Is the new version out yet and will it work with FL 10 and 11?

Hi,
Here is some information on that subject...

Short version...
I am trying to get the VST-AU Virus Editor product released next week. If it takes longer than this, it won't be more than 2 weeks.

Yes, it will work in FL Studio 10 and 11. I will also be adding FL Studio to the Setup Guide web page (rekonaudio.com/support/setup-guide).

Long version (I will also be posting this separately to update anyone interested in the release date for this product)...

It is taking some extra time for this product release, because I decided to add as much 'Multi' support as possible (ie. being able to select between the 16 parts in the same plug-in). I decided to add this because it would be impossible to use multiple instances of the plug-in to achieve this, due to the MIDI port selection inside the editor. The first instance would take up the MIDI ports the Virus is connected to, and thus these ports would not be able to be selected in any other plug-in instances. And, I think people will appreciate the ability to access all 16 parts, even if it is inside the same editor. The drawback will be that only one part of the Multi will be automatable in the DAW at a time (this is due to the way plug-ins handle parameters). Each part takes over the GUI controls when selected, and so automating a part, and then changing parts in the editor, the automation data will now go to the new selected part and not be tied to the old part is was programmed for. So recording automated parts will require these to be done for one track at a time and then recorded, and then automating the next part, recording it, etc. Also, the current multi support will not be including the Virus 'Page C' multi part parameters (mixer etc.). The current multi support is really just to provide access to all the parts. The editor is primarily designed for working with single programs, however.

Ok, so the multi additions and improvements to the shared framework (between all my plug-ins) that will be used in this product have set the release back a little bit. I am trying to get the VST-AU Virus Editor product released next week. But, I have to test the product in 7 different DAW hosts in both 32 bit and 64 bit host versions for both Mac and Windows (that's 7x2x2 = 28 tests) for every single build prepared for release. And if there is something not working in even one of those, then it requires a fix, then repeat the entire test process. So, as you can see, it's a lot of work to get things tested and then packaged up (user manuals, updated website, etc.). Hang in there though, it is pretty much complete and very close to release.

Thank you,

lanrosta
reKon audio

Thank you so much for doing this first of all. So are you saying the new editor automation will only work with one instance or one port? Can you make it work with 16 instances using the same port but different midi channel for each instance?

Automation will only work on one PART at a time. The GUI controls affect the selected part only. automation is tied to these controls. So, if you automate a part, then switch parts, the automation is still there that was programmed for a different PART. The editor can access all 16 PARTS (all 16 channels), so sequencing note data can be done for all PARTS (using midi channels for each MIDI track that is routed into the editor. I will have this information in the user manual once it is released. You can only use ONE instance of the Editor plug-in because the Editor MIDI port selection can only be done once (MIDI port is not shared). Any other instances cannot use the same port connected to the synth.

Oh ok. So only automation will not work for more parts but note data will. That's enough for me. I will be using FL as a sequencer so I can easily setup a MIDI Out channel to automate other parts over the same port.

The other thing that would be really useful is to change colors of letters and letter background to make everything more readable, or provide an option that lets the user choose colors. I would pay $100 if the editor was easier to read. Or maybe this can be a custom option for extra $35.

The text in the new version is much more legible for everything. Here is a screen shot of the new GUI...

Excellent work!

Looks awesome.

Is there any more news on the release date for this beast yet? I purchased the plugin a few months back in the hope that the update would come soon after.

I've been checking back almost daily like a child counting down to christmas!!

Whats the latest? Will it be out before the fat man squeezes down my chimney or are we going to have to wait until the resurrection of jesus?

I look forward to your reply. And thanks for all the hard work

Yes, it will certainly be ready before then. Sorry it is taking so long. It is a much larger application than any previous product I have created.