Madrona Labs releases Aalto version 1.5 for Mac and Windows

Madrona Labs has updated of their semi-modular, patchable Aalto synthesizer to version 1.5. This new version contains many usability improvements for both the Mac and Windows platforms.

Changes:

• Fixed an issue that was slowing down Aalto dramatically on some Windows systems.
• Fixed an issue requiring a runtime support pack on some Windows systems.
• Improved latency through the patcher when running at large host buffer sizes.
• Aalto now draws at full resolution on Macintosh Retina Display, in compatible hosts.
• Aalto is now compatible with Soundplane version 1.0 and higher.
• Fix mousewheel direction on Mac OS 10.7 and higher.
• Accelerated drawing to the screen on Mac OS with OpenGL.
• Optimized drawing scheduling to avoid glitches, especially in Logic.
• User and factory presets now share the same location.
• Improved ergonomics of patcher with larger handles and smoother graphics.
• Fixed a drawing problem with bipolar dials.
• Improved drag ergonomics for dials.

Price: $99. Allows installation of multiple copies on both Windows and Mac OS computers.