Plugin update history

Version 2.8.8 – May 21, 2013

All Windows and OSX plugins have been updated to version 2.8.8; new downloads are available at www.toneboosters.com.

Flx

• CPU load reduction on Windows platform (up to a factor of 3 faster, depending on CPU)
• Added spectrum analyzer mode selector (Total energy, only, side only, or off)

Module

• Fixed potential clicking issues when beat-syncing with hosts that are not sample accurate

Version 2.8.7 – Apr 20, 2013

All plugins

• Resolved issue that key files are sometimes not found on Windows 7+

Flx

•  Fixed some GUI bugs when running in demo mode
• Added X=Y helper line in compressor editor
• Removed y-axis dependency on compressor make-up gain
• Reduced CPU load by a factor of two (latency has increased)
• Fixed a bug sometimes causing wrong filter types when a non-auto link node was in-between auto-link nodes
• Added global dry/wet control
• Effect of global input gain, output gain and dry/wet controls are now visualized in the equalizer curve

EBULoudness

• Changed channel mode menu to have automatic, stereo, and 5.1 modes

Version 2.8.6 – Apr 13, 2013

All plugins

• Added check marks to drop-down menus
• Added control and alt key modifiers to lock x/y-only movement for nodes
• Added snap to zero functionality for nodes
• Various GUI redraw CPU complexity reductions
• Slightly increased font size in almost all plugins for better readability on high-resolution screens

ReelBus

• Added output level control

Equalizer

• Modified GUI color schemes; filter section control colors are now context dependent
• Improved octave-based averaging in frequency analyzer
• Doubled frequency resolution of the frequency analyser

Barricade

• Fixed GUI display bug when automating input gain level
• Improved auto-saturation algorithm

EBULoudness

• Added mode without peak hold on VU meters in realtime analysis display

Flx

• Almost complete redesign of the internal DSP core
• Added 30 new filter prototypes, including non-resonating shelving filters, spectral balance filters, analog filters, and many others
• Filters now have Q controls
• Filters can now be set to process in stereo, mid, side, left or right modes
• Automatic filter shape generation + visualization when in “node link” filter mode to give a smooth, interpolated EQ
• Added additional, more traditional controls (frequency, gain) to facilitate easier editing
• Improvement in spectrum analyzer frequency resolution – now features a 4096-point frequency analyzer with zoom functionality
• Soft/hard knee compressor curve can now be set independently from the number of active nodes
• Compressor nodes snap to X=Y for easier editing
• Compressor side chain can use stereo, mid, side, left, right, or side/mid for input level detection
• Added compressor make-up level control
• Added processing “amount” control for each filter section
• Context-dependent control colors to guide editing
• Larger GUI for easier editing
• Auto-phase option: equalizer phase automatically blends between linear and minimum phase for better transient response
• Note: due to the significant changes in this plugin, the current version is not compatible with its initial release.

Version 2.8.5 – Jan 27, 2013

All plugins

• Fixed GUI redraw issue for preset selection in some hosts.

ReelBus

• Improved bounce behavior in Logic Pro.
• Inclusion of a new tape model

Compressor and EZCompressor

• Two new compressor algorithms included.

FlX

• First release.

Version 2.8.5 – Jan 8, 2013

ReelBus

• Added a new tape model

TimeMachine

• Improved noise and dithering processing in TB TimeMachine – bit depth reduction sounds much more musical now.

EBULoudness

• Added PLR (Peak-to-Loudness Ratio) readout
• Added k16v2 dynamic preset

Version 2.8.3 – Aug 1, 2012

• True peak measurement accuracy improvement in EBULoudness & EBUCompact
• Improved true-peak handling in Barricade
• All plugins: fixed key up/down and mousewheel operation for non-linear knobs

Version 2.8.2 – July 22, 2012

Equalizer

• Fixed frequency labels for high and low cut filters
• Changed default value of Q factor to 0.71
• Changed default value of the frequency slider
• Added option to de-select all equalizer sections
• Added precision X/Y labels

Barricade

• Output meter now shows true peak levels if ISP switch is enabled
• Output ceiling control now gives the exact peak output limit

EBU Loudness

• Added G10 and G70 relative/absolute gate activity indicators

Version 2.8.1 – July 8, 2012

All plugins

• Fixed an issue that could cause hosts to crash when opening/editing the user interface

Version 2.8.0 – July 3, 2012

All plugins

• Improved GUI refresh handling for lower ASIO/CPU load
• Small improvements in GUIs

Isone

• Fixed bug that could crash AU host on Mac when resetting output VU meter

Equalizer

• Fixed an issue that could result in incorrect screen refresh in Sonar x64 when selecting a preset

