Corona 6.5 released

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Corona 6.5 delivers enhanced MTS-ESP stability with comprehensive null pointer protection and introducing an intelligent Wave Expansion download system featuring automatic resume capability and progress tracking for seamless soundware management and DSP optimizations.

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Enhanced MTS-ESP Stability
  • Fixed MTS-ESP master detection with comprehensive null pointer checks preventing crashes when microtuning master applications are unavailable.
  • Improved stability and reliability of microtuning functionality across different host environments and system configurations.
  • Enhanced error handling for MTS-ESP communication ensuring graceful fallback when microtuning services are interrupted.
Intelligent Soundware Management
  • Added File > Soundware submenu providing centralized access to Wave Expansion downloads and additional banks browser.
  • Intelligent Wave Expansion download system with automatic resume capability and real-time progress tracking for interrupted downloads.
  • Enhanced missing wave bank detection with smart notifications directing users to downloadable content when banks are unavailable.
  • Streamlined workflow for accessing and managing Corona's extensive sound library collection directly from within the plugin.
Platform-Specific Optimizations
  • Updated DSP library with improved NEON and AVX2 instruction set performance delivering better real-time processing efficiency.
  • Apple Silicon optimizations for ARM-based Mac systems with native architectural enhancements for M processors.
  • Advanced vectorization implementation and platform-specific compiler optimizations providing consistent performance across Intel, AMD, and ARM architectures.
  • Enhanced build configuration with automatic architecture detection and optimal flag selection for maximum efficiency.
This update is free for existing Corona customers and available now in AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, and standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visit our Corona product page for download information and complete documentation.

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Corona 6.5.3

Version 6.5.3 introduces native macOS popup menus for dramatically improved performance, external assets system for reduced installer size, enhanced GUI menu organization, and improved AAX format compatibility.

macOS Native Popup Menus
  • Replaced all popup menus with native macOS NSMenu implementation for better system integration and performance
  • Faster performance for menus with 128+ items including program, bank, and parameter browsers
  • Native macOS appearance with system styling and smaller fonts for improved readability
  • Proper Retina display rendering with crisp text and graphics
  • Auto-scroll to current selection in preset browsers for enhanced navigation
  • Applied to main edit button dropdown, program/bank/parameter selectors, and arpeggio context menus
  • Platform-specific compilation guards ensure cross-platform compatibility with automatic fallback to standard menus on Windows and Linux
GUI Menu Organization
  • Reorganized GUI menu with logical submenus for improved navigation and clarity
  • Added Small Popup Font option for Windows and Linux platforms for improved menu readability
  • Removed redundant Theme section for streamlined menu structure
  • Enhanced menu organization with better grouping of related options
External Assets System
  • Implemented external theme Assets.pack system to reduce installer download size
  • Assets are now downloaded separately on-demand for more efficient distribution
  • Streamlined installation process with smaller initial download footprint
  • Removed Classic Theme
Update System & URLs
  • Improved update checker reliability and performance
  • Updated wave expansion download URLs for better accessibility
  • Enhanced version detection and notification system
AAX Format Improvements
  • Fixed AAX channel configuration support for proper Pro Tools integration
  • Disabled MIDI output for AAX builds to comply with Pro Tools AAX format specifications
  • VST, VST3, AU, and Standalone formats continue to support MIDI output as configured
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