discoDSP have released Discovery Pro 9, available for £184.99 / $199.00.
What’s new in version 9:
- HDR Interface & Retina Scaling: First synth featuring high dynamic range display support on macOS, plus sharp new 1.25x and 1.75x GUI scaling tiers.
- Full MPE Support: Auto-detects MIDI Polyphonic Expression controllers (Seaboard, Osmose, LinnStrument) with real-time per-voice pressure, pitch bend, and Y-axis feedback.
- JP-8080 “Super 7” Supersaw: Emulates the Roland JP-8080 7-saw oscillator with modifiable detune spread and phase retriggering.
- Enhanced Audio Precision: Upgraded to 12-bit oscillator resolution, 2x larger wave tables, 4x distortion precision, and a new zero-delay “Nordic” filter model.
- Multi-Core Cross-Layer Threading: Voice processing spreads dynamically across all CPU cores (Intel AVX2 & Apple Silicon) for heavy polyphonic patches.
- Markov Chain Arpeggiator: A probability-driven arp mode that generates organic, evolving patterns based on note relationships.
- Adaptive Filter Slope: Automatically adjusts filter steepness based on played notes and velocity across all 16 filter types.
- Upgraded PADsynth & Unison: Offers click-free 24-second audio re-synthesis to SFZ, plus custom 2D vector dragging for unison pitch and panning.
When it comes to legendary hardware synthesizers, the Nord Lead series holds a sacred place in the hearts of electronic music producers. Its punchy, cutting, hardware-analog warmth defined entire genres through the late ’90s and 2000s.
Enter discoDSP’s Discovery Pro. Recognized for years as the premier virtual analog software synth inspired by the Nord Lead architecture, Discovery Pro bridges the gap between hardware hands-on character and the infinite flexibility of modern Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
Whether you want to import classic Nord Lead 2 SysEx patches, build massive supersaw trance leads, or generate evolving soundscapes using sample-based re-synthesis, Discovery Pro stands out as a versatile workhorse.
Features include:
- 4 Layers & 12 Oscillators: Stack, split, or key-zone four layers with 128-voice polyphony.
- Nord Lead Compatibility: Bi-directional SysEx import/export for Nord Lead 2/2X patches.
- 16 Filter Types: Nord Lead Zero Delay, Moog Ladder (12/24 dB), Oberheim SEM, phasers, and formants.
- Sample & PADsynth Engine: Import WAV, SF2, and SFZ files, or re-synthesize audio into evolving pad textures.
- Built-in FX & Modulation: Graphic mod envelopes, arpeggiator, stereo delay, gate, and panning modulation.
- 5,000+ Presets: Browse over 100 factory banks directly or via the file-system Disk Mode browser
Discovery Pro 9 is available to PC, Mac and Linux users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX).
For more information on Discovery Pro 9, click here:
NOTE: Some of the links you click on may be affiliated. Clicking and purchasing using these links helps support and fund The Beat Community. Thanks for your support.
