Beta Testers Needed for Audiostrobe Software

Hello to all AVS geeks out there!

My name is Steve, and I've been working on some software for creating audiostrobe tracks. I've gotten it very close to the release stage, but I would really appreciate one or two souls to help me test it on a variety of systems before I release it to the public.

Let me tell you about it. The software is quite advanced, giving the user all sorts of control over the audiostrobe signal (brightness, blink rate, phase offset, etc.) It also has some audio processing capabilities, allowing the user to make audiostrobe tracks which blink (and change in other ways) in time with music. It's got a noise generator and a binaural beat generator built in as well. Perhaps the coolest feature is the ability to "play" the lights with a keyboard using MIDI.

The thing is, it is not a standalone program - it is a VST plugin, which requires the use of additional audio sequencing software, such as Cubase, Ableton Live, Sonar, etc.

Also, it relies heavily on the concepts of analog synthesizers, so it's quite technical, and geared generally towards users who already have this kind of knowledge. I plan to write a manual which will educate people on how to use it, but until then, I think the people most qualified to test this software are people who already use some kind of VST host software and have at least some passing knowledge of analog synthesis.

Unfortunately, it is PC only. If you would like to help me test this software, please send me a PM through the forum, telling me what VST host(s) you would use, and whether or not you have some familiarity with analog synthesis. I plan to release it as donationware, not commercially, so can offer no real compensation except for a hearty thanks in the documentation, and a free version of the official release, sent with no expectation of a donation.

Thanks for your interest,

-Steve

Hi Steve,

I'd love to have a look at your latest version! I've changed over to Ableton Live, so there should be no problem there.

Cheers,
Craig

Just like to add a note there for people not clear about what this VST plug in will do . Apart from being a stand alone ( within a MIDI sequencer program ) sound generator for binaural amd monoaural beats with ability to modulate noise waveforms and user supplied sound loops , it will allow very precise choreographing of light flashes in your LED goggles with all the intricate capability of MIDI sequence editing tools.

Every imaginable parameter of control over the LEDS can be mapped to the knobs , buttons and sliders of a even a cheap MIDI control interface module. It will allow the 'writing' and editing of complex flashing effects in sequence with audio tracks in a way hitherto not possible and all using the MIDI protocol.

In the future , we are going to see the word `synaesthesia' take on new meaning in relation to AVS as musicians and AVS `light artists' get hold of and unleash the power that this plugin will provide. Its the most exciting advance in AVS light control since ( I believe ) the introduction of Audiostrobe technology .

Well done , Steve and congratulations on your near release quality `build'

Mark

Hi,

Would be happy to test for you. I'm assuming the VST would work in Adobe Audition?

Thanks,
mark

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Originally Posted by synaesthesia

Just like to add a note there for people not clear about what this VST plug in will do . Apart from being a stand alone ( within a MIDI sequencer program ) sound generator for binaural amd monoaural beats with ability to modulate noise waveforms and user supplied sound loops , it will allow very precise choreographing of light flashes in your LED goggles with all the intricate capability of MIDI sequence editing tools.

Every imaginable parameter of control over the LEDS can be mapped to the knobs , buttons and sliders of a even a cheap MIDI control interface module. It will allow the 'writing' and editing of complex flashing effects in sequence with audio tracks in a way hitherto not possible and all using the MIDI protocol.

In the future , we are going to see the word `synaesthesia' take on new meaning in relation to AVS as musicians and AVS `light artists' get hold of and unleash the power that this plugin will provide. Its the most exciting advance in AVS light control since ( I believe ) the introduction of Audiostrobe technology .

Well done , Steve and congratulations on your near release quality `build'

Mark

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Wow, Mark - Thanks so much!

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Originally Posted by markmccoid

Hi,

I'm assuming the VST would work in Adobe Audition?

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Hi Mark,

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Since Audition is untested so far, your help would be most appreciated. Please PM me with an address where I can send the file.

Best,

-Steve

Steve,

I have sent a PM your way, with some bg info on my qualifications.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Charles

sent PM

I would like to test out this VST plugin. I use Ableton Live. If someone could send me a link for download. Esteband? I would very much appreciate it.

would like to test this vst plugin creating an audiostrobe with a synthesizer sounds awsome
and it opens all kinds of avenues of music sound syncronizing.

