Usine

Fixed bugs

various display details in the Draw Objects XY panel

Fixed bugs

sometime, conductor values aren't properly recalled when the fade time is greater than 0

Improvements

New synchro modes in the Piano Roll, Sampler, Grain Sampler
loop on bar: played entirely as in loop mode, and then, at the end, restarts at the beginning of the next bar.
loop on beat: played entirely as in loop mode, and then, at the end, restarts at the beginning of the next beat.
DBAP Panner 2D and Quadratic distance 2D work now with array as input.
better Compressor

fixed bugs

Improvements

improvement of the gesture engine.
new pan gestures: up, down, left, right bi points (see Getting Gesture Info)

fixed bugs

the Random Midi module doesn't work properly in play button mode
single short click, single long click gestures now works

Fixed bugs

various issues on Conductor recall of User's modules.

CPU overload in Formant filter

Usine Stage

A new product called Usine Stage has been created, an in-between the free and the pro version. See Products comparison. Usine Stage is a reduced version of Usine Pro for advanced users.

Some features are absent (like VST exportation, sequencer) and the number of tracks is a little bit limited but Usine Stage is a good starting point to experience all the power of this software.

Master Track

Now you have the capability to define a track as a master. All the tracks will be routed to this track input, you can then easily add master effects that will be accordingly applied to all actives patches.

Also up to 4 master tracks can be active at the same time (4 in Usine Pro, 2 in Usine Stage).

Create a VST

With this version you can export your workspace into a stand alone application or a VST (a dll), so you can share a redistributable and royalty-free package of your creations.

The package will include all the patches sound files, user modules and a fully functional version of Usine called Usine Reader.

The created VST's will have:

full Multi-touch capabilities,
Midi/Key learn on all controls,
Quantize options on all controls,
Osc (open sound control) integrated.

Conductor

The Conductors are now lighter, faster and smoother.

suitability to store VST's settings in the conductor, an option added to the conductor panel.
smooth recall according to the fade time for all controls, included array's, steps and matrix.
new cross fade fader to experience smoothly changes in conductor's lines

Multilingual

Some great news for Usine's users all around the world, Usine is now multilingual (English, Français, Spanish and Deutsch available for the moment).

Thanks to all the Usine Community for the great contribution.

Matrix

new Matrix - Audio Mix to route audio sources to several outputs (up to 16×16)
new Matrix - Midi Mix to route midi sources to several outputs (up to 16×16)
new Matrix - Data Mix to route data flow sources to several outputs (up to 16×16)
the Matrix - Display or Set has been improved to work with the new conductor (smooth recall)

Granulator Module

new audio Granulator which creates audio grains from an incoming audio source with some visual feedback of the grain envelope. We took a particular attention to audio quality, probably one of the best you can find (5 points interpolation).

Improvements

new Always calculated module to force the current patch to be calculated even if the engine/track is Off.
new Current Patch Settings module, to set or get more info about the current patch. In sub-patches, this module allows realtime modification of the polyphony.
new Get CommaText Multi available as a script.
new option fast mode in OSC Receive for a faster and full reception of OSC data's.
new Setup module to change various options of the setup
new Web Browser module to display an Internet page in your workspace.
new Math modules sign module.
new Selector string module
the Get Url File module is now threaded for a faster response.
new hint implementation in the main window.
new inverse option in Midi Learn & Key Learn panel to invert the course of a fader.

Surround

Usine is probably one of the best surround audio processing host.

improvement of multi-channels processing : all audio buses are now 32 channels.
improvements of the Surround Pack by Hervé Birolini with lots of new ready to use surround patches. Some powerful physical model scripts included. (available soon).

Layouts

The main layout window has been improved. Many other nice, ready to use layouts are available. (thanks to 23fx23 Several new options added:

stay on top, to put controls at the top of of the parent panel (in front of other controls)
not saved in conductor, not saved in presets now visible in the layout form.
captions font settings (bold, italic, underline) can now be adjusted.
new design more ergonomic.

Library

new DJ XY Hold
new the Nose II a filter effect
new Sergio Slicer III, a master piece in live slicing
new Envelop Gain Modifier a realtime gain modifier patch
new Scratcher an auto scratcher
new 3 Bands Filter
new Doppler effect
new Bassliner bass line creator
improvements of the Compressor
improvements of the Grain Engine x1, now made with the new Granulator module

fixed bugs

all reported bugs fixed now

[module] the toggle module value is not properly stored.
[remote] the global synchro ON/OFF midi mode is properly stored.
[module] keyboard : the ctrl, alt, shift values were not properly reset.

