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eaReckon BloXpander

eaReckon has updated BloXpander to version 1.3.0.

MIDI Improvements:

  • Tempo tap and tempo value can be controlled via MIDI.

  • Manual edition of MIDI assignments. A control type (switch, knob, …) can also be selected for a better interpretation of incoming messages.

  • Insert mutes are now controllable from the "Main Controller" in "Basic" mode.

  • New Omni MIDI input option (input slots).

  • New Programs map feature (MIDI Input Panel).

    • This new functionality can be used to send Bank Select and/or Program change and/or All Notes Off MIDI messages to inserts or MIDI outputs.

    • The programs map is a per BloXpander channel / per MIDI channel / per target (insert or MIDI out) feature.

    • Programs map are saved with scenes and subscenes and can be used to quickly manage external MIDI devices or VST samplers/ROMplers.

 

Audio Improvements:

  • New per channel output modes. Four output modes are available on each channel:

    • Stereo (default).

    • Mono (a mono mix is sent to both left and right channels).

    • Mono Mix to One Channel (a mono mix is sent to one of the left and right channels).

    • Only One Channel (one of the left and right channels is just muted).

  • New Option: Process Muted Inserts. At the cost of an increased CPU usage of muted inserts, these latter still process audio while they are muted in order to avoid unwanted residual audio when they are un-muted.

Fixed bugs:

  • Some plug-ins provide an option to change the arrangement of their outputs (number of outputs, mono, stereo, …). When loading a scene featuring assigned "Multi-outputs", BloXpander now checks for changes in plug-ins' IO.

  • New workarounds implemented to improve compatibility with some 3rd party plug-ins.

 

BloXpander is a software plug-ins host originally designed to meet the requirements of musicians and engineers in "live" situations (but it can find a place in the studio as well). Its interface is visually attractive and clear, the construction of projects and the access to prepared instruments and effects is very fast. The plug-ins manipulation is direct (especially when BloXpander is coupled to an external MIDI controller).

Main features:

  • Software host for VST plug-ins.

  • Full featured virtual console:

    • 24 channels.

    • 4 Auxiliary bus + 1 Master bus.

    • 6 inserts per channels (theoretical 174 Instruments / FX slots).

  • Advanced support for external MIDI controllers (lets you control the mixer and plug-ins):

    • Control up to 8 plug-ins (8 parameters each) with just 8 potentiometers + 8 buttons.

    • Displays the controlled targets names on screen.

    • Lightning fast configuration procedure.

    • Mackie Control protocol supported.

  • Advanced routing:

    • Global management of MIDI and Audio streams (MIDI VST Fx supported).

    • Assign the same MIDI input port to several channels (MIDI Split).

    • Assign the same Audio inputs to several channels (Audio Split).

    • Assign any available audio and/or MIDI output or the Master bus to any channel.

    • Pre/Post fader selector (aux sends).

    • Specific routing solutions for "multi out" and "sidechain capable" plug-ins.

    • Audio inputs monitoring.

    • Outputs Solo and Mute functions.

    • Inserts Bypass function.

  • Full screen friendly and fast interface:

    • Designed as the panel of a hardware unit.

    • Touch screen friendly (for critical functionality).

    • No main menu and no massive amount of overlapping windows.

    • Auto-created visual representation of your plug-ins (GUI screenshots).

    • "Drag 'n Drop" your plug-ins and their states from insert to insert (copy / move).

    • Supports multi-screens.

    • Netbook friendly (accepts a resolution of 1024x600 pixels and makes any "large" plug-ins moveable).

  • "Libraries" system:

    • Store and callback a plug-in and its state from one double-click on a large zone.

    • Custom management of your favorite plug-ins and presets.

  • "Sets" and "scenes":

    • Store and callback the complete state of BloXpander ("Scene") from one double-click.

    • Organize your scenes as "sets" (easy and fast access to what you need during a show).

  • Categorized Plugins library ("The Case").

  • Optimized and secured operations:

    • Analyze your plug-ins compatibility from a stand-alone tool (limits the eventuality of the main application malfunctioning).

    • Fast launching.

  • And more:

    • Tempo adjustment (« Tap tempo » feature).

    • MIDI panic.

    • Plugins transparency.

    • "Shell" plug-ins compliance.

 



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