TrackEssentials v 3.0.8
Nov 4, 2014
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Improved support for low sample rates (< 44.1 kHz)
Resolved a bug when typing in values while closing a GUI on OSX
Changed right-click to double left-click to manually enter values
Resolved a bug that could lead to high CPU load or audio not playing in specific hosts
Compressor
Improved mode switching behavior
Equalizer
Updated GUI
Various DSP optimizations
New auto level make-up feature for each equalizer section
EBULoudness / EBUCompact
Updated ATSC A/85 algorithm according to latest specification (to include gating as specified in ITU-R bs.1770/3)
Plugin name changed to facilitate compatibility with older versions
Barricade
Improvement in multiband limiter quality
Evoke
First release
TrackEssentials v 3.0.4
Mar 23, 2014
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Fixed an issue that could Reaper to crash when switching plugin order in track FX
Reverb
Fixed erroneous mapping of dry/wet control; updating this may change the amount of reverb in your current projects!
Improved smoothness of output when changing pre delay, room size and room shape parameters
Ferox
Now available as v3 plugin
ReelBus
Fixed issue in Logic Pro sometimes resulting in automatic switch to mono mode
BusCompressor
Resolved an issue that could result in inresponsiveness of the GUI level detector for very short attack times
Equalizer
Resolved an issue of the spectrum analyzer sometimes being switched off when host is (auto) saving
TrackEssentials v 3.0.3
Feb 19, 2014
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Fixed a minor GUI memory leak
Dither
First release
Barricade
Improved accuracy of RMS output VU meter
Improved quantization and noise shaping algorithm (derived from TB Dither)
EBULoudness
Fixed an issue causing the loudness history graph not displaying correctly when closing and re-opening the GUI
Mitigated a crash due to a bug in Wavelab when using EBU Loudness on stereo tracks
Module
Fixed a bug that could result in inresponsiveness of Module
ReelBus
Added ‘legacy’ saturation mode to simulate v2.9 behavior
BusCompressor
Added channel linking control and stereo gain meters
Improvement in transient detection/compression algorithm
TrackEssentials v 3.0.0
Dec 2, 2013
MacOS X Intel
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING v3.0 UPDATES!
If you are in the middle of projects that use TB plugins, you are strongly advised not to update plugins before your projects are completed. Due to major improvements in the way plugin parameters are mapped to host automation lanes and external controllers, updating the plugins on existing projects using plugins with versions prior to v3.0 can cause significant differences in settings and/or sound!
All plugins
Complete GUI redesigns
Variety of bug fixes, optimizations, improvements
Major improvement on how plugin parameters are mapped onto automation data and external controllers
Option to manually enter parameter values by right-click on rotary controls
Added mouse-wheel functionality to drop-down menus
Improved host automation for all X/Y editors
Barricade
Autosaturation replaced by intelligent multi-band limiter
Lookahead now expressed in ms
33% reduction in latency
CPU load reduction on OSX (VST+AU)
Reelbus
Complete redesign of saturation module, giving much smoother sound
Removed certain gimmicks (tape stop, noise reduction)
Lost presets are recovered
Latency reduced to just 4 samples due to true analog emulation
Aprox 15% CPU load reduction
BusCompressor
Release of all new, low-complexity, high-quality compressor
Equalizer
Added several new filter types (notch filter, bandpass filter, Pultec-style shelving filters)
TimeMachine
Enabled continuous change of (re)sampling rate
Addition of analog saturation module (with drive and mix controls)
TimeMachine is now part of the TrackEssentials bundle
FlX / FlX4
Approximately 30% CPU load reduction on OSX (VST+AU)
Improved GUI responsiveness
EBULoudness
Increase in GUI refresh rate for smoother metering
Ferox/Omnisone/Module/EZQ/IsoneSurround/HumRemover/XYTool
These guys are enjoying their retirement
TrackEssentials v 2.9.1
Sep 14, 2013
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Improved key press handling when plugins are in and out of focus
