realstrat

Version 5.2.1

• Fixed crash on close in Cubase 11.0.30 and Studio One 5.3 (Windows)

Version 5.2

• Improved UI for key switch effects
• Improved host compatibility and general stability
• Fixed several bugs

Version 5.1.2

• Added support for macOS Big Sur running on Intel processors
• Fixed several bugs

Version 5.1.1

• Added an application notarization on macOS
• Improved Logic and GarageBand compatibility
• Fixed several bugs

Version 5.1

• Added resizable GUI
• Added Drag and Drop Song events (chords and patterns) to DAW MIDI track
• Added new way of using DAW MIDI track to edit and playback Song events directly to Song mode window
• Added Hold Pedal on virtual keyboard
• Added Pitch Wheel and Mod. Wheel MIDI activity indicators
• Fixed Song Mode Velocity Curve save and load
• Fixed VSTi evaluation within some VST host applications on macOS

Version 5.0.3

• Fixed Audio Unit parameter automation issues
• Fixed VST3 parameter automation issues
• Added VST3 workaround for FLStudio AllNotesOff issue
• Fixed Song mode Copy/Paste issue in Cubase
• Fixed the Song Length panel does not pop up on right mouse click in timeline
• Fixed FX key switches are not displayed on the virtual keyboard
• Fixed Changing the mode to a non-solo one disables the Wah-Wah effect internally
• Several other improvements and fixes

Version 5.0.2

• Fixed Studio One crash on clicking RealStrat UI on macOS
• Fixed RealStrat Standard does not switch to Song mode being in Pattern/Chords mode

Version 5.0.1

• Fixed Floating Strings sticking chord issue
• Fixed Fret noise issue
• Added Library close ("X") button

Version 5.0

Two instrument Combo Pack

• RealStrat Standard - our original RealStrat model with loads of new playability features, fully backwards compatible to RealStrat previous version.
• RealStrat Elite - features the debut of our new sample set recorded from each of 3 Stratocaster pickups, having four patches and two tuning selections for each.

New RealStrat Elite guitar sample set

• High quality 24-bit samples, recorded directly from Neck, Middle, and Bridge pickups individually.
• 7 realtime pickup selections giving you exciting tonal options.
• Double Track guitar patch.
• 6-string, 12-string guitars.
• Standard and Baritone tunings for all patches.
• Stop Slap sound effect added.
• Pinch Harmonics now produce 2-octave up initial pitches.

New Multi Performance mode

• Combining various guitar techniques (strumming, soloing, string picking, etc.) in a single performance layout.
• 25 new Key Switch FX in chordal modes.
• Velocity controllable number of strings in strummed chords.
• Live control of solo and strum techniques.
• Live control of chord inversions/positions.
• Free voices leading in strummed chords.
• Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs in chords.
• Slider (Bottleneck) guitar technique emulation.
• Numerous performance options, effects, and their combinations.

New Usability Features

• Advanced Velocity Curve control.
• Internal Loop in Song mode.
• Use of DAW MIDI track to edit and play Pattern track of Song mode.
• Streamlined user interface for RealStrat Elite.
• Option to switch between black&white and color guitar background.

And more…

Version 4.0

• New Song mode, a perfect songwriting tool, letting you insert chord changes and patterns for the song directly into the built-in Song Track
• Smart Chord Selector, allowing to instantly insert chords into the Song Track
• Powerful Style Filter, letting you automatically find suitable patterns in Pattern Library by musical criteria: tempo range, meter, playing technique, and rhythm feel
• Export MIDI file from Song mode
• Humanize engine with 9 parameters
• MIDI output mode for Pro Tools/AAX
• Double Tracking configuration and patch letting you easily simulate ‘double-tracked’ guitar part with the single MIDI input (to use this feature you must run RealStrat multi output version, RealStrat (2 mono) or RealStrat (2 stereo) plugin, depending on mono or stereo amps/FXs you are going to use. These plugins provide 2 outs in your DAW’s mixer. In a DAW’s mixer pan each output being used, then add the amps/FXs of your choice on each channel)
• Harmonics/Pinch Harmonics on black Add-on keys added in Bass&Pick mode
• Slow Strum time slider added in Timing panel
• FretNoise automatic for repetitive notes improved
• FretNoise (trigger) FX
• Transpose, Transpose(toggle) FXs
• Unison/Octave selection added for Harmonics FX
• Strum Time range increased to 200 ms
• PitchBender Down->Slide range automation

Version 3.1

• 32/64-bit AAX support on Windows/Mac
• 32/64-bit VST3 support on Windows/Mac
• Minor bug fixes

Version 3.0.1

• Resolves an issue that may cause a host application (e.g. Logic Pro, Cubase) to freeze or crash (Mac OS X)
• Improves compatibility with Studio One (AU, VST3, Mac OS X)
• Addresses an issue that prevents performing of first chords in MIDI track recorded in Joystick mode
• Addresses Joystick mode MIDI record playback issue of not playing some chords after the rewind
• Improves compatibility of Joystick mode recorded track performance
• Adds support of Guitar Hero for Mac/PC guitar controllers
• Improves compatibility with ProTools using VST to RTAS wrapper

Version 3.0

• New GUI
• Playable keys on virtual keyboard (mouse click)
• Note names display on virtual fretboard
• Strokes, FXs, Articulations display in the Info bar
• New MODES:

  Joystick mode

  • Our unique Struminator technology, including Smart Strum, Smart Strings, Color Tab modes letting you create guitar accompaniment parts with unbelievable realism and expression using alternative MIDI controller (standard Guitar Hero game controller by Activision Inc.)

  MIDI Guitar mode

  • MIDI access to individual strings (6 channels->6 strings) with independent pitch bend control, and FXs
  • Guitar MIDI interface multi-channel support letting you use normal guitar via MIDI converter with RealGuitar/Strat/LPC
• Added chords: Sus2, Maj7/9, 6/9, m7/11
• User Chord Banks for chordal modes (edit/change factory chord fingerings)
• Added switchable FXs/Articulations:
  • Tapping
  • Legato
  • String Select
  • SlideUp (trigger) - triggers slide up FROM the playing note(s)
  • SlideDown (trigger) - triggers slide down FROM the playing note(s)

• Modulation Wheel FX Switch
• Drop C (6th string lowest note)
• MIDI CC11 Expression control support
• Full automation control for KeySwitch FXs via NRPN
• 64-bit VST3 support on Mac
• A lot of smaller improvements

Version 1.2

• 64-bit standalone and VSTi support on Windows
• 64-bit AudioUnit and Cocoa UI support on Mac OS X
• The license agreement clause 3 'Other restrictions' is changed
• Cubase 64bit Audio Mixdown issue is fixed (Windows)
• Pattern Manager Half/Double Tempo issue after reopening a project is fixed (Windows)
• "guitars not found", i.e. bank loading issue on reopening a project with a sample rate not equal to 44100 nor to 48000 is fixed (Windows)

Version 1.1.1

• MIDI Output to VST host feature added
• Several bugs fixed

Version 1.1

• Wah-Wah erroneous behavior fixed
• Improved DXi and MIDI automation
• Improved OS compatibility
• Several minor bug fixes

Version 1.0

• Initial release