Version 6.2 is a critical update that introduces enhanced Universal Binary support for Apple Silicon compatibility and resolves VST3 preset and parameter issues.
Platform Compatibility
Enhanced cross-platform compatibility for Intel/AMD and ARM architectures
VST3 Preset Management Fixes
Fixed VST3 host notification for Discovery parameter changes and bindings
Corrected program restoration for reliable preset recall
Performance Optimizations
Optimized oscillators interpolation and sound quality using FMA instructions and new algorithms
Updated SIMD functions for improved ARM processor performance
Optimized compiler flags
This maintenance release ensures seamless operation on modern Apple Silicon hardware while significantly improving VST3 preset handling and overall performance and sound quality through advanced interpolation algorithms.
Polyphony is now fixed at 32 voices.
Updated the oversampler DSP with dynamic processing, setting 2x as the default for 44-48 kHz project frequencies and automatically switching to 1x for frequencies above 48 kHz.
Optimized synth voice DSP.
Fixed legato mono play modes for correct behavior.
Refactored DSP process block for more stable processing.
Implemented new GUI image caching for faster drawing performance.
Fixed pitch bend GUI issue and doubled the mouse drag range for more precise sound design.
Added new preset functions: Save and Paste > Program and Save, which now save to the active bank.
Refactored internal functions to prevent memory leaks and buffer underruns.
Modernized popup menus with updated pointers to avoid memory leaks.
Improved DSP initialization.
Fixed a UTF8 issue with the bank path.
Fixed the right delay LCD status issue.
Enhanced oscillator resolution with a 2x increase, significantly improving sound quality, especially in the low and high ends, without aliasing.
Upgraded framework for improved compatibility and stability.
Introduced a new standalone app.
Improved license activation process.
New popup menu with a custom font based on the OS, featuring a sleeker black translucent look and a more modern design.
Increased default voice limit values to 16.
HQ distortion is now always on, and the setting has been removed.
Added tick-to-grid value conversion on the LCD display.
Streamlined config files. Unison presets now use a .txt extension for easier editing.
Fixed several GUI repaint issues.
Issues with VST3 parameter automation have been resolved.
Linux build has been optimized.
Issues with VST3 parameter binding have been resolved.
Built-in online license activation implemented.
Resolved an issue with the VST2 build that caused the plugin state to reset after saving a project.
Framework update.
Fixed the incorrect binding of the Delay Mix knob to Pitch Bend on the VST3 build.
Fixed the reset behavior Layer function.
Fixed the reset of the bank on BitWig Studio with the VST3 build.
Added multi-size GUI 1x, 1.5x and 2x including Retina HiDPI displays.
Updated framework.
Fixed VST3 delay mix and pitch bend issue.
Fixed bank and preset recall.
New Silver Haze GUI.
Updated framework.
Fixed Logic Pro Audio Unit plug-in error after opening an existing project.
Revised PDF manual.
Updated framework fixing VST3 parameter issues and greater stability.
Fixed AAX init patch bug.
Linux VST3 build.
Removed Linux curl dependency for greater compatibility.
macOS Universal 2 Binary compiled with XCode 12.4 and new build system.
ProTools AAX plugin format support for Windows and macOS.
macOS Universal 2 Binary builds for Apple Silicon chips.
macOS system minimal requirement is now 10.9.
Upgraded framework for increased stability and compatibility.
Active voices are now muted on program change.
64-bit only now.
Compiled with latest Xcode, VS 2019 and Ubuntu 18.
VST3 support for Windows and Mac.
Upgraded framework for increased stability and compatibility.
Fixed BandReject filter acting as LowPass.
Updated Demo Buy URLs.
Full Linux support.
Manual revision.
Up to 2X CPU speed optimizations.
Smaller file size.
Simpler dialog boxes descriptions.
Streamlined Morph knob display.
Export/Import point to better folder locations.
Added Buy links to EDIT menu on Demo version.
Reworked and streamlined EDIT menu.
FX Bypass moved to main EDIT menu position.
Mac GUI shows R4.
Fixed Cubase hangs.
Fixed Import/Export file paths.
New zero-feedback delay filters modeled after the Nord Lead 2.
High contrast drop down menus.
Discovery data location placed at ~/Documents/discoDSP/Discovery/
Manual revision.
64 bit Audio Units support for Mac.