Improvements
[Module] new GetURLFile to retrieve a file from Internet
[IML] new GET_COMMATEXT instruction


fixed bugs

[preset] error loading a preset manager in a poly sub-patch

Improvements

[library] new DJ delay II patch

[library] new DJ Hold patch

[usine] Midi learn are memorized during the apply polyphony operation

fixed bugs

[modules] strange behavior of the math/logical operators led output

[modules] fadein is applied sampler in midi mode

[usine VST] the Midi In module doesn't work properly

[5.50.52]
Improvements

[module] new Formant Filter module

[module] new multichannel crossFader module

[library] new version of Bit Crusher

[library] new version of Reverse

[library] new DJ FX pack (contains 7 special DJ FX)

[module] optimisation of the delay module (2x faster)

[module] new ramp module. The old version of the ramp is maintained for compatibility.

[module] sampler : new "long filename" outlet

fixed bugs

[module] the keyboard module doesn't work properly

[module] bad initialisation of the 1-X module

[module] bad initialisation of the delta module

[conductor/preset] some time you're obliged to press the recall button twice

notes

on this version some conductor/preset lines on array's and steps modules aren't

recalled properly and you're are obliged to press recall two times.
This bug will be solved if you resave your presets/conductor lines.

[5.50.48]
fixed bugs

[remote] the midimode combobox value is not properly strored

[grain] the speed parameter doesn't appear in the module

[5.50.52]
Improvements

[module] new Formant Filter module

[module] new multichannel crossFader module

[library] new version of Bit Crusher

[library] new version of Reverse

[library] new DJ FX pack (contains 7 special DJ FX)

[module] optimisation of the delay module (2x faster)

[module] new ramp module. The old version of the ramp is maintained for compatibility.

[module] sampler : new "long filename" outlet

fixed bugs

[module] the keyboard module doesn't work properly

[module] bad initialisation of the 1-X module

[module] bad initialisation of the delta module

[conductor/preset] some time you're obliged to press the recall button twice

notes

on this version some conductor/preset lines on array's and steps modules aren't

recalled properly and you're are obliged to press recall two times.
This bug will be solved if you resave your presets/conductor lines.

[5.50.48]
fixed bugs

[remote] the midimode combobox value is not properly strored

[grain] the speed parameter doesn't appear in the module

Improvements

[sampler] the value of the pitch in sampler/grain sampler modules is now unlimited

[module] new ArcTan math module

[library] new version of Freez

[library] new version of Clock Beat

[library] new Pitch Delay patch

[library] new Sampler with Speed Button patch

[Midi to Usine] num virtual inlet created.

[dashboard Module] "Reset all Midi devices" inlet created

[setup] "Reset all Midi devices" button added, in Midi in and Midi out panels

[module] Open Dialog (to get a file name) created.

fixed bugs

[usine] sometime midi learn are lost on undo/redo in sub patches

[vst] various buses issues in the VST version

[sequencer] chaotic marker selection...

notes

the structure of midi-learns has changed and all of them will be lost.

The good news is that, the new implementation is more efficient and stable.

Improvements

More efficient panic button.

[sampler] the gain inlet is now smoothed to avoid audio clicks (on fast modifications)

[conductor] the selected track is no longer modified during a conductor recall

fixed bugs

[pianoroll] various display bugs.

[pianoroll] some copy/cut bugs solved

[sampler] an artefact can occur the first time a sound is played.

[Easine VST] is 2xin 2xout

[5.50]

[touch screen] contact surface informations

[patching] polyphony for sub-patches

[module] mapper data up to 256 value

[interface] new color selector window

[library] new grain engine FX

[library] new Reverse FX

[keylearn] allows now multiple keypressed at the same time

trace OSC out messages

[midi learn] soft take over implemented: option in the setup.

[module] new X-1 module

[module] new BLOC DURATION module

fixed bugs

[VST] the mouse module doesn't work

[grain sampler] various looping issues in play button mode

Fixed bugs

[usineFree] the remote update (send midi out) doesn't work in UsineFree

Fixed bugs

[usine] bad initialization of the HID device module

[usine] The inlet color of the knob module doesn't work

[usine] memory crash in the AUdio Mixer on recall preset

[usine] hard memory crash in the Grain module

[usine] hard memory crash in the Freez Event module

[usine] hard memory crash at the start up of Usine when the Asio BLOC Size <> 128

[5.25e]
fixed bugs

[sequencer] sometime the first notes of a midi file are not played definitively solved.

[VST version] "no SPlib dll feature was found in the waterfall procedure" during scanning of VST folder

Fixed bugs

[sequencer] sometime the first notes of a midi file are not played definitively solved.

