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Robmobius · Post by **Robmobius** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:23 pm

That's why I passed on it as well too. I really wanted to like it... But taking a step back and then hoping people will pay for it is a bit strange in my opinion...

george · Post by **george** » Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:11 am

HighLife 2.0 has been released.

HighLife's unique morphable scheme allows you to glide between different states, creating dynamic and expressive sounds that will breathe life into your music. The sampler's 32-bit floating point based engine and 128 programs with unlimited zones open up a universe of sonic possibilities, allowing you to craft sounds that are truly your own.

HighLife supports a wide range of import formats including WAV, MP3, OGG, RAW, FLAC, and even .AKP (Akai S5000/S6000) and SFZ programs. This means you can easily integrate HighLife into your existing workflow and start creating immediately.

With HighLife, you're not just playing notes, you're sculpting sound. Its advanced features like selectable interpolation engines, syncable LFO with configurable Phase, and stepping-free modulation sends, pitch bend and modulation to morphing wheels, give you unparalleled control over your sound.

What's new

macOS Universal 2 Binary Builds: Now built natively for Apple Silicon, promising you a more efficient experience.
Revamped GUI elements: We've updated some graphical user interface elements to give it a fresh and intuitive look and feel.
Improved Loaders: OGG, WAV, FLAC, MP3 loaders have been enhanced for better reliability.
Significant Framework Updates: The underlying framework has received significant updates, promising an improved user experience.
New Application Icon: We've designed a new, visually appealing application icon.
Sampling Engine Optimization: The sampling engine has been optimized for superior performance.
Standalone and VST3 Builds: The new builds ensure wide-ranging compatibility across platforms.

HighLife is free to use for non-commercial purposes. The term commercial purpose means using the software for any fee, charge, tariff or other consideration directly or indirectly in connection with any commercial or other for-profit enterprise.

https://www.discodsp.com/highlife/

glokraw · Post by **glokraw** » Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:26 pm

Hi, discoDSP, I just unpacked the linux archive, moved the Highlife vst3 folder to the linux .vst3 folder, fired up linux Reaper 678, loaded the newly scanned plugin, pressed the File button, loaded an embira sample from a DecentSampler lib, added linux ColorCopy and NI's Replika to be a po-boys backup band, and it's a

Thanks for the cross-platform builds!
The old Highlife was one of the tools that worked in linux during the old days before WINE V1
How time flies!

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george · Post by **george** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:23 pm

glokraw wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:26 pm Hi, discoDSP, I just unpacked the linux archive, moved the Highlife vst3 folder to the linux .vst3 folder, fired up linux Reaper 678, loaded the newly scanned plugin, pressed the File button, loaded an embira sample from a DecentSampler lib, added linux ColorCopy and NI's Replika to be a po-boys backup band, and it's a Thanks for the cross-platform builds!
The old Highlife was one of the tools that worked in linux during the old days before WINE V1
How time flies!

Hello glokraw, it's fantastic to hear that you've been enjoying Highlife on your Linux setup and that everything is running smoothly!

I'm thrilled that our tool could take you on a nostalgia trip. Yes, time does fly indeed, but we're glad to have made that journey with dedicated users like you.

Happy music making!

audiojunkie · Post by **audiojunkie** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:05 pm

discoDSP wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:52 pm Yes, VST hosting / sampling should be available on release 1.3. Thumbnail has been updated by the way, thanks for pointing up.

Is there any difference in the way Highlife samples plugins vs how Bliss Sampler samples plugins?

audiojunkie · Post by **audiojunkie** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:07 pm

If I have Bliss Sampler, is there any reason to have Highlife as well? Does it do anything that Bliss Sampler can't do?

audiojunkie · Post by **audiojunkie** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:08 pm

I want you to know that I still support you, because you use a simple serial file support on your Linux products. I hope that never changes.

george · Post by **george** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:50 pm

audiojunkie wrote:Is there any difference in the way Highlife samples plugins vs how Bliss Sampler samples plugins?