EBULoudness

• Added dedicated stereo and surround modes
• Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited (display time up to 2 hours)
• Loudness history view now has a variable display time
• Loudness history view now has hover functionality for detailed readings
• Loudness history view now has select/zoom functionality
• Added indicators of 10% and 95% percentiles of short-term loudness
• Redesigned user interface
• Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly
• Added extra modes (K scales)

EBUCompact

• Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited
• Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly
• Added extra modes (K scales)

Barricade

• Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm and true-peak handling

Module

• Updated user interface

Version 2.7.0 – Jun 16, 2012

All OSX Audio Unit plugins

• Fixed bugs that caused AU plugins to crash in Logic when running in 64 bits mode
• Registration key file handling simplified – key files can now simply be copied in the same folder as the component itself (same procedure as for VST plugins)

Version 2.6.2 – May 28, 2012

All plugins

• Audio Units for Mac OSX available (beta!)

Equalizer

• Improved readability of the equalizer graph
• Equalizer curves are now sample-rate aware
• Analog bell-shaped equalizer curve improved; better match with true analog filter
• Plugin now recalls the node that was modified last when re-opening the GUI

Version 2.6.1 – Apr 15, 2012

All plugins

• Fixed operation of VU meters for some 64 bit OSX hosts (Reaper, Studio One).

ReelBus

• Added -30dB pad controls to tape hiss and asperity noise.
• Improved wow&flutter model.

Version 2.6.0 – Apr 1, 2012

All plugins

• Reduced CPU load if GUI is not visible and/or with silence as input
• Added info buttons
• Fixed mouse wheel operation for knobs with non-linear/logarithmic behavior
• Fixed compatibility with Adobe Premiere CS5.5 – x64
• Minor GUI improvements

Barricade

• Resolved peak hold issue with digital silence input signals
• Redesigned user interface

Reverb

• Added modulation option for a more natural reverberation tail

DeEsser

• Added new stereo link, attack and release controls
• Improvements in sibilance detection algorithm

EBULoudness

• Fixed compatibility with some hosts on stereo tracks (Steinberg Wavelab)

IsoneSurround

• Fixed compatibility with some hosts on stereo tracks (e.g. Steinberg Wavelab)

Equalizer

• Spectrum view now switches to bar graph if analyzer bandwidth >= 0.3 octaves
• Resolved subtle zipper noises resulting from spectrum analyzer bandwidth changes

ReelBus

• First release

Version 2.5 – Feb 5, 2012

Please note that due to several algorithmic improvements, the updates of Barricade, Compressor and DeEsser may not always be 100% backwards compatible with earlier releases and consequently subtle changes in output may occur after updating. Please verify plugin operation and adjust settings in DAW projects created with plugins prior to version 2.5 when necessary.

All plugins

• VU meter peak hold values have been extended beyond the visible range for more accurate peak tracking.
• Various CPU load optimizations.
• All GUIs have been enhanced.
• Plugins are now compatible with OSX Lion.
• No more PPC support on Mac.
• Fixed mousewheel control of knobs with non-linear behavior.

Barricade

• Added new auto-saturation module for better transparency and warmer character.
• Added quantizer/dithering/perceptual noise shaping modules for high-quality bit-depth reduction.
• CPU load reduction for true-peak / ISP detection.
• Output gain parameter changed to maximum output peak variable for more consistent gain handling.

OmniSone

• First release of OmniSone spatial image processor

De-Esser

• Complete re-design of de-essing algorithm – please check settings for DAW projects created with older DeEsser releases.
• DeEsser now functions indepedent of signal levels (as opposed to a multi-band compressor approach).
• Added GUI elements to visualize the detected amount of sibilance.
• Added control to change amount of de-essing independent from threshold/sensitivity.
• Listen mode now only passes the removed sibilance as output.

EBULoudness and EBUCompact

• Resolved plugin reset issue in some hosts when stopping playback.
• Removed gating mechanism from ATSC A/85 mode for ATSC standard compliance.
• CPU load reduction.

Compressor and EZCompressor

• Added a new vintage/classic compressor mode for colored compression, especially suitable for buss processing and to glue tracks together.

Version 2.4 – Nov 27, 2011

All plugins

• Many optimizations in internal code and resource management

EZQ

• Fixed bug to open web page twice when clicking on info button
• Added activate/deactivate functionality to the draggable node

Isone and Isone Surround

• Improvement in HRTF transfer functions and early reflections simulation
• Added output VU meter (Isone) to identify signal levels and clipping

Version 2.3 – Oct 9, 2011

EBU Loudness / EBU Compact

• Algorithms updated to reflect the recent (2011) changes in ITU-R 1770, EBU R128, and ATSC A/85 (change in relative gating levels).

