discoDSP have updated Discovery Pro, currently available for $199.00. The update is FREE to existing users.
What’s new in version 8.11:
- JP-8080 Super 7 Supersaw
- Classic Roland JP-8080 supersaw algorithm with seven stacked sawtooth oscillators for massive trance leads and pads.
- Pulse Width knob controls detune amount from subtle string-like chorus to full supersaw spread.
- LFO and Mod Envelope modulation of detune via standard PW destination for animated timbres.
- Phase mode support: random phase per note (authentic JP-8080) or retriggered phase for consistent attack.
- Green LED indicator on SAW button distinguishes Super 7 from Parabolic (blue LED).
- Available on both OSC1 and OSC2 with full unison compatibility for additional stereo width.
- Real-Time Visualization
- Oscilloscope waveform display with real-time stereo visualization featuring LED glow effect and dynamic brightness.
- Skin-aware color theming with configurable ARGB colors per skin in Skin.xml.
- Master Volume VU meter providing real-time output level visualization on volume knob.
- Modulation indicators on Pulse Width, FM Amount, AMP Gain, Wave Semitone, OSC2 Semitone, Filter Cutoff, and Pan knobs.
- Real-time envelope position display on all AMP, VCF, and Mod envelope ADSR knobs.
- Multi-voice pan indicator displays all active voice positions simultaneously in voice-panning modes.
- Voice Note Panning Mode
- Third panning option positioning notes in stereo field based on MIDI note number (low notes left, high notes right).
- L/R controls center note across full MIDI range with Amount controlling stereo separation.
- Rate adds dynamic drift LFO for evolving stereo movement with optional tempo sync.
- Pan preset menu reorganized with Mode submenu (Layer / Voice / Voice Note).
- Gate Sequencer Note Retrigger
- Four-state gate sequencer supporting Off, Gate On, Retrigger, and Gate+Retrigger per step.
- Full voice note-off/note-on cycle on retrigger steps for hard envelope restarts and dynamic rhythmic articulation.
- White circle UI indicator displays retrigger-enabled steps in gate sequencer view.
- Independent editing modes: normal click toggles gate state, right-click toggles retrigger state.
- Enhanced LCD display shows all four gate states with descriptive labels.
- Arpeggiator Improvements
- Fixed first arp note delay when pressing a key after 2+ seconds of silence with tempo-synced arp rates.
- Gate retrigger now triggers arpeggiator notes immediately instead of waiting for next sample cycle.
- Fixed Markov arp mode double increment bug that caused erratic step advancement.
- Proper arpeggiator step advancement in gate retrigger for all modes (down, up&down, up, random, rand2, Markov).
- Workflow Enhancements
- VA Oscillator Switch submenu added to OSC preset dropdown for quick access to Free Running, Phase Reset, and Off modes.
- Command+double-click resets morph sense to zero on all aftertouch sense knobs.
- Sense edit mode inverts Command key behavior for consistent sense/value editing workflow.
- Mod sequencer value input changed from Ctrl+Click to Shift+Click for more intuitive modifier usage.
- Native macOS dialog integration for mod value input on Mac platform.
- Performance & Optimization
- Assets Pack System: New VPAK format packs all skin files into single Assets.pack file per skin for smaller installer size.
- Per-skin image caching for faster subsequent loads with thread-safe pack access.
- Dynamic wavetable decimation support for runtime size optimization using half memory with 2x-16x oversampling.
- Reduced GUI memory spikes through voice counter caching and optimized repaint handling.
Experience the ultimate in virtual analog synthesis with Discovery Pro, a synthesizer and sampler that delivers unparalleled sound quality and versatility. With 4 layers and 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, 2X oversampling and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import and export, Discovery Pro offers endless options for creating and shaping your sounds.
The built-in arpeggiator and 12 filter types, including zero-delay-feedback Nord Lead 2 modeled filters and 2 Moog filters, give you even more control over your audio. And with features like panning modulation, stereo delay, and gate effects, you can add depth and movement to your creations.
Discovery Pro surpasses its predecessor, Discovery, by delivering superior sound quality and features while retaining all existing capabilities. It now features Unison, SysEx export, 128-voice polyphony, PADSynth re-synthesis, 2 additional oscillators, 12 filters, over 5,000 presets, 100 banks, a standalone application, a graphical envelope, a scalable GUI, octave key split, aftertouch support, MIDI XML board templates, zone presets and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import/export (SysEx archive). Our team of experts put in countless hours of hard work and dedication to bring you the finest in discoDSP innovation in the form of this cutting-edge instrument.
Discovery Pro 8 is available to PC, Mac and Linux users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX).
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