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Release notes

  • GRM Tools versions

    Version 3.11.0

    News:
    - Apple Silicon native compatibility
    - Fixes several minor bugs

    Version 3.10.0

    News :
    - Support for VST3
    - StandAlone : multichannel direct input
    - StandAlone : now reads mp3, flac, CAF, ogg 

    Bugs :
    - Standalone : fix freeze when doing a Bounce while playing
    - AU : fix latency glitches when bouncing in Logic


    Version 3.9.0 Only 64 bits, iLok 2 or higher

    News :
        - Compatibility Mac OS 10.15 Catalina
    Bugs :
        - Pitch Accum : noise burst at instantiation
        - Fusion : problems with presets in Live
        - SpaceGrain : no sound in Studio One
        - AU : glitches with automation

    Version 3.8.0 last 32-bit version and iLok 1 compatible

    News :
        - RTAS is no longer available
        - Undo/Redo
        - Spaces: new trajectory and configuration editors
        - Evolution: addition of the Silence parameter
        - display the documentation by clicking on "GRM Tools".
        - StandAlone: bounce not real time
    Bugs :
        - Spaces3D: better tracking in relative mode
        - SpaceFilter: improved parameter synchronization
        - Spectral Transform PC: random crashes
        - PC: crash when resizing the MIDI configuration window
        - BandPass Stereo VST : MIDI configuration not loaded in Cubase default presets
        - Grinder: crash with Agitation on Aux Gain and Aux Depth
        - Fusion : saving the players' position

    Version 3.7.4
    Bugs :
    - random crash when deleting plugins
    - Spaces3D : inactive Mix parameter
    - PitchAccum : random crash when loading old sessions

    Version 3.7.3
    News :
        - Warp : save the last edited point
        - StandAlone Mac 64 bits
    Bugs :
        - Reson AAX : reload low frequency
        - Equal AudioUnit : random crashes with auval
        - Spaces AU: reload I/O configuration in Reaper
        - PC StandAlone: bug in window resizing 

    Version 3.7.2
    Bugs :
        - BandPass : selection of agitation bank for gain
        - Equalize : reset to default values
        - SpaceGrain : random crash 
        - PC : crash in FL Studio
        - crash if no internet connection available

    Version 3.7.1
    News :
        - AAX & RTAS : new pagetables for S6 console
        - Spaces : elastic link in the main window
    Bugs :
        - Freeze : crash when loading sessions using an older version
        - Equalize : bug when moving globally with elastic
        - SpaceFilter : parameter display
        - deactivation after some bounces 

    Version 3.7.0
    News :
         - Freeze : agitation on Center and Width
         - Freeze : cursor display
         - StandAlone : variable speed on input file
         - StandAlone : resample input file
         - PitchAccum : new waveform for modulation
         - Grinder : drag&drop on auxiliary file
         - Grinder : play/stop synchronization on auxiliary file
         - SpaceGrain : new parameters Dispersion et Forward/backward
         - Warp : improvement of control of transfer line
         - trackpad and mousewheel management
         - 2D controller : lock of horizontal or vertical displacements
    Bugs :
         - display improvement
         - crash in FL Studio
         - Warp : loading of transfer line
         - Spaces : crash in trajectories editor
         - Cubase 9 compatibility

    Version 3.6.5
    News :
         - Evolution: new Freeze parameter
         - VST: 6.0 support 
    Bugs :
         - SpaceFilter: improvement of filter selection 
         - Evolution and SpaceFilter: display of interpolation time
         - clicks during loop in Reaper
         - incompatibilities with Windows 10
         - Fusion: random clicks

    Version 3.6.4
    Bugs :
         - Spaces: multichannel output for Stand-Alone and VST in Live
         - freezing during version check 
         - Fusion: output assignation for 8 channels

    Version 3.6.3
    Bugs :
        - spurious spikes in CPU load
        - audio discontinuities

    Version 3.6.2
    Bugs fixes:
        - standalone: recording multichannel files 
        - freezing of some plugins with large processing buffers
        - SpaceGrain and SpaceFilter: automation of 2D controller
        - Spaces: positions not interpolated

    Version 3.6.1
    Bugs fixes:
        - Freeze : loading incorrect selection    
        - delay compensation (Contrast, Equalize, Warp, Shift, Grinder & Fusion)

    Version 3.6.0
    News :
        - 4 agitation groups
    Bugs fixes :
        - improvement of Mac-PC compatibility
        - Warp : improvement of points edition    
        - improvement of Ctrl+Alt+Cmd support in ProTools
        - crash of Master Bypass automation  in AAX  PC
        - bypass improvement
        - random crash on MacOS 10.10 Yosemite
        - 32 bits VST windows on MacOS 10.10 Yosemite