Yes, there is a significant difference between the two. Bliss uses a much more sophisticated sampling engine. As of HighLife 2.0, the ability to sample virtual instruments has been disabled due to complexities arising from cross-platform code porting. However, to mitigate this, we've enabled SFZ export in the Bliss demo.

If I have Bliss Sampler, is there any reason to have Highlife as well? Does it do anything that Bliss Sampler can't do?

While both Bliss and HighLife are robust in their capacities, there are some notable differences. HighLife, for instance, utilizes a distinct set of filters and is renowned for its simplicity and ease of use. So, even if you have Bliss, there's no harm in also using HighLife, they can complement each other quite well.

I want you to know that I still support you, because you use a simple serial file support on your Linux products. I hope that never changes.

We genuinely appreciate your continued support! Rest assured, we have no current plans to change our simple serial file support for our Linux products. We understand its importance to our users.

george · Post by **george** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:06 pm

New video tutorial by SoundForMore:

1. Introduction: HighLife from discoDSP is a performance sampler with a built-in wave editor. It has five effects and flexible modulation routes. It uses 32-bit floating point for working with wave tables and allows for an unlimited number of zones.

2. Features: HighLife allows you to work with 128 programs, each of which can contain samples. It also has a filter section, an ADSR envelope, modulation LFO, and a modulation envelope. It also has the ability to morph between different states.

3. Effects: HighLife comes with four different effects: chorus, delay, reverb, and a special Daft sound effect. Each effect has its own set of parameters that can be adjusted to achieve the desired sound.

4. Editing: The software allows you to trim, reverse, rectify, apply distortion, fade in/out, normalize, and remove direct current from your samples. You can also set loops and add cues from sync.

5. Auto Drum Machine: When multiple files are loaded, HighLife can automatically spread them across the keyboard, allowing you to trigger different samples with different keys.

6. Morphing: HighLife allows you to morph between different states. This is done by adjusting the modulation wheel while playing a note.

george · Post by **george** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:34 am

We're thrilled to announce the release of HighLife Sampler 2.1, a significant update to your beloved audio processing tool. This version is packed with new features and enhancements, ensuring you get the best from your sound production.

Here's what's new in HighLife Sampler 2.1:

Akai MPC 2000 SND File Format Compatibility: In response to your requests, HighLife Sampler 2.1 now supports the Akai MPC 2000 SND file format. Import files seamlessly in this popular format and enhance your production workflow.
Enhanced File Dialog System: We've improved your file management experience. HighLife Sampler 2.1 features an advanced file dialog system.
ProTools AAX Plug-in Format Support: HighLife Sampler 2.1 now fully supports the ProTools AAX plug-in format for both Windows and macOS Universal. We're delighted to expand our range of compatible plugins.

https://www.discodsp.com/highlife/

PTV · Post by **PTV** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:01 pm

Is it still free for non commercial use?

morelia · Post by **morelia** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:39 pm

Just checking as I think I have the wrong idea. No way to record audio into this?

ramseysounds · Post by **ramseysounds** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:49 pm

any way to make the gui bigger?

george · Post by **george** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:12 pm

PTV wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:01 pm Is it still free for non commercial use?

Absolutely, the application continues to be free for non-commercial use. It's part of our mission to ensure accessibility for users who are using the product for personal or educational purposes. Please ensure you are abiding by the terms of use, which specify the boundaries for non-commercial usage.

morelia wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:39 pm Just checking as I think I have the wrong idea. No way to record audio into this?

Currently, the application does not support the functionality to record audio directly into it. We appreciate your interest and we're always open to user feedback.

ramseysounds wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:49 pm any way to make the gui bigger?

Yes, the good news is that we've heard our users' feedback and are implementing a feature to resize the Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a upcoming update. This will provide better accessibility and customization options to meet the diverse needs of our users. We appreciate your patience while we roll out this update.

ramseysounds · Post by **ramseysounds** » Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:51 pm

Wow. Just downloaded and using the updated version 2.2
The resizeable GUI is really a game changer. You can actually see the screen to make it usable.
Great stuff!

HighLife sampler