KVR Audio

Jorgeelalto · Post by **Jorgeelalto** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 2:21 pm

kv331 wrote:Here's the link to our v2.8 Alpha, for registered users:

http://www.synthmaster.com:8080/downloadupdates.aspx

This version has the following new features:

1. New filters are added (all based on zero delay feedback topology): Ladder, Acid, State Variable, Bite.

2. Analog ADSR envelopes added, ADR timings/sustain levels are based on measurements taken from an analog synth.

3. For the VST version, we added offline engine quality/buffer size so that you can use better qualities/lower buffer sizes (for better ADSR/LFO render) during offline bounce. As I said this only works for the VST version, I don't know if it's possible on Logic/AudioUnits/ProTools to detect offline mode.

Now before we set out for NAMM next week, I'll try to finish 2 things so we can release 2.8 Beta:

1. polyphonic pitchbend/MIDI channel rotation for keyboards like Roli Seaboard / Keith McMillen QueNexus
2. smoother parameters updates for automated parameters, this has been a longstanding feature request.

Enjoy!

Great! I suppose that this means that 2.8 stable is near...

PD: I know there will be a GUI redesign for 3.0. Will it be vector-based?

Yorrrrrr · Post by **Yorrrrrr** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:59 am

Still can't download it.

Dunc · Post by **Dunc** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:49 am

I'm a registered user, but I cannot download the Alpha.
Download page tells me email or Serial not recognised, yet it's the same details I use for for the release versions.

Is there a "special" group of registered owners that can only get access to this ?

H-man · Post by **H-man** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:14 am

Dunc wrote:I'm a registered user, but I cannot download the Alpha.
Download page tells me email or Serial not recognised, yet it's the same details I use for for the release versions.

Is there a "special" group of registered owners that can only get access to this ?

yeah-nah I think it's problems. I get the same thing and I have had my license for over 5 years. Hopefully they can fix this soon so we can mess with the thing

stillshaded · Post by **stillshaded** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:56 am

Looks amazing! I will be putting it through its paces tomorrow. Thank you!

IMO you should focus on improving wavetable functionality for 3.0

I have not been satisfied with other software wavetable synths. Somehow the playback quality of dune 2 seems off. Serum plays back tables very well, but the rest of the sound engine is a bit lackluster for me. I prefer the filters and effects of Synthmaster for sure.

As far as I can tell; the way that Synthmaster produces wavetables (wavetable "engine?" I hate using that word..) is very good. however, it is a bit difficult to come up with wavetable sets. At the very least; there should be 20-30 very deliberately crafted wavetable presets. For reference, I recommend the wavetables on the virus TI. I own one. For some reason, the way the virus produces wavetables has not been matched as far as I can tell. It has a certain detail and clarity that I haven't heard elsewhere. It may be that Synthmaster is at the same level technically speaking, but I have personally never come up with a wavetable preset that matches the usefulness of the virus ones.

I know you mentioned something about this earlier. I'm just letting you know it is a priority for me, and I think wavetables will be very relevant for a long time. I say go all out and make them as high quality as possible. Also, It would be great to allow us to use bend oscillator modes and fm at the same time! Combine these features with the new filters and damn!! This is going to be a crazy synth! Only other thing I can think of is audio rate modulation in the mod matrix. That would be great, but I can live without it.

Thanks again for this awesome synth

gts · Post by **gts** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:30 pm

Any update regarding that alpha download? It still does not work for me.

kv331 · Post by **kv331** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:38 pm

gts wrote:Any update regarding that alpha download? It still does not work for me.

Just updated the database on the server, now you guys can check it out!

recursive one · Post by **recursive one** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:47 pm

2.8 alpha is 2.7.6? This is what is offered for download when follow this link.

http://www.synthmaster.com:8080/downloadupdates.aspx

I'm a registered user.

Dunc · Post by **Dunc** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:49 pm

Nope !

I'm a registered user.
I won't go into detail on how to get there, but suffice to say only version 2.7.6 available.

Nocturnal909 · Post by **Nocturnal909** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:52 pm

Same here too. We don't see 2.8 Alpha just 2.7.6.

Another reg user.

kv331 · Post by **kv331** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:47 pm

The binaries are all 2.7.99, I fixed the version numbers on the database as well, try again folks!

waltercruz · Post by **waltercruz** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:24 pm

kill my Ableton (au and vst) and kills auvaltool

kv331 · Post by **kv331** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:26 pm

waltercruz wrote:kill my Ableton (au and vst) and kills auvaltool

Try to do a clean install from:

http://www.synthmaster.com/downloadfile.aspx?fileId=43

after deleting:

/library/application support/kv331audio/synthmaster
/library/audio/plug-ins/components/synthmaster2.component
/library/audio/plug-ins/components/synthmaster2fx.component
/library/audio/plug-ins/vst/synthmaster2.vst
/library/audio/plug-ins/vst/synthmaster2fx.vst

Somehow, the setup doesnt overwrite the files and this kind of thing happens.

waltercruz · Post by **waltercruz** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:32 am

Did all of this, still no result. My Ableton dies, and auval too.

kv331 · Post by **kv331** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:35 am

waltercruz wrote:Did all of this, still no result. My Ableton dies, and auval too.

ok then delete documents/synthmaster and /users/shared/synthmastertemp27 folders as well.

also, could you email me the crash report generated by auval ?

Ladder/acid/ms20/SVF 0df filters+Smooth Param Auto+Multichannel MIDI+Arp facelift in SynthMaster 2.8