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Initial impression is that the upgrade is expensive for what you actually get under DP9 - I could be proved wrong but everything looks the same in terms of the GUI - still the silly limit on size in the Tracks Overview window, Sequence Edit window side buttons still too small, I get a new synth called MX4 (like I really need a new synth - I would rather have a better sampler), the dots for velocity in the MIDI Editor still too small and still require my modification in the Theme. Plus a new Theme called Nine which seems to look a bit Logic like. Anyway, no doubt others will be able to tell me what is better and what my tired eyes are missing with this upgrade - at present I am not sure its worth upgrading for now. I don't want Logic but I could get it for the same price as this upgrade - it's something to bear in mind in terms of value.

cuttime wrote: YES to 32 bit.

Thanks!!

What about authorization? ok to install one in the main computer and one in the laptop? how many installs do you get???

Robert Randolph wrote:

BobK wrote:Does the boxed version include the hard-copy manual, or just an installer disc? I don't see this mentioned on the MOTU site, unless I missed it.

I'd think $12.79 shipping would include the printed manual - discs alone wouldn't cost that much to ship ground...

MagicD said I had a disk and manual on the way, so I know there's definitely both.

Awesome! I just ordered the box version. I still like printed material.

bralston wrote:Is it weird that even though we now have a searchable PDF manual in DP that is pretty much all that gets used when looking up issues, I still want (and did) purchase the boxed set so I can also have the nice printed version?

It's not at all weird. I use the printed manual as well as the PDF.

billf wrote:

bralston wrote:Is it weird that even though we now have a searchable PDF manual in DP that is pretty much all that gets used when looking up issues, I still want (and did) purchase the boxed set so I can also have the nice printed version?

It's not at all weird. I use the printed manual as well as the PDF.

+1

BobK wrote:

billf wrote:

bralston wrote:Is it weird that even though we now have a searchable PDF manual in DP that is pretty much all that gets used when looking up issues, I still want (and did) purchase the boxed set so I can also have the nice printed version?

It's not at all weird. I use the printed manual as well as the PDF.

+1

+2

"Easy access to buffer size". Yes! You can finally see what the buffer is set to without having to open Hardware CP (and reloading the entire sequence)!

The download was pretty quick.
Uneventful installation.

So happy with the MIDI mute tool.

Can't wait to dig into the other goodies.

Thank you MOTU

I was going to order from Sweetwater by clicking through the link. I am not seeing the boxed option, however. I have emailed them to see if it's available.

leoheiblum wrote:So, no one answered my question about being able to run at 32 bit-mode, also the other question about if the VCA's finally made it, its also interesting to me!!? anybody???

Not seeing the VCAs.

From the WHAT'S NEW screen...

Digital Performer version 9 introduces the following major enhancements. Page numbers refer to the Digital Performer User Guide unless otherwise noted.

Mute MIDI Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
The Mute tool now mutes MIDI notes, as well as soundbites.

Project Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
You can now add unlimited text notes to your project in the new Project Notes window.

New search fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716 and 737
Search fields have been added to the Markers list, Chunks list and Plug-in Preferences list for quickly and easily finding markers, chunks and plug-ins.

Create Tracks command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
The new Create Tracks command (Project menu) lets you add many tracks to your project in one step. You can even add different types of tracks all at one. MIDI tracks can automatically be generated for instruments.

Floating plug-in windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .835
Plug-in windows can now remain in front of other DP windows, on a per window basis. There is also a new preference for floating by default (when the window is first opened).

Retina display support . . . . . . . . . (Getting Started) 8
If your Mac has a Retina™ display, which offers exceptionally high image resolution, DP now supports the full resolution of your display.

Spectrogram display in the Sequence Editor . .342
The Sequence Editor now lets you display audio tracks using a waveform display, spectrogram display or both. The spectrogram visually represents the frequency content of your audio tracks over time. Numerous color schemes are provided.

Automation lanes in the Sequence Editor . . . . .359
The Sequence Editor now lets you display audio and MIDI automation data in separate lanes, below the track, for easier viewing and editing. You can show and hide as many lanes as you wish.

MIDI Learn for audio plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .849
The new Learn Controller feature allows you to map knobs, faders and switches on your MIDI controller to audio plug-in parameters in Digital Performer — and to Bus Send knobs in the Mixing Board. This connection is made through Digital Performer’s powerful Custom Consoles feature, which provides advanced programming for the connection.

MusicXML export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471
You can now export scores that you create in Digital Performer’s QuickScribe notation window as a MusicXML file, which can then be imported into popular music notation applications like Finale™ and Sibelius™. MusicXML saves you time because the notation transcription, along with dynamics and many other musical symbols, are preserved during the file transfer.

MX4. . . . . . . . .MX4 User Guide PDF (DP Help menu) MX4 is a powerful virtual instrument plug-in that features a unique, hybrid synthesis engine that combines several forms of synthesis, including subtractive, wavetable, frequency modulation (FM), amplitude modulation
(AM) and analog emulation. MX4’s flexible
programming and advanced modulation architecture provide the intimacy of a vintage synth, the flexibility of a modular synth and the innovation of a virtual synth.

Signature EDM soundbank . . MX4 User Guide PDF MX4 now includes 120 new EDM-inspired presets, programmed by synth guru Erik Norlander. Check them out in the MX4 soundbank menu.

MegaSynth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Guide PDF 57
MegaSynth is a subtractive synth processor intended primarily for guitar and bass, although you can certainly run any signal you wish through it. MegaSynth can generate octave, sub-octave and square wave tones

based on the input signal. You can mix, route and process the four signals (voices) in a
virtually infinite number of ways.

MicroG and MicroB . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Guide PDF 60
MicroG and MicroB are subtractive synth processors based on the idea behind popular “polyphonic octave generator” (POG) guitar processors. These two plug-ins are similar to MegaSynth, except that each is streamlined significantly. Each can generate octave, sub- octave and square wave tones based on the input signal, combined with a gain-triggered filter sweep.

MultiFuzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Guide PDF 61
MultiFuzz is a spot-on reproduction of Craig Anderton’s legendary QuadraFuzz mulitband distortion kit from decades past. Anderton developed a relatively straightforward concept that produces absolutely monster guitar tones: divide the input signal into four separate frequency bands and then apply distortion independently to each band. The results range from sublime warmth to absolute filth.

MasterWorks FET-76 . . . . . . . . Plug-in Guide PDF 46
The MasterWorks FET-76 is a detailed model of the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, which was originally introduced in 1966. The original
1176 used FETs (Field Effect Transformers) to control audio gain reduction, and FET-76 provides the exact same controls, including the original’s All Buttons mode.

Glad the wonky Mac full screen mode has been fixed.

Ulas wrote:I found a little bug. Fx and VI windows are not floating at fullscreen. (Yosemite 10.10.4)

10.10.4? Presumably a beta?

bayswater wrote:

Ulas wrote:I found a little bug. Fx and VI windows are not floating at fullscreen. (Yosemite 10.10.4)

10.10.4? Presumably a beta?

Not seeing this on 10.10.3.