Madrona Labs has released an update to its versatile software synthesizer Sumu. Version 1.1.1 brings MPE support, as well as some bug fixes and enhancements.
Sumu breaks completely new ground in software synthesis, combining additive resynthesis with FM and vector field spatialization. Its collection of ten modules, designed around a unique multi-channel patcher, offer musical possibilities not found in any other instrument.
Changes in Sumu v1.1.1
- GUI: fix scrolling after setting default in popup dials.
- GUI: fix missing update bug when pasting registration.
- Osc: fix zipper noise in AM mod index.
- AU wrapper: fix Obj-C namespace collisions.
- Fix UI scale bug with multiple displays of different scales.
- Allow slower LFO times.
- Increase LFO popup dials precision.
- Adjust text position for negative numbers in Dials.
- Increase pulses ratio dial precision.
- Fix slow LFO sync.
- Improve host clock sync.
- Reset pulses hi scale offsets when adjusting past zero.
- Fixed issue loading state saved by beta version.
- Added MIDI learn for dials via popup menu.
- Added main […] menu with GUI and input settings.
- GUI: added numbers on / off menu.
- GUI: added scroll normal / reverse menu.
- Input: added protocol [MIDI / MPE] menu.
- Input: added MPE bend range [ 0 / 12 / 24 / 48 / 96 ] menu.
- Input: reduced latency of gate and pitch in patcher.
- Input: added MPE mode.
- Input: don’t reset voice time in unison mode legato.
- Partials: add interpolation to time dial.
The update is free for owners of Sumu. Regularly priced $179 USD, new customers can purchase the synth at a 40% discount during a Summer Sale, which expires September 30th, 2025.
More information: Madrona Labs
