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MDrummer Changelog

What's new in MDrummer 14.02

Jan 14, 2020
  • MultiSample generator now always outputs the files into MDrummer data folder.
  • Fix: When moving graph points across each other, additional automated subsystems such as oscillator custom shape may not have been actually moved.
  • Fix: Expression evaluator didn't update the graph in some cases.
  • Fix: SaturatorMB and LimiterMB edit screen GUI was not displaying properly.
  • Fix: Prevented setup crashing after the installation on some macOS computers.

New in MDrummer 13.04 (Aug 16, 2019)

  • Improved knob visual quality.
  • Removed optimization from Flanger, which caused a click when changing Depth from 0% to something else.
  • Fix: TurboReverb could stop producing sound in some extreme cases involving modulation.
  • Fix: TurboReverb ER modulation in Direct mode produced zipper noise.
  • Fix: Loading master effects might have frozen.
  • Fix: AU plugins could crash in some rare circumstances.
  • Fix: Knobs were rendering slightly incorrectly.

New in MDrummer 13.02 (Jun 6, 2019)

  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Added "Button (label aligned)" and "Slider (label aligned)" MP editor modes, which have labels aligned to each other.
  • MStereoProcessor (including MXXX) band limits and gains can now be modulated/automated.
  • Fix: Minor GUI bugs.
  • Fix: Global modulators in envelope mode triggered by MIDI could malfunction when complex MIDI performances would be played.

New in MDrummer 13.00 RC2 (May 2, 2019)

  • Introduced a new powerful mixer, which replaces both Mixer and Effects tab.
  • Added Min range feature to flangers.
  • Added Analog feature to DynamicEq and TurboEq.
  • Fix: LimiterMB and UltraMaximizer ceiling was exceeded if upsampling was used.
  • Fix: DoubleTracker could produce glitchy output if all algorithm parameters were set to maximum.
  • Fix: Changing sampling rate/oversampling changed the speed of meters.
  • Fix: Equalizers didn't close the band settings when preset was loaded.
  • Fix: Sample import delete displayed even folder that didn't exist leading to potential confusion.
  • Fix: Improved VST3 batch support.

New in MDrummer 12.12 Beta (Feb 7, 2019)

  • Added DoubleTracker (including MXXX).
  • Multiparameter and Modulator editors are now storing the position & size in a single settings, before these were stored for separate MPs and Mods, which has proven not ideal.
  • Modulator editors now take size based on selected mode, making it smaller and readjusting when the mode changes.
  • Controller selection in MIDI settings is now accessible via multiparameters.
  • Additional optimizations for algorithms based on variable delay lines such as flanger, chorus, comb...
  • Double-clicking a multiparameter in manager now displays its settings and changing the settings updates the info in the manager.
  • Improved MIDI settings.
  • Fix: Modulators with enabled MIDI reset and Single shot would initially go one round without any MIDI notes.
  • Fix: Selecting multiple graph points and dragging a different one didn't clear the selection and it didn't update the points being moved.
  • Fix: MultiParameter manager was displaying incorrect names after reordering.
  • Fix: Plugins didn't save disabled MIDI controllers, despite they could be enabled via MPs later.

New in MDrummer 12.11 Beta (Jan 18, 2019)

  • High-quality upsampling switch has been moved directly to the upsampling settings window.
  • Added many "bread & butter" presets to MTurboDelay.
  • Added Liquid time device to MTurboDelay, featuring reverse delays and other creative effects.
  • Improved drumset loading performance.
  • Added High band volume and Range to 20kHz to Bassador, which let you do some creative processing.
  • Improved behaviour of multiselection listboxes.
  • Fix: There were a few glitches in TurboDelay.
  • Fix: TurboDelay was behaving weird inside MXXX and other plugins.
  • Fix: Crash could occur in Convolution if pitch shifting / time stretching was used.
  • Fix: Jumping in DAW would not stop rhythms if looping in DAW was enabled.

New in MDrummer 12.10 (Jan 18, 2019)

  • Note: There is a small backwards compatibility breach - until now MDrummer was synchronizing multibar beats fully according to position in the DAW.
  • That however doesn't make much sense for multibar beats, which should always start on bar 1 after breaks.
  • So from now on the beats are synchronized within current bar only making everything work well with multibar beats.
  • Added quantization depth feature.
  • Added Generate loops feature to Rhythm generator.
  • File lists are now sorted smartly and keep the order of ascending numbers.
  • Advanced and Import & Export features in rhythm editor have been merged and a few new features have been added.
  • Loop editors now don't allow dragging selected notes outside of the loop range when quantization is disabled.
  • All expression evaluators optimized.
  • Improved unit display for XY pads.
  • Improved loop selector display.
  • Fix: Recording loops in loop editors didn't update the loops while recordings.
  • Fix: Expression evaluator in Utility didn't process samplerate "sr" unless written with capital letters.
  • Fix: Some devices in TurboDelay were malfunctioning.
  • Fix: Shuffle didn't work well with inaccurate notes.
  • Fix: Some loops have been designed incorrectly with minimal level for notes above 0 hence making them silent. This has now been programatically fixed.

New in MDrummer 12.09 Beta (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Highly improved Smart MIDI import feature.
  • Added solo/mute for sends, room and overhead global buses.
  • Clicking on a band in equalizers while having EQ band settings displayed now switches the band settings to that band.
  • Batch MIDI import now displays info about which file is corrupt if it fails.
  • Rhythm generator now produces outros from breaks by adding a hit on bass drum and a crash cymbal at 1st quarter of the second bar.
  • Fix: Dynamics processors in logarithmic mode could produce high spikes in some specific circumstance.
  • Fix: Effects with easy screens (MTurboComp for example) didn't show properly when displayed for the second time in the main Effects tab.
  • Fix: Ctrl+Alt+Dragging didn't work in graph editors, which are not zoomable in both directions (time graphs for example).
  • Fix: Tabs displayed as popups might not have a title.
  • Fix: Super-resolution analysis mode might have theoretically cause crashes (no cases have been reported though).

New in MDrummer 12.06 Beta 5 (Oct 24, 2018)

  • Released a free plugin MConvolutionEZ, added to MXXX and MXXXCore (free).
  • Big optimizations focusing on newest AVX2/AVX512 CPUs (i7/i9/xeon).
  • Added Randomizer switch to all multiparameters (available in Trigger mode), which allows you to implement a randomizer for a set of parameters.
  • Parameter selection tree now performs human-like sorting, which puts say "Mod 11" after "Mod 2", despite it's the other way around from computer's point of view.
  • Added expression evaluator and CSV import to all graph editors.
  • Visible parameter of all multiparameters can now be modulated.
  • MCompare now stores resampled files to speed up project loading.
  • Map now displays MIDI channel for MIDI controllers.
  • Added dotted sync modes to all time text edit popups.
  • Added info about current latency to all effect plugins to Settings window.
  • Analyzers no longer resize vertically (except for MAnalyzer and MMultiAnalyzer) to allow other graphs resize independently.
  • Most plugins now store zoom state of the main graph editor (if applicable) in the plugin settings.
  • Fix: Multiparameter reorder stopped being available if some of the multiparameter names contained XML specific characters.
  • Fix: Root folder in preset windows sometimes displayed slightly higher number of presets than the actual number.
  • Fix: It was possible to create naming of banks, which would cause a crash when used as a menu on easy screen.
  • Fix: Latency may not have updated in some problematic hosts (Studio One).
  • Fix: Analyzers didn't work properly for sampling rates under 40kHz.
  • Fix: Switching to undefined A-H presets in plugins with easy screens was swiching to edit screen.
  • Fix: Crossover FX in MXXX band gain didn't do anything for spectral and tonal/transient crossovers.
  • Fix: Assigning a multiparameter to itself and trying to enter its value based on the first parameter (hence itself), would crash.

