Augustus Loop

Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard"

This version adds the new OSC functionality as recently added to Warbler and Silent Way for TouchOSC compatibility.

V2.1.0 adds some new functionality to Augustus's MIDI/OSC and GUI scripting:

Timing functions

In MIDI/OSC scripts you can now
* get the time between two events
* ask for a function to be called after a certain amount of time, or regularly at a specified interval.

Using these functions you can do useful things like distinguish between short and long footpedal presses, or detect double taps etc.

GUI indicators for MIDI/OSC script status

A new form of the existing 'indicator' GUI item has been added, together with some corresponding MIDI/OSC script functions, to allow you to create GUI elements that reflect the state of scripted variables.

This is an AU-only bug fix release. It addresses an issue where no audio would reach the fx loop outputs with certain combinations of parameter settings.

V.2.0.3 improves the behaviour of parameter automation in Logic - specifically:
* the pitch buttons now cause automation to be recorded.
* the four delay time parameters (delay slider min/max, max delay and delay time) now use 'high resolution' mode automation.

It addresses an issue with recording parameter automation in Logic Pro.

* It is now possible to completely override the default MIDI/OSC script with a custom script. (Previously it was only possible to extend the functionality, not replace it.)
* Added a new preferences option, 'Ignore AudioUnitReset', which can be useful when using the AU version of the plug-in in a live context. See the manual for a fuller explanation.

Augustus Loop's GUI is now fully skinnable and scriptable.

- MIDI behaviour is now scriptable.
- VST version now receives MIDI.
- Added Record Offset feature.
- Added waveform display.
- The 'Max Delay Time' parameter now has a smaller minimum value (1.0 seconds)
and is not rounded to the nearest 10 seconds.
- Added Tape Read Mode parameter.
- The Freeze Loop function is much improved.
- A small crossfade is now applied when activating Clear Loop, and when Clear Loop
ends.
- The Input Level parameter is now protected against sudden changes, which previ-
ously could result in audio artefacts. In particular this makes the Punch In/Out fea-
tures more usable.
- A small crossfade is now applied when activating Tap Record.
- Added a new mode for the Freeze Loop function, "Freeze Current".
- Added OSC support.
- Added 'Sync Group' feature.
- Added new 'Tape Sim' section.
- Added factory presets.
- Fixed a bug that could cause Digital Mode to not engage correctly.

Augustus Loop's GUI is now fully skinnable and scriptable.

- MIDI behaviour is now scriptable.
- VST version now receives MIDI.
- Added Record Offset feature.
- Added waveform display.
- The 'Max Delay Time' parameter now has a smaller minimum value (1.0 seconds) and is not rounded to the nearest 10 seconds.
- Added Tape Read Mode parameter.
- The Freeze Loop function is much improved.
- A small crossfade is now applied when activating Clear Loop, and when Clear Loop ends.
- The Input Level parameter is now protected against sudden changes, which previously could result in audio artefacts. In particular this makes the Punch In/Out features more usable.
- A small crossfade is now applied when activating Tap Record.
- Added a new mode for the Freeze Loop function, "Freeze Current".
- Added OSC support.
- Added 'Sync Group' feature.
- Added new 'Tape Sim' section.
- Added factory presets.
- Fixed a bug that could cause Digital Mode to not engage correctly.

Fixed a problem where Augustus Loop's GUI would stop Logic's Key Commands from working.
Fixed an issue which could cause Apple's AU validation tool (as used by Logic) to run very slowly when validating Augustus Loop on OS X Leopard.

* New 6-in 6-out configuration of the plug-in, allowing audio to be routed through external processing either side of the virtual tape.
* Fixed an issue that could cause a crash in Logic 8 when opening a song containing multiple instances of Augustus Loop with their GUIs open.

V1.7.2 fixes an issue which would cause the VST version to crash if the AU version were not also installed. It also further improves the plug-in's resilience to font installation issues.

First Windows version.
First Mac OS X VST version.
New GUI.
Fixed various filter problems. In particular, the filter cutoff was being limited to about 2kHz - now the full range up to 8kHz is usable. Therefore, this version may sound different to previous versions at the same settings. A preferences setting is provided to revert to the previous behaviour, which may be useful if you have to re-visit an old mix after upgrading.
Added 'Tape Stop' feature.

V1.6.5 now responds properly to AudioUnitReset(), so in e.g. Logic the delay buffer will be cleared when song playback is started etc

V1.6.3 adds 'rounded tempo' mode (a workaround for MIDI sync issues in Ableton Live).

V1.6.2 fixes a GUI issue with certain hosts (notably Plogue Bidule on Intel).

First 'Universal Binary' version for Intel and PowerPC Macs.

Added 'digital mode'.
Fixed bug which could result in orphaned threads being created.

Added wider range of values for punch in/out drop-down menus.

V1.5.0 is a major update which adds a simple but very important feature - the ability to change the delay time without 'tape delay' inertia effects. This gives you loop multiply/divide capabilities, lets you tap the loop tempo without clearing it first, makes the 'Fix Delay' feature useful (in which the delay time stays constant as the pitch is varied) etc.

Tempo is calculated and displayed even if MIDI clock output is disabled.

MIDI clock generation is completely rewritten internally, and is generally more compatible with host apps.

Once tap recording has been performed, changing the beats/beat divisor/triplet controls changes the delay time accordingly to maintain the tempo calculated at the end of tap recording.

Added MIDI control of delay time.

Added 'clear loop' function to wipe the tape.
Added auto fade-in/out envelope, with override and optional auto-clear of loop on fade-out completion.
Current loop length now displayed in host's bar/beat units as well as seconds.
Added auto punch in/out, quantized to loop length (seconds or host units) or host transport position.
Loop input level can be controlled by punch in/out.
Extensive CPU efficiency improvements.
Now correctly reports silent output to downstream processing, resulting in further efficiency improvements in hosts that support this feature.
Fixed potential crash when using Freeze Loop and Host Tempo.
Improved behaviour of Freeze Loop in conjunction with Reverse.
Maximum delay time is now limited according to installed system RAM