KVR Audio

Jakob / Cableguys · Post by **Jakob / Cableguys** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:00 pm

Jakob / Cableguys wrote:We are very happy to announce VolumeShaper 4.1!

It's a pretty big update and of course, it will be free for owners of VolumeShaper 4. It's all about UI and workflow:

- We've added a new drawing tool which allows to quickly add steps in the waveform (which is especially useful if you use VolumeShaper for trance-gate-like effects).
- It's now possible to resize the waveform area.
- We've added a running light which shows the position within the audio nicely.
- Waveform points are more clearly visible and buttons are bigger and more responsive.

Check this video for an overview of all new changes and for some hints on our wave editing (including the very handy selection of multiple waveform points):

I am sorry for the background noise in the video.. it was just a rough take, for a good overview on the beta for you.

Before release, we need your help. We've thoroughly tested VolumeShaper 4.1, but still we'd appreciate if you took a look too if there's anything not working on your system. Plus we'd be very interested in your feedback on the new features, if they work the way you'd like them to work. Feature-requests for future updates are also welcome.

We've just updated to beta version 3:
Download the beta version (demo version) (Win + Mac in 32 and 64bit for VST and AU).

If you already own VolumeShaper 4, you can log in to your account and download the latest beta from there.

Thanks again!

Jakob / Cableguys · Post by **Jakob / Cableguys** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:02 pm

Off-topic: When I edit my first post it gets re-posted at the end of the thread..? Urgs.

stardustmedia · Post by **stardustmedia** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:50 pm

Are you sure clicked 'Edit' and not 'Quote'? Looks like a quote to me

stardustmedia · Post by **stardustmedia** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:57 pm

Because of this thread I bought Volumeshaper. Great tool. Saved me already a couple of times a lot of time, mainly when "correcting" loops.

What I miss though is that low level signals barely show a waveform. So my feature request (if it's not already in the beta):
- An option to turn on, so the waveform is always maxed

stardustmedia · Post by **stardustmedia** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:59 pm

Jakob / Cableguys wrote:
SeeingInMidi wrote:Will volumeshaper ever get vector graphics? A resizeable window would be great.
It certainly will at some point. It's not (yet) top priority.. it does not get asked too often at the moment, but I guess its need will become bigger soon.

I'm also a big fan of resizable GUIs. Important that one default size can be saved, that is set when loading a new instance.

GilJ · Post by **GilJ** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:17 pm

Jakob / Cableguys wrote:
Jakob / Cableguys wrote:
GilJ wrote:May be one small FR: what would you think if when the "Snap to waveform grid button" is activated, then the waveform points which are being randomized, stay snapped to the grid?
Good idea! And it should be very easy to implement..
A new beta is out now - beta 3:
Download the beta version (demo version) (Win + Mac in 32 and 64bit for VST and AU). When you hit the random button, randomized points now snap to the waveform if the grid-snapping is activated.

Plus this fixes a bug with help texts on Mac (often, they stopped scrolling).

Works like a charm: Thank you very much Jakob!

One point I noticed when using the new drawing step tool: it's not very handy to draw a line at the top or the bottom of the waveform display. I mean you must be quite precise not getting out of the waveform display. Is there a way to quickly draw a top or bottom line even if the mouse pointer gets out of the display area, please? (not sure I'm very clear

)

Cheers,
GilJ.

Jakob / Cableguys · Post by **Jakob / Cableguys** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:34 pm

GilJ wrote:One point I noticed when using the new drawing step tool: it's not very handy to draw a line at the top or the bottom of the waveform display. I mean you must be quite precise not getting out of the waveform display. Is there a way to quickly draw a top or bottom line even if the mouse pointer gets out of the display area, please? (not sure I'm very clear )

Cheers,
GilJ.

Indeed - good finding! not soo easy to fix it seems, but we've scheduled it for the next small update.

Jakob / Cableguys · Post by **Jakob / Cableguys** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:52 pm

As of this moment, the new version VolumeShaper 4.1 is online.

Plus Curve 2.6 and FilterShaper 3.3. The new drawing light does especially good with the new FilterShaper version, when doing more complex modulations with it.

You can download the new versions (with fully functional demos) at our website:
http://www.cableguys.com

Speaking of that.. we've also relaunched our website - hope you like it!

core · Post by **core** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:49 pm

Great update, congrats!

stardustmedia · Post by **stardustmedia** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:12 am

Great, thanks.

OzoneJunkie · Post by **OzoneJunkie** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:18 pm

The new site is nice. Is there a link/page anywhere to get to our account to change passwords, etc.?

core · Post by **core** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:35 pm

http://www.cableguys.com/login.html

e@rs · Post by **e@rs** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:07 pm

OzoneJunkie wrote:The new site is nice. Is there a link/page anywhere to get to our account to change passwords, etc.?

They don't allow you to change your password.

core · Post by **core** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:11 pm

Missed that, it's mentioned in the FAQ. Bit strange it can't be changed though...

OzoneJunkie · Post by **OzoneJunkie** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:32 pm

e@rs wrote:
OzoneJunkie wrote:The new site is nice. Is there a link/page anywhere to get to our account to change passwords, etc.?
They don't allow you to change your password.

Ah, thanks. So... yeah....

VolumeShaper 4.1 out now! - Tweaked UI and editing features