New in MDrummer 12.05 Beta (Aug 10, 2018)

  • Added Reset mode to MLoudnessAnalyzer (replacing No reset switch), which provides additional control on "when the meters are automatically reset".
  • Fix: Double-clicking a preset loaded the preset, but also might started moving it in the list of presets.
  • Fix: MDrummer was causing crashes in 12.04 in some hosts.
  • Fix: Restored oscillator shape presets and randomization.
  • Fix: Rotary could crash on some machines when quickly changing materials.
  • Fix: Insidious crash could occur in some very rare conditions, most likely associated with extreme oversampling.
  • Fix: Flanger was showing incorrect dry/wet text values.

New in MDrummer 12.04 (Jul 24, 2018)

  • Added Invert option to all oscillator shapes (available via right click menu).
  • Settings button is now name Settings & Activation when not activated to make activation more obvious.
  • Fix: Some enum parameters didn't show correct text representation at some points when modulated / automated.
  • Fix: Side-chain buttons in modulators didn't update when modulated/automated.
  • Fix: Changing EQ band Enable didn't update the band settings window.
  • Fix: ProTools froze when loading ProTools presets.
  • Fix: Clicking band enable from band list of any EQ in Cubase may or may not have worked.
  • Fix: MDrummer and other stereo plugins could crash inside MXXX if the MXXX itself was put into a single-channel channel mode.
  • Fix: Changing MIDI controller value while MIDI learn was enabled could cause a crash.

New in MDrummer 12.04 Beta (Jul 16, 2018)

  • Added Invert option to all oscillator shapes (available via right click menu).
  • Settings button is now name Settings & Activation when not activated to make activation more obvious.
  • Fix: Some enum parameters didn't show correct text representation at some points when modulated / automated.
  • Fix: Side-chain buttons in modulators didn't update when modulated/automated.
  • Fix: Changing EQ band Enable didn't update the band settings window.
  • Fix: ProTools froze when loading ProTools presets.
  • Fix: Clicking band enable from band list of any EQ in Cubase may or may not have worked.
  • Fix: MDrummer and other stereo plugins could crash inside MXXX if the MXXX itself was put into a single-channel channel mode.

New in MDrummer 12.03 (Jul 16, 2018)

  • Added Randomizer loudness compensation which uses the output gain (if available for the plugin) to set the output loudness to some predefined level, avoiding big loudness differences in randomized settings. Can be disabled from Settings.
  • Added MXXX1 edition of MXXX, which isn't naturally multiband (Crossover module can be used however of course), hence saving additonal resources. It will not load MB (active) presets correctly of course.
  • MultiParameters in meters mode now have parameter limits to control the metering range.
  • Added Randomizable option to multiparameters.
  • Clicking modulator button second time now hides the modulator editor.
  • Improved support for automation and Cubase's QC learn.
  • Added "Start Legato" mode to modulators / Envelope mode, which starts a new envelope only there is already a note being held.
  • Fix: MultiParameters in Meters mode may have not worked.
  • Fix: Plugins might have restored bigger size after loading a project, than needed, if some GUI items have been collapsed.
  • Fix: Time graph settings popup made Logic stuck and unable to quit.
  • Fix: Automating active presets confused some hosts (known is ProTools) making them temporarily overwrite their own automation.
  • Fix: Ctrl + Random should have slightly modified parameters, but instead performed full randomization.
  • Fix: Text edit window in Cubase in OSX could make the plugins control an incorrect parameter on next touch.
  • Fix: Online update check didn't work.

New in MDrummer 12.01 (May 22, 2018)

  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Fix: OSX installator could freeze in the beginning of the installation stage.

New in MDrummer 12.00 rc1 (May 18, 2018)

  • Hacked bug in Ableton Live with automation disabled during rendering.
  • Scrollers disable zooming buttons when locked.
  • Multiparameter reorder menu now has a better number of columns.
  • Added "MIDI reset parameter" to all modulators, which lets you perform MIDI reset without actual MIDI but using a parameter instead, hence you can reset one modulator by another for example.
  • Added Insert and Delete multiparameter features, that should simplify editing complex multiparameter structures. Note that these actually do note delete, but reorder multiparameters.
  • Improved support of obscure WAV formats.
  • Resampled files for convolution are now hidden.
  • Added silent install possibility via command line {setup} [/silent {list_of_plugins}].
  • Graph editors now show units of the point under the cursor even if nothing is being edited.
  • Reodering multiparameters now keeps associations for modulators and parameter lock.
  • VST3 and AAX plugins now report number of potential values for each parameter to simplify automation.
  • Pressing and holding Alt while dragging graph points will snap to grid.
  • Velocity modes added to MIDI note controllers.
  • Oscillator custom shape X units are now 4/4 (musical units) for LFOs.
  • Installer optimized, uninstallation of previous versions is now silent
  • Fix: Some WAV file formats couldn't be loaded.
  • Fix: Deactivation might not have worked.
  • Fix: Modulator's restore when disabled feature wasn't often working properly.
  • Fix: Plugins didn't store tablet mode.
  • Fix: Harmonics in equalizers were wrong if Linear scale was enabled and number of semitones was diffent than the default 12.
  • Fix: Color sections in some meters (crest) were incorrect.
  • Fix: Multiparameter quick learn might not have worked for some parameters inside panels.
  • Fix: Collapsing a preset subtree didn't update the list of presets even if the selected tree has been changed.
  • Fix: Graph Mirror X feature didn't mirror the left/right points if these are locked.

New in MDrummer 11.09 (May 18, 2018)

  • The online preset exchange is now completely free without the need to submit your own presets. Please note that it is a community tool, hence it would be good to submit some for the other users.
  • Piano editor octaves are now marked C-1, C0, C1... to show the exact position of key C.
  • Added symbols to virtual keyboard: [];"
  • Added Logarithmic averaging switch to all analyzer scientific settings (by default enabled).
  • Loading a preset without any easy screen editors switched to edit screen even if the preset was supposed to show easy screen, which wouldn't make sense however.
  • Fix: Improved support for Akai VIP when presets in VIP are being changed.
  • Fix: Randomizing multiparameter banks could lead to a crash.
  • Fix: Disabling freeze on a tap of MDelayMB (including MXXX) would disable the freeze of the other tap as well.
  • Fix: Editing a graph using finetuning could end up freezing in some cases.

New in MDrummer 7.13 (May 18, 2018)

  • Fix: Safety limiter was responding too early on stereo sources and didn't work correctly single-channel modes.
  • Fix: New pitch detection algorithm could cause problems when fed with white noise and some other problematic signals.
  • Fix: Mouse movement over the plugin window in Cubase did stop any other drawing on some machines.
  • Fix: MMultiAnalyzer could crash on Windows when too many instances have been used.

New in MDrummer 7.12 (May 18, 2018)

  • Highly improved pitch-detection & shifting algorithm, which is no far more adaptive to different audio materials.
  • Added axis horizontal & vertical indicators in equalizers.
  • Text editors of frequency values now have a piano roll useful to set frequency of a particular note.
  • Switches in several panels now change colors for better indication.
  • Several optimizations.
  • Installer now remembers the installation directory when changed in previous versions.
  • Improved compatibility with Wavelab.
  • Fix: Titles of some knobs were sometimes too tiny for the text to fit.
  • Fix: Randomization of a modulator could lead to a crash.
  • Fix: Oscillators in harmonic mode sometimes performed harmonic generator on startup.

New in MDrummer 7.11 (May 18, 2018)

  • Added safety limiter to most plugins.
  • Added indication of octave harmonics in the "Harmonics" mode of each signal shape editor.
  • Fix: Control+Click emulating right-click didn't work in Cocoa interface.
  • Fix: Upsampling tail was too high, relevant for only a few hosts.
  • Fix: Modulator follower RMS length wasn't updating when changed.
  • Fix: Analyzer area preset system wasn't able to edit presets.

New in MDrummer 7.10 (May 18, 2018)

  • Increased number of banks for multiparameter bank modes to 32.
  • Fix: Multiparameter windows became extremely large after the previous update.

