July 1, 2022
OB-Xd iOS 1.11 released
We have released OB-Xd 1.11 for iOS.
What's new
- Fixed AUv3 GUI issues.
- Fixed FXP import issues.
- Fixed banks voice number issues after saving a preset or reopening the app.
- Popup menu fonts left aligned for better readability.
- Knob shadows properly aligned.
- Popup text scaling based on screen size.
- Voice pan knobs reposition.
Purchase is available at Apple iOS store. More information at OB-Xd page.
May 23, 2022
Discovery Pro 7.5 released
Discovery Pro has been updated to 7.5.
What's new:
- Framework update with enhanced stability and reliability.
- AAX SDK update.
- Most GUI labels are now clickable.
Demo is available for macOS, Windows and Linux
Update for 7.x customers can be found at discoDSP Members Area.
April 12, 2022
OPL updated to v2.2
Our Yamaha based OPL FM synth has been updated to version 2.2.
What's new
- Fixed AAX GUI issues.
- Fixed standalone GUI issues.
- JUCE framework updated to 6.1.6.
- Added macOS native menus to standalone app.
Demo version can be downloaded at OPL page.
Existing customers can get the update at Members Area.
March 27, 2022
OB-Xd updated to 2.8
OB-Xd has been updated to v2.8.
What's new:
- JUCE framework updated to 6.1.6.
- Tooltip menu for disabling, standard display (show tagged tooltips on XML theme using tooltip="1") and full display.
- Using Alt/Option in OSC1/2 oscillator knobs will lock to semitones.
- Fixed step tooltip display issue.
- Fixed Linux libcurl compiler issue.
- Fixed leaking voice and legato components.
- Updated custom StandaloneFilterWindow.h to display native macOS menus and additional tweaks.
Download is available for macOS, Windows and Linux and discoDSP Members Area for registered customers (includes AAX plugin).
March 17, 2022
Discovery Pro 7.4 released
Discovery Pro has been updated to 7.4.
What's new:
- Framework update with enhanced stability and reliability.
- Universal 2 Binary ProTools AAX for future proofing.
- AAX plugin now compiled with the latest 2.4 SDK.
- Bypass FX now persistent across bank changes.
- Enabled 2X GUI size for HiDPI displays.
- Fixed Skins folders not working in Linux.
- Fixed MIDI XML templates not working in Linux.
- Fixed MIDI learn not working in Linux.
- Nord Lead 2/4 MIDI templates now mirrors sync oscillator type with the board.
Demo is available for macOS, Windows and Linux
Update for 7.x customers can be found at discoDSP Members Area.
March 7, 2022
OB-Xd updated to 2.7
OB-Xd has been updated with a v2.7 release.
What's new:
- Tooltip value displayed on knob mouseover.
- Shift + click resets full panning knob group.
- Octave lock holding shift on Oscillator 1/2 knobs.
- Fixed MIDI folder not displaying on Linux.
- Fixed MIDI learn functions not working on Linux.
- Linux build now compiled with g++ 9.3.0.
Download is available for macOS, Windows and Linux at discoDSP Members Area for registered customers (includes AAX plugin).
March 4, 2022
Bliss sampler 2.1 released
We have released Bliss 2.1, our a performance sampler and VST/VST3/AU sampling tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What's new
- New note range selection drop down design.
- Drop down now available in instrument sampling BPM, Note Interval and Velocity Interval.
- Fixed amp_env_dest1 XML parameter issue.
- Added Library menu at main Program drop down with configurable path at Bliss Options.
- Added Export SFZ to disk on instrument sampling.
- Fixed .ZBB bank and .SFZ files not able to be opened via Program drop down.
Bliss 2 can be upgraded from 1.x for €29 at Members Area.
More information at Bliss page.
February 25, 2022
Discovery Pro 200 presets bundle released
We have released a new 200 presets sound bank bundle for Discovery Pro.
We combined 3 soundsets: Cinematica, Ambika, 1983 Retro in one bundle with almost 200 presets.
Inside the pack:
- The deepest pads & strings.
- Beautiful polyphonic sounds.
- Organic plucks & leads.
- Organic arps & sequences.
