Homegrown Sounds updates Batch xFader to v1.1 adding batch creation of single cycle loops

Homegrown Sounds has updated Batch xFader, an application for processing folders of samples and automatically creating cross faded loops which can be used for multi-sampled instruments by samplers, to v1.1.

This update introduces single sample export which are common for capturing single cycles of oscillators. The source audio file must provide the MIDI note number either via the header or in the filename ('-036'). Akai auto sampler embeds this data automatically both as a header and in the filename which would be a good way of sampling the source material.

The loop is created from the middle of the file, a positive zero crossing is found for the start the sample length added and then the next negative zero crossing is found to ensure the loop is seamless. All other data is removed in the export so that it only contains the loop section.

Other new features/fixes include:

• A choice of 5 different cross fade modes; Equal Power, Linear, and 3 S-curve types.
• Cross faded loops are now quantized to multiples of the single sample size if Note information is found in the sample.

• Loop section now looks for positive zero crossing at the start & negative at the end which can help with phase issues & also setting xFade amount to zero will now bypass the xFade altogether. If you have constant material this can perhaps create seamless loops if single cycle mode is not sufficient.

• Added xFade Mode menu with a choice between Equal Power, Linear, & 3 S Curve modes.

• Fixed: Trim Start 'All' ignored the Trim Start enable.

• Fixed: occasional small click on some loops.

• Fixed: The Fade in sample amount was left when using 'Delete All' even though 'Fade In' was disabled.

• Mac version is now code signed.