Improved stability on OSX
TB ReelBus
New tape model (Glue tape II)
New control for adjustable low/high frequency pre-post emphasis
New control for adjustable mid/side pre-post emphasis
New tape stop simulation feature
New noise reduction simulation
Various quality improvements
“Normal” (low CPU) and “High Quality” modes available to reduce the CPU load by almost a factor of 3 (depending on platform)
TrackEssentials v 2.8.9
Aug 13, 2013
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Improved scanning speed by host
Fixed compatibility with Ocenaudio editor
Barricade
New control to reset all peak meters
CPU load reduction for ISP mode
EBULoudness
CPU load reduction for high sampling rates
ReelBus
Improved latency correction / communication to host
Added new control to switch between low complexity and high quality modes
FlX / FlX4
Added FlX4 plugin with external side chain option
TrackEssentials v 2.8.8
May 22, 2013
MacOS X Intel
Flx
CPU load reduction on Windows platform (up to a factor of 3 faster, depending on CPU)
Added spectrum analyzer mode selector (Total energy, only, side only, or off)
Module
Fixed potential clicking issues when beat-syncing with hosts that are not sample accurate
TrackEssentials v 2.8.7
Apr 21, 2013
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Resolved issue that key files are sometimes not found on Windows 7+
Flx
Fixed some GUI bugs when running in demo mode
Added X=Y helper line in compressor editor
Removed y-axis dependency on compressor make-up gain
Reduced CPU load by a factor of two (latency has increased)
Fixed a bug sometimes causing wrong filter types when a non-auto link node was in-between auto-link nodes
Added global dry/wet control
Effect of global input gain, output gain and dry/wet controls are now visualized in the equalizer curve
EBULoudness
Changed channel mode menu to have automatic, stereo, and 5.1 modes
TrackEssentials v 2.8.6
Apr 14, 2013
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Added check marks to drop-down menus
Added control and alt key modifiers to lock x/y-only movement for nodes
Added snap to zero functionality for nodes
Various GUI redraw CPU complexity reductions
Slightly increased font size in almost all plugins for better readability on high-resolution screens
ReelBus
Added output level control
Equalizer
Modified GUI color schemes; filter section control colors are now context dependent
Improved octave-based averaging in frequency analyzer
Doubled frequency resolution of the frequency analyser
Barricade
Fixed GUI display bug when automating input gain level
Improved auto-saturation algorithm
EBULoudness
Added mode without peak hold on VU meters in realtime analysis display
Flx
Almost complete redesign of the internal DSP core
Added 30 new filter prototypes, including non-resonating shelving filters, spectral balance filters, analog filters, and many others
Filters now have Q controls
Filters can now be set to process in stereo, mid, side, left or right modes
Automatic filter shape generation + visualization when in “node link” filter mode to give a smooth, interpolated EQ
Added additional, more traditional controls (frequency, gain) to facilitate easier editing
Improvement in spectrum analyzer frequency resolution – now features a 4096-point frequency analyzer with zoom functionality
Soft/hard knee compressor curve can now be set independently from the number of active nodes
Compressor nodes snap to X=Y for easier editing
Compressor side chain can use stereo, mid, side, left, right, or side/mid for input level detection
Added compressor make-up level control
Added processing “amount” control for each filter section
Context-dependent control colors to guide editing
Larger GUI for easier editing
Auto-phase option: equalizer phase automatically blends between linear and minimum phase for better transient response
Note: due to the significant changes in this plugin, the current version is not compatible with its initial release.
TrackEssentials v 2.8.5
Jan 27, 2013
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Fixed GUI redraw issue for preset selection in some hosts.
ReelBus
Improved bounce behavior in Logic Pro.
Inclusion of a new tape model
Compressor and EZCompressor
Two new compressor algorithms included.
FlX
First release.
