discoDSP - Discovery Pro 9 v9.0.5 STANDALONE,VSTi, VSTi3, AAX for Windows

• Nord Lead 2 Hardware Emulation: 4 independent synth layers, 12 oscillators, and full bidirectional Nord Lead SysEx import/export for hardware patches.
• Roland JP-8080 Super 7 Supersaw Engine: Emulates the iconic 7-oscillator JP-8080 supersaw with pulse width detuning and phase retriggering.
• 16 Modeled Filter Architectures: Includes Nord Lead Zero Delay Feedback, Moog Ladder 12/24 dB, Oberheim SEM (Classic/Raw), and Adaptive Filter Slope dynamics.
• PADsynth Spectral Resynthesis: Resynthesizes custom WAV and audio files into evolving cinematic pads, exported seamlessly as loop-ready SFZ instruments.
• Over 5,000 Production Presets: Massive library spanning over 100 soundbanks, supported by an instant Disk Mode preset browser.

The Definitive Virtual Equivalent of the Nord Lead
discoDSP Discovery Pro elevates classic hardware virtual analog synthesis into a modern, multi-engine workstation. Bridging hardware nostalgia with cutting-edge DSP, it combines 4-layer architecture with custom wavetable sample playback, advanced unison spreading, and 128-voice polyphony.

Whether designing tearing trance leads, lush evolving ambient textures, warm analog basses, or polyrhythmic sequences, Discovery Pro delivers raw analog character alongside zero-latency digital precision.

Expressive Performance, HDR Interface & Multithreaded DSP
Discovery Pro is the first synthesizer featuring a true High Dynamic Range (HDR) GUI, ensuring lit LEDs and meters render with vibrant luminosity. Full MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) integration allows per-note pitch glides and pressure modulation via LinnStrument, ROLI Seaboard, and Osmose. Under the hood, an interlayer thread pool distributes voices across multiple CPU cores for effortless polyphony and oversampling.

Synthesis & DSP Engine:

• Layer & Oscillator Structure: 4 multi-timbral layers, 12 oscillators, and dedicated noise generators with uniform VA RMS level compensation.
• SoundFont & Wavetable Support: Load WAV (16/24-bit), SoundFont 2.04 (SF2), and SFZ files into DWB banks using high-precision sine interpolation.
• 16 Filter Types & Adaptive Slope: Zero Delay Feedback NL2 filters, Moog Ladder (tanh nonlinearity), Oberheim SEM, and dynamic slope switching (12 dB/24 dB) based on note pitch and velocity.
• Markov Chain Arpeggiator: Probability-driven arpeggiator engine that creates smooth, evolving melodic patterns rather than static arpeggios.
• 8x/16x Oversampling: 8x real-time linear-phase oversampling to eliminate digital aliasing, switching automatically to 16x during offline DAW rendering.
• Drum Bank Mode: Bank [64] Shock 1 provides 10 drum kits across C2–B5 with white keys triggering hits and black keys selecting edit zones.
• Micro-Tuning: Native MTS-ESP microtonal tuning support.

Plugin Specifications:

• Supported Formats: Standalone Executable (SAL), VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit).
• GUI Scaling: 5 Retina zoom levels: 1.0x (400p), 1.25x (500p), 1.5x (600p), 1.75x (700p), 2.0x (800p).
• External Control: Free TouchOSC Mk1 integration template for iPad and Android.

Compatible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs):

• Image-Line FL Studio
• Ableton Live (All 64-bit versions)
• Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
• PreSonus Studio One
• Cockos REAPER
• Avid Pro Tools (AAX 64-bit)
• Bitwig Studio

Included Release Files:

• DiscoveryPro90.exe — 218.32 MB (Main Setup Installer)
• Discovery Pro Patch.exe — 40.14 MB (Activation Patch Utility)
• How To Install.txt — 50 B (Installation Guide)

Installation Steps:

1. Run DiscoveryPro90.exe as Administrator to install Discovery Pro.
2. Ensure you select your preferred plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone) and install directories.
3. Do not launch Discovery Pro immediately after setup finishes.
4. Run Discovery Pro Patch.exe as Administrator (Right-click -> Run as administrator).
5. Target your installed plugin / standalone directory and apply the patch.
6. Launch your DAW, perform a plugin rescan, and open Discovery Pro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can I import my original hardware Nord Lead 2 SysEx patches?
  A: Yes, Discovery Pro supports full bidirectional SysEx file import and export directly from the main menu.
• Q: How do I access presets directly from my hard drive?
  A: Click the BNK indicator on the virtual LCD screen to switch between internal Bank Mode and Disk Mode (Documents > discoDSP > Discovery Pro > Presets > Programs).
• Q: Does Discovery Pro support MPE hardware controllers natively?
  A: Yes, the plugin automatically detects standard MPE (RP-053) configuration messages from ROLI, Osmose, and LinnStrument controllers.