The good folks at Cakewalk have released an update for their Dimension Pro software instrument, which functions as a plug-in on both the Mac (Audio Units and VSTi) and Windows (DXi and VSTi) platforms. Version 1.2 provides several new features, usability and performance enhancements and some bug fixes. Here are just a few:
- Intel Enabled Mac Support: Yup, it’s Universal Binary time, so the AU plug-in is completely compatible with Intel-based Mac Systems.
- RTAS Support: This provides native plug-in support via RTAS for Pro Tools 7.0 and above (Mac) and Pro Tools 6.0 and above (Windows).
- REX support: Dimension Pro can now load REX format loops, as well as .sfz format files in any element.
- Microtuning and Alternate tuning with Scala file support.
- MIDI Learn: Assign any knob on screen to any MIDI controller event, including Aftertouch and Pitch Bend.
- Master FX: New reverb algorithms have been added to the Master FX section providing seven reverb modes that range from Small Room to Large Hall.
- Insert FX: The new reverb modes have also been added to the Insert FX section. A distortion algorithm has also been added, letting you warm up or totally degrade your sounds.
- Copy/Paste Element FX: Allows you to copy/paste Insert FX settings between Elements.