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String for Windows updated to 1.0.3

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:49:15 -0000

String 1.0.3 for Windows has been updated. This release adds a fix for the following issue:

When running String as a VST plugin in Sonar, hanging notes would occur when stopping Sonar's Transport mid-note.

Aspect 1.5.0 released

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:43:25 -0000

Aspect 1.5.0 for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux is now available. This release adds the following fixes and features:

New oscillators with improved sound due to significantly reduced aliasing.
Backwards compatibility options (for Registered Users only) to enable the use of legacy oscillators for perfect compatibility with older patches.
Reduced CPU usage: generally around 10% reduction, but up to 20% in some cases.
Massively reduced memory usage.
Aspect oscillators are now tuned down an octave to bring them more into line with other synthesizers. Older patches will still play at the tuning they were created with.
Fixed bug where very long release envelopes stop rather abruptly.
Fixed bug in Sonar where notes are left hanging when the Sonar Transport is stopped.
Factory presets are now categorized and sorted.
Rotary controls can now be tweaked to a finer degree with the mouse wheel by holding Shift.
Fixed bug where notes sustained over a sample rate change from 96KHz to 88KHz would play at the incorrect pitch.
Fixed bug that could cause a lock under some Linux VST hosts the first time Aspect is scanned.

String 1.0.2 released

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:40:29 -0000

String 1.0.2 for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux is now available. This release includes the following fix:

Fixed unpleasant digital noise that could, in certain circumstances, appear when using Chorus Type 2 with a Depth of 100%.

String released

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:40:04 -0000

String is now available. Give it a try - download the demo here.

String is a virtual instrument that emulates the beautiful sound of the polyphonic string synthesizer. Its authentic tone comes from its accurate emulation of the divide-down oscillator technology and bucket-brigade chorus units behind the lush ensemble synths of the 70s.

String is available for Mac OS X v 10.4 and above (Audio Unit, VST, RTAS and Standalone application), Windows XP and above (VST, RTAS, and Standalone application), and Linux (VST, and Standalone application using JACK or ALSA).

Aspect updated to 1.4.2

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:03:18 -0000

Aspect 1.4.2 is now available. This release adds a few minor fixes:

An uninstallation script is now available for the Mac OS X version. This will completely remove any installed Aspect components.
Fixed an issue when Aspect is hosted by Reaper that could cause audio glitches when either changing programs, or editing Aspect parameters.
Any notes playing when the host transport is restarted are now stopped.

Shift released

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:11:34 -0000

Shift is a real-time diatonic granular pitch shifting and delay effect. It has three independent, true stereo, delay lines, each with their own transposition and delay controls, which can be combined to build complex delay structures such as ping-pong delays or harmonized chord echoes.

Shift is available for Mac OS X v 10.4 and above (Audio Unit, VST, RTAS and Standalone application), Windows XP and above (VST, RTAS, and Standalone application), and Linux (VST, and Standalone application using JACK or ALSA).

Three independant true stereo delay lines.
Retro granular pitch shifting sound.
Pitch shift each delay line by up to an octave up or down, with semitone transposition and finely grained cent detune controls.
Three modes for each delay line: Chromatic, Recursive, and Diatonic.
Diatonic pitch tracking for monophonic audio sources.
Modulation LFO with independent time and pitch modulation controls for each delay line.
MIDI Learn for hardware control of all parameters.

Resound 1.3.4 released

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:49:20 -0000

Resound 1.3.4 for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux is now available. This release includes the following fixes:

Fixed pulsing noise that could occur when running at sample rates other than 44100Hz.
Delay tails are now curbed when the host sequencer transport is restarted.

Aspect updated to 1.4.0

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:00:12 -0000

Aspect 1.4.0 is now available. This release adds the following fixes and features:

Support for the sustain MIDI controller.
Lag Generator component now only filters audio rate modulation sources when the Lag is set to above 0%.
Lag Generator output can now be used as an audio source, as well as a modulation source.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound 1.3.2 released.

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:38:43 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound have all been updated to version 1.3.2. This sees the release of the much anticipated RTAS Plugin versions for users of Pro Tools LE, Pro Tools M-Powered, and Pro Tools|HD on Mac OS X, and Windows.

This update also adds a number of fixes and additions, including:

A|B comparison function for quickly auditioning program changes.
Significantly reduced CPU usage.
Improved font clarity on certain Linux distributions.
Fix for crashing when changing the current program when using more than five simultaneous instances in Ableton Live.
Fix for crashing when using certain multiple output soundcards on Mac OS X.
Faster loading user interface.
Fix for the minor audio glitch than would occur when adding a plugin to a playing track in Garage Band, and other hosts.

Loomer Support and Discussion Forum

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:10:01 -0000

The Loomer Support and Discussion forum is now open, kindly hosted by the good folks at KVR Audio. If you have questions, suggestions, or comments about any of our products, feel free to drop in and leave a message.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux Updated to 1.2.3

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:41:01 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux have been updated to version 1.2.3. This update fixes an issue with the Linux VST versions in which CPU resource usage of the hosting application is greatly increased.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound Updated to 1.2.2

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:40:46 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound have been updated to version 1.2.2. These updates adds several improvements:

* Significantly reduced CPU usage.
* Improved clarity on user interface.
* Added accurate numeric CPU usage meter.
* [Aspect] Added polyphony meter.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Mac Updated to 1.1.1

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:57:30 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Mac OS X have been updated to version 1.1.1. This update fixes an issue with the Audio Unit versions which would cause Logic to rescan each of the plug-ins on start-up.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound Updated to 1.1.0

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:07:46 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound have all been updated to version 1.1.0. These updates add several fixes and new features:

* Mouse-wheel support for controlling rotary and combo box controls.
* Fix for issue with the incorrect program being selected from the current bank when recalling saved compositions in some VST hosts.
* [Manifold] Fix for dry signal only appearing in left channel in Logic 8 when using as a Mono to Stereo insert effect.
* [Aspect] Added 'Always Glide' mode to legato options.
* [Aspect] Added controllable Lag Generator component to Patch section to add portamento style effects to any modulation source.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux Updated to 1.0.2

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 03:06:00 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux have been updated to version 1.0.2. This update fixes some graphical problems that could occur when rendering the interfaces in certain Linux VST hosts.

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux Updated to 1.0.1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:06:01 -0000

Aspect, Manifold, and Resound for Linux have been updated to version 1.0.1. This update fixes a potential issue which could occur in some Linux VST hosts during plug-in scanning or when deleting a plug-in.