S-Gear v3.1.2 (28 April 2023)

  • Default tempo changes are applied immediately - Standalone App
  • VST3 Mono mode correctly mixes both rack channels
  • Avoid unnecessary sample rate switch on startup - Windows Standalone App
  • VST3 exposes SG-S Compressor automation parameters
  • VST3 DAW compatibility improvements (Mixbus/FLStudio/Mixcraft/Samplitude)
    Note: FLStudio still requires fixed block size for efficient processing

 

S-Gear v3.1.1 (28 March 2023)

  • fix click/noise on loop start when using S-Gear in a DAW
  • fix VST3 soft bypass for pedals

 

S-Gear v3.1.0 (8 March 2023)

  • SG-S Compressor Pedal
  • Full support for macOS Ventura
  • Pedal parameters are now exposed for automation (AAX)
  • Minor GUI fixes

 

S-Gear v3.0.3u (20 December 2022)

  • AAX Native Apple Silicon (Universal2 Binary)

 

S-Gear v3.0.3 (31 August 2022)

  • Remember Window Layout - Config Option
  • Zoom from Standalone App Main Menu
  • Windows : Update Digital Signature

 

S-Gear v3.0.2 (29 July 2022)

  • Fix RoomThing Offline Render

 

S-Gear v3.0.1 (15 July 2022)

  • Fix Midi Controller mapping

 

S-Gear v3.0.0 (14 July 2022)

  • Add S-Gear virtual pedalboard and Drivethru pedal
  • Save input enable and mono settings to plug-in state
  • Windows: Fix problem where floating window can get lost offscreen
  • Windows: Standalone App supports up to 16 midi device connections
  • Windows: Standalone App Increase maximum ASIO channel count for compatibilty with RME HDSPe MADI FX
  • VST3: Fix possible reverb load problem
  • VST3: Fix possible crash with Ableton Live 11 projects
  • VST3: Update sdk to 3.7.4

 

MAC v2.9.9 M1 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3) - 27th Oct 2021

  • Mac M1 native, Arm and Intel Universal2 binary
  • Improved Convolver performance with long impulses responses

 

Windows v2.9.8 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 18th Nov 2020

  • Fix possible muted output or digital noise when re-loading a Cubase project using the VST3 plug-in

 

MAC v2.9.8 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 17th Sep 2020

  • Fix Standalone App resize issue under macOS 11.0 (BigSur)

 

MAC v2.97 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 14th Aug 2020
Windows v2.97 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 14th Aug 2020

  • Factory Presets for ModThing and DelayThing
  • Fix VST3 tail processing cut-off when input is silent
  • Fix VST3 tempo slow to sync
  • Allow drag & drop preset/bank files to top control bar
  • Fix Bank list scroll position bug
  • Fix ASIO driver ordering bug (WIN)
  • Fix channel L/R enable buttons don't reflect external change via MIDI (WIN)

 

MAC v2.96 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 3rd Jul 2020
Windows v2.96 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 3rd Jul 2020

  • Fix issue where S-Gear may request re-activation after a major Windows update
  • Add 75% scaling mode
  • Minor Bug fixes to User Interface
  • VST3 plug-in loads correctly in Cakewalk

 

Windows v2.95 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 28th April 2020

  • Solve problem where S-Gear may request re-activation on the same device

 

MAC v2.94 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 20th Mar 2020
Windows v2.94 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 20th Mar 2020

  • Fix possible muted output or digital noise on loading plug-in
  • Fix ProConvolver bug where cabinet selection arrows jump two cabinets
  • Further ASIO Driver handling improvements (Windows)
  • Fix problem where last ASIO channel name is not displayed correctly in audio routing (Windows)

 

MAC v2.93 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 24th Feb 2020
Windows v2.93 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 24th Feb 2020

  • AAX - Fix issues loading/saving session state from v2.7 ProTools projects
  • AAX - Fix problem where default settings get applied when preset not found in library

