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

[kv331]

Just thinking out loud in this context: Is SM3 skinnable?

Yes, but there is a learning curve

[Davias]

Hello what are the minimal directories/registry entries to delete in order to make a fresh install without deleting all the banks and config ?

Because I still have the "bug" with the VAnalog oscs, since no one else seems to complain about it, I guess it comes from a faulty installation.

I'm on Win 10 x64, with Intel CPU btw.

So about what issue I still have, when I try to load individual waveforms into "1" "2" or "sub" from the drop down menu, nothing happens...... only when I load full osc presets it loads the correct waveforms into each slots...

And secondary, I assign a lfo to morph between waveform 1 and 2, and when I load another full osc preset, the assignation is gone...

Any help is welcomed, maybe I'm doing it wrong.

[kv331]

So about what issue I still have, when I try to load individual waveforms into "1" "2" or "sub" from the drop down menu, nothing happens...... only when I load full osc presets it loads the correct waveforms into each slots...

And secondary, I assign a lfo to morph between waveform 1 and 2, and when I load another full osc preset, the assignation is gone...

Hi there,

In our v3.2.2 update, I added the individual waveform shapes from those VAnalog presets as separate presets:

Screenshot 2025-04-21 at 11.07.23.png

I also fixed the issue with modulations in v3.2.2: Modulations are kept now when you load a module preset.

I am hoping to upload v3.2.2 tonight.

[dmbaer]

I say this with full respect for the work that’s gone into the synth already, but to start, the skin/the way it looks needs a bolder visual refresh, IMO.

The developer thinks the same way, no worries

Well, FWIW, I am very pleased with the new UI. I think it's a vast improvement over SM2, which I never found easy to look at. The new look considerably reduces strain and fatigue with prolonged use. So, some of us are happy campers at least.

[kv331]

Hi guys, we have a new update for SynthMaster 3: version 3.2.2

Screenshot 2025-04-21 at 21.46.30.png

This update has new features and critical bug fixes:

1. NEW: Added registration dialog for PluginBoutique perpetual license users
2. NEW: Added regions list to sample editor window to show all regions for the current group as a list
3. NEW: Added VA Oscillator waveform presets
4. FIX: Editing sample crossfade length might crash SynthMaster 3
5. FIX: Saving a preset might crash SynthMaster 3 if preset previews are installed
6. FIX: Selecting/deselecting regions don't work correctly for sample regions view control
7. FIX: Triggering samples via MIDI CC is not working correctly
8. FIX: Triggering samples via keyswitch is not working correctly
9. FIX: Parameter automation doesn't work correctly for the VST3 version
10.FIX: Parameter automation doesn't work after transport is restarted by DAW
11.FIX: When loading a module preset, modulations should be kept

You can check for updates inside the plugin to download this update.

With this update, SynthMaster 3 now reserves the first octave (midi notes 0-11/octave -1) for keyswitches. These notes are now not received by any layers

[Examigan]

I say this with full respect for the work that’s gone into the synth already, but to start, the skin/the way it looks needs a bolder visual refresh, IMO.

The developer thinks the same way, no worries

It looks good now, but I’d also like something a bit different. Maybe similar to the one for Sylenth1 called Apox and/or the one for Diva called Mona.
Mona has a few different looks actually.

[kv331]

Hi guys,

I have one more update for v3.2: 3.2.3. This release has a couple of bug fixes and important new features for the sample editor:

1. Separating sliced samples into multiple regions:

Separate Key Regions.jpg

2. Generating sequences for those separated regions:

Separate Slices.jpg

Slice Sequence.jpg

[ThomasHelzle]

Awesome

[Davias]

So about what issue I still have, when I try to load individual waveforms into "1" "2" or "sub" from the drop down menu, nothing happens...... only when I load full osc presets it loads the correct waveforms into each slots...

And secondary, I assign a lfo to morph between waveform 1 and 2, and when I load another full osc preset, the assignation is gone...

Hi there,

In our v3.2.2 update, I added the individual waveform shapes from those VAnalog presets as separate presets:


Screenshot 2025-04-21 at 11.07.23.png


I also fixed the issue with modulations in v3.2.2: Modulations are kept now when you load a module preset.

I am hoping to upload v3.2.2 tonight.

Thanks a lot ! Will try tonight ^^

[kv331]

And by the way, Serum 2 was released 3 weeks ago and after playing with it for a couple of days I encountered ZERO bugs

Apparently there is a new version of Serum 2 with a lot of bug fixes (I counted at least 50 fixes)

viewtopic.php?t=619315&start=413

[sofu72]

Some presets still have issues with the modweel movement visually although the assigned function works musically as intended.

[kv331]

and finally here's our in-depth tutorial on the Multisample Editor. Make sure you have v3.2.3 installed to try out the features explained in this video:

Topics covered:

0:49 Sample groups and regions explained
1:36 Playing sample regions with the play button
1:58 Selecting sample regions by sending MIDI note on messages
2:32 Selecting and editing multiple sample regions
6:25 Editing sample root key
7:00 Finding sample root key using the sample display
9:17 Editing sample start, end, fadein and fadeout parameter using the sample display
11:10 Playback direction / quality, pitch keytrack / transpose parameters explained
15:33 Velocity sensitivity / curve, gain parameters explained
18:30 Finding sample loop start/end points using the sample display
21:53 Using loop crossfades to make sample loops sound better
25:23 Sliced playback algorithm explained
26:26 Detecting slice markers in user mode
27:44 Adding slice markers manually with double click
28:09 Editing sample tempo & DAW tempo
29:30 Smoothing transients in sliced playback using fadein & fadeout parameters
30:03 Converting a sliced region into multiple regions at consecutive notes
31:50 Creating a sequencer sequence for the generated multiple regions at consecutive notes
34:06 Triggering different sample groups using MIDI CC (Sustain pedal CC64 on/off)
40:57 Triggering different sample groups using Round Robin/Random
47:58 Triggering different sample groups using keyswitches
52:46 Saving/exporting sfz text + samples to a folder

[audiojunkie]

Very, very nice!! Well done!

[chagzuki]

I'm not on the very latest version yet, but after a DAW crash I keep getting the send crash report to develop dialogue box. I select 'no' but I seem to get the dialogue again several times despite no more crashes.

[ThomasHelzle]

and finally here's our in-depth tutorial on the Multisample Editor.

One question: In the video, you seemed to always have to adjust the octave of the samples.
Is that since you are using a different centre-C than other systems or what causes this?

Cheers,

Tom