The big Ju-X Frosting thread

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Since the previous thread was more about the beta testing, I'm opening a new one to update you people on what's going on in the world of Frosting.
First of all, you can still get the plugin 35% off (Black Friday Deal, $18.90 instead as $29.90, excl. taxes) here: http://ju-x.com/frosting. You can of course also just download a fully functional demo (with some interruption from time to time) from the same page.

On other news, here's video that demonstrates what you can do with this plugin, which imho hasn't received the attention it deserves yet. It's really cool because of its simplicity. It's basically just 4 instances of Frosting running in sync, playing one small sample each. The song is then built by "playing" the 8-step sequencer.


Last but not least a little track I've made using this plugin:
https://soundcloud.com/papernoise/lonel ... f-frosting

The whole track was made using only one short guitar loop (except for the added drums and the bassline), which were treated in different ways using Frosting, a lowpass filter and some delay/reverb.
Frosting has also been used to create some variation on the bassline and on the percussions (which at times creates this almost vinyl-crackle-like sounds).

What I like about this track is that it creates this dense modulated dreamy atmosphere, where the guitar becomes something kind of alien, but you can still hear the guitar in there. I was really surprised that I could do this with Frosting, after working on it for so long I though I knew what Frosting is all about, but turns out, there was more to it :)

Just in case you're wondering. I'm not directly affiliate with Ju-X. I'm a freelance graphic designer specialized in UI/UX design for musical hardware and software and happened to design the graphics, logo and UI for this plugin. Since Juno from Ju-X is a friend of mine, I'm also helping him out by posting news about Frosting here.
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Beautiful track!

Congrats on the design as well, that's simply perfect.

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thanks a lot.jon!
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Cheers hanzo,
I love the plugin for it`s simplicity and I use it on static breaks for example.

Seeing you clicking around while playback, I was reminded to the question:
do you think we will see midi controls to replace clicking or to use it for more dynamic movements ?
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Seeing you clicking around while playback, I was reminded to the question:
do you think we will see midi controls to replace clicking or to use it for more dynamic movements ?
In case you're referring to the above video (which I think you are), I should point out that I haven't made that one.
MIDI control is already possible, since all parameters in Frosting are "exposed" to the DAW. You can add automation for each step to turn it on and off and hence you can map them to a button or knob on any MIDI controller.
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hanzo wrote: In case you're referring to the above video (which I think you are), I should point out that I haven't made that one.
MIDI control is already possible, since all parameters in Frosting are "exposed" to the DAW. You can add automation for each step to turn it on and off and hence you can map them to a button or knob on any MIDI controller.
Yes I know, had the guess your contact is closer via friendship and you have to share something with the public now and then.

I am as far as you in the video, clicking around and settle for static things.

The question came up if, for example, these "on-off" clicks for the divisions at the bottom
can be crafted to have them by request seamlessly working, one division into another (not after another).

In this case the plugin must be able to deliver dynamic actions by design, show knob/slider
and mark associated midi parameters.

But as mentioned, I haven`t gone further than giving static jobs
and it could be I am missing something like the design and workflow of the plugin to create dynamic things.
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Yes I know, had the guess your contact is closer via friendship and you have to share something with the public now and then.
Not sure I understand what you want to say. But, yes, I do like to share something about this plugin from time to time!
Also the video wasn't made by Ju-X either, it was made by somebody I totally don't know. I just liked the way Frosting was used there.
The question came up if, for example, these "on-off" clicks for the divisions at the bottom
can be crafted to have them by request seamlessly working, one division into another (not after another).
can you elaborate a bit on this? I really don't understand what you mean by "seamlessly working", sorry...
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Just wanted to chime in on this thread. Frosting is a nice little plugin, for sure. I'm not sure how much I'll end up using it, but I had to pick it up just to support the developer. I've used Hosting AU for quite a while and have exchanged many emails with Juno. Great developer! :tu:

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hanzo wrote:
Yes I know, had the guess your contact is closer via friendship and you have to share something with the public now and then.
Not sure I understand what you want to say. But, yes, I do like to share something about this plugin from time to time!
Also the video wasn't made by Ju-X either, it was made by somebody I totally don't know. I just liked the way Frosting was used there.
The question came up if, for example, these "on-off" clicks for the divisions at the bottom
can be crafted to have them by request seamlessly working, one division into another (not after another).
can you elaborate a bit on this? I really don't understand what you mean by "seamlessly working", sorry...
Sorry for late reply ...
I think I expected too much from the title "The big Ju-X Frosting thread" and I`m sorry for that.
"Naenyn" gives me the kick to head over to developer.
Cheers and no problem.
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@Naenyn: thanks! :)

@Omkar: I don't think you expected too much from the thread, why do you think you did? I'm sincerrely interested in your thoughts on the plug-in... I just didn't understand what you were trying to say, sorry.
Also I think Juno is reading this thread. But feel free to contact him!
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Hi All,

Yes, I'm reading here :) Now I should be triggered by this thread after posting once, so won't be too late to reply from now on!

Thank you for all who are interested in Frosting (and of course our other products too!). Please feel free to post your questions, thoughts, and/or suggestions… we are currently discussing the next upgrade of Frosting. Once it's concluded well, we'll soon work on it :tu:

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Hi All,

Now official forum is open at: viewforum.php?f=280

Please post questions/requests or enjoy more discussions in there from now on!

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