 

MAC v2.92 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 15th Feb 2020
Windows v2.92 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 15th Feb 2020

  • Improved ASIO driver handling (Windows)
  • Fix keyboard arrow keys when editing Bank Name
  • Fix keyboard arrow keys when editing StoreAs Preset Name
  • Ensure Preset display updates when using Store As to same slot

 

MAC v2.91 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 31st Jan 2020
Windows v2.91 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 31st Jan 2020

  • Correct handling of extended characters in file paths and machine/user name (Windows)
  • Full compliance with macOS 10.15

 

MAC v2.90 (S-Gear App, AU, VST3, AAX) - 16th Jan 2020
Windows v2.90 (S-Gear App, VST2, VST3, AAX) - 16th Jan 2020

  • Support for HiDPI Displays
  • Scalable GUI
  • Improved Preset management system
  • Redwirez 'Remastered' Cabinet options

 

MAC v2.71(S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 13th Sept 2019

  • Fix start-up crash under OSX 10.15 (Catalina)

 

Windows v2.71 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 23rd June 2017

  • Fix offset right click menu on S-GEAR rack

 

MAC v2.70(S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 21st June 2017
Windows v2.70 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 21st June 2017

  • SV30 & S12M20 Modern 4x12" Cabinet Models
  • Extended Factory Presets
  • New cab mode 'DI with Z Control' allows 'Z' impedance curve with non-speaker emulated output
  • Smooth scrolling of Preset and Impulse lists
  • Empty preset slots are low-lighted in the preset list

 


MAC v2.61 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 18th Mar 2017
Windows v2.61 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 18th Mar 2017

  • AudioUnit/VST/VST3 implement gesturing notifications to DAW
  • AudioUnit reports switches as boolean for better automation behaviour under Logic
  • Fix gain recall bug when using the boost switch on The Stealer amp
  • Fix possible spurious delay time setting applied to DelayThing. The problem could occur with REAPER on Windows when hitting the space bar rapidly
  • Ignore JUNK header in IR wave files (for compatibility with some third party IR files)

 


MAC v2.60 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 13th Jan 2017
Windows v2.60 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 13th Jan 2017

  • SA30F & SA30B Vintage Alnico Blue 2x12" Cabinet Models
  • Fix possible RoomThing fade-up at start of rendered audio
  • Fix possible muted period at start of rendered audio (Win VST)
  • Compatibility updates

 

MAC v2.58 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 18th November 2016

  • Compatibility with latest Steinberg (Cubase/Nuendo) plug-in scanner

 

MAC v2.57 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 20th June 2016
Windows v2.57 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 20th June 2016

  • Fix problem where tracks are muted on loading the DAW project (Cubase/Nuendo VST3 MAC)
  • Fix problem where plug-in is muted after adjusting the 'Z' control (MAC)
  • Fix problem where amp settings are not applied after selecting a new amp
  • Fix problem where IR files are imported with zero length
  • Fix possible crash when right-clicking rack frame
  • Improved switching when changing presets from within a DAW
  • Compatibility updates

 

S-GEAR iLok: MAC v2.54 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 17th June 2015

  • Fix crash when opening Tuner in 32bit version

MAC v2.53 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 1st May 2015
Windows v2.53 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 25th May 2015

  • Renew Digital Signature
  • Corrected Package versioning on MAC
  • 25-May-15: updated installer to resolve launch problem with 32bit Standalone App

MAC v2.52A (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 4th April 2015

  • Trial license loads correctly

MAC v2.52 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 3rd April 2015
Windows v2.52 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 3rd April 2015

  • 80Hz and 6600Hz sliders added to Wayfarer GEQ
  • Significantly reduced plug-in and installer file size
  • Smoother operation of GEQ sliders - no longer jump to mouse click
  • Fix incorrect positioning of DelayThing store preset box
  • VST3 under Presonus Studio One - fix Tempo Sync and Tuner operation

