Circle

Mac
Windows

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	2.0.3
Format
Compatibility	MacOS X Intel
License	Commercial Software
Price	$69 / 49€
Rating
Updated On	Oct 9, 2016
Total Downloads	6,993
Mac Downloads	5,560

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	2.0
Format
Compatibility	Windows
License	Commercial Software
Price	$69 / 49€
Rating
Updated On	Apr 2, 2015
Total Downloads	6,993
PC Downloads	1,433

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Semi-modular software synthesizer

Circle is a new semi-modular software synthesizer, designed to be easy to use, allowing you to concentrate fully on sound design and performance.

Features :

- Ease of Use :

o Designed to be easy to use and intuitive through simple work flows.
o Large easy to see knobs and sliders.
o Connect up modulations via color coded circles in a simple and visual fashion. To preview a modulation, simple place a circle under a knob, and hear its effect.
o See all your connections at a glance, without the clutter of virtual cables.

- Interactive Control :

o Visually interactive MIDI learn. Assign your MIDI controllers in a simple, fast and familiar way.
o Attach multiple Circle controls to a single knob. Speed up an LFO, while closing a filter, while increasing a delay...

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Circle is a new semi-modular software synthesizer, designed to be easy to use, allowing you to concentrate fully on sound design and performance.

Features :

- Ease of Use :

o Designed to be easy to use and intuitive through simple work flows.
o Large easy to see knobs and sliders.
o Connect up modulations via color coded circles in a simple and visual fashion. To preview a modulation, simple place a circle under a knob, and hear its effect.
o See all your connections at a glance, without the clutter of virtual cables.

- Interactive Control :

o Visually interactive MIDI learn. Assign your MIDI controllers in a simple, fast and familiar way.
o Attach multiple Circle controls to a single knob. Speed up an LFO, while closing a filter, while increasing a delay effect time. Experiment with control.
o Use hands on control in a creative way as part of the sound design process.

- Live Performance :

o Single view, high contrast screen, lets you see everything at a single glance.
o Organize and group your sounds for live performance using the sounds browser.
o Use Apple iRemote to change sounds from afar (Mac version only).

- Fresh Sounds :

o 4 oscillators per voice, choose between classic analog or contemporary wave generators.
o Semi-modular voice structure, giving you the freedom to pick and choose from many different sound modules.
o Unrestricted modulation - connect up modulation in an easy and free way.
o Lots of great master effects to choose from.

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OS X 10.7 or higher

Requires Windows XP or higher

Circle v 2.0.3 Oct 9, 2016 MacOS X Intel

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OS X 10.12 Sierra support

Circle v 2.0.2 Aug 5, 2015 MacOS X Intel

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OS X 10.11 El Capitan support

Circle v 2.0 Apr 2, 2015 MacOS X Intel

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New Synthesis Type: VPS

Based on research conducted between FAW and the audio research group at Maynooth University, Circle² brings you a new type of synthesis: Vector Phase Shaping. Unique and only available in Circle².

Retina Ready

Circle²'s interface is fully retina display ready. Brings a vibrancy and clarity that is unseen in other software instruments. An interface for 2015.

Redesigned Interface, Improved Workflows.

Taking the key concepts of the first version, we have improved the workflow and user experience in Circle². Find the required sounds effortlessly using our new preset browers.

Fully Re-written Audio Engine

Circle² comes with a fully re-written audio engine. Better tone with improved low end depth and increased high frequency clarity. New factory sounds packed full of future leaning sounds.

Circle v 1.1.9 Aug 9, 2014 MacOS X Intel

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This update fixes several bugs that affected how Circle interacts with DAW hosts.

Circle v 1.1.8 Jul 8, 2014 MacOS X Intel

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Circle v 1.1.5 Apr 8, 2014 MacOS X Intel

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64 Bit On Windows

Circle v 1.1.4 Mar 21, 2014 MacOS X Intel

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Circle v 1.1.2 Sep 25, 2013 MacOS X Intel

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Fixes issues that people were having under 10.6 and with Xeon processor Macs.
fixes some stability issues in the latest version of Logic X.

Circle v 1.1.0 Sep 7, 2013 MacOS X Intel

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We are happy to finally announce the release of 64 Bit Circle. This work involved an almost rewrite of the code base, with many under the hood improvements added which should future proof Circle going into the years ahead.

Circle v 1.0.8 Oct 27, 2011 MacOS X UB

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Bug fixes

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Circle v 1.0.7 Mar 28, 2009 MacOS X UB

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This new version including some bug fixes and minor feature updates.

Circle v 1.0.6 Dec 19, 2008 MacOS X UB

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Circle v 1.0.5 Oct 23, 2008 MacOS X UB

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Version 1.0.5 includes some minor bug fixes and brings OSC Send functionality in the Mac version.

