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.