 

MAC v2.51 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 30th January 2015
Windows v2.51 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 30th January 2015

  • Corrected/improved impulse trimming on Scuffham cabs

MAC v2.50 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 27th January 2015
Windows v2.50 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 27th January 2015

  • Tuner
  • 2x12" Special Ported Cab
  • DelayThing - pan control for mono delay
  • Enable mouse wheel on preset up/down rocker switch
  • Stability improvements on fast switching of presetes via MIDI
  • Ensure that Samplerate:Blocksize indicator is refreshed on opening plug-in window
  • Fix AAX problem where Automation settings do not reload correctly in a ProTools project
  • Fix problem where RoomThing data value display does not update following a factory preset change

 

MAC v2.42 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 12th August 2014
Windows v2.42 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 12th August 2014

  • Fix preset list redraw problem when copying or deleting presets with the list is minimised
  • Fix rack redraw problem when switching from an empty rack (MAC AudioUnit)
  • Fix plug-in window resize issue when running the VST2 plug-in under PreSonus Studio One


MAC v2.41 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 16th July 2014
Windows v2.41 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 16th July 2014

  • User Impulses imported using an earlier version of S-GEAR are now recalled correctly in S-GEAR presets

 

MAC v2.40 (S-Gear Application, AU, VST3, AAX) - 15th July 2014
Windows v2.40 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) - 15th July 2014

  • Custom ’57 Amp
  • ProConvolver MKII
  • Scuffham Factory Cabinet Models
  • Drag & drop multiple IR files to import
  • No max number of User Impulse files
  • Remove IR load size limit (internal limit of 20,000 still applied)
  • Support 32bit float .WAV file format on IR import
  • User Impulses listed lexicographically
  • Fine phase control on convolver with two ranges (0-2.4ms and 0-24ms)
  • Smoother level fader mouse operation on ProConvolver
  • PRESET browser window now has current preset selected when first opened
  • PRESET browser selection updates when preset is changed externally
  • Improved UI scroll bar visibility
  • Sample Rate and Blocksize information display on top control bar
  • Improved license error messaging
  • Global MONO switch on S-GEAR output
  • Keyboard up/down and left/right keys operate on all control knobs
  • Up/Down keys increment/decrement at half the rate of Right/Left keys
  • Keyboard events now work in the Windows standalone
  • Allow AMP A/B MIDI Controller to be momentary
  • Silent mode so that S-GEAR standalone can be run in the background when using GarageBand X (instantiate splash screen)
  • Fix possible SaveAs crashing bug when the plug-in is first loaded in the DAW
  • Fix problem where S-GEAR is muted after a sample rate change in Reaper on the MAC
  • Wayfarer Bright Freq and Reverb Bypass are now available through automation

  

Windows v2.26 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) (21st Nov 2013)

  • Fix problem where S-Gear Windows VST hangs during plug-in scanning on some systems.

 

MAC v2.25 (S-Gear Application, AudioUnit, VST3 and AAX) (4th Nov 2013)

  • Add AAX 32bit and 64bit plugin formats
  • Fix CPU spike when enabling/disabling tracks in ProTools 11

 

Windows v2.25 (S-Gear Application, VST2.4 and AAX) (4th Nov 2013)

  • Add AAX 32bit and 64bit plugin formats
  • Fix CPU spike when enabling/disabling tracks in ProTools 11

 

MAC v2.24 (Standalone Application, AudioUnit and VST3) (26th Oct 2013)

  • Fix problems with 32bit S-Gear versions on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • Fix bug where IMPULSES UI minimises after importing a custom impulse response
  • Assert correct mouse gesture notifications when adjusting Wayfarer Graphic EQ slider


Windows v2.22 (Standalone & VST2.4) (19th Sep 2013)

