KVR Audio

Aleksey Vaneev · Post by **Aleksey Vaneev** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:10 pm

I have finally come up with a plug-in release (after so much time of silence).

This is a 7-band harmonic (overtone) graphic equalizer, with multi-channel support (up to 8 channels, host setup dependent, with VST hosts version below 2.3 only 2 channels will be used).

First of all, this release finalizes our 'invisible' development cycle and allows us to release new plug-ins with a lot of new development freedom and efficiency (I have already mentioned technical improvements at the Voxengo forums). However, this is VST 2.4 plug-in with 64-bit processing support (have not checked it, though) - not VST 2.3 as I've planned before. Also, we are ready to release Mac VST soon (with Mac AU following shortly) - basically what you can see on PC can be seen on Mac as well.

Right now I'm not putting any readme files into ZIP - I will gladly read your questions about the workflow and operation of the plug-in. This will also help me to create a more comprehensive read-me file later. But I really hope plug-in UI (though, complex) is self-explanatory in most cases.

What is going to be done: preset manager does not allow you to change preset names - this will be fixed. Next version will also feature a 'hint line' with descriptions of various controls. Preset manager load/save is a bit odd - you'll have to specify file extension yourself (cbf and cpf): but I do not suggest to use preset manager extensively in this version.

More information: Bypass state is not saved between sessions. Most efficient audio card latency is 512 samples for use with this plug-in (plug-in's internal processing overhead may become considerable at low latencies like 64 samples).

Overtone GEQ implements graphic equalizer by using bell-shaped curves. So, when you boost adjacent bands the overall boost may go over 12 dB. Beside equalizing, Overtone GEQ features harmonic enhancement module I call 'meta tube' - it is an approximation I've come up with after developing Warmifier's and Marquis's harmonic modules. Overtone GEQ is CPU hungry because it uses 7 'meta tubes' - one for each EQ band. This generates a quite complex harmonic distortion.

The plug-in DLL can be downloaded here: http://www.voxengo.com/temp/OvertoneGEQbeta2.zip (updated to beta 2)

Please put it into extreme stress-test, but also please be ready for possible glitches and bugs. I have tested it in several hosts, though, without any problems popping up.

Waiting for your responses with anxiety.

(BTW, next bigger update of this plug-in is going to be released in October as we are going to vacation soon).

Meloday · Post by **Meloday** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:17 pm

so kind.....thanks very much

will let you know of any troubles

TRIAC · Post by **TRIAC** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:24 pm

Thanks so much! Great EQ..!

Shane Sanders · Post by **Shane Sanders** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:30 pm

Thank you! Looks very interesting. Hope to try it later tonight.

MickGael · Post by **MickGael** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:31 pm

Thanks, Aleksey! Can't wait to try this out

sinkmusic · Post by **sinkmusic** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:32 pm

Very nice GUI.
I'm not that used to fixed freq plugins, but i dig a lot Voxengo Span and Boogex, adn that GUI is just gorgeous, so let's give it a try

!
Thank you for releasing it.

.jon · Post by **.jon** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:32 pm

The interface enhancements are great. Undo history, preset management and the overall clarity and comfortable size all work really well.

smart · Post by **smart** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:33 pm

Voxengo Evolution ! Great news Aleksey. I see there will be a big benefeit to this new update across all your plugins, and this EQ looks cool. I will try it out as soon as I have a chance!

Aleksey Vaneev · Post by **Aleksey Vaneev** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:39 pm

Thanks for your comments!

We'll include several color schemes in the next version. Skin support - though already implemented, - will be added later (we are still working on defining all bits for them). UI interface will be also scalable: with 80% and 125% additional sizes (though, this option cannot be applied without reloading the plug-in). I'm also planning to add Mid/Side options (and maybe other types of encoding/decoding options) to the routing box.

smart · Post by **smart** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:45 pm

Aleksey I think you're taking things to the next level with this new GUI design (much better!), AU support, scalable interfaces, 64-bit processing support, and more. I'm sure this hard work will pay off!

Aleksey Vaneev · Post by **Aleksey Vaneev** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:47 pm

smart, you'll have to see knobs we have designed first.

We'll show them in some other plug-in.

Bojo Software · Post by **Bojo Software** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:49 pm

Just tried it in both Acid pro 6 and energyXT. It uses around 100% cpu and produces nothing but nasty clicks.

Bo

smart · Post by **smart** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:50 pm

Aleksey Vaneev wrote:smart, you'll have to see knobs we have designed first. We'll show them in some other plug-in.

Can't wait

Aleksey Vaneev · Post by **Aleksey Vaneev** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:52 pm

Bojo Software wrote:Just tried it in both Acid pro 6 and energyXT. It uses around 100% cpu and produces nothing but nasty clicks.

Bo

Ah, fine. I thought it will go without problems

What kind of computer have you got, which audio card latency have you specified, which sample rate?

(maybe denormal issue ?)

Muff Wiggler · Post by **Muff Wiggler** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:54 pm

it's already been mentioned but WOW Aleksey, it is nice to see you have polished up the Voxengo GUI

looking absolutely gorgeous

Voxengo Overtone GEQ (free VST plug-in)