field.

Added pitch correction. Correct pitch to unison, octave, fifth, a combination of fifth/octave, or chromatically, with adjustments for amount and speed.

Use the sampler with EXS24. You can now import Logic’s EXS24 sampler instruments directly into the Alchemy sampler, meaning access to Logic’s own library and lots of third-party content. The Sampler module itself is also more powerful, with a reverse mode, automatic keymapping, and new keymap editor and group editor.

Bring the noise. The virtual analog side of things is expanded, too – sync, anti-aliased PWM, waveform shape display, and a noise section with 13 noise types (not just white and pink).

New filters. These are all-new, with both enhanced comb filters, and redesigned analog filter emulations, plus added “Bee,” FM, Compressor, LP10 and HP10 modes.

Modulation and arpeggiators that are kind of insane. Alchemy adds per-source arpeggiators and reorganized editors for source controls and the arpeggiator. And you can modulate all kinds of things. You can switch patterns with modulation (yipes, one-note presets, anyone?), modulate the rate knob, modulate keyswitches, and see visual feedback in real-time.

Envelopes with more power. You get graphical AHDSR with tempo sync. And there are envelope followers at eight points in the signal chain.

More samples and easier browsing. Alchemy now has 3100 presets plus 300 Logic patches, and a 14 GB sample library. (Fortunately, that sample library is an optional download from the store, just like other extended Logic content.) To navigate all of the included content or manage your own sounds, there’s a redesigned browser with expanded drag-and-drop support.

Dial-in controls if you want to improvise / don’t want to get too deep. Alchemy’s X/Y pads and transforms already resembled Apple’s own work on making Smart Controls. The idea: give people a few knobs to dial up variations on much deeper sound engines. So, little surprise here: Alchemy will be fully integrated in the Logic interface, which means access from those Smart Controls and the accompanying iPad app remote.
But it’s more efficient. Apple says they’ve reduced CPU usage.

billcarroll · Post by **billcarroll** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:10 pm

Shocker ... well, not really.

Surprised it happened so soon though.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:12 pm

Will this be a free update? That's amazing for Logic users.

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:17 pm

Yes free update with 14 GB Samples and Sounds

I ask if Alchemy is now expanded in the synthesis or it's only Alchemy 1 with a new modern GUI

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:19 pm

Introducing Alchemy – the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer
Next generation synthesizer plug-in with multiple sound generators including; additive, spectral, formant, granular, sampler, and virtual analog.
Over 3,000 presets for all types of electronic music including electronic dance, hip hop, rock, and sound for picture.
Integrated keyword preset browser for finding the right sounds quickly.
Performance controls like the Transform Pad make it easy to explore and reshape sounds.
Combine up to four synth modules to create complex multi-layered sounds.
Virtual analog oscillators produce authentic recreations of iconic synth sounds.
Wide selection of modeled analog and special effect filters for producing sounds with vintage character and tonal complexity.
Create animated, dynamic instruments using over 100 modulation sources that include flexible LFOs, AHDSR and MSEG envelopes, and step sequencers.
Manipulate and combine samples in new ways using a collection of morphing and resynthesis tools.
Import EXS24 instruments or create your own using a robust set of sampler features.
Apply independent arpeggiators to each of the 4 sound sources to transform simple chords into elaborate performances.
Integrated effects rack with reverb, modulation, delay, compression, and a range of distortion effects.

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:19 pm

Oooooh I'm going to run right out and buy a Mac now...................not.

discoDSP · Post by **discoDSP** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:20 pm

Very nice free update of my favourite DAW. Tons of new goodies too, and congrats to Ben for joining Apple team and delivering Alchemy to Logic X now

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:22 pm

YES KVR Users , Mainstage include Alchemy

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:23 pm

OMG updating now

masterhiggins · Post by **masterhiggins** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:23 pm

Teksonik wrote:Oooooh I'm going to run right out and buy a Mac now...................not.

Yes, and you represent the entire demographic of potential customers...not.

Oh well. Good for us Logic users.

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:26 pm

MillerSam wrote:YES KVR Users , Mainstage include Alchemy

That must feel like a total insult to Logic users

Mainstage 3 costs $30, and Alchemy used to cost $249

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:27 pm

MillerSam wrote:Yes free update with 14 GB Samples and Sounds

I ask if Alchemy is now expanded in the synthesis or it's only Alchemy 1 with a new modern GUI

Wow, for those who don't own Alchemy already, that's great news then.

discoDSP · Post by **discoDSP** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:36 pm

Downloading this update is taking ages... Apple servers are getting hammered for sure.

Bombadil · Post by **Bombadil** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:47 pm

Just saw this! Glad I didn't buy Alchemy, which I was going to do just before they closed shop.

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:49 pm

masterhiggins wrote:
Teksonik wrote:Oooooh I'm going to run right out and buy a Mac now...................not.
Yes, and you represent the entire demographic of potential customers...not.

Oh well. Good for us Logic users.

If you think Alchemy is enough to convince "potential customers" who don't already own one to buy a Mac I think you've gone nutters......

Anyway congratulations to Mac owners finally you've got something that PC owners can't buy (at least not anymore).

To Camel Audio from all the PC owners who supported you by purchasing Alchemy.....You're Welcome. Thanks for your loyalty

Alchemy welcomes to Logic X Pro 10.2 and Mainstage 3 (Update 20.1.2016)