  • Fix problem where GUI loads incorrect settings under Sonar X2
  • Fix problem where bottom of plug-in window is cut-off under Ableton Live
  • Fix bug where IMPULSES UI minimises after importing a custom impulse response
  • Assert correct mouse gesture notification when adjusting Wayfarer Graphic EQ slider


Windows v2.21 (Standalone & VST2.4) (9th Sep 2013)

  • Fix crash under Sonar X1
  • Fix crash under Tracktion 3 & 4
  • MIDI Controller settings configured in v2.1 now load correctly in v2.2


MAC (Standalone, AU & VST3) / Windows v2.20 (Standalone & VST2.4) (6th Sep 2013)

  • Wayfarer Amp
  • Tap and Tempo Sync in DelayThing
  • Two Amp configurations per preset
  • Improved Noise Gate with Release and Floor controls
  • Phase switch on Convolver channels
  • CPU utilisation improvements (approximately 10% reduction for amps)
  • MIDI message indicator
  • Usability improvements to pop-up UI screens. Maximise button on every popup UI
  • Improved MIDI controller setup. Grey unused/fixed items depending on controller type
  • Keyboard up/down keys can be used to navigate Preset/Banks/Impulses/Controllers lists (not available in Windows Standalone)
  • New top control bar with simple drop down for amp selection, Bank selector and access to MIDI and CONFIG screens
  • Automation implemented for VST2.4
  • Fix Stealer push initialization bug
  • Remove DC offset from Delay Thing and Mod Thing outputs
  • Fix Convolver bug where cab 1 bass is maxed after loading a device preset
  • Fix problem where deleted preset is removed from the maximized preset list. Now correctly leaves an empty preset entry
  • Fix lock bug when copying presets or locking with preset edited
  • Fix problem where spin control jumps two positions following a hold
  • Fix bank copy bug (multiple bank copies can cause a crash)


MAC/Windows v2.17 AAX (7th Feb 2013)

  • mono->mono and mono->stereo stem formats are now implemented
  • Install S-Gear AAX presets
  • Fix problems with compare function
  • Fix plug-in Bypass function
  • Fix problem where AAX preset load is ignored immediately following an S-Gear preset change


Windows v2.15 (26th Dec 2012)

  • Fix problem with Ableton Live where adding S-Gear to a track causes audio engine error.


MAC v2.14 (30th Nov 2012)

  • One-button mouse users can now right-click by using CMD-CLICK.
  • Fix problem where rack ordering is wrong after loading a DAW preset.
  • Fix problem where a blank slot appears in the rack.


Windows v2.14 (30th Nov 2012)

  • Fix problem where rack ordering is wrong after loading a DAW preset.
  • Fix problem where a blank slot appears in the rack.


Windows v2.12 (22nd Nov 2012)

  • Fix potential crash during plug-in scan with Ableton Live 8.
  • Remove initial fade-up in rendered or frozen S-Gear DAW tracks.


Windows v2.11 (15th Nov 2012)

  • Fix problems with MIDI Program Change handling.


MAC/Windows v2.1 (8th Nov 2012)

  • RoomThing reverb processor .
  • Device Presets.
  • Drag & drop preset import.
  • Ability to import multiple impulse responses in one operation.
  • Maximise button to enlarge Presets, Store As and Impulses screens.


Windows v2.02 (16th May 2012)

  • Channel delay control added to ProConvolver channels.
  • ProConvolver Pan control now applies a sine law compensated pan.
  • IIR Cab types now work correctly at all supported sample rates.
  • Fix ProConvolver bug where edits to a slaved cab do not get saved.
  • Avoid sample rate warning box when loading Sonar templates.


MAC v2.02 (16th May 2012)

  • Channel delay control added to ProConvolver channels.
  • ProConvolver Pan control now applies a sine law compensated pan.
  • IIR Cab types now work correctly at all supported sample rates.
  • Fix ProConvolver bug where edits to a slaved cab do not get saved.
  • Fix problem on Lion where S-Gear user interface gets cropped on screens less than 900pix tall.


