Loomer updates Aspect to v1.7.4 and Sequent to v1.2.3

Loomer has released updates for Aspect, the 32-note polyphonic synth, and Sequent, the semi-modular sequenced beat looper multi effect, for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

Aspect 1.7.4 contains the following fixes and features:

• Fix for crash (on both Windows and Linux) that could occur when 'space' is pressed when confirming the overwrite preset dialog.
• VU meters now automatically reset their overload status after a few seconds.
• Preset Browser is now maximized to fill the entire plug-in window.
• For Windows VST (32-bit and 64-bit), the preferences file can be placed alongside the DLL file to facilitate USB or portable installs.
• Clearer font in PDF documentation.

Sequent 1.2.3 contains the following fixes and features:

• Native 64-bit support for Linux VST plug-ins and Standalone application formats.
• Integrated undo and redo, with unlimited history size.
• Master Sequencer, to arrange effects along a time-line.
• Random pattern generation functions.
• Partial preset support for Routing configurations.
• Thru switch for Delay Module, which if enabled allows the dry signal to be passed through when the delay effect is turned off.
• Effects are now colour-coded for easy identification.
• Category support in preset browser.
• Windows VST 32-bit plug-ins and standalone applications no longer depend on additional runtime libraries. However, these libraries are still required - and installed - for the RTAS format plug-ins.
• libjack is now weak-linked for standalone Linux. This means JACK is not required (but still recommended) for Linux users.
• Windows RTAS plug-in is now installed to the correct location on 64-bit Windows operating systems.
• MIDI Program Changes are now multi-threaded, and so will no longer potentially stall the audio synthesis.
• Fix for rare issue that stopped presets from loading in Linux Renoise when LADSPA plug-in support is enabled.
• Fixed crash that could occur when connecting Effects in the Routing Window whilst simultaneously changing Presets via MIDI.
• Fix for crash (on both Windows and Linux) that could occur when 'space' is pressed when confirming the overwrite preset dialog.
• Presets without Patterns are now considerably smaller when saved to disc.
• Improved rendering speed of Router graphics.
• Reduced CPU usage when switching or editing patterns.
• Preset Browser is now maximized to fill the entire plug-in window.
• For Windows VST (32-bit and 64-bit), the preferences file can be placed alongside the DLL file to facilitate USB or portable installs.
• Additional presets.
• Various host compatibility fixes.
• PDF manual is now printer-friendly.