TrackEssentials v 2.8.3
Aug 2, 2012
MacOS X Intel
True peak measurement accuracy improvement in EBULoudness & EBUCompact
Improved true-peak handling in Barricade
All plugins: fixed key up/down and mousewheel operation for non-linear knobs
TrackEssentials v 2.8.2
Jul 24, 2012
MacOS X Intel
Equalizer
Fixed frequency labels for high and low cut filters
Changed default value of Q factor to 0.71
Changed default value of the frequency slider
Added option to de-select all equalizer sections
Added precision X/Y labels
Barricade
Improved handling of true peaks / ISP processing
Output meter now shows true peak levels if ISP switch is enabled
Output ceiling control now gives the exact peak output limit
EBU Loudness
Added G10 and G70 relative/absolute gate activity indicators
TrackEssentials v 2.8.1
Jul 10, 2012
MacOS X Intel
Fixed an issue that could cause hosts to crash when opening/editing the user interface
TrackEssentials v 2.8.0
Jul 4, 2012
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Improved GUI refresh handling for lower ASIO/CPU load
Small improvements in GUIs
Isone
Fixed bug that could crash AU host on Mac when resetting output VU meter
Equalizer
Fixed an issue that could result in incorrect screen refresh in Sonar x64 when selecting a preset
EBULoudness
Added dedicated stereo and surround modes
Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm
Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited (display time up to 2 hours)
Loudness history view now has a variable display time
Loudness history view now has hover functionality for detailed readings
Loudness history view now has select/zoom functionality
Added indicators of 10% and 95% percentiles of short-term loudness
Redesigned user interface
Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly
Added extra modes (K scales)
EBUCompact
Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm
Loudness integration time is now virtually unlimited
Improved loudness accuracy if meter is switched to different loudness standards on the fly
Added extra modes (K scales)
Barricade
Improvement in true-peak detection algorithm and true-peak handling
Module
Updated user interface
TrackEssentials v 2.7.0
Jun 18, 2012
MacOS X Intel
Fixed bugs that caused AU plugins to crash in Logic when running in 64 bits mode
Registration key file handling simplified – key files can now simply be copied in the same folder as the component itself (same procedure as for VST plugins)
TrackEssentials v 2.6.2
May 29, 2012
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Audio Units for Mac OSX available (beta!)
Equalizer
Improved readability of the equalizer graph
Equalizer curves are now sample-rate aware
Analog bell-shaped equalizer curve improved; better match with true analog filter
Plugin now recalls the node that was modified last when re-opening the GUI
TrackEssentials v 2.6.1
Apr 16, 2012
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Fixed operation of VU meters for some 64 bit OSX hosts (Reaper, Studio One).
ReelBus
Added -30dB pad controls to tape hiss and asperity noise.
Improved wow&flutter model.
TrackEssentials v 2.6
Apr 3, 2012
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
Reduced CPU load if GUI is not visible and/or with silence as input
Added info buttons
Fixed mouse wheel operation for knobs with non-linear/logarithmic behavior
Fixed compatibility with Adobe Premiere CS5.5 – x64
Minor GUI improvements
Barricade
Resolved peak hold issue with digital silence input signals
Redesigned user interface
Reverb
Added modulation option for a more natural reverberation tail
DeEsser
Added new stereo link, attack and release controls
Improvements in sibilance detection algorithm
EBULoudness
Fixed compatibility with some hosts on stereo tracks (Steinberg Wavelab)
IsoneSurround
Fixed compatibility with some hosts on stereo tracks (e.g. Steinberg Wavelab)
Equalizer
Spectrum view now switches to bar graph if analyzer bandwidth >= 0.3 octaves
Resolved subtle zipper noises resulting from spectrum analyzer bandwidth changes
ReelBus
First release
TrackEssentials v 2.5
Feb 7, 2012
MacOS X Intel
All plugins
VU meter peak hold values have been extended beyond the visible range for more accurate peak tracking.
Various CPU load optimizations.
All GUIs have been enhanced.
Plugins are now compatible with OSX Lion.
No more PPC support on Mac.
Fixed mousewheel control of knobs with non-linear behavior.
Barricade
Added new auto-saturation module for better transparency and warmer character.
Added quantizer/dithering/perceptual noise shaping modules for high-quality bit-depth reduction.
CPU load reduction for true-peak / ISP detection.
Output gain parameter changed to maximum output peak variable for more consistent gain handling.
OmniSone
First release of OmniSone spatial image processor
De-Esser
Complete re-design of de-essing algorithm – please check settings for DAW projects created with older DeEsser releases.
DeEsser now functions indepedent of signal levels (as opposed to a multi-band compressor approach).
