Soundplant 59 Launches with MIDI CC and Infinite Undo Features

Independent developer Marcel Blum has released Soundplant 59 for Windows and macOS, marking a significant update to the renowned sample triggering software designed for QWERTY keyboards and MIDI devices. This version introduces several enhancements and new features that cater to a variety of users.

Key Features of Soundplant 59

Among the notable additions is MIDI CC support, which allows for customizable control of Soundplant’s knobs, enhancing the user experience significantly. Additionally, the software now supports infinite undo, providing editing convenience and the ability to conduct a/b testing between different effect settings. Another important feature is the master output limiter-compressor, which fine-tunes dynamics processing for a more polished sound.

Soundplant also boasts increased sound loading speeds due to improved multithreading, along with various optimizations and fixes that enhance overall performance. This standalone software sampler is designed to prioritize low latency and stability, making it ideal for live use.

Who Can Benefit from Soundplant?

Soundplant serves as an invaluable tool for a wide range of professionals, including sound designers, theater technicians, DJs, producers, podcasters, gamers, and streamers. It allows users to mix numerous sounds simultaneously, queue playlists, trigger sounds in the background with global hotkeys while utilizing other applications, and record outputs or inputs. It features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, enabling users to create professional soundboards effortlessly.

Sound mixer Terence McCormack Maitland, known for his Oscar-nominated work on the biopic “A Complete Unknown,” praised the software, stating, “On set when possible, we create a realistic soundscape for the cast. In order to do this we used Soundplant, a deceptively capable app which helped a ton.” This endorsement highlights the software’s capability in professional environments.

Pricing and Availability

Soundplant is available as a free download at soundplant.org with a 25-launch trial of the paid features, making it free for non-commercial use. A Single User License is priced at USD $69. Version 59 is a free upgrade for existing license holders who purchased in 2023 or later, while older license owners can upgrade for $34.50.

The registered version unlocks professional features including output device selection, expanded sound file format support, output sample rates of up to 384 kHz, recording capabilities, MIDI support, and the option for background key input for global hotkey triggering.

Soundplant 59 requires a minimum of Windows 10 or macOS 10.14.

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