Equalizer

• Added a control for logarithmic spectrum analysis. Power spectrum, left/right pan, and mid/side ratio can now be computed with logarithmic filters with any width between 0 and 1 octave.

All plugins

• Several minor changes to improve readability of GUIs.

Version 2.2 – Aug 27, 2011

Ferox

• Reduced resonance in tape filter simulation
• Fixed VU meter level indication (0dB is now full scale)
• Presets included

EBU Loudness / EBU Compact

• Fixed bug in k-weighting filters that could result in wrong loudness reading

EZQ

• Fixed URL in info button
• Minor GUI changes

Equalizer

• Included presets

Version 2.1 – Jul 29, 2011

All plugins

• Minor GUI beautifications

Gate

• Added new detection time parameter
• Added new parameter to set the gate-closed gain

Module

• Fixed white space bug in preset names
• Extended number of available program slots

EBU Loudness / EBU Compact

• Support of additional loudness standards (ITU-R 1770-1, ITU-R 1770-2)
• Improved accuracy in inter-sample peak (ISP) detection

Barricade

• Improved accuracy in inter-sample peak (ISP) detection

Reverb

• Revised and improved algorithm for better audio quality
• Reduced screen real-estate

EZQ

• First release

Version 2.0 – Jul 1, 2011

All plugins

• Improved internal accuracy

Module

• First release

EBU Loudness / EBU Compact

• Reduced number of decimals for loudness data to improve readability
• Added host play/pause sync button (for hosts that support this function)

Version 1.9 – May 15, 2011

EBULoudness

• First release of EBUCompact stereo loudness meter

Version 1.8 – May 8, 2011

All plugins

• VU meter GUI fixes (peak values not always visible)
• Performance improvements for intel-based Macs

XY Tool

• Resolved bug of incorrect storage of linking and angle parameters

Ferox

• Bug fix resulting in clicking artefacts for Cubase 6 on Mac

Isone Surround

• First release

Version 1.7 – Apr 10, 2011

Barricade

• GUI fix (removal of black belt)

Ferox

• Increased internal processing resolution to improve accuracy

EBU Loudness

• First release

XY Tool

• Microphone linking bug resolved

All plugins

• Several GUI and run-time DSP optimizations

Version 1.6 – Feb 20, 2011

Barricade

• Fix in k-meter ballistics
• Stereo link control added
• AES17 3dB correction for RMS measurement implemented
• Limiter monitor function implemented

Ferox

• Minor improvement oversampling filter passband ripple

Version 1.5 – Feb 12, 2011

All plugins OSX

• Universal 32/64 bit binary format for PPC and intel platforms

Equalizer

• Minor fix in spectrum analyzer update rate

Ferox

• Improved oversampling filter to reduce aliasing

Reverb

• Presets added

Barricade

• First release

Version 1.4 – Jan 23, 2011

EZCompressor

• Added draggable output level scale to modify output gain
• Improved initialization upon bypass and re-activation
• Added numerical readout to ‘amount’ knob

Equalizer

• reduced mouse-wheel sensitivity for filter Q-factor control
• Spectrum view: added fill to spectrum display

Ferox

• Reverted record level / compression interaction to v1.2 behavior
• Added output level control with numeric readout

TimeMachine

• First release

Compressor

• Added draggable compressor level scale to control makeup gain

Isone

• Presets are now included
• Small improvement in HRTF model

Version 1.3 – Jan 9, 2011

All plugins

EZCompressor

Ferox

Isone

DeEsser

Equalizer

Version 1.2 – Jan 2, 2011

All plugins

• Bug fix for plugin identification to host which caused erroneous loading of plugins in several hosts

Isone

• Improvement in speaker designer x-axis labels
• Head size control removed
• Output level control added

Ferox

• Bug fix in oversampling algorithm which caused undesirable spectral changes
• Level alignment bug fixed when all controls set to zero
• Several new controls added (feedback level, feedback delay, saturation, hysteresis, compression speed)

Version 1.1 – Dec 31, 2010

Isone:

• Improved frequency response / HRTF spectrum whitening algorithm
• Implemented HRTF proximity simulation for distances < 2 meter
• Minimum distance now set to 0 meters
• Distance control does not change output level anymore
• Speaker azimuth control relabeled to speaker angle
• Included preset cabinet presets control with 10 cabinet presets

Compressor:

• Fixed dry/wet control label

Reverb:

• Fixed dry/wet control label
• Implemented non-linear dry-wet output control

Version 1.0 – Dec 29, 2010

Initial release