Available now: Tone2 Icarus2.5 - Wavetable Workstation

[polac]

Please note that I am full-time developer with an university degree diploma. I am programming audio stuff since 27 years now and developed over 20 audio-products. I really should know how things should work

Hehe, didn't want to annoy you.

2) When a block is processed there is a context-switch. A context switch always has lots of overhead. This is unavoidable. When a block consists of just 1 sample size (yes FL Studio does this!) lots of CPU is wasted and the cache is also messed up. This results in CPU spikes and possible dropouts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Context_switch

My guess is FLStudio does variable size processing to make vst parameter automation sample-exact in vst2 plugins, so...

[Markus Krause]

Yes, Icarus is amazing, top 3 of all synth plugins I own, and judging by my signature, I have a few. I actually own every single plugin from Tone2, including all expansions. I do fully respect Markus' choice to stop developing new plugins, so from now on I'm looking forward to any expansion released for Icarus 2.

What I do miss from Markus' line-up is Vanguard though, would love to see a re-make of that one

I have discussed with Mike about it some months ago. One problem is that i wrote the audio-engine of Vanguard and own the rights on the sourcecodes, but am not longer part of reFX and do not get payments from them.
Another point is that the sound-quality of Vanguard is outdated. I wrote the DSP code 15 years ago and the computers in these days were a lot weaker. I had to do lots of compromises with sound-quality vs CPU. And since then of course also learned a lot during this time.
Icarus2 can do everything that Vanguard can do - just with better sound quality.

[AdvancedFollower]

Is there a time limit on the Icarus 1 to 2 upgrade? I'd like to pick it up at some point next year but I can't really afford/justify it right now.

[Markus Krause]

Is there a time limit on the Icarus 1 to 2 upgrade? I'd like to pick it up at some point next year but I can't really afford/justify it right now.

No

[AnX]

what happened to Vanguard2?

didn't aciddose code it for reFX, then get sacked?

does the code exist, or was that a fairytale?

[Markus Krause]

I was not involved into this, don't know aciddose and don't know any details about the status of the development of his code.
Since i own the legal rights for the waveforms, the dsp and filters used in Vanguard1 it wouldn't have been possible to create a Vanguard2 that is 100% downward compatible.

[Ryan99]

Is there a time limit on the Icarus 1 to 2 upgrade? I'd like to pick it up at some point next year but I can't really afford/justify it right now.

No

Does the upgrade will ever be on sale?

[Markus Krause]

There are no plans for a discount on the upgrade

[starflakeprj]

I have discussed with Mike about it some months ago. One problem is that i wrote the audio-engine of Vanguard and own the rights on the sourcecodes, but am not longer part of reFX and do not get payments from them.
Another point is that the sound-quality of Vanguard is outdated. I wrote the DSP code 15 years ago and the computers in these days were a lot weaker. I had to do lots of compromises with sound-quality vs CPU. And since then of course also learned a lot during this time.
Icarus2 can do everything that Vanguard can do - just with better sound quality.

Yeah, I understand Icarus2 can do everything that Vanguard could, but I remember Vanguard as a great sounding synth "out of the box". Not that Icarus2 isn't, it sounds fantastic, but for quick sounds with no effort, I remember Vanguard being the best synth of its time.

[Markus Krause]

We are doing a demo-song contest for Icarus. You can win these prices:

1st price: Tone2 Complete Bundle (worth $999; includes all synths, effects and expansions)
2nd price: A Tone2 synth of your choice (worth up to $189)
3rd price: An effect of your choice (worth up to $79)
4th price: A sound-set of your choice (worth up to $59)


How can you take part?

1) Create one or more impressive jingles that use several instances of Icarus. Each jingle should be between 20 seconds and 40 seconds length. Avoid compressors.

2) Save your track(s) as a 96 kHz WAV file (if possible)

3) Send it to markus[a t]tone2[dot]com before February the 2st

4) We pick the best jingles and present them as demo-tracks on our website

5) The winners will receive their price by email


Examples:
https://www.tone2.com/icarus.html

[Caine123]

We are doing a demo-song contest for Icarus. You can win these prices:

1st price: Tone2 Complete Bundle (worth $999; includes all synths, effects and expansions)
2nd price: A Tone2 synth of your choice (worth up to $189)
3rd price: An effect of your choice (worth up to $79)
4th price: A sound-set of your choice (worth up to $59)


How can you take part?

1) Create one or more impressive jingles that use several instances of Icarus. Each jingle should be between 20 seconds and 40 seconds length. Avoid compressors.

2) Save your track(s) as a 96 kHz WAV file (if possible)

3) Send it to markus[a t]tone2[dot]com before February the 2st

4) We pick the best jingles and present them as demo-tracks on our website

5) The winners will receive their price by email


Examples:
https://www.tone2.com/icarus.html

Hi marcus thx for this opportunity, so the demo song/jingle can be any style like the audiodemos from icarus? Thx

[Markus Krause]

Yes

[Inversion Of Control]

EDIT: [NVM]

[SamDi]

Hi Markus,

are external drums OK?

[SamDi]

And need to create own patches or use existing ones?