Discovery Pro for Mac
Virtual analog synthesizer with 12 oscillators, sampler and PADSynth.
$199.00
In English
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Discovery Pro overview
Experience Discovery Pro, the ultimate virtual analog synthesizer and sampler. With 4 layers, 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import/export, Discovery Pro offers endless sound creation options. Its arpeggiator, 12 filter types (including Nord Lead 2 and Moog filters), panning modulation, stereo delay, gate and step modulation effects provide unmatched control. Discovery Pro is perfect for any music production.
What’s new in version 8.9
Version 8.9.0 delivers Percussion Mode functionality, major PADsynth processing optimizations, enhanced SFZ support, and comprehensive improvements and fixes.
Percussion Mode
- Comprehensive drum programming mode that transforms Discovery Pro into a professional percussion workstation. The bank "[64] Percussion 1" now includes 10 ready to use drum kits.
- Intelligent keyboard mapping with dedicated percussion zones spanning C2-B5 (MIDI notes 36-83) for intuitive beat creation
- White keys trigger percussion sounds while black keys select zones for editing, providing seamless workflow integration
- Automatic zone detection and program switching allows each percussion element to maintain unique sound characteristics
- Enhanced Disk Mode interaction optimized for percussion workflow efficiency
- Real-time zone selection feedback with LCD display updates for visual confirmation of active percussion elements
Major PADsynth Processing Enhancements
- Implemented non-blocking PADsynth processing with animated LCD feedback displaying "Rendering..." status during synthesis
- SIMD optimizations for PADsynth rendering engine using both AVX2/FMA and NEON instruction sets for dramatically improved performance
- Fixed UI blocking issues when PAD button enables PADsynth processing, ensuring smooth user interaction during synthesis
- Enhanced real-time feedback system provides clear visual indication of rendering progress
Enhanced SFZ Import and Audio Support
- Comprehensive SFZ import enhancements with multi-bit depth WAV file support for professional sample libraries
- Added SFZ parallel wave file loading for significantly faster import times with large sample sets
- Improved compatibility with professional SFZ sample libraries and multi-format audio files
Advanced DSP Optimizations
- Optimized distortion, chorus, phaser, and PADsynth DSP processing with FMA (Fused Multiply-Add) instructions
- Enhanced CPU performance through improved disabled processing algorithms reducing unnecessary computational overhead
- Revised voice stealing algorithm for more musical voice allocation and better polyphonic performance
Enhanced User Interface and Workflow
- Completely redesigned Edit menu system with hierarchical organization for improved navigation efficiency
- New Layer and Program submenus with logical grouping of Randomize and Reset operations
- Enhanced Program randomization with direct access to preset folders for targeted sound exploration
- Added Help > Show MIDI CC displaying values from XML MIDI templates for better hardware integration
- Simplified Classic Filter menu swap option for streamlined workflow
Aftertouch System Improvements
- Added aftertouch and velocity curve modes for expressive performance capabilities
Audio Quality Improvements
- Added standalone frontwall limiter at -0.1 dB to prevent harsh clipping and protect audio outputs
- Fixed Moog filter resonance drift with oversampling for consistent filter behavior across all oversampling modes
- Enhanced audio processing stability and quality across all plugin formats
Discovery Pro for Mac
$199.00
In English
Version 8.9
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Jan 5 2024
Version: 8.1
I'm thoroughly chuffed with Discovery Pro 8. Its sound quality is top-notch, brimming with richness and clarity. The support for WAV files and nifty resampling features are quite the boon for creative sound design. Impressively, I can easily run up to 128 voices per core on my M1 Mac Studio and the extensive library of presets caters brilliantly to any genre. It's becoming an indispensable asset in my studio.
May 11 2014
Version: 6.3.0
Discovery was ones a very good vsti plugin. It sounds great and emulates the Nord Lead synths nicely but sadly it cannot cope with the rest of the bunch nowadays.
There are now definitely much better alternatives (read: way way way better) and much cheaper too.
On a side note: Discovery also requires much more CPU power compared to others. Some sounds even bog my i7 at 80%.
I suggest looking at D16 Lush101 synth. It is cheaper and produces incredible sounds (better compared to Discovery).
Conclusion: first look at all the (free and payed) alternatives before paying for this.
Apr 3 2013
Version: 6.1.0
About twenty years ago I owned a original Nord Lead 1
It was a great VA-synth that sounded really analog enough to fool many ears.
NL2 and most certainly NL3 aren't very good imo and so is this VST plugin. It just sounds too digital to me.
For me there is only one really good VST plugin doing incredibly analog emulations : B16 Lush101
Its less expensive then Discovery Pro and way better sounding.
Feb 10 2010
Version: 5
Very good vsti but too expensive.
I like the Nord Lead patch import. Please consider a lower price.
Dec 29 2008
Version: 1.0
Come on guys, it's not shareware when it's nearly $200!
Next you'll be claiming Office or Photoshop is shareware too!
It's commercial software & should be listed as such.