Discovery Pro for Mac
Virtual analog synthesizer with 12 oscillators, sampler and PADSynth.
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Discovery Pro overview
Experience Discovery Pro, the ultimate virtual analog synthesizer and sampler. With 4 layers, 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import/export, Discovery Pro offers endless sound creation options. Its arpeggiator, 12 filter types (including Nord Lead 2 and Moog filters), panning modulation, stereo delay, gate and step modulation effects provide unmatched control. Discovery Pro is perfect for any music production.
What’s new in version 8.4.3
- Oscillator Optimizations: We've fine-tuned the filter and oscillator code to deliver lightning-fast performance on x86 processors. Apple ARM users will be blown away by the substantial speed boost thanks to our optimized code.
- Wave Oscillator Optimization: By moving from scalar to SIMD processing, we've achieved faster processing speeds. The new NEON code for ARM processors and optimized SSE4.1 instructions ensure a snappier, more efficient performance.
- Filter Improvements: Our team has optimized the tangent plot using scalar optimizations, reducing CPU load and improving efficiency. Experience smoother, more responsive filters than ever before.
- Enhanced 4x Oversampling: We've implemented 4x oversampling to take your audio fidelity to new heights. Prepare for a superior sound quality that will elevate your productions.
- 2x Undersampling Mode Fixes: We've resolved the gain compensation issue in the 2x undersampling mode. It now works flawlessly, ensuring a consistent sound across all settings.
- New Bounce Oversampling Configuration: Customize your oversampling settings during offline rendering with the new Bounce.xml file. The default is set to 4x oversampling for optimal sound quality, but you have the flexibility to adjust it as needed. Find this file in the Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro > Config folder.
- New Default Settings: Discovery Pro 8.4 now defaults to 16 voices and 2x oversampling, giving you a solid starting point for your sound design. Easily change these settings through the Edit Menu or by clicking the Voices LCD.
- Updated LCD Status Sections: The LCD now displays the current waveform and destination for LFO1, Arp Mode, and destination for LFO2/Arp. It also shows the waveform for both Oscillator 1 and 2 when buttons or LEDs are pressed, giving you a clear overview of your synth's state.
Discovery Pro for Mac
$199.00
In English
Version 8.4.3
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Jan 5 2024
Version: 8.1
I'm thoroughly chuffed with Discovery Pro 8. Its sound quality is top-notch, brimming with richness and clarity. The support for WAV files and nifty resampling features are quite the boon for creative sound design. Impressively, I can easily run up to 128 voices per core on my M1 Mac Studio and the extensive library of presets caters brilliantly to any genre. It's becoming an indispensable asset in my studio.
May 11 2014
Version: 6.3.0
Discovery was ones a very good vsti plugin. It sounds great and emulates the Nord Lead synths nicely but sadly it cannot cope with the rest of the bunch nowadays.
There are now definitely much better alternatives (read: way way way better) and much cheaper too.
On a side note: Discovery also requires much more CPU power compared to others. Some sounds even bog my i7 at 80%.
I suggest looking at D16 Lush101 synth. It is cheaper and produces incredible sounds (better compared to Discovery).
Conclusion: first look at all the (free and payed) alternatives before paying for this.
Apr 3 2013
Version: 6.1.0
About twenty years ago I owned a original Nord Lead 1
It was a great VA-synth that sounded really analog enough to fool many ears.
NL2 and most certainly NL3 aren't very good imo and so is this VST plugin. It just sounds too digital to me.
For me there is only one really good VST plugin doing incredibly analog emulations : B16 Lush101
Its less expensive then Discovery Pro and way better sounding.
Feb 10 2010
Version: 5
Very good vsti but too expensive.
I like the Nord Lead patch import. Please consider a lower price.
Dec 29 2008
Version: 1.0
Come on guys, it's not shareware when it's nearly $200!
Next you'll be claiming Office or Photoshop is shareware too!
It's commercial software & should be listed as such.