Discovery Pro synthesizer 6.4 to 8.0

[Ghostwave]

$74.99 for an updated browser and what looks like internal oversampling? I think you also forgot "three times what the upgrade price should be" in your blurb. And you have the cheek to talk about loyal customers!

[seangm]

Yeah I'm going to pass with that upgrade price

[charlesalbert]

Good luck. I don’t want to be disrespectful but the upgrade price is out of this world in the actual synths market.

[anoise]

Hard pass for that price and I already paid 2 upgrades through the years.

[JonSolo]

Given the full price is $150, and the upgrade is half of that:

Do the new features really double the value from 7.9?? That is what the numbers should be telling us. I know you got to eat, but the new features aren't "half" of the synth. They don't even represent 10% of this synth. Let those buying new fund the upgrade time. For those who already have a current version, this is quite a slap.

It would have been a no brainer at $24-29. At $39, I would have had to think about it, but likely would have caved.

At $75, nope, not unless I was coming from V4. Skewed too high. Please please please consider dropping it to a reasonable level, at least for those on the current V7.

[mountainmaster]

@discoDSP, I purchased the upgrade but when I click on the download link for Discovery Pro 8.0 (Windows) I get a zip file with DiscoveryPro79.exe (file date October 13 2023).

[mcbpete]

Was curious to see what my v6->v7 upgrade cost back in 2020 ... 9 euros
Maybe the decimal point got in the wrong place and it's actually meant to be $7.49(.9)

[Vortifex]

What does twice the detail mean in practical terms in relation to the sound of an oscillator?

[autodafe]

sorry, are you joking?
75 euros (nearly 50% of the new price) just for an upgrade?
C'mon, it's 2024, Discovery is a very powerful synth but there are plenty of good alternativeas at reasonable prices or even free.
Please reconsider this insane upgrade price...Or we'll have to pass...

[mcbpete]

What does twice the detail mean in practical terms in relation to the sound of an oscillator?

Presumably 2x internal oversampling ... the filters being twice as rich though, curious to know what units 'richness' is measured in

[Septic Underground]

Presumably 2x internal oversampling ... the filters being twice as rich though, curious to know what units 'richness' is measured in

I guess it is measured in USD or EU

[george]

@discoDSP, I purchased the upgrade but when I click on the download link for Discovery Pro 8.0 (Windows) I get a zip file with DiscoveryPro79.exe (file date October 13 2023).

We encountered an issue where the Members Area was providing version 7.9 instead of 8.0. This has now been fixed. Please download the correct version again. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

[zerocrossing]

We are thrilled to announce the release of Discovery Pro 8.0, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our flagship synthesizer. This update brings a suite of new features and enhancements, pushing the boundaries of digital sound design.



Framework Update and DSP Improvements:

• Refined Oscillators: With twice the detail, our improved oscillators enhance both low and high-frequency sounds, offering an unrivaled audio experience.
• Advanced Distortion Modes: Our distortion modes are now four times more precise, adding rich depth and character to your productions.
• Analog-Sounding Filters: We've updated several filters to emulate analog warmth and texture, now offering twice the richness.

Enhanced Preset Management with Disk Mode:

• Navigate effortlessly through presets and folders in our newly introduced Disk Mode: This feature allows users to browse presets within 'Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro > Presets > Programs' folder with ease. Toggle between Bank and Disk Modes with a simple click on the LCD's BNK letter. For added convenience, we've integrated new file preset export functions in the Edit menu.
• Expanded Preset Library: Dive into a world of sonic exploration with our expanded preset library, filled with fresh and inspiring sounds.

The new update also includes a Tick to Grid Value Conversion display, updated framework, Edit menu streamlining, and other stability and improvements.

Upgrade Offer
As a token of appreciation to our loyal customers, those who purchased Discovery Pro 7 last December will receive a complimentary upgrade to Discovery Pro 8. For others, the upgrade from Discovery or Discovery Pro 7, 6 or 5 is available at a special price of $74.99. The Linux build, featuring additional SSE assembly optimizations, will be ready in the coming weeks.

Discovery Pro 8 represents our commitment to providing cutting-edge tools for music producers and sound designers. We invite you to explore the new horizons it opens up in your musical journey.

Was polyphonic aftertouch support added?

[Septic Underground]

Given the full price is $150, and the upgrade is half of that:

Do the new features really double the value from 7.9?? That is what the numbers should be telling us. I know you got to eat, but the new features aren't "half" of the synth. They don't even represent 10% of this synth. Let those buying new fund the upgrade time. For those who already have a current version, this is quite a slap.

It would have been a no brainer at $24-29. At $39, I would have had to think about it, but likely would have caved.

At $75, nope, not unless I was coming from V4. Skewed too high. Please please please consider dropping it to a reasonable level, at least for those on the current V7.

Yeah, same here...

[modularg2]

Your updating price policy is Ridicoulous and outrageous for loyal costumer...Goodbye DSP