mucoder hypercyclic release notes
=================================




Acknowledgments
---------------
-VST versions use VST Plugin Technology by Steinberg.
-Standalone Windows version uses ASIO Technology by Steinberg.
 VST and ASIO are a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH.


Short description
-----------------
hypercyclic is an LFO-driven MIDI arpeggiator, gate effect
and step sequencer for mangling MIDI input chords.

Two tempo-synced LFOs can be used to modulate various
parameters to create interesting rhythmhic
effects and chord variations. A unique feature
is the possiblity to modulate the sequencer step size
itself, which is useful for creating glitchy stuttering effects.

The product is further complemented by a groove function
for playing slightly off the beat. 

The main use for hypercyclic is to generate midi 
that can be recorded and/or sent to other plugins.
However it also features a simple built-in synth
for testing purposes.

Supported platforms are Windows (standalone, vst), 
Mac (standalone, vst, au)  and Linux (standalone, vst).



Latest version
--------------

1.0.172 : KVR DC07 RC3
------------------------
Fixed: correct labels for triplets 
Fixed: crash during loading of preset bank
Fixed: trigger step widths are now drawn more accurately in LFO status panel
Added: extra factory presets (Thanks to WT & ER!)
Added: user guide pdf

Note:  -if you do not see the new presets, when upgrading standalone versions: 
        please select pulldown menu 'Settings, Restore Defaults". 

       -for plugin versions : remove plugin from your host project and add it again to see the new presets

        Note in both cases this will erase your preset changes as well! 
        Save backup first to a bank if you want to keep them.

       -alternative : download the 1.0.172 factory presets bank from www.mucoder.com/hypercyclic/presets


1.0.171 : KVR DC07 RC2
----------------------



Release notes per platform
---------------------------

Windows
-------
-Both XP SP2 and Vista are supported
-Standalone and VST versions are available
-Tested hosts:
 -Ableton Live 6.0.7
 -Cubase 4.03 
 -Energy XT 2.0

Known issues:
-Keyboard input is filtered out by Ableton Live. Please use mouse as workaround.


Max OSX
-------
-Product was tested on OSX 10.4.10, Intel platform only.
-Universal Binaries are provided, but PPC platform was not tested
-Standalone, VST and AU versions are available
-Tested hosts:
 -Logic 7.2 Express
 -Ableton Live 6.0.10
 -Garageband
 -Aulab

Known issues:
-AU version does not support midi-out to the host (this is by design, since AU does not allow it).
 You can however send midi-out to the IAC loopback bus and consume from that bus again in your host.
 This has been tested with Logic 7.2 Express.  However, expect additional latency from this detour.
 Please consult the manual


Linux
-----
-Product was tested on Ubuntu Feisty Fawn.
-Both standalone and (linux native) VST versions are provided
-VST version has been tested with the EnergyXT host
-Other hosts that do not support native VSTs (eg Rosegarden) can be used with the VST-DSSS bridge. 
 Use the win32 dll in that case, NOT the native linux .so binary. However this will be slower
 since the system must emulate a win32 environment using Wine.

Known issues:
-Used as a VST in energyXT2, when opening the help pane, the window does not redraw.
 Seems to be a host problem.  Workaround is to close the plugin window and reopen it.
-No jack support for standalone version. This is by design currently.


More information
----------------
www.mucoder.com/hypercyclic