Rapture

* Windows 7 compatibility
* Mac OS X 10.6 support
* VST 2.4 support
* Windows 64-bit VST improvements
* Performance improvements
* Graphical improvements
* Micro-host application icons updated

Issues Resolved in Rapture 1.2 :
* VST version now works in some hosts that do not support VST 2.4
* x64 VST version now patches correctly
* Envelope Generator nodes could go negative
* Authorization issues under Windows Vista when not run as administrator
* 'Use Single Mode' now works in Windows Vista without having to run as administrator
* In some cases an exception error that would occur when opening the editor in Project5 version 2.5 has been corrected
* An exception would occur if the buffer size was larger than 4096 samples in DXi hosts
* DXi automation performance issues
* Band Pass Filter issues
* Program fix: 'RGC Brass Bands'

New Features in Rapture 1.2 :
* Envelope Generators can now be retriggerd from the Step Generator
* Internal Tempo with Tap - Rapture can now sync to its own internal tempo
* You can now save and load presets in the Envelope Generator and Step Generator sections
* Envelope Generator now autoscrolls when entering nodes
* Knob Focus Indicator - the currently selected knob will now have edging around it
* Built-in DC Offset blocker to remove unwanted DC Offset distortion
* Up/Down selectors now have direct text entry by double-clicking on them
* New alternate 'Zoom On View' mode in the Envelope Generator
* Vista x64 improvements - the installer now allows you to choose to install either the 32 or 64-bit versions of Rapture on Windows Vista x64

New Stand-alone mode - Rapture can now function as a stand-alone instrument making it the perfect go-to synth for live performance. Stand-alone mode functionality works in Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista X64, OS X PowerPC, OS X Intel.

Universal Binary compatible (all formats) - Rapture can now be loaded in both PowerPC and Intel equipped Macs in Audio Units (AU), VSTi, ProTools (RTAS) formats. VSTi support updated to version 2.4, and now supports composite and non-composite windows in OSX hosts.

Multiple stage DSP section - Rapture 1.1 now offers an all new dynamic three stage DSP/two filter arrangement. The new arrangement allows the repetition of DSP transforms, such as allowing for up to three Decimator stages to be loaded within a single DSP section.

New DSP transforms - Six new DSP transforms have been added to the DSP section. Soft Clip, Hard Clip, Warp, Break, Rectify, and Width. Rapture's DSP section now has an even more diverse and fresh sound. Using all of these algorithms in conjunction with the new DSP section brings new life into the character sound of Rapture.

Tempo synced Envelope Generators - All Envelope Generators can now sync to host tempo, in any integer, dotted or triplet division. Sync mode is enabled by the new 'Sync' text selector on each Envelope Generator. Envelopes will increase and decrease in speed according to tempo changes and settings within compositions.

New Filters - Rapture now offers a number of State-Variable filter options including Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Band Rejection. Ideal for creating exotic textures and pads.

New Step Generator modes and options - Rapture now includes new Step Generator functionality not found in any other synth.

The new Step Generator features include:
'Shot' mode added to the Step Generators - when activated, the Step Generators will pass thru all defined step values only once, then stop
'Step' mode added to the Step Generators - when engaged, the Step Generators will cycle through the defined step values on successive Note-On events
Normalize Steps - will expand the dynamics for the current Step Generator pattern to fit in the maximum range
Copy Shape from LFO - will bring the LFO shape from the currently selected modulator into the Step Generator, including the LFO phase setting
Extract Shape from Sample File (unique to Rapture) - this will calculate the amplitude envelope of any sample file, and set it into the selected Envelope Generator

New MIDI Learn functionality - Rapture's MIDI Learn has been enhanced to provide the most powerful MIDI Learn implementation offered in any synth. The new MIDI Learn features include: Add/Remove MIDI Control, Per-Control Min/Max/Reverse, MIDI Learn added to the X-Y pad, MIDI Learn added to Up/Down and Text Selectors, All Up/Down menus and Text Selectors can now be learned and Multiple MIDI Configurations: Rapture now offers ten different MIDI user configurations Ideal to for multi MIDI controller setups and live performance.

This update provides support for Intel Enabled Mac users via a new Universal Binary AU (AudioUnit) component. This component will also install on PowerPC based Macs, but does not provide any new features or bug fixes to the current Rapture 1.0 AU.