Windows v2.01 (2nd May 2012)

  • Fix crash when right-clicking on rack frame.


MAC v2.01 (2nd May 2012)

  • Fix crash when right-clicking on rack frame.


Windows v2.00 (1st May 2012)

  • Drag & drop flexible effects rack.
  • Full stereo signal path through the rack.
  • New ModThing dedicated modulation rack unit.
  • Ability to configfure rack units in parallel.
  • Input Trim & Output Trim levels now stored with preset.
  • Enhanced MIDI controllers work with momentary switch types.
  • Fix bug where Right input channel selection is not recalled on startup.


MAC v2.00 (1st May 2012)

  • Drag & drop flexible effects rack.
  • Full stereo signal path through the rack.
  • New ModThing dedicated modulation rack unit.
  • Ability to configfure rack units in parallel.
  • Input Trim & Output Trim levels now stored with preset.
  • Enhanced MIDI controllers work with momentary switch types.
  • Mono->Mono AudioUnit plug-in mode.


Windows v1.0.6 (12th December 2011)

  • New Store As screen allows you to name the preset as part of the Store As operation.
  • All control knobs provide a pop-up value display visible when the mouse is over the control and when editing.
  • Value display function can be enabled/disabled in the S-Gear options.
  • Double-Click to set default value on S-Gear knobs and faders.
  • The default knob mode is now linear.
  • S-Gear now provides 50 programmable MIDI controllers.
  • New MIDI controller parameters for Bank Up and Bank Down.
  • Revised MIDI Mapping modes support mapping within banks.
  • Drop down menus now open with first mouse click and close with second mouse click.


MAC v1.0.6 (12th December 2011)

  • New Store As screen allows you to name the preset as part of the Store As operation.
  • All control knobs provide a pop-up value display visible when the mouse is over the control and when editing.
  • Value display function can be enabled/disabled in the S-Gear options.
  • Double-Click to set default value on S-Gear knobs and faders.
  • The default knob mode is now linear.
  • S-Gear now provides 50 programmable MIDI controllers.
  • New MIDI controller parameters for Bank Up and Bank Down.
  • Revised MIDI Mapping modes support mapping within banks.
  • Fixed: Store LED flashes really quickly during the first hour of machine up-time.
  • Fixed: When editing and saving an empty preset, the new preset does not appear in the preset list until S-Gear is closed and re-opened.
  • Fixed: Problem recalling User Impulse names when running S-Gear AU with Apple Logic.
  • Fixed: Incorrect store location when presets are selected via MIDI, then edited and stored.


Windows v1.0.5 (24th November 2011)

  • Native 64bit Windows VST Plugin and Standalone Application.
  • Installs 32bit version on 32bit Windows systems, and 64bit version on 64bit Windows systems.
  • For compatibility with 32-bit Hosts, the 64-bit installation provides an option to additionally install the 32-bit VST.


MAC v1.0.5 (8th November 2011)

  • Fix start-up/close-down problems under Logic on MAC PRO systems.
  • Fix bug with License key entry.
  • Fix bug where knob-mode (linear/circular) is not configured on start-up.
  • Fix sample rate selection problem with Edirol FA-66.
  • Improved audio device connection management.


Windows v1.0.4 (28th October 2011)

  • Fix ASIO problem where driver remains in 'stopped' state, and no routing options appear.
  • Corrected gain scaling on non-FIR cabinet types.
  • Fix 'divide by zero' error under ProTools with FxPansion wrapper.
  • Preset List right click menu now shows 'Unlock' when the preset is in the locked state.
  • On importing a preset file, the newly imported preset is loaded.
  • Prevent copying a factory preset to a locked user preset.
  • Fix bug where empty factory presets were displayed with incorrect name format.
  • On importing a Set file, S-Gear now checks that the SFX file contains full Set information.
  • On importing a preset file, strip the file extension from the name.
  • Speed up VU meters.