    Version 3.5.2
    Bugs fixes:
        - DP8 compatibility on windows
        - crash when closing applications on windows

    Version 3.5.1
    Bugs fixes:
        - clicks and drops in StandAlone for sampling rates > 48 kHz
        - instability of 64 bits versions
        - offline rendering in Adobe Audition
        - improved bypass support

    Version 3.5
    News :
        - AAX format (64 bits Mac)
        - AAX format (64 & 32 bits PC)
    Bug fixes  :
        - BandPass 64 bits 
        - Warp levels  PC
        - Warp loading with Samplitude

    Version 3.4.0
    News :
        - AAX format (32 bits Mac)
        - multi-input midi in StandAlone
        - copy/paste presets
    Bug fixes :
        - Crashes in AudioSuite
        - Scrambled fonts on some configurations
        - midi control for superslider in Evolution & Fusion
        - periodic noise in Doppler
        - link interpolation for BandPass & Equal

    Version 3.3
    News :
        - multichannel standalone
        - changes in presets interpolation
    Bug fixes :
        - Doppler crashes with Reaper
        - levels in Fusion
        - clicks in Freeze 
        - crashes when recording files in standalone
        - selection in standalone and in Grinder Aux input


    Version 3.2
    News :
        - AudioSuite in ProTools 10
        - New record modes in StandAlone
    Bug fixes :
        - Agitation not working when exporting with some sequencers
        - Automation for multichannels plugins in ProTools
        - spikes with automation VST
        - preset save with Shuffling Stereo VST
        - loading of v2 preset
        - display of 2D sliders values in PitchAccum
        - Equal Stereo AU in Reaper
        - VST in Reaper OSX
        - Grinder crash when changing band number

    Version 3.1.1
    Bug fixes :
        - installation problem on Mac OSX 10.5
        - file selector in grinder VST
        - Freeze waveform in 96 kHz

    Version 3.1
    News :
        - 64 bits VST PC, VST Mac & AU Mac
        - Sidechain input for Shuffling
        - Sidechain input for Grinder
        - drag&drop of auxiliary files in Grinder
        - VST multichannel
        - PC installers improved
    Bug fixes :
        - Crash in StandAlone
        - crash with Wavelab
        - latency management in Evolution
        - BandWidth modification in BandPass when Agitation on CenterFreq 
        - No automation in multichannel RTAS
        - Compare in RTAS not always active

    Version 3.0.1
    Bug fixes :
        - Agitation doesn't work when bouncing
        - Agitation always active on Random Freq in Pitch Accum
        - Parameters non automatable  in multchannel with ProTools

Installation

  • Where are the various GRM Tools elements installed?

    Mac :

    • AAX : Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
    • RTAS : Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-Ins
    • VST : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/GRM
    • Audio Units : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
    • Stand Alone : Applications/GRM
    • Documentation:  Library/Documentation/GRM Tools

    PC 32 bits :

    • AAX : Program Files/Common Files/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
    • RTAS : Program Files/Common Files/Digidesign/DAE/Plug-Ins
    • VST : default VST folder (Usually : Program Files/Steinberg/Plug-InsVST) or  Program Files/VSTPlugins if the default location does not exist.
    • Stand Alone : Program Files/Ina-GRM/GRM Tools
    • Documentation:  My Documents/GRM Tools Documentation

    PC 64 bits :

    • AAX 32 bits: Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
    • AAX 64 bits: Program Files/Common Files/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
    • RTAS : Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Digidesign/DAE/Plug-Ins
    • VST 32 bits: default VST folder (Usually : Program Files (x86)/Steinberg/Plug-InsVST) or  Program Files (x86)/VSTPlugins if the default location does not exist.
    • VST 64 bits: default VST folder (Usually : Program Files/Steinberg/Plug-InsVST) or  Program Files/VSTPlugins if the default location does not exist.
    • Stand Alone : Program Files (x86)/Ina-GRM/GRM Tools
    • Documentation:  My Documents/GRM Tools Documentation

    From version 3.8, RTAS versions are no longer available. If you want to use them, download versions 3.7.4 or earlier.

  • Can I only install a single plugin format ?

    The installers contain all the formats (VST, RTAS, AAX, Stand Alone, and AudioUnit on Mac). But you can personalise installation, and choose to install only the formats necessary for you.

  • System Requirements

    The installers contain all the formats (VST, RTAS, AAX, Stand Alone, and AudioUnit on Mac). But you can personalise installation, and choose to install only the formats necessary for you.

  • The plugins cannot be installed. What should I do ?

