KVR Audio

jack [psychicmodulation] · Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:10 pm

nofrets wrote:First Phonec, now this - I'm really diggin' your new design approach, Jack! Not to mention that if this sounds as good as Phonec you'll have another winner on your hands.

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Thanks! There will be similarities in terms of graininess and oddball character. I also intend for the two to work well together, as I will be making music with both of these myself over the course of Construct's beta stage. So, like Phonec, this won't be a "cover all bases" kind of instrument, but rather one that has a distinct sound yet leaves enough room for healthy experimentation.

jack [psychicmodulation] · Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:15 pm

Coming Next:
*Numerical control readouts
*Properly named parameters for MIDI automation/assignments
*Improved Dub Delay; now stereo with timeshift switches
*Compressor on each drum FX chain
*Improved EQ
*Fix for output routing issues
*Adjust volumes to fix initial clipping

After this next update there should be no problems recalling patches for future updates, so I'm planning on setting up a pre-order for the full version at a special discounted price while still in beta.

abstractcats · Post by **abstractcats** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:24 pm

Audio Demos!

Construct(sounds created by AbstractCats)
W/Metatron Bass-factory preset.

W/ PSP MasterComp, Voxengo-AFTapebus and
a bit of Highpass filter in FLS Para.EQ 2.
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... 20Demo.mp3

W/O FX
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... essing.mp3

jack [psychicmodulation] · Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:11 pm

abstractcats wrote:Audio Demos!

Construct(sounds created by AbstractCats)
W/Metatron Bass-factory preset.

W/ PSP MasterComp, Voxengo-AFTapebus and
a bit of Highpass filter in FLS Para.EQ 2.
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... 20Demo.mp3

W/O FX
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... essing.mp3

Thanks Scott

abstractcats · Post by **abstractcats** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:02 am

jack [psychicmodulation] wrote:
abstractcats wrote:Audio Demos!

Construct(sounds created by AbstractCats)
W/Metatron Bass-factory preset.

W/ PSP MasterComp, Voxengo-AFTapebus and
a bit of Highpass filter in FLS Para.EQ 2.
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... 20Demo.mp3

W/O FX
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... essing.mp3
Thanks Scott

No problem

I'm going to try some more, this week. Great work, Jack!
I could see a great use of a sequencer in this, something like the one in, Audio Damage's Tattoo. The layout in Tattoo is very easy to use.

Rah · Post by **Rah** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:33 pm

Nice plugins Jack.

I assume the March offer is now off?

jack [psychicmodulation] · Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:21 pm

Rah wrote:Nice plugins Jack.

I assume the March offer is now off?

It is, but I'm planning one for July.

jack [psychicmodulation] · Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:40 pm

abstractcats wrote:
jack [psychicmodulation] wrote:
abstractcats wrote:Audio Demos!

Construct(sounds created by AbstractCats)
W/Metatron Bass-factory preset.

W/ PSP MasterComp, Voxengo-AFTapebus and
a bit of Highpass filter in FLS Para.EQ 2.
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... 20Demo.mp3

W/O FX
http://abstractcats.org/Construct%20Pre ... essing.mp3
Thanks Scott
No problem I'm going to try some more, this week. Great work, Jack!
I could see a great use of a sequencer in this, something like the one in, Audio Damage's Tattoo. The layout in Tattoo is very easy to use.

I do like Tattoo's sequencer, it seems very compact and easy to work with. If I ever get around to updating Minimal to v2, this would be the style I'd probably go with.

jack [psychicmodulation] · Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:37 pm

Beta 2 is now available:
Download
Changes:
*improved transients, now utilizing 'frequency click modulation'
*added a compressor to each drum (in place of the bit crushers for now)
*improved dub delay, now stereo with time shift switches
*universal amp decay and gate for each drum
*fixed all modulation routings
*fixed issues with channel routings
*various improvements to each drum including bug fixes, gui updates and sound improvements

Please note: This version has several changes that may make previous presets unable to load properly. Several structural changes took place in this update, but from here on out I will make an effort to ensure this wont be an issue.

There's a few things I didn't get around to that I intend to do first thing for update3, such as control readouts and mute/solo switches.

Pre-order coming soon...

jack [psychicmodulation] · Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:40 am

Construct is now available to pre-order at a discounted price. Once v1.0 is released, the full price will go into effect. Get the pre-order here: http://www.psychicmodulation.com/shop.html

abstractcats · Post by **abstractcats** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:58 am

Beta2! Cool!
Something I've found, interesting. A granular effect!
I've tried this one:
http://www.kvraudio.com/product/exd-80- ... ic-studios

Which has, a granular effect and it sounds fantastic!

Jack, tell us, when we've made enough, work for you

jack [psychicmodulation] · Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:33 pm

abstractcats wrote:Beta2! Cool!
Something I've found, interesting. A granular effect!
I've tried this one:
http://www.kvraudio.com/product/exd-80- ... ic-studios

Which has, a granular effect and it sounds fantastic!

Jack, tell us, when we've made enough, work for you

Well Scott, a granular effect would be interesting. But with Construct I'm trying to avoid destructive effects, which is why I replaced the bit crusher with a compressor. My vision for Construct is hyperfunctionality in the realm of sound design and workflow. FSU effects and sequencing can always be done much better in a separate environment using dedicated plugins and a host sequencer.

However that Minimal update I referred to the other day, granular would fit right in with that compact sequencer you were talking about. What I see for Minimal 2 is more of a sketch pad using experimental drum sounds, lots of noise and bits flying around. Like a crazy circuit-bent toy.

jack [psychicmodulation] · Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:23 pm

I noticed a few problems with the update. An obvious issue with the Clap drum's GUI panel, and also some of the Ambient sounds don't correlate to the dropdown list. I'm working on a fix for these and will update ASAP...

abstractcats · Post by **abstractcats** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:52 am

jack [psychicmodulation] wrote:
abstractcats wrote:Beta2! Cool!
Something I've found, interesting. A granular effect!
I've tried this one:
http://www.kvraudio.com/product/exd-80- ... ic-studios

Which has, a granular effect and it sounds fantastic!

Jack, tell us, when we've made enough, work for you
Well Scott, a granular effect would be interesting. But with Construct I'm trying to avoid destructive effects, which is why I replaced the bit crusher with a compressor. My vision for Construct is hyperfunctionality in the realm of sound design and workflow. FSU effects and sequencing can always be done much better in a separate environment using dedicated plugins and a host sequencer.

However that Minimal update I referred to the other day, granular would fit right in with that compact sequencer you were talking about. What I see for Minimal 2 is more of a sketch pad using experimental drum sounds, lots of noise and bits flying around. Like a crazy circuit-bent toy.

Yes, I get what your saying, so as is, is good.

I'll watch for, the Minimal, update. Thanks

jack [psychicmodulation] · Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:00 pm

Beta 21 is ready, get it here.

Changes:
*Fixed CLP drum GUI panel, filter mixer is back
*Overall CLP sound improvements
*Fixed Ambient dropdown list not correlating to the correct sounds
*Fixed BD velo controls mis-labeled
*Updated Ambient default values (when double-clicked)
*Demo tone is much less frequent

Psychic Modulation Construct v1.0 Released