Introducing: miniVCA and miniVCA+

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Introducing:

miniVCA and miniVCA+
from Psycho Circuitry

3 VCA style "action" type modes (Clean - for neutral, Punch - for attack weighted emphasis, Pump - for release weighted emphasis).

Harmonics options for subtle to extreme distortion (and selectable saturation and transformer types in "+" version)

Designed to be quick and easy to dial in, and then have a few buttons to A/B to get the best "flavor" too.

miniVCA is completely FREE! (no email, no restrictions, no nag screens) and very capable if it stopped there.

But the miniVCA+ version adds a few more extra goodies and enhancements (more saturation options, auto-release; that is designed differently for each action mode, variable side-chain high pass filter from 15 to 800hz, external side-chain support, dual mono mode) and is available at a small introductory offer.

more info:
psychocircuitry.com

INTRO Announcement Video:

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thanks for the heads up
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A little nudge for this.... tried the free offerings which are impressive for what they are, bought MiniVCA+ for a very reasonable price, deserves a mention, worth trying for yourself.

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Vortifex wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:14 pm Love the GUI. Sound has a nice punch to it. Punch and Pump modes are pretty wild. There's a bug in FL where engaging the transformer cuts the left side audio but only when it's inserted on the master bus. Dev already responded so hopefully there'll be a fix soonish.
Yes, working on this issue now. Should be fixed soon!

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Just to update:

Version 1.0.1 available on the website!
-Fixes the aforementioned issue in FL Studio
-As well as a mouse lock/position glitch after using the corner resizer

The + has also been updated. Anyone who has purchased will be receiving an email with their download shortly!

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noiseresearch wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:18 pm
thatonejonguy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:31 am Just to update:

Version 1.0.1 available on the website!
-Fixes the aforementioned issue in FL Studio
-As well as a mouse lock/position glitch after using the corner resizer

The + has also been updated. Anyone who has purchased will be receiving an email with their download shortly!
Are you able to add some kind of initial setting? Via an system *.ini file for example? Would be great to set a default state for your plugins.
This is definitely on the roadmap. A host preset save is the intended work-around for now. Which is less than ideal. But this will hopefully be coming along shortly with all the plugins.

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Copy protection mechanism?

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NONE!

I hate DRM, and refuse to waste my time and energy (and money) on anything to do with it (as a dev).

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UPDATE 11/19/2023

miniVCA and miniVCA+ version 1.1.0
https://psychocircuitry.com/mini-vca.html

1.1.0 - 2023.11.19
-Fixed noise burst that could occur when engaing the transformer or on load
-Added new "FAST" release button. This multiplies the release time by x0.1

a note: the new fast release mode can get rather distorted on Punch and Pump modes without much gain reduction, but it can add a nice character. Just the start of realizing where else this might evolve!

Fast release also does not work well with the current meter design. It's too slow to show how big the peak changes are. But a meter overhaul is definitely on the next feature update!

Buyers of miniVCA+ will be receiving an email with their downloads shortly!

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Update 1.1.1 available for both miniVCA and miniVCA+

1.1.1 - 2023.11.24
-Fixed an issue with L/R channel inconsistencies
-Additional fixes related to noise burst issue relating to preset loading (you will need to re-save any presets for this to take effect).
-Small code clean-ups and disparities between platform builds

miniVCA+ is still available for introductory offer!
https://psychocircuitry.com/mini-vca.html

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Heads up! A brand new 1.5 update is coming next week to miniVCA!

The metering has been completely redesigned to be more straightforward and responsive. Especially with the added FAST release. Peak response LEDs. No more integrated gain compensation in the GR meter. Instead a separate indicator light for level matching.

Download links for the new 1.5 have already gone out to + customers along with some exciting *exclusive* info! So if you've purchased the + make sure to check your email for the update!

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