Alpha Forever / Update 2021 / 01

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2021's first update brings lots of new nodes to the table, while improving workflow efficiency and stability.

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New nodes:

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Filter 4p Modulated

A 4-pole ZDF multimode ladder filter.

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Filter 4p NL Modulated

A 4-pole ZDF non-linear multimode ladder filter.

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Filter SVF Modulated

A 2-pole ZDF state-variable multimode filter with controllable steepness.

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Filter 1p Modulated

A ZDF 1-pole filter with 5 different outputs.

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Plate Reverb

A nice-sounding plate reverb effect.

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Pseudo Random

Generates seeded noise.

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New features, workflow enhancements:

Parallel patching

Connect up to 9 parallel wires at once by pressing a number key on the keyboard while patching.

2 inputs + 2 outputs mode

Solves compatibility issues with some VST Hosts that handle multichannel VSTs as 7.1 systems (Adobe Premiere, Steinberg Nuendo), or mute multichannel instruments (Studio One)

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Reset knobs to default

Double right clickon knobs and sliders reset them to default value instead of center

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Spectrum analyzer enhancements

Displays the frequency and measured gain below the cursor.

New output: outputs the block size.

Horizontal lines indicate the levels on the analyzer.

Fixes:

// Stabiliy improvements regarding the scope and preset switching in certain DAWs