discoDSP Corona 6.4.1, Discovery Pro 8.5.5 and OB-Xd 3.7.3 released

[george]

OB-Xd 3.7.3

• VST3 is now available on the free version for all platforms. AAX and LV2 are still registered versions only.
• Implemented smooth transitions between all filter modes.
• Added immediate parameter response for controls like the filter mix knob and BP button.
• Completely rewritten filter mode calculation system for Linux compatibility.
• Improved handling of floating-point precision differences between platforms.
• Added Oversampling Lock in Program menu to set different oversampling options in presets and bounce to audio settings.
• Added specialized compiler optimizations for consistent behavior without compromising performance.
• Fixed MIDI channel filtering for bank select and program change messages.
• Resolved an issue where the plugin was processing bank select messages (CC#32) regardless of the configured MIDI channel setting.
• Fixed a bug that caused program change messages to be processed from all MIDI channels, even when a specific channel was selected in the plugin settings.
• Improved MIDI mapping logic for more reliable control.
• Fixed MIDI bindings recall and Custom.xml update after MIDI learn.
• Improved MTS-ESP protocol status handling in Help menu.
• Export Preset improvements: now includes preset name and uses Presets location by default.
• Added 0.75x GUI Size option for better scaling on various display configurations.
• Enhanced license activation system.
• Fixed scale component issue that rendered assets incorrectly.
• Refactored dialog components for better usability.
• Refactored Directory Iterator for MIDI menu.

Discovery Pro 8.5.5

• Added Playback Quality and Bounce Quality submenu items to the voice configuration.
• Fixed mono play mode clicks.
• Enhanced unison voice allocation in mono/legato mode for consistent detune ordering.
• New Unison detune settings at Voices LED or MENU > Edit > Config, modeled from the Nord Lead 2 detune modes.
• Improved oversampling with critical fix for proper filter coefficients across all modes.
• Optimized New Limiter function with faster DSP processing.
• Added MTS-ESP support for microtuning. Status available at Help Menu.
• Added basic SFZ instrument collection.
• Implemented preliminary SFZ support (Waves > SFZ folder).
• Improved SFZ parsing capabilities.
• Implemented SFZ parser optimizations for better performance.
• Fixed memory leaks related to DWB processing and improper File path handling in Wave Player.
• Optimized DWB loading with 256KB buffers and caching for 5-20MB DWB files.
• WavePlayer DWB caching.
• Fixed Tick to Grid function for more accurate grid interactions.
• Consistently select first wave when switching wave banks.
• Added support for SFZ location subfolders.
• Fixed SFZ wavebank menu: Now displays as submenu instead of flat item.
• Redesigned active gate/mod LED position for better visibility.
• Improved activation dialog and user interface.

Corona 6.4.1

• Improved JP-8000/8080 SysEx import.

Trial downloads, purchases, and additional information are available at https://www.discodsp.com/

For technical support or further inquiries, please contact us through the form at https://www.discodsp.com/support/

Thank you.

[Lbdunequest]

congrats with the new version release, but tbh AI narator feels unprofessional

[mcbpete]

tbh AI narator feels unprofessional

I dunno, quite excited to try the Discovery update to bring new life to 'bass sounds' as my current one is pretty lifeless

[digitalboytn]

tbh AI narator feels unprofessional

I dunno, quite excited to try the Discovery update to bring new life to 'bass sounds' as my current one is pretty lifeless

That's because it's not a bass buddy...

You call yourself an angler?

That's a rainbow trout you've landed and it looks mildly pissed off about it too

[seangm]

I have a mounted fish that sings, will these updates help my fish have less aliasing?

[BackInCheck]

Will this bring back the oversampled / HQ mode back to the free edition of OB-Xd?

[DJErmac]

but tbh AI narator feels unprofessional

I feel really, really sorry for the dude who voiced this, but I couldn't retain a laugh as soon as I heard it.
There's no problem with his voice, of course. But it's like he's in a hurry and doesn't care much about what he's saying.
Love this video !

[Lbdunequest]

but tbh AI narator feels unprofessional

I feel really, really sorry for the dude who voiced this, but I couldn't retain a laugh as soon as I heard it.
There's no problem with his voice, of course. But it's like he's in a hurry and doesn't care much about what he's saying.
Love this video !

TBH its not even AI i think, just text to speech because thats how most of text to speech models sound like now days, unless its a very good AI. Text to speech models do not take in to context what they are reading therefore readings are unnatural.

