Corona 6.0 released

[boombaxx]

Is the user wave broken select a wave nada nothing. Goes for the factory waves as well. Maybe i am doing something wrong

[cthonophonic]

I have forty years of books that tell me that some of you are stating absolutes in printing that have never existed.

And the company's lack of transparency has been a major factor of not jumping on board. I just like to keep abreast of the changes and waiting for a no-brainer offer to look past that.

With the book example, my point was more about the *lack* of absolutes than anything. For something like a GUI, I would think there would be even less of an issue with adhering to any particular convention. If the text is legible and conveys the function of the UI elements clearly, it seems like a non-issue to me.

Corona is one of the first synths I ever bought, and I'll probably end up upgrading, but since I'm already accustomed to the existing GUI and I don't have a Mac that would benefit from any of the compatibility updates, it's basically $29 for a minor quality of life improvement and a goodwill investment. I'd hoped 6.0 would have some improvements in the actual sound of the synth over 5.1 (mostly better anti-aliasing, which has always been its weak point) or more expressivity (MPE would be great) but for now, it's functionally the same synth it was 8 years ago.

[cthonophonic]

Is the user wave broken select a wave nada nothing. Goes for the factory waves as well. Maybe i am doing something wrong

Have you set the combine mode for the oscillator to "add" (or at least something other than "off") and turned the level up? Those are the main culprits I could think of.

[george]

With the book example, my point was more about the *lack* of absolutes than anything. For something like a GUI, I would think there would be even less of an issue with adhering to any particular convention. If the text is legible and conveys the function of the UI elements clearly, it seems like a non-issue to me.

Corona is one of the first synths I ever bought, and I'll probably end up upgrading, but since I'm already accustomed to the existing GUI and I don't have a Mac that would benefit from any of the compatibility updates, it's basically $29 for a minor quality of life improvement and a goodwill investment. I'd hoped 6.0 would have some improvements in the actual sound of the synth over 5.1 (mostly better anti-aliasing, which has always been its weak point) or more expressivity (MPE would be great) but for now, it's functionally the same synth it was 8 years ago.

The recent update has incorporated significant technical advancements. It's now ported to the Apple Silicon architecture, includes VST3, AAX, and standalone builds, brings in Linux support, has a retina GUI, and introduces brand new high-resolution assets amongst other minor enhancements.

These additions are substantial and, in many respects, justify the update price. Remember, enhancements aren't just about sound, which is exceptional already, but also about broadening the usability and accessibility for a wider range of users.

[boombaxx]

Doesn't matter what wave i select it just plays the last patch selected and ignores the waves. Including using add

[george]

Doesn't matter what wave i select it just plays the last patch selected and ignores the waves. Including using add

Hello,

I apologize for any inconvenience you're facing. In order to assist you better, could you please provide more details about the system you're using and the steps you've taken so far? This information will help us understand the issue and provide you with accurate troubleshooting steps.

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[BBFG#]

I have forty years of books that tell me that some of you are stating absolutes in printing that have never existed.

And the company's lack of transparency has been a major factor of not jumping on board. I just like to keep abreast of the changes and waiting for a no-brainer offer to look past that.

With the book example, my point was more about the *lack* of absolutes than anything. For something like a GUI, I would think there would be even less of an issue with adhering to any particular convention. If the text is legible and conveys the function of the UI elements clearly, it seems like a non-issue to me.

Corona is one of the first synths I ever bought, and I'll probably end up upgrading, but since I'm already accustomed to the existing GUI and I don't have a Mac that would benefit from any of the compatibility updates, it's basically $29 for a minor quality of life improvement and a goodwill investment. I'd hoped 6.0 would have some improvements in the actual sound of the synth over 5.1 (mostly better anti-aliasing, which has always been its weak point) or more expressivity (MPE would be great) but for now, it's functionally the same synth it was 8 years ago.

Understood and I only gained a slight interest in this one because of the introduction of a Linux version. Which is now a major consideration (although not singularly absolute) for me.
I'm more concerned with this company about their lack of upgrade transparency. I trawl these threads to see if that's making a change in the positive. As far as the GUI, I also really dislike their drop down preset browser.

[george]

Understood and I only gained a slight interest in this one because of the introduction of a Linux version. Which is now a major consideration (although not singularly absolute) for me.
I'm more concerned with this company about their lack of upgrade transparency. I trawl these threads to see if that's making a change in the positive. As far as the GUI, I also really dislike their drop down preset browser.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and expressing your concerns. Regarding the upgrade prices, I'd like to mention that the details are indeed displayed in various places on our platform. I can assure you that our valued Corona customers who visit our Members Area are well-informed about the upgrade prices. It is our priority to provide clear information to our users, and we will continue to strive for transparency in all our dealings.

We also appreciate your feedback on the GUI and the preset browser. Feedback from our users plays a crucial role in our development and improvement efforts. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns.

[BBFG#]

ew... Who Bot'd?

[george]

I assure you that a human is indeed replying to your messages. We always aim for clarity and professionalism in our communication. It's essential for productive discussions to remain respectful and constructive.

Furthermore, this forum thread is intended for professional, educated, and productive discussions about our product. If you have genuine concerns or feedback, we welcome it.

[plexuss]

...amongst other minor enhancements.
These additions are substantial...

This is disparate marketing. They are minor but they are also substantial... ???

There-in lies the "rub" with this update for me: the enhancements aren't ultimately worth $30US for the upgrade, to me. So I shall pass. But this little "slip" in marketing by disco exemplifies the confusion around the value of this upgrade for some users.

[george]

This is disparate marketing. They are minor but they are also substantial... ???

There-in lies the "rub" with this update for me: the enhancements aren't ultimately worth $30US for the upgrade, to me. So I shall pass. But this little "slip" in marketing by disco exemplifies the confusion around the value of this upgrade for some users.

Just to set the record straight: We highlighted both the major upgrades (like Apple Silicon support, VST3, AAX, Linux, etc.) and the other minor tweaks. We're not mixing things up here. Big features are, well, big. The smaller ones are minor. Together, we genuinely think they're worth the update cost. Hope that clears things up!

[plexuss]

This is disparate marketing. They are minor but they are also substantial... ???

There-in lies the "rub" with this update for me: the enhancements aren't ultimately worth $30US for the upgrade, to me. So I shall pass. But this little "slip" in marketing by disco exemplifies the confusion around the value of this upgrade for some users.

Just to set the record straight: We highlighted both the major upgrades (like Apple Silicon support, VST3, AAX, Linux, etc.) and the other minor tweaks. We're not mixing things up here. Big features are, well, big. The smaller ones are minor. Together, we genuinely think they're worth the update cost. Hope that clears things up!

Well of course you do, you are selling it. For me, the upgrade cost is not worth it. Sorry. But thanks.

[george]

Totally understand, everyone values things differently. Appreciate you giving it a look and sharing your thoughts.

[plexuss]

Totally understand, everyone values things differently. Appreciate you giving it a look and sharing your thoughts.

Of course! Corona is still a cool synth regardless of the previous or current version. I am running macoss os intel silicon but if I was running apple silicon I would definitely upgrade.