Electra2 Changelog

What's new in Electra2 2.0

Jul 8, 2014
  • Over 700 additional patches with over 1500 sounds
  • Completely reworked all factory sounds
  • Comfortable patch browser
  • Sample editor
  • Physical modeling synthesis
  • 16 new effects
  • 5 new filters
  • 236 additional waveforms
  • Enhanced sound quality
  • New graphics
  • Better user interface
  • Enhanced performance
  • A huge number of further new features and enhancements
  • Electra2 is downward compatible with the previous version

New in Electra2 1.2 (Jun 22, 2011)

  • 'Load patch to synth' allows to stack up to 4 patches for fat multi-timbral sounds.
  • 'Copy' button now includes the option to create 4x stereo unison patches.
  • Filter section has been extended with multiple unique Fractal Filter types.
  • Analog modeled 'Moog' filter (Analog controls self oscillation and non-linearity).
  • Analog modeled State Variable Low-pass filter with Filter-FM (Analog controls FM amount).
  • Nonlinear 12dB Low-pass 'LP Shaped' filter.
  • The oscillators now support drag & drop for wav and resynthesis import.
  • Samples longer than 10 seconds can be loaded now.
  • Loop / Single is automatically set on sample import.
  • Octave / Semi is automatically detected from sample name (e.g. Piano_A-3.wav).
  • Last folder is now remembered on wav load and fxp load / save.
  • Mod Matrix destination 'Start' sets OSC start phase or Sample start point.
  • Mod Matrix destination 'Mix' cross blends between filter 1 and filter 2.
  • Mod Matrix sources now include 'MIDI CC', 'Breath', 'Foot', 'Expression', 'Hold'...
  • Mod Matrix source 'VoiceNr' returns a value based on the current voice number.
  • Mod Matrix source 'NumKeys' uses the number of pressed keys for more dynamic expression.
  • Mod Matrix source 'KeySat.' returns a saturated version of key follow.
  • Mod Matrix source 'Impulse' returns a 1ms long impulse suitable for attack sounds.
  • Mod Matrix: 12 additional analog 'Decay' envelopes are now available as source.
  • Native PC 64 Bit standalone version.
  • 20 additional presets.
  • Improvements:
  • Improved graphics with 4 new skins.
  • FM on/off, OSC on/off, Distortion type and Sync can now be changed during playback.
  • Oscillators that are FM modulated by a deactivated source do no longer output noise.
  • Many improvements in sample handling.
  • Up & down controls now display an arrow and are more smooth to handle.
  • Improved sound when using glide mode.
  • ElectraX is more robust against broken MIDI data sent by hosts.
  • Improved CPU compatibility.
  • A waiting icon is now displayed during patch load.
  • 'Analog' psychoacoustic mode has been improved.
  • Smarter installer.
  • Changes:
  • Trancegate is now only available as Insert Effect.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash which could happen if patches were loaded during playback.
  • Fixed a possible problem which could result in hanging notes.
  • Fixed a rarely appearing problem where the plugin did not output sound.
  • Fixed a rarely appearing GUI freeze.
  • Fixed a click in sample playback.
  • Fixed a possible glitch in the filters.

New in Electra2 1.1 (Jan 29, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Arpeggiator now includes a 'restart note ordering' option.
  • Improvements:
  • Better host compatibility.
  • Improved usability and workflow.
  • Improved compatibility with Windows7 and Vista systems.
  • Improved MIDI learn.
  • Easier installation.
  • Changes:
  • Less pop-ups.
  • Demo time has been extended (demo).
  • Fixes:
  • Workarounds for various host related bugs.
  • Fixed a possible crash and GUI glitches.
  • Installer automatically fixes possible Windows7 compatibility problems of VST directory.