Bliss 3.6 released featuring Automatic Sampling

Bliss is a professional sampler with VST/AU instrument recording capabilities, Visual Key Mapper, built-in wave editor, and comprehensive format support including AKAI S5000/S6000, NKI, EXS, SFZ, and SoundFont2.

Bliss 3.6 introduces a powerful Automatic Sampling system for standalone builds, enabling you to sample audio directly from any input device and create multi-zone instruments with professional quality.

Key Features:

MIDI-Triggered Recording:

• Automatically captures audio when MIDI notes are played.
• Configure note range (First Key to Last Key).
• Velocity layer support with adjustable velocity ranges.
• Perfect for creating multi-sampled instruments from hardware synths or external sources.

Flexible Recording Options:

• Time-based recording with configurable duration and tail settings.
• Stereo, Mono Mix, Mono Left, or Mono Right channel modes.
• Real-time circular buffer (10 seconds at up to 192kHz).
• Continuous background capture ensures no audio is missed.

Professional Post-Processing:

• Automatic normalization for consistent levels.
• Zero-crossing snap for clean loop points.
• Crossfade loops for seamless playback.
• Fadeout tail processing.
• Smart tube-style saturation for hot signals (automatic analog warmth when audio exceeds 0dB).

Save Format Options:

• None: Keep samples in memory only.
• SFZ: Export as industry-standard SFZ + WAV files in organized subfolders.
• ZBP: Save as single Bliss Program file with embedded FLAC samples.

Root Note Control:

• "Root at First Key" option: place root note at the start or middle of your key range.
• Ideal for drum kits (root at first key) or melodic instruments (root at middle).

Quality Tiers:

• Demo version: 16-bit FLAC with 8-bit quantized audio.
• Licensed version: Full 24-bit FLAC for maximum fidelity.

PERFECT FOR:

• Sampling hardware synthesizers and drum machines.
• Creating multi-sampled instruments from external gear.
• Capturing field recordings and sound effects.
• Building custom velocity-layered instruments.
• Recording audio interfaces, modular synths, or any audio source.

The Automatic Sampling feature transforms Bliss standalone into a complete sampling workstation, all saved to the convenient "Sampled Instruments" folder for instant access.

This update is free for all Bliss 2.x and 3.x customers.