SynthMaster 3 Official Thread: SynthMaster 3/Player v3.4.9 Rev 17271 update

[kraster]

The more I dig into the granular oscillator the more I like it.

Very comprehensive.

[HcDoom]

Till when will the intro price be available?

[kv331]

Till when will the intro price be available?

EDIT: September 1 (targeting August 29/30 for release)

[Floranada]

Still having the same issue with resizing Synthmaster 3 on Windows 11. When I grab the handle on the lower right hand corner I can drag the container window larger, but Synthmaster 3 stays the same size within that container.

I think you are referring to the standalone version. I will look into that.

No I am using it with Ableton Live 11.3 on Windows 11. I don't think I even installed the standalone. I'm just lazy. I need to figure out how to make a screenshot on Windows and I'll post it. But pretty much that's what it's doing. The container window enlarges, Synthmaster stays the same size. I know this is not as hip slick and cool as granular synthesis but it's a great thing for older/tired eyes!

[kv331]

No I am using it with Ableton Live 11.3 on Windows 11. I don't think I even installed the standalone. I'm just lazy. I need to figure out how to make a screenshot on Windows and I'll post it. But pretty much that's what it's doing. The container window enlarges, Synthmaster stays the same size. I know this is not as hip slick and cool as granular synthesis but it's a great thing for older/tired eyes!

Just tested with Ableton Live 11 on Windows 10 (OS should not make any difference here). Works fine. You can also change the skin by clicking on the settings menu at the center of the logo:

Screenshot 2024-07-30 095739.jpg

[NikkiA]

Whatever you do, do not try to import a .flac file accidentally or otherwise, it corrupted something and now SM3 simply crashes any host that tries to load it, I've uninstalled and reinstalled, no joy, I guess it's corrupted a hidden database somewhere and I'm out of luck now.

edit: Finally found the cause, it added the .flac's parent folder to a list of sample locations to scan, hidden away in Users\Public\Public Documents\SynthMaster3\SynthMasterSampleFolders.txt, then was attempting to index 100GB+ of samples each time it started

Why does it need to store so many different settings in so many different locations?

[robert_p]

Users\Public\Public Documents\SynthMaster3\SynthMasterSampleFolders.txt

The same problem here. Also, dragging a sample from the browser to a new empty group results in a "Missing Sample" message being displayed.
---

Missing_Sample.jpg

[NikkiA]

Also, I didn't mention it before when the granular osc was added (i avoid KVR like the plague these days), but I figure it's gone through a couple of builds now and it's still doing it ...

If you adjust any oscillator setting while playing a note/notes it acts as if there's a stuck note on G3 (i think it is), hitting your DAW's 'panic' button will stop it, but when you play again it comes back. Pretty big impediment to editing granular patches at present.

[kv331]

edit: Finally found the cause, it added the .flac's parent folder to a list of sample locations to scan, hidden away in Users\Public\Public Documents\SynthMaster3\SynthMasterSampleFolders.txt, then was attempting to index 100GB+ of samples each time it started

Why does it need to store so many different settings in so many different locations?

Folder are stored globally under <public documents>/synthmaster3 (folders are not per user)

and when you add samples under a folder we scan the entire folder for wav/sfz files. we have no support for flac/ogg files yet.

[kv331]

The same problem here. Also, dragging a sample from the browser to a new empty group results in a "Missing Sample" message being displayed.

Are you dragging from your DAW's browser? Which DAW are you using?

Also, would it be possible to give more details about your workflow, such as:

1. Selected New Sample from menu
2. Chose/did not choose samples to import
3. Dragged and dropped samples from DAW browser / file system window

[robert_p]

Are you dragging from your DAW's browser? Which DAW are you using?

I use Studio One 6 Pro, I drag samples from my DAW browser and Windows File Explorer with the same results.

SM3:

1. Init Preset
2. Oscilator: "Replace with Granular Osc"
3. Open "Sample Editor"
4. Create Empty Group
5. Delete "Default Group"
6. Drag Sample from the browser to an "Empty Group", that I created in step 4

Result: Missing Sample File

[robert_p]

P.S. I don't like the fact, that SM3 automatically creates new entries in "SynthMasterSamplesFolders.txt" file, as this can cause the problems described in previous comments. As a precaution, I delete all automatic entries at the end of each session.

[Touch The Universe]

Can SM3 export sfz files, ie create them from a group of wave files?

[kv331]

Can SM3 export sfz files, ie create them from a group of wave files?

Yes. The multi-sample data is stored in sfz text format internally. You can save that sfz to a local file. with or without the sample files in it.

Screenshot 2024-07-31 134206.jpg

[Touch The Universe]

Gave it a wurl but looks like I can't test this feature do to a demo, bummer. I recently have just tried like a dozen apps trying to fix an issue with bjorn automapper I'm having and wanted to test this out. I won't pay just to test this out however since it seems unlikely it'll solve my problem, considering the track record so far.

I have been meaning to check out this update though and the granular is pretty rad so I'll likely pick it up in the future.

What's the cost to upgrade from SM2 again?