August 14, 2025
OPL 2.7 released

We're excited to announce the release of OPL 2.7, featuring a completely redesigned interface with modern menu systems, enhanced zoom controls, and significant CPU performance improvements for smoother workflow and better automation handling.

New Settings Menu System

• Hamburger menu replaces the Export button, providing centralized access to Load/Export/Zoom/Oversampling options.
• Modern popup menus with improved styling and intuitive navigation for streamlined workflow.
• Consolidated controls in a single, accessible location eliminating interface clutter.

Window Zoom Controls

• Five precise zoom levels available: 100%, 125% (Default), 150%, 175%, and 200% for optimal viewing on any display size.
• Intelligent per-project window size memory automatically restores your preferred zoom settings across sessions.
• Perfect scaling for high-DPI displays and enhanced readability across different screen configurations.

Enhanced Oversampling Menu

• Visual menu system with clear checkmarks indicating current oversampling setting (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x) for immediate status recognition.
• Real-time switching capability without requiring plugin restart, enabling instant audio quality adjustments during production.
• Optimized balance between CPU usage and sound fidelity with immediate feedback on performance impact.

Major CPU Performance Improvements

• Dramatically reduced CPU usage during parameter automation with up to 40% performance improvement in demanding automation scenarios.
• Smart processing architecture that only affects active channels, eliminating unnecessary computational overhead and maximizing efficiency.
• Optimized voice management system that completely eliminates audio dropouts during complex polyphonic sequences and rapid parameter changes.
• Enhanced efficiency for live performance environments and CPU-intensive production workflows with multiple plugin instances.

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

August 7, 2025
Bliss Sampler 3.2 released

We're excited to announce the release of Bliss 3.2, featuring comprehensive performance optimizations with FMA instructions, advanced filter architecture improvements, and a new Effects Preset System for streamlined workflow.

Performance Enhancements

• Comprehensive Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) optimizations across the entire audio processing chain providing a performance boost on modern CPUs.
• Completely rewritten interpolator with platform-specific optimizations: AVX2+FMA for modern x86 processors, Apple Silicon NEON with native FMA instructions.
• Zero Delay Feedback + Topology-Preserving Transform (ZDF+TPT) filter architecture with Newton-Raphson nonlinear solver for authentic analog modeling behavior.
• +6dB improved signal-to-noise ratio, 21% lower total harmonic distortion, and 3x better filter stability at extreme settings.

Audio Quality Improvements

• Enhanced virtual analog modeling with topology-preserving transforms that maintain original analog circuit behavior and improved saturation characteristics.
• FMA-optimized reverb algorithms with multi-tap processing enhancements and cleaner reverb tails with reduced CPU overhead.
• Improved biquad filter operations and enhanced chorus/delay effects using fused multiply-add instructions for maximum precision.
• Seamless parameter changes with smart coefficient smoothing eliminating filter jumps during automation and note retriggering.

User Interface Enhancements

• Comprehensive Effects Preset System: Click effect section labels (Reverb, Chorus, Delay) to access curated preset collections with intelligent categorization.
• Reverb presets include Hall sizes, Rooms, Plates, Springs, and Cathedral with auto-enable functionality for streamlined workflow.
• Chorus presets feature Classic, Wide, Vintage Analog, and Modern Digital variations with optimized parameter combinations.
• Delay presets offer tempo-synced and free-running options including ping-pong variations and filtered delay effects.
• New Wander LFO type providing organic, evolving modulation with smooth random amplitude variations for natural, non-repetitive movement.

This update is free for existing 3.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.

August 1, 2025
Discovery Pro 8.8 released

We're excited to announce the release of Discovery Pro 8.8, delivering significant performance optimizations, enhanced oscillator interpolation quality, and improved SysEx import capabilities. This update brings Discovery Pro to new heights of sound quality and efficiency.

What's New in 8.8

VA Oscillator Interpolation Engine Upgrade

• Upgraded from linear to cubic interpolation using optimized Lagrange polynomials for superior audio quality.
• Implemented waveform-specific interpolation: linear for sine (70% faster), quintic for saw/square (better anti-aliasing), cubic for others.
• Added FMA (Fused Multiply-Add) optimizations for all interpolation calculations.
• Enhanced prefetching strategy optimized for desktop CPUs with larger cache hierarchies.
• Significant reduction in aliasing artifacts, especially noticeable in high-frequency content.

Performance Optimizations

• Optimized Tanh saturation implementation: eliminated floor overhead, added precomputed scale constants.
• Enhanced main filter DSP with FMA optimizations and branchless operations.
• Added new compiler optimization flags for Windows, macOS, and Linux builds.
• Implemented frame pointer optimizations for better performance.
• Improved ARM SIMD performance.

Nord Lead 2/2x Import Enhancements

• Added support for Nord Lead 2/2x Performance program import (4-layer programs).
• Performance programs automatically configure with dual keysplit mode (AB/CD split).
• Multi-program SysEx files now prompt for bank reset with proper confirmation.
• Improved SysEx parsing with better error handling and file structure validation.

Markov Arpeggiator Enhancements

• Enhanced Markov chain arpeggiator with user input learning capabilities.
• Added multi-scale pattern recognition (short, medium, and long patterns).
• Implemented velocity and timing pattern learning from user performance.
• Improved pattern blending based on context and number of active notes.

This release represents a major advancement in Discovery Pro's audio engine, delivering both superior sound quality through advanced interpolation algorithms and significantly improved performance through extensive optimization work across all platforms.

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.