- Classic iconic sounds.
Discovery Pro 200 Best Presets Bundle can be purchased exclusively at our FastSpring store for $29.
February 5, 2022
Bliss sampler 2.0 released
We have released Bliss 2.0, our a performance sampler and VST/VST3/AU sampling tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What's new
- Native Apple Silicon (M1 or higher) support.
- Major framework update with greater stability and compatibility.
- Added dragging behavior for velocity, key range and tempo selection.
- Added export single selected file.
- Added exported file to recent sample list.
- Added Program name as default filename after exporting.
- Added Rubber Band time stretch library by Breakfast Quay.
- Added save selected zone in Bliss program.
- Fixed amp_env_dest1amt XML parameter saving.
- Fixed incorrect parameter range initialization.
- Fixed note sharp character not displayed correctly.
- Fixed note sharp character not exported correctly.
- Fixed Replace Sample function.
- Fixed standalone background color settings.
- Fixed VST sampling settings preset combo box.
- Last SFZ exported folder now recalled correctly.
- Sample and zone export now uses 24-bit instead 16-bit.
- Set zone by MIDI note now mirrored in Options and Zone menu.
- Minor fixes and enhancements.
Bliss can be upgraded from 1.x for €29 at Members Area.
More information at Bliss page.
January 30, 2022
OB-Xd iOS 1.9.1 released
We have released OB-Xd 1.9.1 for iOS.
What's new
- Enabled standalone app audio background capability.
Purchase is available at Apple iOS store. More information at OB-Xd page.
January 14, 2022
HighLife sampler R1.3 and v1.4 reissued
We have released HighLife R1.3 and v1.4 free for non-commercial use to celebrate 2022 as our 20 year anniversary.
Download is available for macOS, Windows and Linux at HighLife page.
Commercial license can be purchased at
our main reseller FastSpring for $49.
January 9, 2022
OB-Xd updated to 2.6
OB-Xd has been updated with a v2.6 release.
What's new:
- Implemented basic MTS-ESP support by Natalia Escalera.
Download is available for macOS, Windows and Linux at discoDSP Members Area for registered customers (includes AAX plugin).
December 20, 2021
Bliss 2.0 Beta 3 released
Bliss 2.0 Beta 3 is now available for previously registered 1.8 customers.
What's new:
- VSTi sampling octaves raised to 10.
- Fixed standalone background colour settings.
- Standalone tweaks.
- Removed PAD header on exported WAV files.
Downloads are available for macOS, Windows and Linux and discoDSP Members Area for registered customers.
December 5, 2021
Bliss 2.0 Beta 2 released
Bliss 2.0 Beta 2 is now available for previously registered 1.8 customers.
What's new:
- Adjusted sample edit GUI controls to fit window.
- Added Rubber Band time stretch library license string.
- Fixed note sharp character not displayed correctly.
- Fixed note sharp character not exported correctly.
- Added dragging behaviour for velocity, key range and tempo selection.
- Added export single selected file.
- Added exported file to recent sample list.
- Added save selected zone in Bliss program.
- Sample and zone export now uses 24-bit instead 16-bit.
- Minor fixes and enhancements.
Downloads are available for macOS, Windows and Linux and discoDSP Members Area for registered customers.
November 21, 2021
Vertigo updated to 4.2
Vertigo is a 256 oscillators additive synth with resynthesis and sound morphing. Imports WAV and BMP with very accurate recreation of complex musical phrases, drum loops, speech or simple tones. 128 presets are included with demo and full versions.
What's new
- Fixed unresponsive GUI on standalone app.
- Enhanced font scale ratio.
- Pre-rendered GUI graphics for faster response.
- Removed additional Linux dependencies.
- Universal 2 Binary (native Apple Silicon) compiled with XCode 13.
Previous customers can upgrade at Members Area.
Demo version is available at Vertigo page.
November 12, 2021
LFO.store releases three new Discovery Pro banks
We are pleased to introduce a collaboration with LFOstore company & their
great sound banks: 1983 Retro 99 Presets by Chronos, CINEMATICA 50 Organic Presets, AMBIKA 50 Atmospheric & Lush Presets.