New in MDrummer 7.09 (May 18, 2018)

  • Added time-resolution parameter & peak detection feature to analyzers, added global presets, FFT sizes extended to 262k and overlap converted powers of 2 and extended to 4096x, for ultimate precision required with scientific analyses.
  • Plugins with to-host synchronization now contain "Set xxx" button, which sets rate/frequency/size according to current sync value.
  • Multiparameters in bank mode now contain editable list of values for each bank.
  • MPhaser, MMultiBandPhaser: Added squared and logarithmic shape modes closely resembling analog sweeping character.
  • Added ability to override the default units & grid in all envelope graph editors including snap-to-grid.
  • EBU prefiltering is now optional in all LU meters.
  • Modulation/multiparameter range parameters (for first 4 attached parameters) can now be learned the same way other parameters do.
  • Lowered graph zooming ratio for easier control.
  • Fix: Clipboard access on Windows sometimes didn't work correctly.
  • Fix: Improved latency reporting and Cubase 7 compatibility.
  • Fix: Automation of some parameters generated only 0 or 1 values in Logic.
  • Fix: Integral parameters didn't set the value precisely when set by text via multiparameter.

New in MDrummer 7.08 (May 18, 2018)

  • Plugins with active presets and side-chain now have side-chain peak meter on the easy screen.
  • Added full automation/modulation to signal generators including LFOs.
  • Added "Banks" mode for multiparameters, which lets you interpolate between several banks of parameter values.
  • Improved signal generator smoothing performance.
  • Increased unit grid visibility in all graph editors.
  • Colors slightly adjusted for better visibility.
  • Fix: Randomization sometimes triggered "next/previous preset" load.
  • Fix: Plugins always received MIDI channel 1 under Cubase 7 using VST3.
  • Fix: Step sequencer shapes were not saving correctly.
  • Fix: Plugins could crash when fed with "poly pressure" even via VST3.
  • Fix: Plugins could occasionally temporarily freeze in VST3 when being automated during upsampling change.

New in MDrummer 7.07 (May 18, 2018)

  • Plugins now report latency immediately when its changed (e.g. upsampling change) or after pressing "!" button.
  • Added a global plugin reset button, which restarts playback and updates latency.
  • Highly improved and optimized oscillator shape modulation.
  • Added AGC Set button, which sets output gain to make the output match input loudness for all plugins, where it is possible.
  • Added harmonic generator for oscillators, number of harmonics increased to 256.
  • Added full-sized microsonogram to all analyzers.
  • Added "reset default editor size and style" feature.
  • Plugins were lagging when saving.
  • For 1in2out the plugins now perform mono->stereo conversion.
  • Improved equalizer band points for better visibility.
  • Added "tuplets" synchronization to all modulation effects & modulators.
  • Improved MIDI reset for modulators.
  • Added MIDI reset to modulation plugins.
  • Added MIDI learn to multiparameters.
  • Fix: Improved pitch detection accuracy.
  • Fix: Fixed a few denormalization issues causing high CPU usage in some plugins.
  • Fix: Plugins sometimes couldn't be activated after migration between systems or system malfunction.

New in MDrummer 7.06 (May 18, 2018)

  • Added a new GUI mode based on buttons, which saves space and is especially designed for those with small resolution displays.
  • Oscillator step sequencer now support multiple step shapes.
  • Added 1/3 oct and 1 oct mode to all analyzers.
  • Improved modulator pitch detector accuracy and response.
  • Added linear harmonics mode to all parameteric (dynamic) equalizers.
  • Added envelope curvatures: saw, triangles and sines.
  • MWaveshaper & MMultiBandWaveShaper: Added asymmetric shaping, which can generate even harmonics. Added DC blocker and default mode is now linear.
  • Modulator values can now be automated.
  • MAutoPitch, MTuner: Improved pitch detection algorithm.
  • Improved switching between editor modes.
  • Added input level peak meters to multiband plugins.
  • Oscillator harmonics graphs' units now follow number of harmonics.
  • Added "Invert" feature to all parametric equalizers.
  • Plugins now provide only those channel modes, which make sense for them.
  • Fix: MMultiBandDelay could increase amount of required memory under certain circumstances.
  • Fix: It was possible to crash the plugins by creating a cycle using multiparameters.
  • Fix: Modulator sync didn't update when automated/modulated.
  • Fix: MRhythmizer didn't store filter range correctly.
  • Fix: Modulators did crash in envelope mode when side-chain had been enabled.
  • Fix: Installer on Windows didn't move shared IRs into the new location.
  • Fix: Analyzers didn't store "Enable when hidden" mode.
  • Fix: MMultiAnalyzer named all presets "0".
  • Fix: VST3 MIDI controllers could respond incorrectly when used before a high latency plugin in Cubase.
  • Fix: The plugins could crash in Wavelab 6.

New in MDrummer 7.05 (May 18, 2018)

  • Added MStereoSpread plugin.
  • MStereoScope: Added M/S meters.
  • Documentations highly extended and available from within the plugin.
  • MStereoGenerator, MStereoProcessor, MStereoScope: Panorama direction meter inside the phase meter.
  • Modulator editors slightly restructuralized for better compactness.
  • MMultiBandHarmonizer: Added pitch-bend range parameter.
  • All peak/loudness/.. meters are now reset by clicking on them. Hold ctrl to reset individual meters.
  • MMultiAnalyzer: Added name & visual presets, visual settings can be changed from any instance, added multi-track loudness & collision meters.
  • In surround mode you can now enable individual channels for processing.
  • Analyzers are now surround capable.
  • Added phases sync groups to all modulators, so they can now be synchronized with each other and potentially with other parts of the plugin.
  • Most modulator sliders/knobs now send automation (before it was possible to automate them, but they didn't send it).
  • Modulator synchronization can now be automated/modulated.
  • Multi-band plugins: Bands can now be inserted before or after the selected one.
  • Step sequencer grid now follows the number of steps.
  • Plugin configurations and presets on Windows moved to MeldaProduction subfolder.
  • Improved MStereoGenerator audio quality.
  • Fix: Plugins could have failed AU validation when default settings contained upsampling of 2x or higher.
  • Fix: Plugins sometimes caused high CPU usage on some CPUs when input was silent.
  • Fix: Peak/loudness meters on easy screen were always showing real channels not affected by channel mode.
  • Fix: MDynamics & MMultiBandDynamics was reporting look-ahead latency in "only-gain" mode.
  • Fix: MDynamicEq & MAutoDynamicEq wasn't enabling a band-pass/notch band if the gain was 0.
  • Fix: Vocoder could cause invalid gain under certain cirsumstances with LR encoding.
  • Fix: Ranges of additional parameters associated to multiparameter didn't update when modulated.
  • Fix: Keyboard input on Mac OS X with older Carbon interfaces sometimes generated backspaces instead of letters.
  • Fix: MAutoDynamicEq, MDynamicEq and MAutoEqualizer analyzers were always showing "pre" analysis.
  • Fix: MStereoGenerator could occasionally freeze on start-up in some hosts.

New in MDrummer 7.04 (Nov 19, 2017)

  • The online preset exchange is now completely free without the need to submit your own presets. Please note that it is a community tool, hence it would be good to submit some for the other users.
  • Added Random file button to MSampler and MScratcher.
  • MMultiSampler now stores selected tab.
  • Added Global switch to XY pad in MMultiSampler, which synchronizes the color between all instances with this enabled.
  • Piano editor octaves are now marked C-1, C0, C1... to show the exact position of key C.
  • Added symbols to virtual keyboard: [];"
  • Added options to remove beginning and merge to import MIDI file in loop editors.
  • Added Logarithmic averaging switch to all analyzer scientific settings (by default enabled).
  • Fix: FL Studio could freeze when loading drumsets while receiving MIDI events.
  • Fix: Widening in MMultiSampler was doing something even on monophonic tracks.
  • Fix: Changing tempo in rhythm generator in MDrummer standalone would change the tempo of other rhythms in their editors, but doesn't apply it anyways.
  • Fix: Editing a graph using finetuning could end up freezing in some cases.

