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.