ToneBoosters Plug-ins updated to v2.8.0 (Win & Mac VST & AU)

ToneBoosters has updated all its VST and AU plug-ins to version 2.8.0. Mac OS X AU versions were added in v2.6.2 back in May.

Version 2.8.0

• All plugins:
  • Improved GUI refresh handling for lower ASIO/CPU load.
  • Small improvements in GUIs.
• Isone: Fixed bug that could crash AU host on Mac when resetting output VU meter.
• Equalizer: Fixed an issue that could result in incorrect screen refresh in Sonar x64 when selecting a preset.
• EBULoudness:
  • Added dedicated stereo and surround modes.
  • Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm.
  • Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited (display time up to 2 hours).
  • Loudness history view now has a variable display time.
  • Loudness history view now has hover functionality for detailed readings.
  • Loudness history view now has select/zoom functionality.
  • Added indicators of 10% and 95% percentiles of short-term loudness.
  • Redesigned user interface.
  • Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly.
  • Added extra modes (K scales).
• EBUCompact:
  • Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm.
  • Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited.
  • Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly.
  • Added extra modes (K scales).
• Barricade: Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm and true-peak handling.
• Module: Updated user interface.

Version 2.7.0

All OS X Audio Unit plugins:

• Fixed bugs that caused AU plugins to crash in Logic when running in 64 bits mode.
• Registration key file handling simplified – key files can now simply be copied in the same folder as the component itself (same procedure as for VST plugins).

Version 2.6.2

• All plugins: Audio Units for Mac OS X available (beta).
• Equalizer:
  • Improved readability of the equalizer graph.
  • Equalizer curves are now sample-rate aware.
  • Analog bell-shaped equalizer curve improved; better match with true analog filter.
  • Plugin now recalls the node that was modified last when re-opening the GUI.