Added GUI elements to visualize the detected amount of sibilance.
Added control to change amount of de-essing independent from threshold/sensitivity.
Listen mode now only passes the removed sibilance as output.
EBULoudness and EBUCompact
Resolved plugin reset issue in some hosts when stopping playback.
Removed gating mechanism from ATSC A/85 mode for ATSC standard compliance.
CPU load reduction.
Compressor and EZCompressor
Added a new vintage/classic compressor mode for colored compression, especially suitable for buss processing and to glue tracks together.
TrackEssentials v 2.4
Nov 27, 2011
MacOS X UB
All plugins
Many improvements in resource management and GUI updates
EZQ
Fixed bug to open web page twice when clicking on info button
Added activate/deactivate functionality to the draggable node
Isone and Isone Surround
Improvement in HRTF transfer functions and early reflections simulation
Added output VU meter (Isone) to identify signal levels and clipping
TrackEssentials v 2.3
Oct 11, 2011
MacOS X UB
EBU Loudness / EBU Compact
Algorithms updated to reflect the recent (2011) changes in ITU-R 1770, EBU R128, and ATSC A/85 (change in relative gating levels).
Equalizer
Added a control for logarithmic spectrum analysis. Power spectrum, left/right pan, and mid/side ratio can now be computed with logarithmic filters with any width between 0 and 1 octave.
All plugins
Several minor changes to improve readability of GUIs.
TrackEssentials v 2.2
Aug 27, 2011
MacOS X UB
Ferox
Reduced resonance in tape filter simulation
Fixed VU meter level indication (0dB is now full scale)
Presets included
EBU Loudness / EBU Compact
Fixed bug in k-weighting filters that could result in wrong loudness reading
EZQ
Fixed URL in info button
Minor GUI changes
Equalizer
Included presets
TrackEssentials v 2.1
Jul 30, 2011
MacOS X UB
All plugins
Minor GUI beautifications
Gate
Added new detection time parameter
Added new parameter to set the gate-closed gain
Module
Fixed white space bug in preset names
Extended number of available program slots
EBU Loudness / EBU Compact
Support of additional loudness standards (ITU-R 1770-1, ITU-R 1770-2)
Improved accuracy in inter-sample peak (ISP) detection
Barricade
Improved accuracy in inter-sample peak (ISP) detection
Reverb
Revised and improved algorithm for better audio quality
Reduced screen real-estate
EZQ
First release
TrackEssentials v 2.0
Jul 2, 2011
MacOS X UB
All plugins
Improved internal accuracy
Module
First release
EBU Loudness / EBU Compact
Reduced number of decimals for loudness data to improve readability
Added host play/pause sync button (for hosts that support this function)
TrackEssentials v 1.8
May 9, 2011
MacOS X UB
All plugins
* VU meter GUI fixes (peak values not always visible)
* Performance improvements for intel-based Macs
XY Tool
* Resolved bug of incorrect storage of linking and angle parameters
Ferox
* Bug fix resulting in clicking artefacts for Cubase 6 on Mac
TrackEssentials v 1.7
Apr 13, 2011
MacOS X UB
Ferox
* Increased internal processing resolution to improve accuracy
XY Tool
* Microphone linking bug resolved
All plugins
* Several GUI and run-time DSP optimizations
TrackEssentials v 1.3
Jan 11, 2011
MacOS X UB
All plugins
* Plugin version numbers aligned with bundle version number.
* Improved robustness against hosts that do not initialize plugins correctly.
* Enabled mouse wheel control in Windows.
EZCompressor
* Improvement in gain VU meter behavior/response to transients.
Ferox
* Distortion at fast compressor speeds resolved
* Resolved behavior that compression amount was dependent on record level
* GUI compression speed label corrected (compression release)
* Implemented tape inertia effect on feedback delay control for automation, phasing effects and smooth tape speed changes
* Changed low-pass filter to contain subtle resonance at cutoff frequency
DeEsser
* Fixed bug causing single-band mode to result in silence in some hosts
Equalizer
* Added mouse wheel control to modify Q-factor
* Fixed bug in analog filter shape coefficient estimation
* Added shift-drag mode for fine tuning of EQ parameters
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