/blog/ Recent content in Blog on tsoniq Hugo -- gohugo.io en-uk Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2023/ds80/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2023/ds80/ New: version 1.1 update adds velocity modulation of the Filter EG . ds80 has been added to the Korg Logue software. This is a wavetable-based user-oscillator with sounds from the Digisound DS-80-21 VCDO , a 1980’s vintage rack module. The oscillator is based on the viper engine, using additive synthesis to generate high quality output without aliasing. Features include wavetable modulation from the Shape control and Filter EG, adjustable table interpolation for smooth or stepped sweeps, a bandwidth limiter, and simulation of analogue control voltage drift. /blog/2023/viper-additive-synthesis/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2023/viper-additive-synthesis/ The Korg Prologue and Minilogue-XD feature the ability to load digital user-oscillators that extend the range of possible sounds. Good candidates for these are emulations of oscillators from early digital/analogue hybrid synthesisers, replicating waveforms and wavetables from instruments such as the Korg DW-8000 , the Kawai K3 , the Ensoniq ESQ-1 and PPG Wave . But, there is a catch. Logue plugins run on a relatively slow processor, an ARM Cortex M4, with only 32KiB of shared code and data space. /blog/2023/website-migration/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2023/website-migration/ After ten years running on Wordpress, this site has now been migrated to static HTML using Hugo along with a customisation of the Mainroad theme. The motivation for this was to substantially improve site responsiveness and security, while also simplifying maintenance. Wordpress has become a maintenance headache with constant updates needed for both the core application and plugins. Editing posts and pages has also become more painful than necessary. In contrast, the Hugo static site generator runs locally and generates fixed HTML content. /blog/2022/phase7-for-korg-logue/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2022/phase7-for-korg-logue/ The phase7 user-oscillator has been released for the Minilogue XD and Prologue. This is a successor to unity, and the oscillator can emulate the Roland JP8000 super-saw as well as a range of other waveforms. The plugin’s architecture is that of a classic super-saw emulator, with seven free-running waveform generators for each of the two oscillators. In a standard super-saw emulation each wave generator will produce a naive sawtooth with a sharp transition that will generate obvious aliasing at the 48KHz sample rate used by the Logue synthesisers. /blog/2022/fusion-for-korg-logue/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2022/fusion-for-korg-logue/ The new fusion plugin for Korg Prologue and Minilogue XD has been released. This uses a newly developed virtual-analogue synth engine, which runs on the Logue’s Cortex M4 oscillator CPU. The engine combines high-quality anti-aliased oscillators with true 2x oversampling for the best possible audio quality. fusion attempts to answer the question: can I put a 24dB/octave filter in my Logue? Changing the VCF is not viable, so fusion aims to be the next best thing: a user-oscillator that provides virtual analogue models of the Minilogue XD VCOs combined with a multi-mode digital filter. /blog/2021/11/unity-oscillator-for-korg-logue-synthesisers-released/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2021/11/unity-oscillator-for-korg-logue-synthesisers-released/ tsoniq is pleased to announce the release of a user-oscillator for Korg Logue-based synthesisers. The oscillator can be used with the NTS-1, Minilogue XD and Korg Prologue. unity is a multi-model virtual analogue design, that supports morphable wave-shapes and up to 19 independently detuned waveform generators per voice. The models include simple linear wave-shaping, ring-modulation and FM. A tracking sweepable high-pass filter and overdrive unit are also included to further shape the sound. /blog/2018/12/ptp-sdk-released/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2018/12/ptp-sdk-released/ Barcelona, December 21st 2018 tSoniq is pleased to announce availablility of a new cross-platform PTP protocol stack for use when interfacing cameras over USB or Wireless connections compliant with PTP version 1.1 / ISO 15740 (Third Edition, 2013. The core driver is written in C++ and supports most POSIX based host platforms, such as iOS and macOS. For Apple based software development, Cocoa wrappers are supplied which permit use of the drivers from either Objective-C or Swift. /blog/2018/10/dfu-toolkit-3-5-adds-macos-10-14-support/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2018/10/dfu-toolkit-3-5-adds-macos-10-14-support/ Barcelona, October 31st 2018 tSoniq is pleased to provide compatibility for macOS 10.14 (High Sierra) with version 3.5 of its CSR DFU compatible macOS Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed by tSoniq, two versions of the SDK are available to provide support for both “traditional” and HID based firmware update models. We can support application development using traditional a Cocoa/Swift architecture, or via cross-platform frameworks such as Electron with support for both macOS and Windows deployment. /blog/2017/10/dfu-toolkit-3-4-provides-macos-10-13-support/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2017/10/dfu-toolkit-3-4-provides-macos-10-13-support/ Barcelona, October 31st 2017 tSoniq is pleased to provide compatibility for macOS 10.14 (High Sierra) with version 3.4 of its CSR DFU compatible macOS Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed by tSoniq, two versions of the SDK are available to provide support for both " classic" and HID based firmware update models. We can support application development using traditional a Cocoa/Swift architecture, or via cross-platform frameworks such as Electron with support for both macOS and Windows deployment. /blog/2016/09/dfu-toolkit-3-3-provides-macos-10-12-support/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2016/09/dfu-toolkit-3-3-provides-macos-10-12-support/ Barcelona, September 30th 2016 tSoniq is pleased to provide compatibility for macOS 10.12 (Sierra) with version 3.3 of its CSR DFU compatible Mac OS X Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed by tSoniq, two versions of the SDK are available to provide support for both “traditional” and HID based firmware update models. We can support application development using traditional a Cocoa/Swift architecture, or via cross-platform frameworks such as Electron . /blog/2015/09/dfu-tools-compatible-with-mac-os-x-10-11/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2015/09/dfu-tools-compatible-with-mac-os-x-10-11/ Barcelona, September 30th 2015 tSoniq is pleased to