Products can be found at our Discovery Pro soundware page.
November 1, 2021
Discovery Pro and OB-Xd updated, Bliss 2 Beta
Discovery Pro has been updated to 7.3.3
What's new:
- Fixed SysEx import/export issue.
- Active WAVE oscillator now displays correctly at popup menu.
- Fixed crash after clicking < or > on WAVE LCD.
- Fixed first bank preset WAVE not sounding after loading.
- Fixed issues with WAVE oscillator and AAX plugin.
- Fixed AAX crashing ProTools after loading.
OB-Xd has been updated to 2.5.2
What's new:
- Fixed file dialog focus issue AAX ProTools plugin (macOS only).
Bliss 2.0 Beta 1 is now available for previously registered 1.8 customers.
What's new:
- Universal 2 Binary (Native Apple M1 chip compatibility).
- Added alert window when selecting extreme quality interpolation settings.
- Added Export Program to mapped WAV files.
- Added Linux JACK support for standalone.
- Added Windows ASIO support for standalone.
- Delay FX synced to host tempo by default.
- Enhanced voice handling.
- Fixed legato mode.
- Full width character display on Program and Zone LCD.
- Improved unison speed.
- LUA script updating.
- Major framework updated (JUCE 5 to JUCE 6).
- Max voices upped to 64.
- Memory optimizations.
- Miscellaneous GUI cosmetic changes.
- More musical Chorus FX default value.
- Pitch Shifting (Licensed Rubber Band engine from Breakfast Quay).
- RAM memory per instance reduced to 7.7x.
- Redistributed VST sampling menu.
- Removed FLAC export code from voice DSP code.
- Removed webkit component in Linux for additional compatibility.
- Simplified reverb engine.
- VST sampling engine enhancements.
Downloads are available for macOS, Windows and Linux and discoDSP Members Area for registered customers.
September 24, 2021
All iOS apps updated, OB-Xd updated to 2.5.1
We have have updated all our iOS apps: OB-Xd synth iOS, OPL FM synth iOS, Scope Visualizer iOS and Schroeder Reverb iOS.
What's new:
- iOS 15 compatibility.
- Framework update.
- Inter-App Audio compatibility.
Download is available at Apple App Store.
Also, OB-Xd has been updated with a v2.5.1 release.
What's new:
- Fixed dialog windows color scheme issue.
- Tweaked font scaling sizes.
Download is available for macOS, Windows and Linux and discoDSP Members Area for registered customers (includes AAX plugin).
September 17, 2021
OB-Xd updated to 2.5
We have released OB-Xd 2.5 for macOS, Windows and Linux.
What's new
- Added Scalable GUI (1x, 1.5x, 2x) with HiDPI support for all platforms.
- Added Luke's Soundhouse 80s & Synthwave Presets bank.
- Preset Bar now uses bold font for better visibility.
- Specific fonts for each system (Helvetica Neue for macOS, Arial for Windows and DejaVu Sans for Linux).
- Revised all themes XML knob sizes and alignments.
- Updated assets with 4x bitmaps including Ilkka Rosma Dark theme.
- Streamlined Menu.
- Updated themes folder error dialog assets and window size.
- Added program popup menu when clicking Preset Bar name.
- Added Menu Help version and Open PDF manual (Windows and macOS).
- Miscellaneous fixes an enhancements.
OB-Xd 2.5 is a free update for previous customers and can be downloaded at Members Area. More information is available at OB-Xd page.
August 1, 2021
OB-Xd iOS 1.8 released
We have released OB-Xd 1.8 for iOS.
What's new
- Added switchable MIDI keyboard on GUI.
- Added MIDI CC support. List at https://www.discodsp.com/pdf/obxdcc.pdf.
- New Vivolator bank.
- New Blank Canvas Bank.
- New Luke's Soundhouse 80s & Synthwave bank.
- New icon.
- Fixed issues with OB-Xd Desktop FXB Banks import.
Purchase is available at Apple iOS store. More information at OB-Xd page.
There's also a up to 50% off Summer Sale until August 15 for OB-Xd, OPL and AUv3 Bundle at the App Store.
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