I would love to help, but I'm mac only! Good luck though. If you ever get a mac port let me know! I use ableton, logic, max/msp, etc.

I use Ableton Live on Mac, but have Parallels running XP. Would like to try your software, since I can D/L a win version of Live.



Neil
ngold@mac.com

Hey Folks,

Andy told me that there has been some renewed interest in this audiostrobe VST software. I figured, if people are still interested, then I ought to post an update.

It's true that I've gotten back to work on the project. The functionality is pretty much ready to roll. In other words, I've built all the components and am very happy with how it works. What's holding me back is finalizing the visual interface and writing a cursory manual. I feel I must finish the former before I can attempt the latter, as I'll want accurate screenshots to be part of the manual. Without either an interface or a manual, I'm afraid that testers would be completely baffled.

So while I am still not ready to make the software available for beta testing, I would like to ask if there are any graphics-oriented people out there who might be willing to help out with getting the GUI built solidly. The sooner I can get a GUI buttoned up, the sooner I can open up a round of beta testing. I've been using a freeware package for creating skins called "skinman". I'd be thrilled if anyone on here had some experience with it and could edit and improve on my novice designs.

In any case, let me know if you are still interested in the project, and we can start a conversation about getting it out of my project box and into the real world where it can get some use.

Thanks!

-Steve

I see this thread is now two years old. I'm a graphics guy and can probably help. Where do you now stand on this project?


Best, ras

Hi Ras,

The plugin's functions are all done. In other words, it works and I won't be tweaking its features any further. I'm now trying to get it skinned so that it's usable, intuitive, and pretty.

I've currently got one volunteer to help out with skinning, but he has other obligations too. If you have experience with skins and would like to discuss it further, please send me a pm.

Thanks for your interest!

Okay, final stretch...

I've been on my winter break from teaching, and have resolved to get this thing done before I go back to work on the 13th. I've decided not to go through a formal beta testing stage. Instead, I'm just going to release it, even though there might be some kinks, and even though the skin is not as beautiful as I'd like, and even though I haven't written a comprehensive manual yet. I figure if there are problems, people can write me and I'll fix them as best I can.

I had also planned on charging for it, but have decided to release it as donation-ware (send me a little something if you want). That in itself cuts my workload down a lot. Besides, I have no idea how to set up a web-store or install copy protection, or any of that nonsense.

Here's what I have to finish in the next week:

- Write a *basic* manual
- Find a place to host it online (anything wrong with DropBox? KVR? Other suggestions welcome)
- Create several patches so that users can jump right in with some trippy presets.

If anyone would like to develop some patches for it and can commit to having them ready within a week, please PM me and I'll send you an advance copy of the plugin. I'll credit you for your creations too, of course.


As a teaser, here's a screenshot:
Attachment 681

To those of you who have expressed interest in this project, please accept my apologies for taking so long. Please wait just one more week.

Happy New Year,

-Steve Duell

Looks fantastic, Steve!

If you don't have a web site, we can host the file(s) here for downloading if you like.

LUX looks great Steve looking foward to having fun with this .It would be great to have the download available on mindplace ,they are the best in the AVS world ,the new Kasina has 16 color sets for audiostrobe which is awesome! I am using FL studio 11 for a DAW and using monark for analog synthesis.

Yes, I too like the idea of hosting it here on mindplace.

FL Studio is awesome. I've used it since 2000. Unfortunately, it's not the best choice for Lux, since it cannot handle hybrid instrument/effect plugins. For some reason, FL only sees VST plugins as EITHER instruments (which only have audio outputs), OR effects (which have both audio in and out). It will work, it's just that you won't be able to route audio into it. You'll still be able to use the built-in WAV player module, though. If you want to use all of the features, I'd recommend a DAW called Reaper.

Hi Steve,

Beautiful piece of work. I look forward to firing it up in MuLab.

Cheers,
Craig

Looks like a very fine piece of work, Steve--I've followed this thread since you started it, and kudos to you for following through to completion. We'd love to host it on this site, and no worries about 'beta' status; we're familiar with that approach, and have long considered our projects as ongoing works-in-progress. Much better to have a diamond in the rough on hand, than have nothing due to initial lack of polish...

-Robert

Lux is released! You can download it here.

Thank you for sharing LUX i am going to try it out in fl studio and ableton soon.

Works beautifully in MuLab 32-bit. So many knobs to tweak!!!

Cheers,
Craig