New in MDrummer 7.03 (Nov 13, 2017)

  • Added Install library and Create library features to global Menu, which can be used by designers of any content to send/sell it to end users.
  • Added Output gain to all drums.
  • Various optimizations and performance enhancements.
  • Rendering can now also be parallelized to get maximum out of your CPU. Parallelization can be enabled in Settings.
  • Horizontal bar graph units are now aligned to the right for better clarity.
  • Changing one graph point's smoothing / curvature now applies that to all points in the selection.
  • LP slope selector in MDynamicEq has been moved to the right for easier workflow.
  • Buttons are now slightly colorized too.
  • Added Widening to all microphones in MMultiSampler.
  • Added Disable decay switch to MConvolution's generated reverb.
  • Added Offline subscription update feature, which lets you update the subscription status in the plugins even for computers disconnected from the internet.
  • Added Sunrise chamber active preset to MTurboReverb.
  • MDrummer now stores the editor size with the project.
  • Added Auto-gain feature to Drumset editor including individual drums.
  • Analyzer settings now let you specify colors for both the left/right or input/output combinations. The defaults have also been updated for better workflow with various styles.
  • Fix: MTurboReverb could crash on OSX when crosslp algorithm was used.
  • Fix: Cancelling Custom shape edit in any oscillator would revert to the initial state when opening the plugin instead of the previous state.
  • Fix: Updating subscription licence while not connected disabled the subscription even if there was still time.
  • Fix: Scrollbars could do page up/down on both mouse press and release.
  • Fix: Using Save as in Drumset editor didn't update the current drumset name.
  • Fix: Song srtructure editor was displaying positions even for empty rhythms.
  • Fix: Freeze in MDelay could malfunction if both taps have been used.
  • Fix: Changing an active preset in an effect that features those after moving that effect would switch to a different effect in the pipeline.
  • Fix: Improved support for Akai VIP when presets in VIP are being changed.

New in MDrummer 7.02 (Sep 23, 2017)

  • Added Reverse switch to MSampler
  • Added Post-processing section to Signal generator / Advanced, which contains additional scale, offset and wrap transformations
  • Online preset exchange no longer creates subfolders to make things cleaner
  • Added Remove resonances feature to MAutoDynamicEq, which sets up the bands according to highest peaks in the analysis
  • Improved super-resolution feature in analyzers, which now avoids modifying the analysis slope
  • Fix: Knobs were moving 1 pixel up/down along with rotation
  • Fix: Waveform display could fill some of the waves despite there was no reason to
  • Fix: Time graph settings presets didn't update resolution after loading
  • Fix: Plugins could crash if style resize factor became 0 somehow (it is unclear how that happened)
  • Fix: Trying to display help for a menu didn't work and caused problems, so it is now disabled
  • Fix: Sample start in MSampler hasn't been stored properly
  • Fix: Loading a drumset archive didn't update the drumset name
  • Fix: Editing Song tab could sometimes cause a crash
  • Fix: Store the sample in settings switch in MConvolution didn't work

New in MDrummer 7.01 (Aug 11, 2017)

  • Improved MMultiSampler sound by selecting improved sequence of samples.
  • Added Equal layers feature to MMultiSampler.
  • Added Shuffle feature to MDelay FX.
  • Added Modify and Count parameters to Sync for MDelay, MGranular and MBitfun FX.
  • Added Transient module to MTurboReverb.
  • ConvoNoise module in MTurboReverb now provides shapeable dampening.
  • Introduced smart-axis system, which provides "nice" values for various axes different zoom levels.
  • Equalizers do not display analyzer peaks for both input & output anymore (when Track peaks is enabled), since they are the same and cause blurring.
  • Improved unofficial support for Linux via Wine.
  • Fix: Loudness range meters didn't show a correct text value.
  • Fix: Master effects might not have been initialized after loading.

New in MDrummer 7.01 Beta (Aug 8, 2017)

  • Improved MMultiSampler sound by selecting improved sequence of samples.
  • Added Equal layers feature to MMultiSampler.
  • Added Shuffle feature to MDelay FX.
  • Added Modify and Count parameters to Sync for MDelay, MGranular and MBitfun FX.
  • Added Transient module to MTurboReverb.
  • ConvoNoise module in MTurboReverb now provides shapeable dampening.
  • Introduced smart-axis system, which provides "nice" values for various axes different zoom levels.
  • Equalizers do not display analyzer peaks for both input & output anymore (when Track peaks is enabled), since they are the same and cause blurring.
  • Improved unofficial support for Linux via Wine.
  • Fix: Loudness range meters didn't show a correct text value.
  • Fix: Master effects might not have been initialized after loading.

New in MDrummer 7.00 (Jul 25, 2017)

  • Added MTurboEQ, MTurboComp, MTurboReverb, MLimiterX, MDynamics, MDynamicsMB, MSaturatorMB, MTransientMB, MAutoVolume, MComb, MDrumEnhancer, MDrumLeveler, MAutoDynamicEq, MRotary, MVintageRotary FX. (MLimiter has been renamed to MSaturator as it is more appropriate)
  • Added global Settings window working the same way as the settings window in our other plugins. Licence management also works the same way. Introduced subscription licencing.
  • Added Sample start feature to MSampler.
  • Added OH and Room global channels next to the Sends, where overheads and rooms are automatically routed, for more standard workflow with the new acoustic drum library.
  • Added widening to all sends, OH and Room.
  • Added send controls to Mixer tab for easier mixing, especially with the new acoustic drum library.
  • Added Enable crossfading option to all signal generators.
  • Added presets for sample library analyzer keywords and delete button to remove individuals samples from analysis results.
  • Added samplerate Reducer feature to MDistortion FX.
  • Added multiselection to all parametric equalizers and comb filters. Use Shift + Click on a point to manage the selected points.
  • Gain reduction meters now do not go under -40dB, so they are more responsive for gates.
  • Changed looks of all meters.
  • Value in meters now shows temporary default for most meters (which corresponds to the peak value) and provide a switch via context menu to show global maximum (default for peak meters).
  • Double-clicking title of the plugin window (and any other nonmaximizable windows) makes the window as small as possible.
  • Added number buttons to band settings of all parametric equalizers, which lets you switch between bands quickly.
  • Added No attenuation gate mode to MAutoVolume.
  • Added Delay feature to MDrumEnhancer.
  • Edit menu / Cut now copies the selected text to the clipboard before deleting it.
  • Order in band settings in parametric equalizers renamed to Slope.
  • Time graph buttons in meters are displayed only in time graph mode now.
  • Added Backup presets feature, available from all Preset windows.
  • Time graphs now show line under the cursor, which could help reading units.
  • When Areas in parametric equalizers were thin enough, the text was wrapped to multiple lines making it not readable well.
  • Added side-chain gain to MDynamics FX.
  • Double-clicking a tab with enable button toggles the enable state.
  • Added Post-gain and Final gain to MTurboComp FX.
  • Holding Ctrl while dragging a bar in any bargraph (e.g. oscillator harmonics or step sequencers) provides fine-tuning locked to the single bar.
  • Time graph guides are now stored with time graph setting presets.
  • Labels, checkboxes and title buttons are now not displayed upper-case even if the upper-case switch for current style is enabled, to provide more clarity.
  • Plugins now automatically lower the style size on HDPI/Retina displays when opened for the first time.
  • Added areas to MAnalyzer.
  • Trial length has been shortened to 15 days, the same value as all our software.
  • MDrummer now stores the selected tab with the project.
  • Added Input and Dynamics by fundamental switches to dynamic equalizer bands.
  • Keyboard input is now automatically disabled for Reason, where there are various problems. The hack will be removed as soon as Reason gets fixed.
  • Switcher controls now set default value via right click.
  • Fix: Randomizing graph from the popup menu could place points outside of the vertical range.
  • Fix: Downwards expander in MDynamics could increase levels near silence if range close to minimum was used.
  • Fix: When changing styles the colors might have not been loaded properly.
  • Fix: Help windows might have been incorrectly sized on HDPI screens.
  • Fix: Showing presets for an FX, then switching to another preset or different tab entirely would keep the preset window open and lead to a crash on attempt to load one.
  • Fix: Any connection to the internet didn't work on OSX Sierra due to a bug regarding resolving local names in OSX.
  • Fix: Loading FLAC files without length metatag didn't work.
  • Fix: MRingModulator didn't work properly when the modulate oscillators option was enabled.