[VST version] "no SPlib dll feature was found in the waterfall procedure" during scanning of VST folder

Fixed bugs

[global Synchro] sometime the first notes of a sequence are not played when the Auto Restart option is enabled.

[conductor] sometime the last line can't be recalled

[conductor] the paste bank command doesn't work

[sequencer] the SendAllNotesOff sent at the beginning of a patch can cause troubles.

Fixed bugs

[sequencer] sometime the first notes of a midi file are not played.

[VST version] bad sample rate initialization

Probably the most important update since the v5. It contains many important improvements.
The beta test phase is now finished. All reported bugs are fixed.


improvements

Aiff sound files compatible

Zero crossing is active now in the sampler during the recording process, if the option is activated.

better audio quality and synchro in the Grain Generator module

new on/off parameter in the send bus module

Midi-learn is now allowed on all the buttons of the navigation bar in IB mode

better size adjustment when moving/resizing controls.

new browser/Add-ons design

new protect mode as hidden string

better Audio to Midi (pitch tracker) sub-patch

new Active Line Number module, to get the selected line in the grid

new navigation bar design (IB mode)

new Midi Expand voices Midi Tool script

new Math/Bit Operators OR, AND, XOR, NOT, SHL, SHR available as scripts

new improved Random Law Generator sub-patch

new options in the global IB "maximize if ON (Grid & IB)" and "maximize if ON (IB only)"

Usine graphic engine is globally twice faster.

scripts take less memory

audio protection in the Filter module to prevent instability

new target parameter in the mouse module

new SET_LAYOUT instruction in the IML

new FaderColor Module.

in the Sequenced Pianoroll, we can now scroll the cursor position.

array's input in the XPpad module

the internal help form has a Minimize button

set array parameter in the random module

inverse Y axis option in the layout of XYPad

various design improvements

array's input in the Draw Objects module

up to 128 objects in the Draw Objects module

new layout option to draw connexions between objects in the Draw Objects module

parameter type ptPointerBitMap, ptPointer, ptLed added in scripts

array's parameters are saved automatically in scripts except if SetDontNeedSave is called

new 1-X and X+1 math modules

new window parameter in the grain sampler module

the Delay module sounds better.

new Compile&Init and Compile&Reload menus for scripts

few new IML instructions: PAUSE, CREATE_UID, GET_CAPTION

VST Randomizor template added

fixed bugs

the Drag & Drop doesn't work in the sequencer

various Drag & Drop issues in grid mode

several important bugs in the VSTRandomizor script

hard bug when updating VST parameter's list

the SetVariableString doesn't work properly in scripts.

various bugs in the random data module

various glitches issues in the VST version

problems storing Midi-learn's after copy/past of a sub-patch.

problems with negative numbers in the RandomData module

the 'edit layout' function is sometime tricky...

various graphic refresh problems when the ASIO driver is down

small refresh issue in the preset panel on recall

sometime Midi/Key learns aren't properly stored in the patch

often, the Midi setup is lost...

the Midi Sequencer diplicates Midi Events in bar mode

various conductor issues with copy/past bank

refresh problem when a VST window is reduced as a thumbnail

comments

the scale parameter of Faders/Knobs is no longer in the layout settings but is now in the module settings (as it use to be in the V4)

the color selector is now opened with a double click instead of single click.

Fixed bugs

the Drag & Drop doesn't work in the sequencer

various Drag & Drop issues in grid mode

Improvements

array's input in the XPpad module

the internal help form has a Minimize button

set array parameter in the random module

inverse Y axis option in the layout of XYPad

various design improvements

fixed bugs

several important bugs in the VSTRandomizor script

hard bug when updating VST parameter's list

the SetVariableString doesn't work properly in scripts.

various bugs in the random data module

Fixed bugs

various glitches issues in the VST version

problems storing Midi-learn's after copy/past of a sub-patch.

few details corrected.

Improvements

array's input in the Draw Objects module

up to 128 objects in the Draw Objects module

new layout option to draw connexions between objects in the Draw Objects module

parameter type ptPointerBitMap, ptPointer, ptLed added in scripts

array's parameters are saved automatically in scripts except if SetDontNeedSave is called

new 1-X and X+1 math modules

new window parameter in the grain sampler module

fixed bugs

all reported bugs fixed.

audio glitches in the VST version

Improvements

Aiff sound files compatible

Zero crossing is active now in the sampler during the recording process, if the option is activated.

better audio quality and synchro in the Grain Generator module

new on/off parameter in the send bus module

Midi-learn is now allowed on all the buttons of the navigation bar in IB mode

better size adjustment when moving/resizing controls.

new browser/Add-ons design

new protect mode as hidden string

better Audio to Midi (pitch tracker) sub-patch

new Active Line Number module, to get the selected line in the grid

new navigation bar design (IB mode)

new Midi Expand voices Midi Tool script

new Math/Bit Operators OR, AND, XOR, NOT, SHL, SHR available as scripts

new improved Random Law Generator sub-patch

new options in the global IB "maximize if ON (Grid & IB)" and "maximize if ON (IB only)"

Usine graphic engine is globally twice faster.

