Bliss Sampler 3.5

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Bliss is a performance sampler with scalable and themeable GUI, VSTi sampling, 8 macro assignments, dual zero delay feedback filters, a sample editor, 7 built-in effects, flexible modulation, parameter morphing, and the highest offline resampling quality using a 512 points SINC algorithm. Offers a robust and versatile environment for advanced sampling and sound manipulation.

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What's new

Macro Presets System
  • Save and load all 8 macro configurations as program presets
  • Save and load individual macro configurations to any macro slot
  • Copy settings between macro slots with macro copy/paste functionality
  • Copy/paste all macros at once for efficient workflow
  • Reset all macro settings to default state with single click
  • "Open Macro Folder" command for quick access to saved macro presets
MIDI CC Configuration Enhancement
  • Clickable MIDI CC label in Macro Editor for easy configuration
  • Dedicated dialog to set MIDI CC numbers (0-127) for each macro
Effects Preset Interface
  • Added dropdown buttons to CHORUS, DELAY, and REVERB sections
  • Clickable effect labels for easier access to preset menus
Linux Stability Fixes
  • Resolved crashes when loading SFZ files from background threads during bank loading
  • Fixed crash when adding macro links with improved null pointer checks
Performance Optimizations
  • Drastically reduced SFZ sample loading times from minutes to seconds
  • Optimized sample loading for banks with full sample paths, especially on Linux
  • System now prioritizes exact path lookups before extensive directory searching
Bank Loading & External Sources
  • Improved handling of external sample sources (SFZ, EXS, SF2) during bank loading
  • User parameter modifications (envelopes, filters, etc.) preserved when samples are external
  • Corrected internal logic for setting and preserving source file paths within banks
User Interface & Experience
  • Changed file storage locations on macOS to ~/Library/Application Support/discoDSP/Bliss/
  • Prevents unnecessary permission dialogs on macOS
  • Windows and Linux continue using Documents folder
  • Fixed HiDPI scaling issues with license dialogs on Windows
  • Implemented library menu cache clearing system
  • Changes to library folders now immediately reflected in menus
  • Removed demo version restrictions from sample library popup menus
Internal Refinements
  • Updated internal update checker to use robust, cross-platform asynchronous method
  • General code improvements for stability and future development
https://www.discodsp.com/bliss/
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Bliss 3.5.1 Released

Bliss 3.5.1 features 8x oversampled effects, enhanced macro management, improved octave display, refined UI, and comprehensive improvements to SFZ support and stability.

8x Oversampling for Effects
  • Oversampling using high-quality half-band FIR filters eliminates aliasing from distortion and nonlinear effects
  • Applied to saturator, compressor, soft clipper, phaser, chorus, reverb, and bits reducer for dramatically improved audio quality
  • Delay processes at base rate for accurate tempo sync maintaining musical timing precision
  • Transparent processing with zero CPU overhead delivering pristine sound quality
Enhanced Macro System
  • Reorganized Copy and Paste menus with clearer workflow and better organization
  • Added "All to Bank" paste option to apply macro settings across all 128 programs simultaneously
  • Preserves individual macro names when pasting
  • Streamlined menu structure with logical grouping of macro operations
Refined Plugin Sampling
  • Fixed note display to match industry standard where middle C = C4
  • Eliminates the confusing 2-octave offset when sampling plugins
  • Updated keyboard labels and sampling range displays throughout
  • Extended full MIDI range to G8 (127) for complete coverage
Refined User Interface
  • Modern pill-shaped buttons and text fields throughout the interface
  • Improved text selection colors with better contrast
  • Better visual separation between sliders and toggle buttons in sampling dialog
  • IBeam cursor in sample editor waveform for more precise editing
  • Recent instruments appear directly in main menu when no plugin loaded
New Sample Loading Workflow Option
  • Added "Create zone on sample load" option in Settings for customizable default behavior
  • Choose your preferred workflow: replace current zone or create new zone by default
  • Hold Shift to temporarily reverse the behavior
  • Works consistently across all sample loading sources
Improved SFZ Import/Export
  • Fixed AMPEG envelope parameters (attack, decay, sustain, release) now properly imported
  • Correct hierarchical parsing of global, group, and region settings
  • Settings properly cascade from global to group to region level
  • Better handling of programs with corrupted or missing samples
Enhanced Stability & Reliability
  • Fixed crashes when exporting SFZ files with missing zone data
  • Improved memory allocation safety with proper error handling
  • Fixed race conditions when loading zones from ZIP archives in parallel
  • Fixed audio format detection issues for FLAC files in ZIP containers
  • Better error messages showing which zones failed and why
This update is free for existing Bliss 2.x, 3.x customers and available now in AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, and standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Bliss 3.5.2

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User Interface Enhancements
  • Native macOS Popup Menus: Added native macOS popup menus to remaining popups for better system integration.
  • Improved Button Width: Increased button width for MORPH and CLIP/ROCK controls for improved usability.
  • Theme Consistency: Updated internal Default.xml theme fallback values for consistency.
Performance Optimizations
  • Cell-Based Assets: Replaced knob filmstrip with optimized cell-based assets for better rendering.
  • Optimized Knob Rendering: Optimized knob rendering performance with pre-rendered shadows and throttling.
  • Windows Shadow Fix: Fixed Windows knob shadow rendering to use cell-based frames.
https://www.discodsp.com/bliss/
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Bliss 3.5.3

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FX Audio Fix
  • Effects Audio Artifacts Resolved: Fixed artifacts in chorus and reverb effects on Windows.
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