New in MDrummer 6.07 Beta (Feb 6, 2017)

  • Added MBassador FX.
  • Added volume +/-, solo and mute buttons to drum pads.
  • When searching through presets the total number of presets are displayed along with the number of matching presets.
  • Improved quality of all noise generators and algorithms based on them. Note that there may be a slight difference in sound, hardly noticeable though.
  • Auto-listening a band in low-pass/high-pass mode in all parametric equalizers auditions the opposite filter - hence you listen what is being cut.
  • Bands in all parametric equalizers/comb filters now also show a line up, for easier workflow when using analyzers. The lines are visible only if the band is enabled.
  • System cursors are now used on Windows due to compatibility reasons on some HiDPI devices.
  • Added Crest meter to LoudnessAnalyzer FX.
  • Added HP & LP filters to MPhatik FX.
  • Added Tablet mode back, just in case it is needed.
  • Improved preset import dialog.
  • Increased difference between input & output colors for analyzer graphs in Input & Output mode.
  • Added Select all to menu in all text edit controls.
  • LP/HP filter tags in dynamic equalizers have been moved up to avoid clashes with analyzer.
  • Order in Band settings of all parametric EQs is now specified via a selector and the dB/oct has been removed as it varies between filters.
  • Improved support for ultralow sampling rates below 40kHz.
  • Fix: Loading graph presets could lead to have some points in the middle unavailable to move in some places.
  • Fix: Equalizer/comb points could jump a little when started dragging.
  • Fix: Analyzers could crash when changing Time resolution.
  • Fix: Left clicking a knob/button and some other controls, then right clicking it would lock the dragging state until another left click occurs.
  • Fix: Cursor in text edit controls could disappear.
  • Fix: Moving a band completely to the left/right in any dynamic equalizer made it impossible to move it away due to the LP/HP filters occupying the same place.
  • Fix: A crash could occur in relation with time graphs in some rare circumstances.
  • Fix: Text edit windows featuring a piano keyboard or some other extension could have been displayed partly out of the screen.
  • Fix: Oscillator's step sequencer editors didn't paint the "zero" at the same level as the oscillators themselves, which lead to a confusion.
  • Fix: Virtual keyboard couldn't display the panel with symbols.
  • Fix: Trying to deleting a preset for the second time after a permission error could cause a crash.
  • Fix: Creating a note with velocity 0 while having multiple random layers also with velocity 0 could cause a crash.
  • Fix: Style preset images (colors) were unnaturally large on HDPI displays.
  • Fix: MConvolver could theoretically crash on startup.
  • Fix: Some of the multisampled kits were causing clicks on the beginning of some drums.

New in MDrummer 6.06 Beta (Feb 6, 2017)

  • Added load random drumset and load and join random drumset features to the main screen.
  • Added Save favourite drumset button to the main screen, which creates a Favourites folder and stores the loaded drumset there.
  • Performance improvements to saturation algorithm used in many plugins.
  • Added Folder 1 & 2 modes to MLimiter FX.
  • Added "Peak analog" filter to all equalizers. It simulates analog peak filter response in the high frequencies.
  • No more "-0.00" in some units.
  • Removed Tablet mode switch as it is not useful anymore.
  • Increased times for "repeating buttons" to avoid unwanted repeats when clicking with slow devices such as touchpads.
  • Added Select MDrummer library path to the global menu.
  • When dropping multiple samples onto a drum, MDrummer allows to bypass the default sample loudness analysis and sorting.
  • All file browsers now provide Delete key to delete the selected file.
  • Automatic sample library analyzer now doesn't name the generate drumsets by names of the used samples, but numbers them instead.
  • Fix: MConvolution FX Custom path switch didn't work.
  • Fix: MConvolution FX would not properly load settings if Reverb tab was used.
  • Fix: Crash could occur after changing the style on OSX.
  • Fix: Entering path in file dialogs didn't work if "" was used instead if "/".
  • Fix: Standalone MDrummer could crash when used with an audio interface featuring more than 16 outputs.
  • Fix: Deharmonization in analyzers could lead to incorrect results in some rare situations.|
  • Fix: Changing oscillator smoothness from 0% by a little amount could cause a crash in some rare situations.
  • Fix: Band gain meters in dynamic equalizers didn't show a proper axis.
  • Fix: Some controls had a help button despite there was no help available.
  • Fix: Randomizing graphs in graph settings could lead to a crash after subsequential operations.
  • Fix: MDrummer didn't run on Windows XP.

New in MDrummer 6.05 Beta (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Improved VST3 support.
  • Added some colorization to MConvolution FX.
  • Text input windows are now displayed underneath the edited parameter.
  • Axes in time graphs cannot be configured anymore as it only lead to confusion.
  • Added level graph vertical line to MWaveShaper FX.
  • Added full touch-screen support on Windows for up to 16 fingers/devices.
  • Added Measure input switch to MPhatik's compressor.
  • Averaging in all analyzers extended to 10 seconds.
  • Added Global normalization switch to all analyzers.
  • Added Lock feature to all zoomers.
  • Added Override length, Pitch shift and Size limit to MConvolution FX.
  • File browser in MConvolution FX can now be collapsed.
  • MConvolution FX now notifies when a missing IR is required to load.
  • Added support for all relevant audio formats on OSX (m4a, aac, aifc etc.).
  • Peak meters now show "-inf" under -200dB.
  • Text edit for parameters now shows the parameter name.
  • MIDI note selectors now contain piano editor to select the note.
  • Convolution optimized.
  • Added Detector delay to MDynamicEq FX.
  • Fix: Dragging an envelope point followed by another 2 points where one was locked could lead to all points locked.
  • Fix: MCompressor sidechain enable didn't enable the subcontrols.
  • Fix: ADSR shape could be very weird in certain extreme settings.
  • Fix: Do not limit above 0dB option in MDynamics FX didn't work correctly when Maximize signal strength to 0dB has been used at the same time.
  • Fix: Improved compatibility for generated MIDI files.
  • Fix: Fixed rendering problems with hosts do not implementing the VST standard correctly (Live).
  • Fix: Randomizer no longer changes GUI size & collapse states.
  • Fix: Enabling/disabling HDPI mode could make the GUI unusable. The changes now take effect after the restart.
  • Fix: Changing editor mode on OSX could cause a crash.
  • Fix: Creating a point from the graph menu would also start dragging it.
  • Fix: Using LP/HP filters in MConvolution FX IRs could cause "infinity" output, which could block other plugins etc.
  • Fix: Windows without maximize button could still be maximized via double-clicking the title, making them seemingly impossible to unmaximize.
  • Fix: Opening the drumset editor for the first time could make some controls unnaturally shrinked.
  • Fix: Automation didn't work at all in previous version.
  • Fix: MSubSampleSynth could crash with certain user libraries on OSX.

New in MDrummer 6.04 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Huge memory (and partly CPU) optimizations.
  • Added MPhatik FX.
  • MWaveFolder FX scope can now be collapsed to simplify the display and save CPU.
  • Various GUI improvements.
  • Added Sync to all time parameter's text edit windows.
  • All parametric equalizers now feature L/R (or M/S) processing for all bands.
  • Cursors now follow HiDPI/Retina.
  • Convolution IR library extended.
  • MLoudnessAnalyzer FX now provides Target LUFS and Limit parameters and displays units.
  • Fix: Loading expression in MUtility using presets didn't update the text in the editor.
  • Fix: MDrummer could make Cubase crash on startup or exit in some random conditions.
  • Fix: Style wizard could crash Wavelab and VE on OSX.
  • Fix: Resizing using left & top corners of popup windows didn't work.
  • Fix: Reinstallation could lead to duplicate presets in certain situations.
  • Fix: Range in MFreeformEqualizer and MFreeformAnalogEq might not have updated the axes immediately.
  • Fix: Send channel & volumes weren't stored.
  • Fix: When resizing loop editor couldn't be fully zoomable.
  • Fix: MDrummer didn't correctly follow non-random loops for beats.
  • Fix: First bar could have been omitted after a loop in the host with multiple bars.

