June 15, 2025
Bliss 3 released

We're excited to announce the release of Bliss 3, featuring massive performance improvements, professional instrument sampling capabilities, and a comprehensive overhaul of the user interface. This major update represents the most significant advancement in Bliss's history, delivering 2-4x performance gains and powerful new creative tools.

What's New in Bliss 3

• SIMD Performance Revolution
  • Complete audio interpolation engine rebuild with SIMD optimization delivering 2-4x speedup.
  • AVX/AVX2 & SSE support for Intel/AMD processors with NEON optimization for ARM/Apple Silicon.
  • Dramatically reduced CPU usage during high-polyphony playback.
  • Enhanced B-Spline interpolation replacing Lagrange for superior audio quality.
  • Vectorized batch processing with memory prefetching for optimal cache efficiency.
• Professional Instrument Sampling
  • Multiple sample rate support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling options.
  • Redesigned sampling dialog with improved layout and native OS file choosers.
  • Enhanced VST3 path support for Load Instrument VST host sampling.
  • Static processing buffers option integrated directly into sampling workflow.
  • Fixed critical sampling crashes and improved settings recall functionality.
• Sound Library System
  • Built-in Sound Libraries menu with direct download capability for registered users.
  • 1GB Bliss Sound Library available for instant download from within the app.
  • Dedicated "Instrument Library" and "Sample Library" folder organization.
  • SFZ waveforms subfolder option for better sample organization.
  • Intelligent menu management that disables library downloads when already installed.
• Visual Key Mapper & Zone Management
  • New visual Key Mapper grid within Sample Editor for intuitive zone management.
  • Interactive drag-and-drop resizing of zone boundaries on piano roll interface.
  • Direct root key dragging and visual feedback for selected zones.
  • Zone sorting options: Sort by Root Note, Velocity, or Name with smart selection.
  • Enhanced zone-to-Keyboard Mapper integration with synchronized selection.
• Advanced Audio Quality
  • Redesigned Engine Quality menu with separate Oversampling and Interpolation sections.
  • Granular offline bounce quality including SINC 512 Points with 4x oversampling.
  • Upgraded RubberBand pitch shifting from HighSpeed to HighQuality settings.
  • Specialized pitch processing with TransientsSmooth and FormantPreserved options.
  • Fixed MTS-ESP critical issues for proper microtuning support.
• User Interface Modernization
  • Clickable discoDSP logo linking to official website.
  • Modernized toggle buttons with clear ON/OFF display and consistent lighting.
  • Enhanced knob value displays for Panning, Tuning, LFO Rate with improved readability.
  • Platform-specific close button positioning with custom-drawn icons.
  • Standardized cross-platform font sizing and cleaner menu organization.
• Enhanced SFZ Compatibility
  • Import/export support for ampeg_attack, ampeg_decay, ampeg_sustain, and ampeg_release.
  • Corrected SFZ export with ADSR parameters properly placed in global section.
  • Improved handling of overlapping Loop Start/End and Cue Point markers.
  • Trim Loop function and enhanced double-click selection with loop points.

This update is free (for now) for existing 2.x customers and available now in AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, and standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visit our Bliss product page for download information and complete documentation.

 

 

June 1, 2025
Discovery Pro 8.7 released

We're excited to announce the release of Discovery Pro 8.7, featuring a complete overhaul of the audio processing engine with significant improvements to sound quality, stability, and performance. This major update represents a significant advancement in Discovery Pro's audio engine technology.

What's New in 8.7

• Oversampling Engine Overhaul
  • Completely rebuilt oversampling architecture using advanced IIR/FIR filters.
  • Added 8x oversampling mode for ultimate audio quality.
  • Full migration to new AudioBuffer code for modern, robust audio processing.
  • Removed legacy oversampling code and 2x undersampling mode for consistent quality.
  • Added "Same as Playback" option for Bounce Quality settings.
• Audio Quality Improvements
  • Enhanced anti-aliasing performance for distortion and waveshaping.
  • Significantly reduced digital artifacts, especially at frequency extremes.
  • Improved noise oscillator with compensation for different oversampling rates.
  • Fixed FM modulation rate inconsistency across oversampling modes.
  • Updated limiter to properly adjust frequency bands based on sample rate.
  • More accurate stereo imaging and better transient response.
• Performance Optimizations
  • Enhanced buffer handling for more efficient memory usage.
  • Modernized MIDI processing code with range-based loops.
  • Updated AudioPlayHead position handling to use modern API.
• Interface & Control Improvements
  • Fixed morph bitmap display for knobs at min/max position.
  • Added native macOS dialog for preset renaming with proper character limit enforcement.
  • Reorganized Playback and Bounce oversampling menus with logical grouping.

This release represents a significant advancement in Discovery Pro's audio engine technology, providing cleaner sound, better stability, and improved performance across all modern digital audio workstations.

This update is free for existing 8.x customers and available now in AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, and standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visit our Discovery Pro product page for download information and complete documentation.