    If you own earlier versions of GRM Tools, it is possible that installation will not take place correctly. In this case, you can manually uninstall (on a PC), erase or move the previous versions :

    Mac :

    • RTAS : Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-Ins
    • VST : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/GRM
    • Audio Units : Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
    • Stand Alone : Applications/GRM

    PC :

    • RTAS : Program Files/Common Files/Digidesign/DAE/Plug-Ins
    • VST : default VST folder (Usually : Program Files\Steinberg\Plug-Ins\VST) or  Program Files\GRMVstPlugins if the default location does not exist.
    • Stand Alone : Program Files/Ina-GRM/GRM Tools

Validation

  • How are the GRM Tools protected ?

    GRM Tools plugins use iLok for the protection and license management.
    You must create an account on the iLok website and download iLok License Manager  to manage your licenses and your key. You can move your license on your computer or on a 2nd generation or newer iLok key.

  • Is the iLok dongle required for GRM Tools ?

    The iLok dongle is no longer required to use GRM Tools. GRM Tools licenses can be either moved on the computer or on an iLok dongle. Use the iLok Licenses Manager to manage your licenses and your iLok dongles.

  • How can I create an iLok account ?

    Go to the iLok site and click on the "Create Free Account" link. Then fill in the required fields. User ID and Password are extremely important, as they will enable you to connect up to the iLok website and manage your validations.

  • How can I validate GRM Tools ?

    When you made your purchase, you received an activation code:

             1111-2222-3333-4444-5555-6666-7777-88

    • Launch iLok License Manager and identify yourself
    • Select "Redeem Activation Code" in the "Licenses" menu
    • Copy the activation code
    • Drag the generated license on an iLok key or on your computer icon displayed on the left column

General

  • What are the differences between the demo versions and the full versions ?

    A certain number of functions are de-activated in the demo versions :

    • automation
    • agitation
    • save and restore
    • midi control
    • reduction in the number of channels of the multi-channel outputs

    A sound cut-out also occurs periodically.

    The demo versions can be used without an iLok validation.

  • Are GRM Tools multi-channel ?

    Multi-channel is supported by AAX, RTAS and AU formats and VST with some sequencers. The multi-channel outputs are only available for certain plugins :

    • Delays
    • Doppler
    • Freeze
    • Reson
    • Shuffling
    • Fusion

    and all  plugins of the Spaces bundle

  • Why are the mono and stereo versions separated in VST ?

    The mono and stereo versions of each plugin are considered as different plugins in VST for reasons of compatibility with earlier versions.

  • How many types of GRM Tools are there ?

    There are currently 19 types of tools, divided into 4 collections:

    GRM Tools Classic

    • BandPass
    • CombFilters
    • Delays
    • Doppler
    • PitchAccum
    • Reson
    • Shuffling

    GRM Tools ST

    • Contrast
    • Equalize
    • Shift
    • Warp

    GRM Tools Evolution

    • Evolution
    • Fusion
    • Grinder

    GRM Tools Spaces

    • Spaces
    • SpaceFilter
    • SpaceGrain
    • Spaces3D

  • What are the environments supported

    The GRM Tools are compatible with the Audio Unit, AAX  and VST in 32 and 64 bits, and are also available as “stand alone” applications.
    From version 3.8, RTAS versions are no longer available. If you want to use them, download versions 3.7.4 or earlier.
    From version 3.9 Mac, 32 bits versions are no longer available. If you want to use them, download versions 3.8 or earlier.

  • Are GRM Tools compatible with all audio applications

    The GRM Tools have been tested with the main applications available on the market. However it is possible that some incompatibilities remain with certain applications. We therefore recommend that you download the demo versions, and check that they function correctly on your system before buying the validations.

    Known incompatibilities :

    • The Audio Suite versions are available only with ProTools 10 and higher
    • The Audio Unit versions are not compatible with Final Cut Pro
    • AAX versions are not compatible with Dolby Atmos Production Suite

Use

  • How can I save the parameters of plugins ?

    There are two modes for the safeguard and management of parameters:

    • Using the sequencer or the host application (presets in ProTools, presets in Nuendo, etc.)
    • With the Save and Load buttons on the GRM Tools plugins interface.

    The second method enables the exchange of adjustments from one environment to another. For example, settings made with ProTools can be used with Cubase.

    Caution: the two methods are mutually incompatible. For example, a ProTools preset cannot be reloaded with the plugin interface Load button.

  • What is the latency of each plugin ?

    GRM Tools Classic:

    The minimum latency is equal to the duration of the processing buffer of the host application.

    GRM Tools ST and GRM Tools Evolution:

    ST processing is based on the Fourier transform. Latency is equal to the greatest of the following values:

    • processing buffer duration
    • transform duration. For example: 4096 points at 44.1 kHz give a delay of 93 ms.

    These values are taken into account automatically in sequencers which support latency correction.