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Five12
releases Numerology 3.1 (incl. VST version)
Five12 has released
Numerology 3.1.
Numerology 3.1 is
a music creating environment that offers an approach to
electronic music composition that is based on modular step
sequencing. Employing discrete sequencing techniques, signal
processing, Audio Unit (AU) hosting, signal routing, and
modulation capabilities, Numerology is intended for musicians,
composers, sound designers, and sample artists.
Version 3.1 of
Numerology builds upon its integration for the Novation
Launchpad by adding realtime pattern recording for three of
its signature MIDI sequencing modules. The "MonoNote" and
"PolyNote" sequencers have been tailored to provide live
recording over a four octave array on the grid; while the
"DrumSeq" sequencer can be controlled from a grid array that
is divided into seven velocity levels across 8 drum tracks,
including a row of pattern erase buttons. Numerology's
Launchpad mapping has also been extended to include its
CV-based sequencing modules. This streamlined,
zero-configuration connection between Numerology 3.1 and the
Launchpad answers the call for a powerful hardware/software
performance oriented solution.
With the release
of Numerology 3.1, it is now possible to run Numerology as a
VST plugin in any Mac OS X host. The Numerology 3.1 VST allows
users to greatly expand their compositional options with the
added convenience of direct MIDI routing from the plugin to
the host. Like the AU version, the Numerology VST includes
over fifty modules for MIDI step sequencing, CV sequencing,
MIDI and CV signal processing, sample-based synthesizers, and
audio signal processing all contained in one plugin.
Numerology 3.1 is
available for purchase from the Five12 website in two
editions. The Standard Edition ($129 USD), is for anyone that
wants an economical step sequencing addition to their studio.
The Pro version ($199 USD) offers a more advanced feature set,
including multi-output support for hosted Audio Units, OSC
support, custom scale quantization, and many other advanced
signal processing modules.
Five12 has updated Numerology SE and Numerology
Pro to version 3.0.2.
In addition to general performance and stability
improvements both for Numerology and the Numerology 3 ReWire
driver, there are several updates to specific features:
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In the Audio Unit version of Numerology, stack presets
can now be changed using either MIDI note or program
change messages from the AU Host. Also, synchronization
when running in Apple Logic has been improved.
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For almost all parameters in Numerology's modules, uses
can now option-click to reset a parameter to its default
value.
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In the area of OSC support, there is now a preference to
turn OSC support on and off, and the OSC mapping feature
for Gate Sequencer modules has been improved.
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Also, a conflict between the Numerology 2 and Numerology
3 ReWire drivers has been fixed.
Numerology is a modular music-sequencing
and audio plug-in environment for Mac OS X. It takes the step
sequencing and modulation metaphors established by the analog
sequencers of the 70s, and implements them in a structured and
highly interactive software environment designed for
experimentation, improvisation and live performance.
Features:
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Modular step sequencing music composition environment.
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MIDI-based Note Sequencing modules for monophonic,
polyphonic and drum sequencing.
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Flexible CV & Gate Sequencers for 'component-based'
sequencing.
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Powerful GrooveClock module for building custom grooves.
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Built-in modular-synthesis-style modules for generating
and processing streams of control (CV) data, including
LFOs, Envelopes and XY controllers.
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Several MIDI processing and filtering modules.
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Audio Unit hosting.
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Eight-part sample-based DrumKit synthesizer.
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Polyphonic sample-based AudioSample module for audio
synthesis.
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Stack-based system for organizing modules into musical
parts.
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Integrated preset system for coordinating all module
settings within a stack.
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Easy to setup ParameterModulation system for modulating
almost anything (including AU parameters) from anything
else.
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MIDI remote control of almost any parameter.
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Timeline-based playlist arrangement system.
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Dedicated audio mixer with 8 stereo aux sends per stack.
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Custom routing of CV, Audio & MIDI data streams.
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Stereo audio recording of the Master and Alt output
busses.
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Sync via MIDI Clock, MTC or ReWire.
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Universal binary for Mac OS X, 10.4 or later.
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