Madrona Labs has updated Aalto, the patchable synthesizer for Mac and Windows, to version 1.3.

New features and bug fixes:

• Redesigned, rewritten, vector-based, smoothly resizeable UI.
• DSP optimizations.
• Open Sound Control input for Soundplane / t3d format controllers.
• Fixed key stealing in Ableton Live.
• Fixed FXpansion RTAS wrapper compatibility.
• Improved dial / mouse wheel ballistics.
• Fixed Logic noise burst bug of doom.
• Sync by ratios to host sequencer.
• Added MIDI program change automation.
• Store window location / num / anim prefs with saved data, not patch.
• Fix startup / shutdown issues affecting Max/MSP, Reaper.
• KEY: added two MIDI modulation outputs.
• KEY: rearranged knobs for Soundplane/t3d switch.
• SEQ: added random sequence button.
• SEQ: added steps signal input.
• SEQ: allow fine delay time changes in steps of 0.1.
• ENV: increased attack, decay ranges.
• ENV2: added delay, attack signal inputs.
• LFO: add level signal input.
• OSCILLATOR: fix linear pitch input range.
• Patcher: fixed sticky signal displays.
• Patcher: display bipolar signals as absolute.

Aalto 1.3 is a free upgrade for licensed Aalto owners. If you already own a copy of Aalto, simply log in to your Madrona Labs account and click "My Downloads" to see the new links.

An Aalto license is $99 and includes all future 1.x upgrades as well as Mac and Windows versions.