Just as an example write the text in this text to speech model and you will hear how it sounds https://elevenlabs.io/?utm_source=googl ... IAQAvD_BwE

My apologies for previous post, using text to speech feels unprofessional, its better to use some good AI model instead

[mcbpete]

Will this bring back the oversampled / HQ mode back to the free edition of OB-Xd?

Keep an eye on the OB-Xd-GREC fork - viewtopic.php?t=618774

[Dogbert]

@discoDSP
I like OB-Xd and thanks for the free version, but honestly, seeing a nag screen every time I open the plugin's window is really annoying and doesn't make me want to buy it.

Uninstalled.

[mjolnir]

At this point, it might be well known amongst KVRians that I'm a dork.
I hadn't even realised that I had installed Discovery for an unknown quantity of days/weeks/etc.

I just a moment ago tested out Discovery and it's really impressive. I mention this in light of DiscoveryPro.

I feel that discoDSP is on a roll of successfully implemented synths which is well on par with Tone2 synths but still of unique character and flair... which is to say that if you're like me and like Tone2 synths, you'll probably also like these discoDSP synths too. They are not equivalent, but excessive comparisons are for the birds.

Having just noticed how Discovery excells, I welcome DiscoveryPro and the discoDSP product line.

I'm kind of an old fart and a dork, and even slightly a snob about electronic music, but I really appreciate the clever artistry of softsynths like these with advanced features, good sound, and friendly GUI's.

I will try and shut up and make more music.
But sometimes it's good to say, "wow, this is nice" instead of complaining. And wow, this is nice.

sincerely, mjolnir

P.S.-looking forward to demoing new synths of 2025

[george]

@discoDSP
I like OB-Xd and thanks for the free version, but honestly, seeing a nag screen every time I open the plugin's window is really annoying and doesn't make me want to buy it.

Uninstalled.

We appreciate your feedback regarding OB-Xd. We understand your concern about the purchase dialog.

The free version is designed to display this reminder only once daily upon initial launch, thereby striking a balance between offering a free version and sustaining development while retaining its full functionality, with the exception of oversampling being disabled.

[george]

At this point, it might be well known amongst KVRians that I'm a dork.
I hadn't even realised that I had installed Discovery for an unknown quantity of days/weeks/etc.

I just a moment ago tested out Discovery and it's really impressive. I mention this in light of DiscoveryPro.

I feel that discoDSP is on a roll of successfully implemented synths which is well on par with Tone2 synths but still of unique character and flair... which is to say that if you're like me and like Tone2 synths, you'll probably also like these discoDSP synths too. They are not equivalent, but excessive comparisons are for the birds.

Having just noticed how Discovery excells, I welcome DiscoveryPro and the discoDSP product line.

I'm kind of an old fart and a dork, and even slightly a snob about electronic music, but I really appreciate the clever artistry of softsynths like these with advanced features, good sound, and friendly GUI's.

I will try and shut up and make more music.
But sometimes it's good to say, "wow, this is nice" instead of complaining. And wow, this is nice.

sincerely, mjolnir

P.S.-looking forward to demoing new synths of 2025

We extend our sincere gratitude for your complimentary remarks regarding Discovery and our product offerings. We are delighted to learn that you are finding the experience enjoyable and value your insightful feedback.

discoDSP remains committed to crafting high-quality instruments that blend advanced functionalities with user-friendly design. Your enthusiasm for our work is highly valued and motivates our continued innovation.

[Ghostwave]

@DiscoDSP How do I reach support? I've been trying to log into my account for weeks and every time I try using my Customer ID, it gets rejected. I've tried contacting support but my customer ID also gets rejected so I'm basically stuck!
All I want is to get access to my products and check how much the upgrade to Discovery Pro 8 is.

[Dogbert]

I'm having that reminder every time the plugin is on focus, not only after the first launch.
Really annoying.

@discoDSP
I like OB-Xd and thanks for the free version, but honestly, seeing a nag screen every time I open the plugin's window is really annoying and doesn't make me want to buy it.

Uninstalled.

We appreciate your feedback regarding OB-Xd. We understand your concern about the purchase dialog.

The free version is designed to display this reminder only once daily upon initial launch, thereby striking a balance between offering a free version and sustaining development while retaining its full functionality, with the exception of oversampling being disabled.