Scripts take less memory

audio protection in the Filter module to prevent instability

new target parameter in the mouse module

new SET_LAYOUT instruction in the IML

new FaderColor Module.

in the Sequenced Pianoroll, we can now scroll the cursor position.

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fixed bugs

problems with negative numbers in the RandomData module

the 'edit layout' function is sometime tricky...

various graphic refresh problems when the ASIO driver is down

small refresh issue in the preset panel on recall

sometime Midi/Key learns aren't properly stored in the patch

often, the Midi setup is lost...

the Midi Sequencer diplicates Midi Events in bar mode

various conductor issues with copy/past bank

refresh problem when a VST window is reduced as a thumbnail

comments

the scale parameter of Faders/Knobs is no longer in the layout settings but is now in the module settings (as it use to be in the V4)

the color selector is now opened with a double click instead of single click.

Mprovements

master output soft clipping option in the setup.

midi learn is allowed on curve settings of the sequencer.

caption font size option in the ControlPanel layout.

after an IB reorganisation panels are now in track order

new SendInternalMessage procedure in scripts

fixed bugs

GetSmptePos, SetSmptePos and GetLoopMarkerPos is missing in Script

the main IB is not cleared properly

we can't use several send Midi to Usine module at the same time

various curve setting bugs in the sequencer

various display bugs

Improvements

new parameter inlet in the ShellCommand module

fixed bugs

sysex are not sent to mini output

the GetArrayLength function is missing in the script.

bad initialization of the 2-4 surround panner

impossible to record master inputs (direct to disk)

Improvements

Usine is now 20% faster

PitchBend midilearn allowed

new Buses templates

better zooming in the sequencer

better zooming in the pianoroll

new object panel settings in the sequencer

mp3 files are now converted and stored for a faster reloading

new MouseDown outlet in faders, buttons, etc.

new OFFcaption parameter in Switch module

fixed bugs

midi learn on preset buttons can freeze Usine

various more or less important bugs.

MidiYoke issues

Important details corrected on the v5.12beta.
This version fixes most of reported bugs and implement new important features.
Can be considered as the first "service pack" of the V5 and because of all the changes It is still a beta version.
Download highly recommended.

fixed bugs

the midilearn on switches doesn't work properly

various Sequencer refresh issues

the filter string in the browser can't contain 'space' character

improvements

new /Crashes folder where are stored last modified patches and log files for an easy recovery after a crash

Improvements

You can now send several audio flow in the same Audio Bus.

New Analysis/Partial Tracker Module can replace the zero crossing module in the AudioToMidi Patch.

new perfect synchro option in the setup and globally a better synchro in the sampler.

the Audio volume contains a new "Mute" inlet

better resampling quality in sampler especially when the pitch is smaller than -2 octaves

various GUI details in the sequencer

new "unSelect all" menu in the sequencer.

You can drop VST's directly in the sequencer

improvements on Button module, which now has a max/min value

New internal help window.

the On Activation module works when the position reaches the beginning of the patch in the sequencer.

fixed bugs

almost all cameras incompatibility issues in the Video Detect Module DX

the sequencer insert patch control panel is always invisible

various VST denormalization bugs

no more flicker effect in the Video Detect module

graphic Freeze issues in the sequencer.

the mouseMove now works in Sequenced Switches module

various bitmap chaining issues

the 'find in patch' command doesn't work in the Free version

the last character is truncated in osc tag 's'

new Midi-Arpeggiator script

various reported bugs

Thanks to all beta testers for their help.

Improvements

new Video Tracker Module using DirectShow layer. More efficient.

color inlets have now a different color

'OFF-line' wiki/help system

new Option 'Conductor isolate' in patches and sub-patches. To isolate parameters from a conductor recall.

fixed bugs

lines, steps, switches and curve modules give an error and won't load when choosing 128 faders

the position of the ball in XY module is not stored in the conductor

logical operators now work with array's

preset Isolate enabled for a sub-patches does not save

the aux input of the additional Input module doesn't work

few other details

Fixed bugs

VST version : various hard crash bugs at the start-up

VST version : New VST setup panel

VST version : the VST buffer size can be adjusted in the setup

USER modules aren't correctly initialized

under XP : some troubles with the double click in touch-screen mode.

