Diva 1.4.6 RC2 15017 + Filterscape 1.5.0 RC2 15011 release candidates

[tasmaniandevil]

Hello world,

it's double feature Wednesday.
We hope to have a nice little surprise in storage for you today.

Next to a (hopefully final) RC2 of Filterscape 1.5, we also have a first RC of Diva 1.4.6.

Grab 'em right here:

Diva 1.4.6 RC2 15017 Mac updated
Diva 1.4.6 RC2 15017 Windows updated
Diva 1.4.6 RC2 15017 Linux updated


Filterscape 1.5 RC2 15011 Mac
Filterscape 1.5 RC2 15011 Windows
Filterscape 1.5 RC2 15011 Linux

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Warning:

If the Bitwig 5 Windows version crashes randomly shortly after starting it, it's because of a problem with Bitwig's preset discovery feature. This is fixed in the Bitwig 5.0.7 pre-release version.

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Filterscape 1.5

Thanks to all your feedback we fixed a few last niggles and tightened some loose screws.
So this version should be rock solid now.

Here's what's changed since the last public beta:

* Updated VST3 SDK to 3.7.8
* Fixed some GUI label issues
* Fixed plugins not being categorized correctly in Reaper on Linux
* Improved snapshot selection double-click area
* Improved latency reporting to the host
* Fixed an issue with locked parameters sometimes being reset to default (CLAP only)
* Fixed problem with entering newline in preset save dialog (Mac only)
* Fixed registration dialog resize issue when using system scaling (Windows only)

For a comprehensive list of all fixes and improvements please check the first public beta thread: viewtopic.php?p=8720994

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Diva 1.4.6

Though just a minor update, this new version includes official CLAP support and quite a list of fixes and improvements.

Some highlights:

The CLAP version now supports Note Expressions.
Pro Tools users can finally use Diva in native Silicon mode with the updated AAX version.
The VST3 SDK has been updated to the latest version 3.7.8.
The Linux version now supports MTS-ESP microtuning.

And for the two of you who actually read all the stuff we are posting, here's the exhaustive list of changes since the last release version 1.4.5, revision 12092:

Improvements:

* Support for CLAP
* Support for native Silicon AAX
* Support for latest macOS Ventura/Sonoma
* Updated VST3 SDK to 3.7.8
* Improved GUI performance
* Improved dialog handling
* Ctrl A/B "Set as Default" option added to MIDI Table page
* Browser: New option to show/hide folders in the context menu
* Browser: Saving search results now works via drag&drop
* Browser: Description and usage fields now scroll during text input in preset save dialog
* Browser: Folders can now be drag&dropped onto tag smart folders
* Improved parameter automation in Pro Tools
* Improved latency compensation for MIDI event scheduling
* Registration dialog now purges unsupported characters (e.g. accidental spaces)
* Linux: Support for MTS-ESP microtuning
* Windows installer now comes with an uninstaller
* Windows installer now remembers last used options
* Windows installer blocks installation to "C:\ProgramData" location
* CLAP: Optionally display module names next to parameter names
* CLAP: Support for note expression (micro-pitch, timbre, pressure, pan, gain)

Bug Fixes:

* Fixed: Crash when holding sustain pedal while switching between mono and poly presets
* Fixed: Offline accuracy was always using "same" setting (VST3 only)
* Fixed: Aborted preset save operation could lead to wrong meta data in inspector
* Fixed: Using "duplicate" option in browser could crash if permissions missing
* Fixed: VST3 synth plugin falsely reported inputs to host
* Fixed: Glide time was longer when using small audio buffer size
* Fixed: Renoise no longer needs "enable keyboard" option for menus to work
* Fixed: Plugin focus no longer needed for dropdown menus to work (Mac only)
* Fixed: Problem when loading init preset immediately after loading plugin (Mac only)
* Fixed: Plugin stayed mono when using "Mono > Stereo" option in Logic
* Fixed: Problem with host automation of some parameters (Pro Tools only)
* Fixed: GUI glitch when switching to smaller GUI size (Pro Tools only)
* Fixed: Problem automating parameters with identical names (Pro Tools only)
* Fixed: Preset search input field did not receive mouse input (Pro Tools only)
* Fixed: Stuck notes when using computer keyboard to play in FL Studio on Mac (VST3 only)
* Fixed: Scroll wheel not working on second display under some conditions (Windows only)
* Fixed: Installer now scaled correctly on high-resolution displays (Windows only)
* Fixed: Preset overwrite dialog was not showing up (Linux only)
* Fixed: Default Author was set to preset name (Linux only)
* Fixed: Auto versioning feature wasn't working (Linux only)
* Fixed: Right-click preset selection frame wasn't disappearing (Linux only)
* Fixed: Input field was empty when editing preset search result (Linux only)
* Fixed: Double-click on menus could lead to crash (Linux only)
* Fixed: Dialogs always opened at left edge of the screen (Linux only)
* Fixed: Dialogs could be opened multiple times (Linux only)
* CLAP: No more stuck notes when host playback is started repeatedly
* CLAP: Audio buffer now cleared on host reset
* CLAP: Improved reporting of latency changes
* Lots of small fixes and improvements

As always, handle with care, and let us know should you stumble over any loose screws we might have missed.