compatibility for Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) with version 3.2 of its CSR DFU compatible Mac OS X Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed by tSoniq, two versions of the SDK are available to provide support for both “traditional” and HID based firmware update models. We can support application development using traditional a Cocoa/Swift architecture, or via cross-platform frameworks such as Electron . /blog/2014/07/csr-dfu-sdk-adds-support-for-macos-10-10/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2014/07/csr-dfu-sdk-adds-support-for-macos-10-10/ Barcelona, October 16th 2014 tSoniq is pleased to announce support for Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) with version 3.1 of its CSR DFU compatible Mac OS X Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed by tSoniq, the updated SDK’s dual kernel drivers and in-application installer provides full compatibility with all Apple operating systems from Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) onwards. tSoniq can also help minimise the risk of in-field firmware update failures by providing full regression testing of the DFU toos with your specific product and a wide range of Apple hardware and software. /blog/2014/06/csr-dfu-sdk-version-3-0-released/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2014/06/csr-dfu-sdk-version-3-0-released/ Barcelona, June 16th 2014 tSoniq is pleased to announce the availability of version 3.0 of its CSR DFU compatible Mac OS X based Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals. Developed entirely by tSoniq, the updated SDK now includes preliminary support for Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, and can be used with any 64 bit capable MacOS computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or later. The SDK can be licenced directly from us or may be used in conjunction with our consulting services as part of a custom software project. /blog/2014/04/displayx-source-released/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2014/04/displayx-source-released/ Barcelona, April 3rd 2014 tSoniq is pleased to release the DisplayX virtual display driver on Github . DisplayX is a subset of the full Virtual Display Toolkit and can be used to create multiple virtual displays under application control on Mac OS X. The toolkit has generated a substantial amount of interest in the last year, and we hope that the release of the source code will enable non-commercial developers easier access to the core driver technology. /blog/2013/11/dfu-sdk-version-2-0-released/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2013/11/dfu-sdk-version-2-0-released/ Barcelona, November 20th 2013 tSoniq is pleased to announce the availability of version 2.0 of its Mac OS X based Firmware Update Toolkit for USB peripherals, adding full support for OS 10.9 “Mavericks” and further Bluetooth chipset compatibility. The toolkit supports all Device Firmware Update (DFU) compliant USB peripherals and adds extensions for Bluetooth based hardware that can be difficult to support under Mac OS X due to driver conflicts. tSoniq founder Mark Moore said: “We work closely with peripheral vendors to provide full compatibility with their products and to ensure that any failure during a firmware update can be routinely recovered without an expensive product return. /blog/2013/10/alphasync-1-3-released/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2013/10/alphasync-1-3-released/ Barcelona, October 18th 2013 AlphaSync has been updated to version 1.3, adding support for Mac OS X 10.4 (“Tiger”) through to Mac OS X 10.9 (“Mavericks”). The utility provides a simple, fast means for writers to backup and access all text files on the AlphaSmart Neo portable computer using simple drag-and-drop or single-click backup options. The application is a free download, and full source-code is also available on GitHub under a BSD licence. /blog/2013/08/csr-dfu-sdk-1-9-released/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2013/08/csr-dfu-sdk-1-9-released/ Barcelona, August 26th 2013 tSoniq is pleased to announce an update of its Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SDK for Mac OS X. The DFU SDK allows the development of applications that can perform firmware upgrades of embedded devices conencted to a Mac OS X computer. The update provides for improved USB compatibiity for some CSR devices used with first-generation USB3 host hardware. This release is also now ‘Mavericks ready’, and we expect to formally qualify and provide support for Mac OS X 10. /blog/2013/05/csr-dfu-sdk-1-6-released/ Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2013/05/csr-dfu-sdk-1-6-released/ Barcelona, May 30th 2013 tSoniq is pleased to announce an update of its Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SDK for Mac OS X. The CSR compatibleDFU SDK allows the development of applications that can perform firmware upgrades of embedded devices conencted to a Mac OS X computer. The update improves firmware download performance, includes extensions to PSKEY access for CSR devices and now supports application development using Xcode 4.6.2. This is a free update for existing users of the SDK. /blog/2013/02/csr-classic-dfu-sdk/ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2013/02/csr-classic-dfu-sdk/ Barcelona, Febuary 16th 2013 tSoniq is pleased to announce the release of its Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SDK for Mac OS X. The CSR compatible DFU SDK allows the development of applications that can perform firmware upgrades of embedded devices conencted to a Mac OS X computer. Key features of the SDK include: Support for all USB DFU 1.0 and 1.1 class compliant devices Includes compatibility and support for CSR BlueCore(tm) Bluetooth devices Simple Cocoa (Objective-C) and C++ application level programming APIs included Kernel driver with integrated install directly from within the end user application DFU driver behaviour extensible via simple user-mode C++ subclass specialisation clean licence terms (no GPL contamination) A range of licensing options is available, including full-source code or a binary-only option. /blog/2012/12/virtual-display-sdk/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 /blog/2012/12/virtual-display-sdk/ Barcelona, 8h December 2012 tSoniq is pleased to announce availability of its new Virtual Display SDK for Mac OS X. The display SDK enables the creation of virtual display heads in software, emulating a true phyical LCD panel. The virtual display is available from user-mode applications in Cocoa or C++ and includes sample code to record the display content and to provide a simple VNC server. Uniquely, the driver includes acceleration support, providing high-performance update notifications for modified regions of the frame buffer without software overhead.