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Bidule 0.97 released

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Bidule

A new version of Bidule has been released!

Version v0.97 (March 2nd, 2010) is now available for download.

What’s new in 0.97 ?

  • Added parameter linking of all parameters when selecting a bidule in the source and target tree of the Parameters window
  • Added load and save of Map files to the MIDI and Sample Map UI
  • Added Arpeggiator from chipsounds
  • Added MIDI CC Creator (Multi) and CC Extractor (Multi)
  • Added MIDI Comparison Filter
  • Added MIDI Gate
  • Added MIDI Basic Delay
  • Added Variable (Int)
  • Added multiple i/o configurations for Audio Dummy
  • Added 176400 Hz sample rate
  • Increased speed parameter range in MIDI Buffer, File Looper and Player
  • Basic Audio Buffer 2: added option to save mono files
  • Plugin mode : added possibility to have different FFT settings than standalone
  • Value List: added parameter to save current position
  • Windows x64 : added possibility to have a different VST folder for 64bit
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    chipsounds Demo Finally Available !

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    Today, Plogue Art et Technologie, Inc. is releasing a free demo version of its highly acclaimed chipsounds software synthesizer.

    This updated version will finally give any PC or MAC musician the chance to try and enjoy all features of chipsounds.

    Hear the sounds for yourself with the improved set of presets now covering an even wider range of classic video games sounds and tones.

    - Standard “parameter automation” for monotimbral use. (Multitimbral MIDI CCs still available)
    - Modulation settings dont change when you switch the underlying sound chip model.

    The list of chips modeled:

  • 2A03
  • AY-3-8910
  • D1867G
  • DMG
  • P284X
  • POKEY
  • SN76489
  • SID (6581 and 8580)
  • TED (new!)
  • TIA
  • UVI
  • VIC-I
  • The demo limitations are :
    - Silence after a 15 minute session
    - No Save

    For current users, this new release will update your version to 1.0.0.3 as well.

    Visit our Download Section to get it!

    Plogue is going to Blip Festival 2009 !

    blip_festival_2009_logo_mini We are currently planning our road trip to NYC and we should be there for the Friday and Saturday events.

    For the tech nerd attendees, David will also make an exclusive behind the scene presentation on his hardware research entitled : From Classic Sound Chips to Virtual Instruments. This will be on Saturday afternoon.

    More details to come.

    Blip Festival New York 07 (unknown photographer)

    Blip Festival New York 07 (unknown photographer)

    Plogue is really proud to be one of the sponsors for this year’s Blipfest.

    About Blip Festival 2009:
    The three-day music and arts festival returns to Brooklyn’s Bell House December 17th, 18th, and 19th and is presented by Manhattan arts organization The Tank, in partnership with NYC artist collective 8bitpeoples.

    Entering its fourth year of celebrating the best and brightest from the realm of chipmusic and its related disciplines, the festival showcases the use of the former heavyweights of computing such as the Commodore 64 and Amiga, the Atari ST and 2600, and the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy to create arresting music and visual art.

    Bidule 0.9695 released

    bidule A new version of Bidule has been released.

    Version v0.9695 (November 2nd, 2009) is now available for download !

    Revision history including interim versions since 0.9690:
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    - Added Reorganize Presets
    - Added Clock
    - Added stereo version of Audio Switchers
    - Added stereo version of Audio Matrices
    - Added stereo version of Input Selectors
    - Added stereo version of Output Selectors
    - Added Value List 2 : Value with extra outputs for current index, number of entries and trigger for wraparound
    - Added Variable (Integer)
    - Added large label control
    - Sync Transport : added loop mode
    - Sync Creator: added inputs to generate looping
    - Sync Extractor : added outputs for looping information
    - Audio File Looper/Basic Audio Buffer 2/Step Sequencer : added cursors for current positions

    - Added several OSC addresses to many bidules for things unrelated to parameters
    - Send To OSC Servers context menu : when applied on a group, all bidules inside the group will also be set to send to the selected OSC server
    - OSC : added options to assume input messages parameters are normalized [0, 1] and to send normalized values
    - Offline mode can now support MP Assign
    - Monitoring : added tooltips to view the complete input/output name
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    chipsounds Videos: Demos, Tutorials and Reviews

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    There is now a new chipsounds playlist on Plogue’s YouTube channel.

    As requested by many, we have added a few introduction videos for chipsounds. We have also gathered interesting videos from real end-users.

    If you are an actual chipsounds user and want to share your experience, please let us know!

    Enjoy!