New in MDrummer 6.03 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • MDrummer Large is now available as 15 days trial.
  • Added MWaveFolder and MOscilloscope effects.
  • Added support for HDPI on Windows and Retina on OSX.
  • Improved support for systems with mutliple displays.
  • Added tempo/time-tap feature to all controls of tempo or frequency - hold alt and left click and release to set the value.
  • Sonograms heavily optimized for CPU, GPU and memory.
  • Added info to all bar graphs for harmonics etc. such as for harmonics in all oscillators.
  • Loudness meters redesigned - they now show green area "below" the target level, so that once it exceeds the target level, it is clearly marked red.
  • Improved VST3 compatibility with Reaper.
  • Added dry/wet to MAmp.
  • Added 4 guides to all time graphs, which you can use for visualisation purposes.
  • Removed "AAX (UI)" postfix from ProTools menu, it might be needed to clear PT's cache.
  • Added -100%..100% units to all time graphs.
  • Added LU meter option to make the green area -1..+1 LU as it was before.
  • Added Pre/Post option for equalizer in MReverb.
  • MReverb FX now disables late reflection processor when late is at 0% saving up to 70% CPU.
  • Style wizard is now smaller.
  • Fix: Analyzer settings were too big in knobs mode.
  • Fix: Sonograms caused serious memory leaks.
  • Fix: Fixed hypotetical possibility of calculation errors in some plugins.
  • Fix: Fixed a few hypotetical problems.
  • Fix: Clearing points of a graph after a step sequencer delete all points even if there were mandatory 2.
  • Fix: LP/HP filters in dynamic equalizers (and plugins containing a dynamic eq) didn't reset correctly on panic/reset.
  • Fix: Improved support with El Capitan.
  • Fix: Knobs were not resizing correctly for sizes

New in MDrummer 6.02 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Holding Ctrl while pressing Layer button in Drumset designer now forces it to generate an FX layer.
  • Holding Ctrl while pressing Randomize button in Drumset designer now adds the new component instead of replacing it.
  • Moving equalizer bands now shows all basic parameters about the band next to it.
  • Added "Maximum - Average" graph for all analyzers, which lets you investigate the dynamics of the material.
  • Normalize feature in all analyzers now performs at most +60dB gain increase, which is better when analyzing audio with silent segments.
  • Infinite averaging analyzer now ignores places with level below -80dB (spectrally).
  • Added "Integral curvature" switch to all envelopes.
  • MDrummer now lets you search for samples if they are missing.
  • Text input now accepts ',' as decimal mark.
  • Fix: Compatibility with OSX 10.11.
  • Fix: Sample library analyzer created crash components containing also splash and chinese cymbals.
  • Fix: Sample library analyzer couldn't be cancelled.
  • Fix: Moving drums in the drum list didn't work properly.
  • Fix: Favourites in directory selectors didn't work if desktop or any other standard directory has been selected before.
  • Fix: Stereo scope wasn't visible in some color combinations.
  • Fix: Drumset designer didn't update after drumset load when displayed in popup.
  • Fix: Some FX didn't correctly generate subsections.

New in MDrummer 6.01 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Added MBitFun FX.
  • Added virtual components ability, available from Global settings.
  • Added 60% and 300% style size options, for those with extremely low or extremely high resolutions.
  • Added border-opacity control for areas in all equalizers.
  • Added "keyboard" areas to all equalizers.
  • MDrummer can now automatically search for its factory data library.
  • MSampler & MScrather now searches into global file system for samples even if Custom sample path has been selected, just in case the custom sample path has been changed.
  • Drag & drop in the drumset editor is now possible into the drum list as well as the drum source.
  • Fix: Some subsystems (e.g. loop generator) might have start point to nonexistent directories if MDrummer factory folder has been completely moved.
  • Fix: Installer / plugins could crash if there were no fonts on the operating system instead of showing an error message.
  • Fix: MSubSampleSynth Generate might have not worked for some samples depending on the location.

New in MDrummer 6.00 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Attention! 100% backward compatibility is not guaranteed due to following changes:
  • Oscillator shape "saw" (between "rectangle" and "full saw") has been replaced by "rect-saw" as this makes more sense and avoids audio quality degradation due to eliminated DC offset.
  • Improved response of MReverb when predelay specified and source is highly on the right. Change has been made for the sake of better audio quality.
  • 64-bit standalone version on Windows has been removed to save space.
  • Added Favourite paths feature to all file dialogs and selectors.
  • Added new Online Preset Exchange accessible directly from each preset window, which now submits one of your presets in exchange for the whole online database, to support community preset sharing.
  • Added pitch parameter to notes.
  • ADSR tremolo settings are now available even in custom shape mode.
  • Added Basic GPU acceleration mode, which provides basic acceleration even for older incompatible GPUs.
  • Added "Enable keyboard input" option, enabled by default, which lets you disable all keyboard input for main plugin editors (not popups) if collides with your host.
  • Saved drumset archives now contain paths to files in more compact way, so that the whole tree is not replicated when the archive is imported.
  • MSampler, MMultiSampler and MSynthesizer4NN delay parameter has now a scaled units which makes it easier to adjust delays around 0ms.
  • Improved threshold editor in MCompressor and MDynamics.
  • Added linear-shape line to MCompressor dynamic shape.
  • Minor improvements to several styles.
  • Added "Tremolo continues in release stage" to all ADSR envelopes.
  • MConvolution initialization heavily optimized.
  • Added ability to store presets in all time-graph settings.
  • Added customisable graying for inactivate windows, which makes it easier to recognize active windows.
  • Improved multicolumn listbox behaviour (in presets for example).
  • Added band RMS length & Hold to MDynamicEq.
  • Copy & paste (all of them) is now copied as text, so you can easily use this to send settings over email for example.
  • Plugin editors with tabs now remember selected tab.
  • Added "Follow sustain level" feature to ADSR tremolo.
  • Added MWobbler FX.
  • MIDI input & output filter settings are now displayed nonmodally.
  • Scrolling using mouse-wheel in loop editor now scrolls vertically only if ctrl key is held or the cursor is in the track list, otherwise it scrolls horizontally.
  • Increased text resolution for frequency parameters.
  • Added "Off" option for LP/HP orders.
  • Fix: Equalizer auto-listen feature caused the filters to stay in "listen" mode until moved again or panicked.
  • Fix: Time graphs could miss maximum.
  • Fix: Cmd+C/V didn't work on Mac OS X.
  • Fix: Preset manager sometimes did scrolled illogically in auto-open mode if there were lots of folders.
  • Fix: MReverb could start self-oscillating in very specific settings.
  • Fix: The plugins now override a bug present in a few hosts, which closes style settings after a style has been changed.
  • Fix: Some windows were incorrectly decreasing their size when certain panels have been collapsed.
  • Fix: Stereo scopes were mirrored horizontally.
  • Fix: Quick setup / Master effects / Generate disabled the Undo button instead of enabling it.
  • Fix: Quantize menu didn't have correct number of columns.
  • Fix: Loop editor selection terminated by rewind could lead to notes being selected, but not accessible by selection.
  • Fix: Custom shape/step sequencer/advanced editors didn't work in MSynthesizer4NN.
  • Fix: If multiple song strctures channels have been used, the position locator followed the first one only.
  • Fix: MDrummer didn't scroll to selected MIDI keys on Drumset editor page.
  • Fix: MGranular FX could crash.
  • Fix: Changes to drum sources could lead to unstable situations.

