The new preset system will debut in Aspect 1.6, anticipated for release within a couple of weeks. The rest of the product line will follow shortly thereafter. In the meantime, here's a brief overview of some of the improvements:
Preset meta data
Presets can now have an author name, notes, and tags attached to them. There is no limit to the format or number of tags which can be attached to a preset. Once an author name is entered, it will by default automatically be applied to all further presets you create.
Searching
Quickly search through massive presets libraries with the integrated search function.
Hot Swap previewing
Use the Hot Swap previewing to quickly step though different presets and hear them in context.
Supported formats
As well as support for native .xml presets, the browser also works with FXP preset and FXB bank files. No conversion or upgrade necessary: just put them in your user presets folder.
MIDI Program Change Lists
Presets added to the MIDI Program Change List will be cached in memory for super-quick loading, or for changing presets from your host or MIDI controller.
Context sensitive navigation
The Next and Previous navigation buttons are now based upon how you last selected a preset. For example, if you search for 'digital, pad' and then close the browser, the navigation controls will take you between all presets with that match the 'digital, pad' criteria.
Partsets
Partsets, (a contraction of partial presets) allow partial, component-level presets to be created. In Sequent 1.1, which will be the first product to support this feature, you can load and save individual settings for each Effect block.
