Lockdown Composer V5.1 Release
See the latest release infoLockdown Composer V5.1 has just dropped, with some exciting new features as well as a range of performance and usability enhancements to help you get the best out of the Composer.
Precision Editing For Your Song Structures
You can now move, copy and resize your song patterns by following dynamic, in-place grid guides and sequencer highlighting. Rapidly, copy and adjust your patterns and song sections to create different layouts and variations.
New Drum Machines
We have introduced two new drum machines... House and Moody House. To check them out simply launch the Composer, click the Drummer icon and change the Drum Kit under the logo.
New Synth Patches
We have also introduced two new synth patches... Soft and Pluck Bell. Again, you can try them by simply launching the Composer, selecting the Synth icon and clicking the Synth Patch under the logo.
New Pattern Automations
You can also check out two new automation types on song patterns... Beat One and Alterbeat. Easily add variations and movement to your sounds by selecting different pre-defined automation sequences. Simply click the edit icon and the more info dots on any pattern.
New Multipressor
We are incredibly excited to include a brand new Multipressor. It's available on the master channel for all templates and also selectable on any rack, with the new Precision Rack Tailoring options ...
Precision Tailoring Of Your FX Racks
As well as enabling and disabling FX Units in your racks, you can now physically remove and add FX units from a separate list, enabling you to freely use FX units in any rack, including some of the more sophisticated FX units from the master rack, such as the new Multipressor. Simply click the plus icon on any rack to launch the list of available FX Units.
You can now use a single click mechanism to expand and collapse all FX units on any rack.
You can also use the rack bypass toggle to perform one click A/B testing, with your racks on and off.
Rack Clipping Indicator
As well as the CLIP meters on the Mixer, including separate CLIP indicators on the master channel, you can now see clipping issues on every FX rack separately.
New Look Meters
We have introduced a cool new look to our meters, including smoother animations and better consistency across a range of browsers.
Touch Friendly
Our experimental features on touch devices across Android and iOS continue to gain significant additional effort. We have included better access to some of the more sophisticated functionality that's available on desktop environments.
Multi-Track Volume Adjustments
Select multiple tracks and adjust volumes in a single movement.
Performance And Tuning
The WebAudio API provides control over latency settings in some browsers and we have included a selector gauge to enable you to fine-tune your environment based on your hardware and browser combination, where supported. You can learn more in the documentation as well as the installation info page.
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We have also included a range of usability and performance improvements, including optimised settings for your individual setup permutations to help you get the best out of the Composer.
You can try all these features online now …. just click the Composer button.