KVR Audio

audiosabre · Post by **audiosabre** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:01 pm

The analysis modes seem more involved than simple filtering of the detector input signal (that's what the Filter parameter does). Any info about what's actually going on under the hood (without sharing trade secrets)?

I've already read the manual and understood it. Just thought you may have more insights into how/why you came up with this implementation

audiosabre · Post by **audiosabre** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:35 pm

Bug: menu tabs not working with scroll wheel. Seems to want to budge to other settings, but ends up back to the original menu entry.

thelizard · Post by **thelizard** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:50 pm

Thanks for the bug report! We'll look into that.

For the analysis modes, we're using various Music Information Retrieval algorithms (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_inf ... _retrieval) to match the audio up against various descriptors.

audiosabre · Post by **audiosabre** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:30 pm

Thanks for the info Michael. An interesting read/topic

sqigls · Post by **sqigls** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:21 pm

Ok, demoed
This compressor is deadly.
Threshold to silence, with grooves all the way.
I love it.
damn it

audiosabre · Post by **audiosabre** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:26 am

The auto threshold is ingenious; almost foolproof. Mainly stuck to the amplitude analysis mode, and so far I'm floored by Zip. I thought G8 was a great dynamics tool (& still look forward to the update), but Zip has so many applications it's silly. Going to dive deeper in tomorrow, but first impressions are very encouraging

With my 80+ comp plugs, I didn't foresee wanting another. Not even the overpriced distressor emus had me gassing, and I wanted one for years. What's happening?

masterhiggins · Post by **masterhiggins** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:08 am

thelizard wrote:Thanks for the bug report! We'll look into that.

For the analysis modes, we're using various Music Information Retrieval algorithms (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_inf ... _retrieval) to match the audio up against various descriptors.

Hi there. Sorry to derail the thread, but do you plan to incorporate the modulation system into g8? That'd be wicked awesome.

Ah_Dziz · Post by **Ah_Dziz** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:32 pm

Sooooo is the sidechaining available to the modulation system (input follower)? If so will this be added to your other products? It would be useful for very many things.

foosnark · Post by **foosnark** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:00 pm

I was super excited about Zip from the announcement and demo videos. But in actual practice last night it didn't seem to have the magic. I was treating it like I would any compressor, where the competition is fierce and I have my favorites already, except I tried a couple of the more unique features in that role.

But I'm going to give it more of a chance by getting out of the "compressor" mindset a bit more.

thelizard · Post by **thelizard** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:05 pm

Ah_Dziz wrote:Sooooo is the sidechaining available to the modulation system (input follower)? If so will this be added to your other products? It would be useful for very many things.

Yes, although we can't make any promises on timelines quite yet. Since adding in a sidechain input will change each plugin's channel configuration, it could lead to us breaking backwards compatibility.

thelizard · Post by **thelizard** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:06 pm

masterhiggins wrote:
thelizard wrote:Thanks for the bug report! We'll look into that.

For the analysis modes, we're using various Music Information Retrieval algorithms (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_inf ... _retrieval) to match the audio up against various descriptors.
Hi there. Sorry to derail the thread, but do you plan to incorporate the modulation system into g8? That'd be wicked awesome.

Yep! We have to finish the G8 1.5 patch first. Adding the modulation system will need a ground-up rewrite, but it's on our agenda for next year.

sqigls · Post by **sqigls** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:45 pm

it's an amazingly creative and versatile plugin (as always).
but i feel the CPU tax will prevent me from buying this compressor.

SinclairX · Post by **SinclairX** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:01 pm

Amazing compressor, very impressed with the ways it allows you to tame or expand specific areas of sound.

Being able to use the modulations for fx is a nice touch.
Been having lots of fun ducking pads for movement, and step sequencing the color to add vibe.

The CPU usage is low for me using Ableton on a laptop.

pekbro · Post by **pekbro** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:12 pm

sqigls wrote:it's an amazingly creative and versatile plugin (as always).
but i feel the CPU tax will prevent me from buying this compressor.

Yeah CPU is pretty light here, you're on a mac right? Have you tried it without
opengl? Typically opengl is faster and more efficient, "unless" your system
has trouble with it.

-Cheers

mt3 · Post by **mt3** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:12 pm

Wowsers.

Unfiltered Audio Zip: Creative Compression with Modulation