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Yeah, but 64 bit VSTs are so much more stable and from what I’ve heard from developers, much easier to code and work with various hosts. I don’t know of any 16 bit vst plugins… Thanks for chatting with Leif!
I would request for Leif to consider upgrading or offering in addition, 64-bit VST hosts. 32-bit VST is mostly terrible and standards are not a thing. Offering 64-bit hosts would move BreakawayOne into the modern world of software.
I can’t answer all your questions, but #1, the big difference is BA1 is a 5 band processor where Omnia.9 is 7 bands. Also there are many other added features and technologes in the 9 vs BA1, like Undo and more advanced clippers, etc…
Hey Milky, do you get any sense as to whether there will be further iterations/updates based on any comments here? Or is this kinda “the update” we’ve all been waiting for? I’m not complaining because this is wonderful, of course!
I have two streams, a 64kb/s he-aac and a 128kb/s lc-aac. I was attempting to get all my audio path to 48000Hz/24-bit. But I was pointing out that “optimum” wasn’t following the rest of the path and stayed instead at 44100Hz. Again, not a huge deal, but I was trying to learn the meaning of “optimum” in this instance. If it is truly optimal to stream at 44,100Hz, then that’s fine with me… But if “optimum” is supposed to be “smart” and chose the best setting based on the internal audio settings, then it’s not working correctly. I hope that clears up my above comment.
Awesome! I noticed that the streaming encoders now have the sample rate option, and it defaults to Optimum. I went through and changed all my audio settings to 48000 from 44100 and when my streaming restarted, it was still streaming at 44100. Unless the point is that 44100 is “optimum” regardless (unless as mentioned the bitrates are above 256kb/s). I would have thought that optimum would adjust to match what the rest of the audio system is set to as well, but that isn’t the case. Otherwise, it’s just great to have some updates and see some action with BaOne! Thanks all!
All good, I appreciate it! It doesn’t do Metadata. I was fiddling with it, though. And it worked otherwise. Thanks!
I would also love some LUFS! Output/Input measured/controlled by LUFS, they’re all the rage these days.
My main reason behind asking for this DSP/VST plugin version is that it would integrate very cleanly into Station Playlist, eliminating need of any Virtual Audio Cable or extra “hops” in the audio path. Eliminating risk of over/underruns and other dirty SRC type activities…
I totally understand this is a silly request because it’s built entirely as a stand-alone software tool and is likely too “big” or “complex” to be squeezed into a package like a DSP or VST plugin… But they asked for requests/ideas/suggestions and this is one of those, for sure!
I would also submit a request to make this available as a VST plugin. VST2 32-bit, specifically, you can do vst3 and 64 bit too, but in my use, it would have to be vst2 32-bit.
So, this is already a thing, you pay $79 to add the Streaming Module shown in the Extras HD section on the Buy page: https://www.breakawayone.com/buy/
Few things: Output level control on streaming encoders. Currently, they appear to be on 0dB. Modern codecs need a little headroom, like -2.5dB. I think there’s adjustability in the custom encoders, but you lose functionality like metadata.
Also allowing sending 48000 Hz on streaming encoders (whether it’s auto-sensing, or there’s a setting offered)
These both may be able to be resolved by more tightly integrating the streaming encoding section with the main program, as far as setting up the I/O with bit rates, bit depth, and sample rate.
Modernize the entire framework for OS compatibility as well as hardware, such as new CPUs and other such elements.
Update the BA Pipeline to match up with current version of VAC, which has a lot of tweaks and improvements for the current windows audio system