Few other details

improvements

Sub-Patches Control Panels location can be set to IB

Various bugs fixed.
you can skip this update, especially if you don't use the VST version.

fixed bugs

VST version : various hard crash bugs at the start-up

VST version : some threading problems can produce audio glitches

The demo is not included in the package

The Video Capture can Freeze Usine on repaint.

The V5 contains more than 300 improvements and modifications, especially a new engine, more powerful and lighter.
Here are presented some of the most interesting :

Gesture and Multi-touch Implementation.

All design modules can receive Multi-Touch and Gesture informations that you can use directly in all the patches to create very ergonomic systems.

Video Tracker Module.

Enables audio interaction with a camera. Motion detection, dark zones and light zones.

Intelligent Auto Wiring

Fast auto wiring system to build patches faster than ever... For that just Drag&Drop a Module or a VST directly on the wire to insert it in the process chain.

New Grid concept

The new Grid mode mixes row/cell presentation and interface builder mode.

Surround

Built-in 16 channels surround mixer and aux buses. If it's not enough, all audio modules can handle up to 64 channels.
Direct surround recording in the Sampler.

VST's layouts

Total integration of VST's in personal interfaces. Vst's forms can now be located in controls panels or in interfaces.

Patch window

The Patching area is now a stand alone window to improve paching in dual screens systems.

New layouts

Serious improvements of interface building. All controls are now resizable and with new layouts possiblilities.

Fixed bugs

bad filename assignment in load/save patch/workspace modules.

delete Grid Line doesn't work properly

insert Grid Line doesn't work properly

strange correlation between the zoom in the sequencer zoom and the master synchro...

improvements

faster clear workspace operation

[4.22f]
fixed bugs

save problems in the "channel" parameter of the create midi module

[4.22e]
fixed bugs

small bug in the channel parameter of the create midi module

the grain sampler now works in ìloop+nextî sample

improvements

the max number of vVST parameters in now 1024

small synchro problem with the Molar VST

new "Midi Unpack" script.

Intermediate update. You can skip it if everything works on you system, but this version has better performances for high CPU load.

improvements

better process scheduling in high CPU load situations

better scrolling effect in the Global Interface Builder

fixed bugs

no more display flutter in the filter module

Recommended update

solve a important audio Freeze bug.

Implementation of a new SDK (thanks to Martin Fleurent). We anticipate on the futures versions of Usine

and the new SDK will be compatible with next versions.

improvements

New C++ SDK v3. Most of user modules have been rewritten with the new SDK to ensure a forward compatibility

logical operators now work for array's: returns array's of 0 or 1.

new Color modules to translate Usine color into RGB or HSL and inverse.

the roll array user module is now included in the package.

fully compatible with Windows7 RC

fixed bugs

the array editor doesn't work properly

in the sequencer, sometime the first note of the midi player isn't played.

synchro troubles in the sequencer when playing midi loops: the first note can be played twice.

various graphic troubles in the sequencer.

Usine can randomly freeze few seconds in various situations.

various display bugs in sequencer mode.

[4.21b]
recommended download if you use the Interface builder.

fixed bugs

Small bug when Usine receives OSC messages with the Tuio protocol

Interface builder scrolling effect when the window is unlocked

Bad screen shots of the Interface builder in speed buttons

[Usine 4.21]
Important synchronization bug fixed.

improvements

better scrolling management in the global interface builder

fixed bugs

the text size in listbox buttons collection is not stored in the patch

the store outlet of the preset manager sends always a 1 value

synchronization drift between VST's and Usine internal synchro

the Midi Time Code SMPTE synchro doesn't work properly for frame rate greater than 24fps

The first non-beta release!
Also the free version is available for download.
Usine free is fully functional except that you can't edit sub-patches and there is no dual core optimization.

improvements

the delay value in the delay module can be set in number of samples

new smooth speed option in the delay module (fast, medium, slow)

latency estimation outlet (in number of samples) in the VST plugins. Can be used to create a latency compensation.

fixed bugs

sometime the remote midi assignations aren't stored in the patch

various errors in process midi out messages from midi vst plugins

bad refresh background bitmap layout in the SDK

slow drift in the pianoroll in 'play button' mode

copy/paste errors in the pianoroll

Fixed bugs

the free memory indicator doesn't work for RAM greater than 2Gb

the midi and key learn are not memorized properly

various hard memory crash at hi CPU load

sometime Usine displays 'Error in process msg'

various GUI and refresh issues with load banks & presets in VST's

in the sequencer, sometime the first midi note of the file is not played

startBarPos VST time info is now correctly updated