Waldorf has just announced the release of version 1.02 of the firmware for its Blofeld synth module. The new version addresses bugs reported by users and is recommended for all owners of the Blofeld. Improvements include:
- Output volume increased by 12dB.
- Spurious problems with Sound selection when Category Filters are used is fixed.
- Storage problems of received sound dumps which showed “Init” or “Init!” sounds have been fixed.
- Voice allocation with Unisono sounds is improved.
Waldorf has also announced the availability of a new and improved soundset for the Blofeld that includes better matching sound levels.
The firmware and soundset updates are available for all registered users to download.
EastWest has updated its PLAY Software to version 1.0.052 for both Windows and Mac OS X. The update fixes some bugs that include:
- Space-bar crash in Logic 8.
- Open editor and close editor crash in Logic 8 under Mac OS X Leopard.
- Audio meter GUI works now for all 18 channels.
- Support for multiple render busses in Logic 8 (multi-channel support).
- Resolved tiny audio artifacts in AHDSR envelope.
- Loop bug for transposed samples.
- Playback of Fab Four drum patches.
- Reverse sample playback bug for Stormdrum 2.
The update is available free to all registered users.