New in MDrummer 5.03 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Added new Ozone style.
  • Improved file selection dialogs workflow.
  • Added ability to mark favourite presets.
  • Added Show favourite, Load next and Load previous features to preset window.
  • Clicking a track in a loop editor selects the associated drum in the drumset editor.
  • Note properties & quantization can now be hidden.
  • Added ability to drag & drop presets to a different folder.
  • Custom sample is now stored only with a signal generator only if the custom sample rate is now 0 to smaller the settings size.
  • Confirmation dialogs for deleting/replacing presets and preset folders now contain name of the item.
  • Optimized signal generator harmonic mode custom sample analyzer, which now saves the analyzed harmonics, so that it is usable even if the target sample is not available.
  • Added ADSR tremolo sync and random initial phase features.
  • MConvolution now stores the resampled IRs, so that it doesn't need to resample it again next time.
  • Added preset search feature.
  • Increased time-graph resolution to 1 second.
  • Presets are now cached for faster access.
  • Preset window is not closed when clicked outside of it anymore.
  • Fix: Installation other than to the default path might have not samples and other resources available and even MDrummerConfig wouldn't fix that.
  • Fix: Certain preset modifications may have maked the smart randomizer work incorrectly until the plugin gets reinstalled.
  • Fix: Preset buttons < > didn't work if there were duplicities in the current preset folder, preset dialog now automatically resolves the duplicities.
  • Fix: Denormals could occur in several situations causing high CPU use.
  • Fix: Fonts couldn't be loaded on some rare Mac OS X machines making the software unusable.
  • Fix: Some envelope editors were displaying incorrect units when dragging items.
  • Fix: Numpad characters (except for numbers) couldn't be entered on Mac.
  • Fix: Granular transformation menu was showing incorrect values.
  • Fix: Improved compatibility with some ancient Windows XP versions, which do not contain some basic system folders.
  • Fix: When changing rhythm channel in the quick setup, the associated rhythm hasn't been selected.
  • Fix: Tabs in drum sources are not available as popups anymore, because these were dysfunctional.

New in MDrummer 4.07 (Jun 13, 2013)

  • When changing signature, MDrummer now automatically fixes all loops according to their purpose by moving, removing or even creating notes.
  • Added harmonic generator for oscillators, number of harmonics increased to 256.
  • Improved equalizer band points for better visibility.
  • MPhaser: Added squared and logarithmic shape modes closely resembling analog sweeping character.
  • Added "tuplets" synchronization to all modulation effects & modulators.
  • MDynamicEq: Added resonant lowpass, highpass, allpass filters.
  • Improved signal generator smoothing performance.
  • Colors slightly adjusted for better visibility.
  • Added time-resolution parameter & peak detection feature to analyzers, added global presets, FFT sizes extended to 262k and overlap converted powers of 2 and extended to 4096x, for ultimate precision required with scientific analyses.
  • MAnalyzer: Highly increased resolution.
  • Lowered graph zooming ratio for easier control.
  • Added ability to override the default units & grid in all envelope graph editors including snap-to-grid.
  • MLicenceManager has been removed and MDrummer Large can now process the licences itself.
  • MStereoScope, MStereoSpread, MStereoGenerator: Added timing parameters to all stereo scopes.
  • MWaveShaper: Improved DC blocker.
  • Fix: Double click on Cocoa GUI on Mac OS X didn't work well with normal clicks.
  • Fix: Clipboard access on Windows sometimes didn't work correctly.
  • Fix: MPhaser could get overloaded and unstable.
  • Fix: When signature has been lowered, empty loops could remain in a rhythm.
  • Fix: Fixed a few denormalization issues causing high CPU usage in some plugins.
  • Fix: Dynamic equalizers didn't create harmonics for notch filters unless gain was different than 0dB.
  • Fix: Plugins sometimes couldn't be activated after migration between systems or system malfunction.
  • Fix: Plugins always received MIDI channel 1 under Cubase 7 using VST3.
  • Fix: Step sequencer shapes were not saving correctly.

New in MDrummer 4.06 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Added drumset A-H presets for easier manipulation and storing drumsets in your projects.
  • MDrummer now keeps rhythm generator settings for each target rhythm.
  • Memory requirements reduced.
  • Added envelope curvatures: saw, triangles and sines.
  • MWaveshaper: Added asymmetric shaping, which can generate even harmonics. Added DC blocker and default mode is now linear.
  • Added 1/3 oct and 1 oct mode to all analyzers.
  • Added linear harmonics mode to all parameteric (dynamic) equalizers.
  • Oscillator step sequencer now support multiple step shapes.
  • Added "Invert" feature to all parametric equalizers.
  • Oscillator harmonics graphs' units now follow number of harmonics.
  • Fix: MDelay could increase amount of required memory under certain circumstances.
  • Fix: Installer on Windows didn't move shared IRs into the new location.
  • Fix: Analyzers didn't store "Enable when hidden" mode.
  • Fix: Project storage in memory and on disk was increasing when repeatedly saved.

New in MDrummer 4.05 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Added MStereoSpread plugin.
  • Help windows now provide "Show in web browser" button you can use to create a documentation and show it in your browser.
  • All peak/loudness/.. meters are now reset by clicking on them. Hold ctrl to reset individual meters.
  • Step sequencer grid now follows the number of steps.
  • Plugin configurations and presets on Windows moved to MeldaProduction subfolder.
  • Improved MStereoGenerator audio quality.
  • Fix: Freezing some drums could lead to a crash.
  • Fix: Keyboard input on Mac OS X with older Carbon interfaces sometimes generated backspaces instead of letters.
  • Fix: MStereoGenerator could occasionally freeze.

New in MDrummer 4.04 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Added MStereoGenerator and MStereoScope effects.
  • Sonogram highly optimized in all analyzers and smoothness doesn't have effect on it anymore.
  • Delay lines optimization.
  • Added virtual keyboard to all edits.
  • Phase of all oscillators can now be adjusted directly by dragging the graph or fine-tune using mouse-wheel.
  • Improved user interface layout of some plugins.
  • MSampler and MMultiSampler delay range extended to 1000ms.
  • Fix: Load drumset presets in loop editors didn't work.
  • Fix: Sample library analysis and import produced "silence" drum volume making resulting drums silent.
  • Fix: Progress dialogs weren't showing with correct graphics.
  • Fix: Compatibility issues, mainly with Live.
  • Fix: Windows couldn't minimize MDrummer from taskbar.
  • Fix: MDrummer could crash on 64-bit platforms in projects exceeding 4GB.
  • Fix: Pitch-bend hasn't been detected accurately.
  • Fix: File dialogs didn't update list of files when predefined folders or drives have been selected.

New in MDrummer 4.03 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Rhythm generator preview is now in sync with host when playback is enabled.
  • Each oscillator can now also be controlled using harmonics instead of shape.
  • Added signal generator shape menu images, presets and randomizer.
  • Added MGranular effect.
  • Added "double" envelope shape type.
  • Added IR phase invert and left/right delays for MConvolution.
  • Pressing escape or backspace during movement on a slider restores its original value.
  • Mouse wheel now doesn't change selected item in listboxes and treeviews.
  • Added predefined directories and drives in all directory trees.
  • Ctrl+click on a "Presets" button loads a random preset.
  • Delay mode is now "classic" by default.
  • Several graph editors now support snap-to-grid.
  • Added decay parameter to all analyzers.
  • Added transformation "Phase" to all oscillators.
  • Fix: MSynthesizer4NN was crashing in ring-mod and freq-shift modes.
  • Fix: Automatic sample import didn't work when input path contained "\" instead of "/".
  • Fix: Background percussion templates didn't generate anything new.
  • Fix: Mouse wheel didn't move much with high-resolution mouses.
  • Fix: Analyzers didn't work correctly in left + right mode.

New in MDrummer 4.02 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Added MDynamicEq effect.
  • MDrummer is now Mac64 compatible.
  • Added a "listen to frequency" feature to all parametric equalizers.
  • Improved GUI behaviour, especially on Apple.
  • MAnalyzer now shows frequency, level and note next to the cursor.
  • Analyzers in equalizers can now process input signal instead of the output.
  • Auto-listen to frequency by clicking in the editor field is now enabled only when holding shift or when main auto-listen is enabled.
  • Double-clicking in a parametric equalizer view creates a new band (by moving and enabling any of the disabled bands).
  • Displaying band parameters from band list instead of clicking it using right mouse button shows the window nonmodally - it won't be closed when you click elsewhere.
  • Parametric equalizers now allow to copy & paste all band parameters to the clipboard.
  • Added sample & hold distortion for MDistortion.
  • Analyzers & sonograms now work only if the plugin window is open to save CPU.
  • Added keyboard shortcut "B" for tap tempo.
  • All textual edits of time are now in milliseconds to avoid numbers like 0.001.
  • Fix: Smothness didn't work correctly upon startup in many plugins containing an analyser.
  • Fix: MFreeformAnalogEq didn't correctly show equalization curve when range has changed.
  • Fix: Load multiple loops were failing for some directories.
  • Fix: Delay control in MSample and MMultiSampler didn't work correctly with different sampling rates.