Release is planned for next week, if all goes well (crossing fingers and toes).

Cheers, and enjoy,
Tas

[zvenx]

Thanks.
rsp

[Home Studio 87]

Cool....

[audiojunkie]

Very nice! I appreciate the linux love!!

[fjmartin1]

very nice....love Diva (best soft synth) please Colors GUI variations

[Home Studio 87]

and very cool transition from VST2 to VST3 in the "very last" Komplete Kontrol....
Thank You...

[oddy.o.lynx]

This is great news as a Linux user and Diva licensee. Looking forward to testing this. Many, many thanks.

[D Halgren]

Diva's CLAP implementation is working well. I just want to make sure that I am understanding it's setup correctly. I am using it in Bitwig, with MPE off and sending all MIDI channels to 1. This gives me sustain and modwheel, but somehow I am still getting per note pitch, timbre, and pressure. I didn't think that was possible with a single MIDI channel, but it is working now. If I turn MPE on, I lose the sustain and modwheel. Is this as intended? Awesome work!

[Urs]

MPE support is almost ready for prime time, but I think we need another month to test and all.

[D Halgren]

MPE support is almost ready for prime time, but I think we need another month to test and all.

What is the benefit of full MPE vs how you set up Diva and Filterscape VA? Just Lift?

[Echoes in the Attic]

Nice to see CLAP progress. Mono mode is working with MPE in CLAP version which is cool (VST3 not yet I guess). Too bad Legato mode doesn't work with MPE in the CLAP (if you overlap a note with another note you can't vibrato/pitch bend or do expressions on the second note, Steinberg plugins have this issue too). I hope that's one of the improvements for full MPE mode. Surge, Vital and all the Nakst Regency CLAP plugs seem to handle this (and Equator and some other VST3).

I actually haven't played with Diva in a while, man it's so good. I was using Arturia's MS-20 a bit lately, which is really cool because it has duophonic mode and MPE, allowing for separate control of each osc, which is super fun with audio rate mod when you do independent pitch mods. It would be killer if Diva was able to do this too as it just kills the Arturia one sonically I think.

[Andreya_Autumn]

Well done!

I expect this is intentional, but I'm curious: Why is the VST of Filterscape almost triple the size of the other formats?

[Urs]

MPE support is almost ready for prime time, but I think we need another month to test and all.

What is the benefit of full MPE vs how you set up Diva and Filterscape VA? Just Lift?

Full MPE support uses MIDI Channel 1 as "Manager Channel" while Channels 2-16 are "Member Channels" of what's called a "Zone". MPE can have 2 of them, but we only ever have 1.

Put simple, the "Manager Channel" acts as a global channel, where any ModWheel/PitchBend/AT/CC/Hold is passed on to and merged with all other channels.

Notes would typically be played on channels 2-16, while global control is asserted through Channel 1.

This whole logic contains quite a few conflicts with how we set up our voice management prior to the advent of MPE. I've lost an unquantifiable number of brain cells to overheating just thinking about that. However, at least for ACE, Bazille, Diva and Hive these problems are solved, and we hope to be able to beta test these in a few weeks.

[D Halgren]

MPE support is almost ready for prime time, but I think we need another month to test and all.

What is the benefit of full MPE vs how you set up Diva and Filterscape VA? Just Lift?

Full MPE support uses MIDI Channel 1 as "Manager Channel" while Channels 2-16 are "Member Channels" of what's called a "Zone". MPE can have 2 of them, but we only ever have 1.

Put simple, the "Manager Channel" acts as a global channel, where any ModWheel/PitchBend/AT/CC/Hold is passed on to and merged with all other channels.

Notes would typically be played on channels 2-16, while global control is asserted through Channel 1.

This whole logic contains quite a few conflicts with how we set up our voice management prior to the advent of MPE. I've lost an unquantifiable number of brain cells to overheating just thinking about that. However, at least for ACE, Bazille, Diva and Hive these problems are solved, and we hope to be able to beta test these in a few weeks.

That sounds awesome
It seems like you indicated that we would get Bitwig Note Expressions for Zebra as well in the other thread. Is that correct? Because that would be amazing!!!

[Urs]

It seems like you indicated that we would get Bitwig Note Expressions for Zebra as well in the other thread. Is that correct? Because that would be amazing!!!

Probably. Can't say when, it really needs to take a backseat for while if we want to move forward with all the stuff we have to do.