Tone2 Saurus updated to v3.4 (Not a Deal)

[ZincT]

Available now: Saurus 3.4

Saurus is an authentic emulation of analog synthesizers. It covers all aspects of the most famous and expensive synths, but without disadvantages.

The update to v3.4 is available for free for all Saurus users. It adds VST3 support, a new standalone and enhancements.

Saurus 3.4 Update Details

The update is available for free for all Saurus users.

Please note that the AudioUnit interface of Saurus 3.4 is not downward compatible.

New features:

• Added a VST3 version for Mac (M1 native and Intel).
• Added a standalone version for Mac (M1 native and Intel).
• Completely new AudioUnit interface.

Enhancements:

• Several small enhancements.

Fixes:

• Automation in the VST3 version did not work with parameters that were located behind the 10th slot.
• Workaround for a bug of Ableton and FL Studio which did not display AudioUnits.
• Workaround for a bug of Reaper which did display automation parameters incorrectly.
• The AU version of Saurus 3.2 running in M1 mode could occasionally crash.

Breaking changes:

Please read this if you are on Mac and use AudioUnits. You can ignore it if you used only Vst plugins or if you are on PC.

The AudioUnit interface had to be completely rewritten because of various issues that were raised from the introduction of native M1 support and Apple's notarisation.
It was no longer possible to keep AudioUnits downward compatible with reasonable effort.

As a result, the tracks that used previous Saurus AudioUnit versions will 'forget' their patches when you load them with Saurus 3.4.

You will have to re-select the patches and re-save your song or you might prefer to stick with your current version.

Product page:
https://www.tone2.com/saurus.html 

Download link (free demo and update):
https://www.tone2.com/download.html

[SmokeyJ628]

Saurus is on sale for $70 as well to go along with this update.

[ZincT]

1 hour ago, SmokeyJ628 said:

Saurus is on sale for $70 as well to go along with this update.

The reason I didn't say it was a deal is that Saurus has been at this "sale" price for a long time.

It's a great synth and well worth the money though. 

Their other synths are also great and are also on perma-sale.

They do sometimes have proper sales where the prices are reduced further (often via direct email to existing Tone2 product owners), also from third parties (I picked up Nemesis and Saurus cheaper than this from Best Service in their previous Christmas sales for example). 

Edited November 18, 2022 by ZincT

[abacab]

+1 for Saurus 3!!!

IMO it is probably the best virtual analog for the money, and it just does analog very well without trying to emulate any particular vintage synth, or be anything but analog.