VIP bundle is now vst3

[plexuss]

Yes the "upgrade old serial number" process is a bit convoluted but I've been through it a few times before with other recent Nomad Factory updates so it went a lot smoother this time.

I assume that anyone buying a new license now will have a much smoother time authorizing it without the "upgrade old license" step.

That's true. To make it more convoluted, I bought the bundle 2nd hand eons ago. When I did the Upgrade Serial thing it asked me for the original owners email address saying the serial was tied to it. Luckily I keep all my emails and found the email address so I could complete it. Hope to never do that again.

[pekbro]

doh, forgot who was the dev on these... carry on

[hotmitts]

doh, forgot who was the dev on these... carry on

Who was it please? Interested in these

[AGIGA]

Edit: The VIP bundle is only 39.99$ on the KVR Marketplace right now.
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/p-and- ... ug-and-mix

The developer of the new version seems to be Dmitry Sches.

From his website;
Hello, I'm Dmitry Sches. I develop virtual audio instruments and effects, I run DS Audio Software since 2010. As well, I work together with Nomad Factory and Plugivery

Version 4.0.0 (Build 101918) - Nov 5, 2024 ChangeLog:
-This version now requires macOS 10.13 or Windows 7 minimum
-32-bit support was removed
-Fully rewritten in our "Powered by Plugivery" framework for improved performance
-Major interface redesign with Retina/HiDPI support, 2 skin options (Classic and Carbon) and 5 resizable interface options
-Now includes VST3 support for both Mac and Windows
-Native compatibility with Apple Silicon processors
-Updated documentation with new interactive user manual
-CPU usage reduced by up to 50% due to DSP optimizations
-Streamlined activation within the plugin interface
-Help tooltips when hovering knobs for quick reference
-Plug-ins now automatically check for available updates
-A/B switch with copy and swap functions
-Added support for automation menu and colors in Pro Tools
-Uninstaller now included for Mac, in addition to Windows
-Resolved various long-standing DSP, UI or stability issues reported in previous versions

Manual:
https://download.plugivery.com/pvdl/?do ... dle&bid=72

[Aloysius]

doh, forgot who was the dev on these... carry on

Who was it please? Interested in these

He passed away. The plugins are now being looked after by a different crew.

[pekbro]

Yea these were done originally by various contract developers IIRC, some of them well known reportedly, but not specifically identified. It was not Nomad, but it was plugivery, who obtained
Nomad later. Something like that...

[Aloysius]

Correct. I've just checked my emails and they were known as ''The Nomad Factory Team''.

[hotmitts]

Interesting...I really like the nomad factory stuff, they're old but they do sound good

[Bug Music]

Wasn't it Bernie Torelli, who was the Nomad Factory guy too, that did a lot of the Plug & Mix stuff ?
I know the Chainer plugin actually says "Nomad Factory" in the bottom corner of the GUI.

And yes, I believe that sadly Bernie did pass away some time ago.

The P&M stuff is great, and cheap too, definitely doesn't get the love it deserves IMHO !

- Jay

[martinjuenke]

As far as I see no printable PDF manual.
Or am I blind?

[pekbro]

I cant recall if Bernie had much to do with these, his health was failing and there were some attempts to raise funding and whatnot, it's hard to recall exactly what the timeline was. If there was one dev involved who would know it's likely the Tantra guy, who pretty much took over Nomad's stuff after Bernie. I'm thinking the vip bundle was how he came into the picture. I'm also thinking the plugivery taking over Nomad came up after all that to keep the brand alive.

I dont own any of these myself...

[AGIGA]

I found an old post of mine regarding Nomad Factory from July 2020:

I also found this on the new Nomad Factory page:
In January 2016, Plugivery Distribution took over Nomad Factory's business following the sad passing of long time friend and partner Bernie Torelli. Since they acquired the company, Plugivery maintained the product line and launched 5 best selling plug-ins inspired by Bernie's notes for upcoming products that included: Bus Driver, 80's Spaces, Analog Studio Rack, Garbage LSD and Drum Tools.

New products will shortly see the light of day with Bernie's graduate assistant Maxence Grandidier as lead developer. Assisted by new, young and talented developers, Maxence, with a solid team of staffs at Plugivery, is surely the man to keep the spirit of the legendary Nomad Factory brand.

So both Dmitry Sches and Maxence Grandidier (he also works for Flux:: Sound and Picture Development and Audio Thing) seem to be responsible for the coding at Nomad Factory