discoDSP have recently released version 3.3 of Bliss sampler, currently available for $99.00. Version 3.6 is available as a FREE update for existing 2.x and 3.x customers.
New in version 3.6:
- Automatic Sampling Feature (Standalone Only): Revolutionary audio input sampling system allowing direct capture from audio interface without requiring VST plugins. MIDI-triggered recording with configurable note ranges and velocity layers (1-128 intervals). Time-based recording with adjustable duration and tail settings for capturing complete instrument decays. Thread-safe 10-second circular buffer system for continuous audio capture at up to 192kHz sample rate. Complete post-processing pipeline: normalization, zero-crossing snap, automatic crossfade loops, and fadeout. Configurable channel modes: stereo, mono mix, mono left, mono right. Samples automatically saved to “Sampled Instruments” folder with SFZ or ZBP format export options. Support for append mode to add samples to existing programs. Full 32-bit float quality for registered users, 8-bit for demo evaluation.
- Record Audio Feature (Standalone Only): Quick audio recording for capturing one-shot samples from audio input. Live oscilloscope display showing real-time waveform with automatic saturation when exceeding 0dB. Automatic zone creation with stereo audio, OneShot loop mode, and C4 MIDI mapping.
- Plugin Sampling Improvements: Added “Root at First Key” option to set root note at the beginning of key range. Extended velocity intervals range from 1-12 to 1-128 for ultra-detailed velocity mapping. Optimized dialog layout with consolidated memory estimation and improved space utilization. Fixed velocity intervals logic to use layer-based counting where interval value equals number of velocity layers. 16-bit quality restriction for plugin sampling in demo mode, 32-bit float for registered users.
- Cross-Platform File Association Support: Automatic file association for Bliss native formats (.zbp programs, .zbb banks) on all platforms. File association for sampler formats (.sfz, .sf2, .sbk, .exs, .akp, .xrni, .nki) and audio formats (.wav, .aiff, .flac, .ogg, .mp3, etc.). Double-clicking supported files now launches Bliss standalone and loads content automatically.
- Sample Editor Enhancements: Added gain increase/decrease operations and octave shift commands (+-12 semitones). Added MIDI output control and channel routing for standalone build. Fixed key mapper zone display and rendering with proper thread safety. Added intelligent note range combo box filtering with SHIFT key override.
- User Interface Refinements: Converted Engine Quality menu to hierarchical submenus on macOS. Disabled audio input mute warning for standalone build. Fixed wave display position tracking for RubberBand pitch shift mode.
Bliss is a sampler and VST recorder for Audio Units, VST hosts featuring a scalable & themeable GUI, VSTi sampling, 8 automatable Macro controls, dual zero delay feedback filters, sample editor, 7 built-in effects, flexible modulation, parameter morphing and the highest offline resampling quality using 512 points SINC algorithm.
One of the standout features of Bliss sampler is its ability to record your favorite Virtual Instruments (VST, AU) as SFZ files without any sound quality loss (1), making it a powerful tool for creating your own custom sample libraries or using them in your productions. Additionally, Bliss sampler includes a built-in wave editor, 7 built-in effects, and flexible modulation capabilities, allowing you to shape and manipulate your samples in creative ways.
Bliss sampler also supports up to 64 voices of polyphony and voice generation with up to 4X oversample factor, as well as selectable interpolation engines with up to 512 points SINC interpolation. With full MIDI input triggering control and selectable mono/poly/legato operation, Bliss sampler offers a wide range of playback options.
Whether you’re working with samples from your favorite VST instruments or your own recordings, Bliss sampler offers a comprehensive set of tools for editing, manipulating, and integrating your samples into your productions.
Features include:
- Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1 or higher).
- Built-in VST / VST3 / AU / AAX host with sampling (freezing).
Record your favourite VST without any sound quality loss!1 - Built-in wave editor.
- Scalable and themeable GUI.
- Morphable scheme / automatable zone parameters.
- 128 Programs with unlimited zones.
- 32-bit floating point based wavetables.
- Full MIDI Input triggering control.
- Up to 64 voices polyphony (multilayered zone sampling engine).
- Oversampling voice generation: up to 4X oversample factor.
- Selectable interpolation engines: up to 512 points SINC interpolation.
- Full mono / poly / legato operation.
- Glide w/ autoswitch control.
- 4 voices Unison with detuning.
- Filters
Bliss sampler is available to PC, Mac and Linux users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX).
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