What's new in Augustus Loop 2.4.10
Aug 6, 2018
- Fixes a macOS-only issue which could cause audio degradation when using the pitch control or LFO.
New in Augustus Loop 2.4.3 (Feb 18, 2015)
- Compatibility with some older OS X installs.
New in Augustus Loop 2.4.2 (Feb 3, 2015)
- Licence Manager compatibility
New in Augustus Loop 2.4.1 (Oct 29, 2013)
- First AAX release (Mac OS X and Windows, for Pro Tools 10.3.6 & 11)
- Fixed the skinning system, which was broken by v2.4.0.
New in Augustus Loop 2.4.0 (Dec 3, 2012)
- This is a maintenance release that rolls up a lot of minor enhancements and stability improvements to the code shared with Silent Way v2.
New in Augustus Loop 2.2.1 (Feb 25, 2010)
- Fixed compatibility with OS X 10.5.
- Worked around a bug in Digital Performer 7.1 which would cause a crash when the plug-in prefs dialog was used.
- Generally improved stability of the Cocoa UI.
New in Augustus Loop 2.0.4 (Apr 29, 2009)
- 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.
New in Augustus Loop 2.0.3 (Mar 20, 2009)
- 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.
New in Augustus Loop 2.0.2 (Mar 4, 2009)
- An AU-only bug fix release. It addresses an issue with recording parameter automation in Logic Pro.
New in Augustus Loop 2.0.0 (Oct 23, 2008)
- Quality Improvements: Great attention has been paid to removing the niggling little clicks and pops that used to occur if you used some features and were unlucky with your timing. Specifically, using the following should now never result in an unpleasant audio artefact: Clear Loop; Changing the Input Level (which includes using the Punch In/Out Set Input Level features); Tap Record.
- Freeze Loop: While Freeze Loop is essentially the same feature as has always been found in Augustus Loop, the new implementation in version 2 transforms this function into something altogether more powerful. Whereas in previous versions frozen loops were prone to clicking and popping unless the audio and plug-in settings were just right, version 2’s Freeze Loop is totally bomb proof and will loop anything.
- Sync Groups: It is now possible to synchronize multiple copies of Augustus Loop that are running within one host application. You can therefore use Augustus Loop to build complex, multi-channel, multi-loop systems.
- Tape Sim: A new audio processing section has been added to further expand the range of sounds you can get out of Augustus Loop, consisting of a new tape-style saturation effect and a new filter section.
- Skinnable and Scriptable GUI: In version 2 it’s possible to completely replace the Augustus Loop user interface. This goes far beyond other ‘skinning’ systems where you can only change the superficial appearance of the interface. With Augustus Loop you can move user interface elements around, remove things you don’t use, add new buttons to drive your own new functionality. A general purpose scripting language lies behind all this, so your new buttons aren’t just limited to setting plug-in parameters - you can build complex systems limited only by your imagination (and programming skill!). Some examples are here.
- OSC: Augustus Loop can now be remotely controlled via the Open Sound Control protocol.
- MIDI & OSC Scripting: Augustus Loop’s response to MIDI and OSC control can now be completely redefined by scripts written by users. This goes far beyond simply redefining which MIDI CC controls which parameter - you can build elaborate, state-based control systems, driving many copies of Augustus Loop from a single control source. Some example scripts are here.
- Waveform Display: A new element has been added to the GUI that enables you to visualise the audio that’s recorded onto Augustus Loop’s virtual tape. Apart from looking swish, this is a useful tool that helps you understand exactly what the plug-in is doing at any particular time, especially when some of the more complex functions are enabled.
- Record Offset: This new feature makes it easy to sync your looping to other performers, even when your computer-based setup is introducing a lot of latency into your audio stream.
- Tape Read Mode: Although Augustus Loop remains a fundamentally stereo device, the new Tape Read Mode setting lets you simulate a mono tape echo from days of old.
New in Augustus Loop 1.8.1 (Jul 21, 2008)
- 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 in Augustus Loop 1.8.0 (Jun 5, 2008)
- 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.
New in Augustus Loop 1.7.2 (Mar 18, 2008)
- 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.
New in Augustus Loop 1.7.0 (Mar 18, 2008)
- is a minor bugfix update, addressing an issue on certain systems which have had the system fonts moved or uninstalled
New in Augustus Loop 1.7.0 (Mar 15, 2008)
- 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.
New in Augustus Loop 1.6.5 (Oct 1, 2007)
- Now responds properly to AudioUnitReset(), so in e.g. Logic the delay buffer will be cleared when song playback is started etc.