New in MDrummer 4.01 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Basic drum parameters can now be automated from mixer page. This includes mute, volume, pan, pitch and sends.
  • Added an advanced analyzer to equalizers.
  • File selectors have been highly optimized.
  • Added "save drumset" feature into the Quick setup.
  • MConvolution GUI has been redesigned for easier workflow.
  • Loop generator now adjusts to target signature even if it is higher than source loops.
  • Decreased default sound volume.
  • Optimized preset and settings storage.
  • Rhythm generator now stops audio processing during rhythm generator to avoid overloading CPU.
  • Sample import can now automatically generate snare drum 2 from snare drum 1 and hihat closing can be disabled.
  • LU meters can now show momentary, short-term and integrated loudness.
  • Equalizer band points are now slightly smaller.
  • Automation has been optimized.
  • All drum channels now default to 0.
  • Fix: MDrummer can now access additional volumes on Mac OS X.
  • Fix: Sample import enabled Freeze causing high CPU requirements and deadlocks.
  • Fix: Some changes in mixer on freezed drums weren't updating.
  • Fix: A Windows message was poping when trying to access an unavailable drive.
  • Fix: Additional volumes couldn't be accessed on Mac.
  • Fix: Rhythm generator no longer loads target channel from settings as this was confusing.
  • Fix: Clicking on a mixer button and then pressing an arrow key could lead to a crash.
  • Fix: Loop export didn't work correctly under certain circumstances.
  • Fix: Clicking edit icon in the drum pads could lead to a crash.
  • Fix: VST3 was causing crashes under some hosts and specific configurations.
  • Fix: Envelope draw mode didn't work well with snap to grid enabled.
  • Fix: Popup windows with some keyboard shortcuts could lead to a crash on Mac.
  • Fix: Delete and backspace keys have been swapped on Mac.
  • Fix: Loudness meters text value was showing "silence" with values under 0 LU.
  • Fix: Dragging equalizer Q didn't work very well on Mac.
  • Fix: MCompressor didn't display gain reduction and peak levels between multiple channels.

New in MDrummer 4.00 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • New sample & subsample library, MTotalPercussion 1 multisample set and a huge collection of drumsets - MDrummer now contains 7GB data library (loselessly compressed from about 40GB). Besides the standard set available in previous versions, it now contains set of electronic drums samples, subsample libraries and a multisampled MTotalPercussion 1. All drumsets have been recreated for better audio quality, less CPU consumption and better compatibility with each other. MDrummer now contains almost 3000 drumsets and components.
  • New set of rhythms, base rhythms and grooves - MDrummer's rhythm system has been modernized as well, with about 400 rhythms from pop to drum'n'bass to percussion rhythms, 200 base rhythms for generating your own styles, 100 background percussion rhythms and 400 grooves.
  • GUI completely reorganized - MDrummer is now much easier to use and the workflow is much quicker, despite many new features have been added.
  • Added drum pad mode for simple normal-drum-machine-like behaviour. This also includes multi-sample drag & drop into pads or inside drumset editor, MDrummer automatically manages multiple layers.
  • New drumset generator algorithm - MDrummer can now generate drumsets from the thousands of included components and it can also literally generate new components, additional effect layers and even effect chains for each drum.
  • Added loop generator - loop editor now provides generate function, which can literally generate new loops a directory of existing ones. Great for creating new grooves.
  • Added MFreqShifter, MFreeformAnalogEq and MModernCompressor.
  • Complete kernel upgrade providing often about 200% performance improvements.
  • Added 2 send channels.
  • Added support for FLAC and AIFF samples and impulse responses.
  • Added drum-type categories.
  • Huge audio quality improvements for MHarmonizer.
  • Super-realisticity.
  • The entire settings except for rhyhms can be saved together now. This includes drumset, effects, MIDI settings etc.
  • Added harmonics control in MLimiter.
  • Improved analysis precision.
  • Added single-pole (6dB/oct) lowpass & highpass filters for equalizers.
  • Smoothness in signal generators and analyzers optimized by 200%-1600%
  • MConvolution performance heavily improved.
  • Added MDrummer 16-out version.
  • Added dry/wet for MDistortion.
  • Added draw mode in envelope editor, added middle mouse button drawing.
  • Mouse wheel zooming in graph editors now zooms "to point".
  • Advanced envelope editor menu.
  • Added stairs & pulses mode in the envelope points.
  • Added envelope editor snad-to-grid feature.
  • Added step sequencer generator into envelope editors.
  • Added drum gain parameter.
  • MDistortion now has amp and equalizer sections off by default.
  • Improved "tap" tempo feature accuracy by averaging in many successive clicks.
  • MSampler and MScratcher file selectors now show only supported files.
  • Band enable buttons have been removed for MEqualizer, instead the icon is clickable.
  • Added reset and collapsible band editor equalizers.
  • Added resizing arrow for resizable windows.
  • Added visual areas for equalizers.
  • Added autolisten feature to parametric equalizers.
  • Added "Smooth 2" envelope point mode.
  • Fix: MDrummer could crash on Win64 when project exceeded 2GB.
  • Fix: Filenames with double-spaces could have been not loaded properly.
  • Fix: Rhythm generator occasionally crashed when used randomize in signature different than 4/4.
  • Fix: Improved stability, especially under Digital performer.
  • Fix: Improved synchronization with Reaper.
  • Fix: Resizing windows contains splitters changed ratio of the splitters.
  • Fix: Resizable windows were sometimes showing arrow cursor even over a position, where the window couldn't be resized.
  • Fix: MIDI files with program changes sometimes couldn't be loaded.
  • Fix: Multioutput in AU didn't work correctly.
  • Fix: Lock in envelope editor didn't lock the point completely.
  • Fix: Graph editor generated weird shapes for multiple points in the same position.

New in MDrummer 3.02 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Added 6 new effects - MTransient, MChorus, MDistortion, MHarmonizer, MConvolution, MUtility
  • MDrummer is now VST3 compatible.
  • 12 new MSynthesizer 4NN templates for various drums and percussion.
  • Advanced processing for every signal shape editor.
  • Added ping-pong mode, offset, input/feedback filter for MDelay.
  • Added 3 processing modes for MWaveShaper.
  • Random component selection in drumset designer.
  • Added hand-clap drum type.
  • All envelope points can now be locked.
  • Filled help on equalizer band editor.
  • Added tap feature for tempo.
  • Click protection for frequency modulation in MSynthesizer 4NN.
  • Added single output version.
  • Added input MIDI transpose.
  • Added output MIDI channel by drum channel feature.
  • Added preliminary MIDI out for AU.
  • Fix: Synchronization with songs with changing signature.
  • Fix: Compatibility with Digital performer.
  • Fix: Installer wasn't working on some Mac OS X and Windows 7 systems.
  • Fix: GUI updating on Mac.
  • Fix: Effect 1 drum type didn't have any assigned MIDI key.
  • Fix: Help windows occasionally failed to detect size properly.
  • Fix: Envelopes had invalid dB units.
  • Fix: SF2 and NKI import wasn't working correctly.
  • Fix: Pitch-bend processing range.
  • Fix: Mac OS X implementation ignored spacebar key.
  • Fix: Color window copy & paste.
  • Fix: Import of MIDI files with aftertouch.
  • Fix: Triggering of long breaks for certain rhythms processed through double-tempo feature.
  • Fix: Multiple outputs were crashing on some hosts.