Aly James Lab updates FMDRIVE - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis FM VST Synth to v1.2

Aly James Lab has updated FMDRIVE, a Sega Mega Drive / Genesis FM VST Synthesizer for Windows, to version 1.2. It's still Donationware, with the same minimum donation of 10.00 €.

Changes include:

• Rewritten fast & accurate distortion emulation. the "ladder effect" of MD model 1.
• The PCM sample data DAC filter is improved (now also benefit from the ladder effect).
• DAC PCM data read LOOP function (can loop the sample data with start and end point for nice effects).
• PCM wav files can now also be browsed & imported via windows native explorer (with no location limitation).
• Polyphony up to 6 voices.
• Optional frequency "Freezing" (fixed frequency) for SPECIAL MODE.
• Solid or line view for the envelope generators display with release stage highlight.
• Improved CSM mode implementation.
• CSM mode now respond to the release rate (RR) and handle external MIDI channels more correctly.
• Glide is now available in polyphonic mode too.
• Improved MONO mode.
• Better synchronization between GUI and YM2612 registers.
• Plus minor audio engine & GUI improvements.

Read the updated manual (PDF) for full technical info and feature set.

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