Circle v 1.0.4 Sep 3, 2008 MacOS X UB

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1) Some sub-presets not showing up in the module sub-preset drop menu.
2) Improved CPU performance of both single and dual main filters when in CPU economy mode.
3) Lfo Modulation Phase control fixed.
4) Phaser filter sound problem fixed.
5) The breakdown of sound when using Circle on a mono track in Logic is fixed.

Circle v 1.0.3 Aug 20, 2008 MacOS X UB

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You can now generate your own wavetables from audio files and use them in Circle.

Circle v 1.0.2 Jun 19, 2008 MacOS X UB

In this update we have included a CPU economy mode in the setting pane. This allows Circle to use less CPU for a minimal reduction in audio quality.

Behind the scenes, there have been some updates to the OSC messaging and a bug related to the mouth filter clicking during modulation has also be fixed.

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Circle v 2.0 Apr 2, 2015 Windows

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New Synthesis Type: VPS

Based on research conducted between FAW and the audio research group at Maynooth University, Circle² brings you a new type of synthesis: Vector Phase Shaping. Unique and only available in Circle².

Retina Ready

Circle²'s interface is fully retina display ready. Brings a vibrancy and clarity that is unseen in other software instruments. An interface for 2015.

Redesigned Interface, Improved Workflows.

Taking the key concepts of the first version, we have improved the workflow and user experience in Circle². Find the required sounds effortlessly using our new preset browers.

Fully Re-written Audio Engine

Circle² comes with a fully re-written audio engine. Better tone with improved low end depth and increased high frequency clarity. New factory sounds packed full of future leaning sounds.

Circle v 1.1.9 Aug 9, 2014 Windows

Download Update

This update fixes several bugs that affected how Circle interacts with DAW hosts.

Circle v 1.1.8 Jul 8, 2014 Windows

Download Update

Circle v 1.1.5 Apr 8, 2014 Windows

Download Update

64 Bit On Windows

Circle v 1.1.4 Mar 21, 2014 Windows

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Circle v 1.0.8 Oct 27, 2011 Windows

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Bug fixes

Circle v 1.0.7 Mar 28, 2009 Windows

Download Update

This new version including some bug fixes and minor feature updates.

Circle v 1.0.6 Dec 19, 2008 Windows

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Circle v 1.0.5 Oct 23, 2008 Windows

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Version 1.0.5 includes some minor bug fixes and brings OSC Send functionality in the Mac version.

Circle v 1.0.4 Sep 3, 2008 Windows

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1) Some sub-presets not showing up in the module sub-preset drop menu.
2) Improved CPU performance of both single and dual main filters when in CPU economy mode.
3) Lfo Modulation Phase control fixed.
4) Phaser filter sound problem fixed.
5) The breakdown of sound when using Circle on a mono track in Logic is fixed.

more...

Circle v 1.0.3 Aug 20, 2008 Windows

Download Update

You can now generate your own wavetables from audio files and use them in Circle.

Circle v 1.0.2 Jun 19, 2008 Windows

In this update we have included a CPU economy mode in the setting pane. This allows Circle to use less CPU for a minimal reduction in audio quality.

Behind the scenes, there have been some updates to the OSC messaging and a bug related to the mouth filter clicking during modulation has also be fixed.

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MiroslavH

Jun 14, 2008. 17:22

version 1.0, MacOS X UB

D'une grande souplesse, modulation de pratiquement tous les éléments (le coup génial est de vous permettre d'entendre ce que donnera la modulation d'un élément par un autre par un simple glisser de la souris au dessus de l'orifice approprié). L'auteur promet une rapidei mplantation des microtonalités.
A ne pas négliger, un protocol intéressant de randomisation, dans lequel vous pouvez intervenir jusqu'à 4 types de modules avec un taux de variation différent. Intéressant pour laisser le log suggérer des combination et modification que l'on ne prend jamais, jusqu'à tourner en rond et se dire, que le logiciel est limité. Il y a encore quelques petits manques, mais ils sont minimes. Proche d'un Filterscape ou Zebra (plébiscité comme un des meilleurs synthés) par des capacités énormes de modulation (il n'y a pas une matrice proprement dite, mais on traine à la souris le module vers une sorte d'ouverture des autres modules, pouvant être modulés). Idéal pour les débutant qui peuvent procéder intuitivement et entendre avant de faire leur choix "ce que ca donne"...
Ergonomiquement plus que correct, graphiquement c'est un peu chiotte, mais à côté des logiciels, qui reproduisent même des bouts de rouille et bouton rognés par des animaux domestiques (qui laisse entrer des chats dans son home-studio, sait comment elles apprécient des boutons de synthés et des tables de mixages), c'est le haut du pavé.
La seule chose qui manque d'après les réactions des users sur le site, c'est la variation des tailles du plugin, certains ont une résolution d'écrant trop basse pour visualiser tout le plugin... ou l'inverse ceux qui bossent sur un Apple Cinema 30, ils voudraient avoir le machin... plug-ros. Comme on est entre garcon, la taille, ca compte visiblement. En espérant que ca permettra de pisser plus haut... que son cul????