Sonicbytes EST has been updated to v1.0.1. This update adds new features, which are primarily designed to enable use of EST as an pure instrument in addition to its step-sequencer capabilities. New play-modes transform EST into a 12-layer sampler/synth-combination with potential for creating living, rhythmical instruments and arpeggios. The beat-slicing capabilities have also been improved.
New features:
New features:
- Instrument and Arpeggio mode.
- Sample to Slot batch conversion (complete directories).
- Filter Cutoff and Resonance step-inertia for smooth automation.
- Slot browser in piano-roll and drum-grid.
- Cool hit-modes for Beat-slicing and Pass-Through-Sample issues.
- Noise oscillator and Ring modulation mix-mode in the OSC section.
- Additional LFO waveforms RND and S&H.
- Extended clipboard commands (copy/cut/paste triggers together with value-rows).
- Better mouse handling (customizable grid) for automation rows.
- Many new presets, kits, slots and skins.
- Reference Manual.
Fixes:
- Loading of presets outside EST.
- MIDI in channel is now handled correctly, even if no key-zone is defined.
- Crash when alternately using ERA and EST.
- Minor fixes.
Sonicbytes have also announced a collaboration with 7fan and they have released EST-BLOCK:01 which features 4 sample-kits plus various patterns for EST. EST-BLOCK:01 costs 4.99 EUR.
Features:
- Eleven samples, mono and stereo, 16 bits 44 KHz, processed and ready to use.
- Various patterns ready to put in action and perform in your tracks.
- Patterns use many of EST features so they will help you to get more from EST.
- You can use the patterns as a rhythmic basis and customize later the groove with your own sounds, or mix other Kits with other patterns.
- The pack has a new colour schemes for EST, and other graphic goodies.
