JAX Superior Grand Piano

March 10, 2024

The product was updated for support of latest Apple technologies and frameworks. Minimal iOS target is still 12.0. It also should work on the Vision Pro (in iOS compatibility app mode).

May 15, 2023

version 1.94 (build 2238) - we re-synthesized all spectral models - optimized synthesis parameter adjustments - fixing samplerate issues with some collections - polyphony performance optimizations - availability of the JAX Xcelsior Concert Grand collection - reduced price for limited time across all collections more information about this release can be found at our support website at https://midi.digitster.com

March 25, 2023

version 1.92 (build 2188) ( decay, sound & compacting ) - Superior Base Model 1 was changed and moved to Base Model 4 from the Xperior collection Base Model 1 and 2 for Superior where exchanged the new selected Model 1 better expresses the characteristics of a fine tuned German Grand - some ideas for more realism from pianist * Joseph Balson * were implemented into the sound engine all models got more random action and sound fuller with polyphony the general bass response was improved these adjustements apply to all base and fusion models across the collections - we removed unneccessary data and compacted the distribution files again the app now takes (like before) much lower space on disk and distribution by keeping same functionality as before - we slightly optimized the frequency response of all 20 models in the highest frequency ranges overly brghtness was limited it is still possible to make the models bright with the 'brightenss' parameter - we re-adjusted the main volume of the sound generation about -6dB the pianos were reported being much too loud, especially in comparison with others - sound generators were reconfigured to provide more realisim with lower velocities the response was improved (softer attacks) - the decay and sustaining was drastically re-adjusted to become more natural across the range lower tones get longer decays - system dependent contrast corrections on the user interface colors were made Please note, that the re-adjustments above will require to edit all your self-made presets.

March 9, 2023

version 1.9 (build 2149) ( macOS audio unit fix ) - a problem whith activating the macOS audio units was identified and solved we re-tested with latest versions of Apples Logic Pro X and GarageBand and fixed (again) unspecific issues with the macOS auvaltool audio unit validation - a potentilal problem for selecting the samplerate at unit initialization was identified and fixed the audio unit should support any samplerate correctly now - the string resonance behaviour macro was re-adjusted again we plan to expose 2 new parameters for this with next updates - external MIDI controllers can now adjust common parameters via MIDI control messages please note, that loaded MIDI files will not set encoded MIDI controllers on the user interface but may change the internal synth engines state. ROADMAP version 2++: ( please note that version 2 features potentially depend on sales performance ) - improve and optimize the base models - expose new parameters for string resonance, hammer noise and possibly others - implement octave micro tuning and classical tuning tables - add MIDI player key inverter (experimental) - add factory library browser for selecting specific MIDI files - display information about (randomly) loaded MIDI files - (possibly) implement a MIDI session recorder - (possibly) implement soft pedal to parameter connectivity - (possibly) optional piano specific convolution reverb and dynamics

March 4, 2023

version 1.8 (build 2024) ( significant sound upgrade ) "Le Roi est mort, vive le Roi!" - we exchanged the internal wave guides with higher samplerate (doubled) the piano has now clearly more bite and sounds brighter with all base models the app installation file is much bigger but this does NOT affect the memory or CPU usage. key touch noises are more audible now (especially if played fortissimo) bass range is more defined and less muddy we recommend to use a flatter (more linear) velocity curve as default or reducing the 'brightness' parameter, which acts like a velocity offset - the synth engine is now initialized with a default preset on the macOs, if player is not used - a possible crash, selecting a model manually after startup was fixed - a note trigger problem, sometimes skipping notes was solved - loudness of the models was equalized - max. stereo polyphony is 128 - all base models got extra hammer sound, as this was requested by users, however, this auto adjusted and is not applied to the fusion models - fusion models got more velocity variation (optimized anti 'machine gun' feature with repeations) - fusion models got more attenuation and interferences between the strings and sound therefore slightly fuller than the base models, which are more 'dry' and intimate - implemented new string attenuator connected to the volume macro parameter - re-adjusted string resonance tone and damper speed and strength - re-implemented tonal ballance with completely new algorithm - improved algorithm for stereo width adjustment (mono recover) - graphics performance update the graphics update rate was reduced for support of older devices CPU hit was reduced this way generally - velocity animation was optimized for running smoother a maximum of 10 layers (aka 10 fingers) will be displayed now, except you are an Alien - we chanched the appearance of the knobs and incresed contrast for this - we changed the embedded random MIDI file collections, there are more impressionists now and less 'naive' compositions and performances please note, that the original players performance errors are kept (human factor) - the embedded manual (located in the main app and the web) was updated - the time limited beta versions for the following JAX Concert Grand Piano series are now available again: (however, betas are no longer public now) JAX Superior (4 German base models + 16 fusion models) - pre order schedule and public beta versions for the following collections are available: JAX Emporeor (4 Japanese base models + 16 fusion models) JAX Imperior (4 American base models + 16 fusion models) JAX Xcelsior (4 Largest base models + 16 fusion models) JAX Xperior (4 Selected base models + 16 fusion models) Please note, that we will shut any public betas down, as soon the final product gets released.

February 9, 2023

version 1.6 build (1098) this build applies urgent fixes - fixed a possibly repeated selection problem for the model - fixed broken dumper pedal issue (string resonance) - re-adjusted intensity of string resonance - switched off velocity animator per default (now optional) - limited the count of velocity animation instances - optimized latency with the standalone app notes: - we cannot, by best will, re-construct a bug, that was reported by users. all available crash reports are not related to this so we tried to isolate possible reasons therefore. - we again, stressed the sound and graphics engines for hours with playing to extremes, without any problems across all tested devices recommended settings for operation: - 48,0 kHz (standard) sample rate - around 256 samples render buffer size (above 128 at least) the standallone will automatically aquire 48000 Hz sample rate and around 240 samples rendering buffer size roadmap: if sales and interest satisfy this, we will prepare version 2 with increased number of models, optimizations for older devices and and other enhancements.

February 4, 2023