64 bit VST support for Windows.
New selected item EDIT menu background color.
Instant refresh in Bank Browser for new FXB files.
Better preset renaming dialog box.
Manual revision.
Sound engine fixes.
Edit > Config > Midi Out switches Discovery's VST MIDI Out.
MIDI CC 30 and 31 now use full range instead one number for each oscillator.
OS X cross-preset compatibility between PowerPC and Intel projects.
Overall bug fixes.
Manual revision.
Better automation support (Apple Logic).
Edit > Program > Rename Preset.
Edit > Import > Import FXP.
Faster SSE3 assembly optimized versions.
Windows version fully ported from v2.10 to R3.
Native Linux support.
Minor enhancements.
Audio Units Universal Binary.
FXB/FXB export.
Unison Edit.
Discovery Mono works as expected.
VST and Audio Units can be installed at /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins too.
Discovery_Data will be looked at /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/ to allow AU and VST share the same file.
Renamed plugins in order to avoid Logic or GarageBand confuse Demo and Registered versions.
All leds are clickable now.
Manual revision.
Pitch bend range raised to 48 semitones.
Edit > Swap > FX Bypass reworked and enhanced.
Edit > Config > Open Bank Path will lead you to the actual Bank Path.
New high-quality chorus.
Alt will move current knob from four layers at once.
Reworked Edit menu including new options and better organization.
Filter frequency compensated. Consistent response at any sample rate.
Pedal sustain works using arpeggiator.
Arpeggiator LCD doesn't changes if out of range.
Added Unison edit.
Full VST 2.4 SDK compatibility. (Now works perfectly with FL6).
Further SSE optimizations resulting in 30% cpu usage improve.
Added 2x oversampling and 2x undersampling (clicking voice leds).
Added Unison edit (using Alt + Drag).
Fixed LFO phase bug at mono mode.
Discovery has had an intensive optimization and will lead to up to 100% speed ups by using SSE assembler instructions or 65% on plain FPU.
Fixed VST parameter bug affecting some hosts.
Several minor enhancements.
Added Chorus, Phaser and Distortion use SSE optimizations if available.
Layers can be toggled on/off using MIDI CC# 102, 103, 104 and 105.
Fixed resonance bug affecting some high frequencies.
Morphable tempo-synced gate effect.
Manual revision.
Minor GUI enhancements.
Small bug fixes and code optimizations.
VST automation.
MIDI CC messages.
Parameter morphing using modulation wheel.
LFO 1&2 sync to host tempo.
Delay sync to host tempo.
Arpeggiator sync to host tempo.
Panning sync to host tempo.
Fixed phaser effect.
Fixed bank switch bug.
Fixed resonance bug.
Many GUI enhancements.
Delay morphing sense for delay left/right time.
Mod wheel and velocity to morph sense.
Edit > Program > Preset recall.
Edit > Bank > New Bank.
Edit > Bank > Swap Layer.
Alt+click to reset layer.
Shift+click to edit all layers at once.
Fixed negative delay time values.
Fixed arpeggiator note-off bug.
Fixed velocity to gate bug.
Fixed gate length bug.
Performance improvements.
CPU usage improvements.
Manual revision.
Knobs alphablend to visualize in knobs both morph and source states.
Reset layer/program/bank options on Edit menu.
Fixed a bug where changing a layer parameter could reset another layer parameters.
Fixed a bug where delay could output distorted sound.
Fixed a bug where morphing could distort delay times.
Manual updates.
Memory optimization (more instances, less memory).
Program LFO1/LFO2/Delay fx 'sync to host tempo' options.
Program layer copy/paste/reset.
Bank save/load/new options.
Improved FXB export/import.
Many GUI enhancements including layer led status, knob faceplate, tooltips and logo.
Fixed crash clicking on several knobs.
Fixed distorted sound when enabling chorus.
Better algorithms for FM and ring modulation.
Manual updates.
Initial release of Discovery virtual analog synthesizer.
Multi-layering with up to 4 layers.
Parameter morphing.
2 oscillators per layer with multiple waveforms.
8 filter types including resonant filters.
Built-in arpeggiator with multiple modes.
2 LFOs and modulation envelope per layer.
Built-in effects: chorus, phaser, delay, gate, distortion.
128 patch memories per bank.
Nord Lead 2 SysEx import capability.