Fathom Synth

Thanks for the heads up. 
It says to use the serial number provided when I bought Fathom Pro to unzip the new version but they didn't send me a serial number in an email. They sent a link to download the full version. I have checked all of the emails I had from them and cannot find any serial numbers. I will email them.

Thanks JK!
 
Just FYI, my serial number didn't work as instructed but the Update Passcode did.
 
BTW, I unzip in my Downloads folder and manually move the .DLLs to their respective VST locations and moved the Waves and Programs folders to my SamplesDrive/Fathom folder.

ZincTrumpet
Thanks for the heads up. 
It says to use the serial number provided when I bought Fathom Pro to unzip the new version but they didn't send me a serial number in an email. They sent a link to download the full version. I have checked all of the emails I had from them and cannot find any serial numbers. I will email them.

The dev responds to email requests for the unlock code.  Very friendly, helpful guy that takes feature requests from his users at KVR.  He is very attentive to his user base.  Exceptional support!

Jeff Evans
Firstly you need to pay the $2.50 to get the update. When you pay this you will get a new email with a new unlock code for the Zip file. I was confused at first and tried using the original unlock code and got the message that it was not the correct code. I did not realise they had sent me a new email with a new unlock code for the update. 
 
I took their advice and had the original version inside a folder (named Fathom) right inside my VST plug-ins folder. I unzipped the update somewhere else and then erased all the stuff in the original folder and then copied the new files right in there and it all worked a treat.
 
In future the way to go would be to download the updated zip file and move it right inside your Fathom folder. Erase all the existing stuff in there and unlock and unzip all the new files right into the same place. 

They send me the unlock code each time I purchase an update. For me, the code is the same each time, and IS THE SAME as the original unlock code sent with the first order.
 
I really don't like having presets in my Program Files folders. I created a Fathom folder in My Documents for the programs and waves. I just copy the new DLL to its rightful place.
 
I'd be a bit careful with Jeff's advice. The Programs and Waves folders also contain the User folders. They're obviously empty in the installation distros. If you've added/saved anything to the User folders, you don't want to delete them.

Have got to play with the draft quality button. Thanks Abacab. The complex pads with long trails are what causes the blocks on my systems.
The user manual is quite an interesting read, going in depth about CPU usage and the reason why it is high currently. Seems aimed at getting the maximum quality out of the sounds without compromise. Was mentioned that you can always use internal controls to take quality down for less CPU drain, but you can't take a lesser quality recording and add the quality back in after the fact.
 
For the long pads, I get a good flow reducing polyphony to 6 notes like the old Roland Junos. Can barely tell.
 
Like said, the manual goes into some incredible details on tweaks and reasons for CPU usage and other topics.
 
Also another thumbs up on the dev's response to issues.
John

TheSteven
 
They say paying is optional but make it a hassle to update by nonpayment methods.
Not much money but that's not the point.
Would not have bought in if I'd know that this was the business model.

I'm really curious how you arrived at this conclusion.
 
It's really just as as simple as download the free update and unzip.

Jeff Evans
Firstly you need to pay the $2.50 to get the update. When you pay this you will get a new email with a new unlock code for the Zip file. I was confused at first and tried using the original unlock code and got the message that it was not the correct code. I did not realise they had sent me a new email with a new unlock code for the update.

 

fwrend
Just FYI, my serial number didn't work as instructed but the Update Passcode did.

 

abacab
If you lost your unlock code, or got the one from before it was changed, he will update yours by email request.

The update password that I received with my purchase
"Please save your serial number password for version updates: FATHOM-SWA-VST-XXXX-XXXX"
doesn't work.
 
Not my idea of proactive support.  I should have been notified that my password had been invalidated (they have my email and date of purchase so it's not rocket science to figure out who's affected) and they either should have sent a new one or the option to request one.
If I want to be cynical I'd say that they decided not to to drive up update sales but I'm more inclined to think that it's just another small shop overwhelmed with trying to stay afloat.
 
I don't recall seeing an update notice though possibly if they sent one and it got deleted.
 
I have emailed Seaweed Audio support to request new password.
Edit: less than an hour later I got a password update.

Version 2.21 out. From the website...   https://www.fathomsynth.com/updates
 
"Added support for Microtuning.
 
Tuning profiles can be read from both file formats Scala.scl and AnaMark.tun. Tuning files are selected and loaded in the same way that presets are loaded.
Microtuning provides user defined scales with varying note frequencies as well as different notes per scale. Drag and drop of tuning files into the main view is also supported. Tuning profiles can be saved and loaded per preset or globally.
 
Redesigned the preset loading system. The preview mechanism has been changed so that there are no gaps in audio when the user is stepping through presets.
The preset file is now parsed in a host user interface worker thread which does not interfere with the processor audio. Then after the new preset is loaded into memory the processor switches immediately from the old audio engine to the new one between sample blocks so there is no break in the audio.
 
Made numerous improvements to modulation timing. Rewrote sections of code in the modulation processor to improve the timing accuracy when modulator periods are modulated by other modulators, as well as the Random Sample and Hold modulator when the timing envelope is employed."
 
Update to the preset loading system works well taking out the delay to reload everything from start.
Haven't played with the modulator timing fixes, but this is a big one.
Lots of microtune love for those who use it.
 
John

I sure hope updating gets cleaned up in the future. Letting it go for now. Reducing CPU load is much more important.
 
You do need the password even if you select the option to download the update without paying/donating $2.50. I'd paid for several updates, so grabbed v2.21 free.
 
2.21 adds a Microtune folder to the current Programs and Waves folders. I place the Fathom folder in My Documents.
 
C:\Users\Primary\Documents\Fathom
 
It's a beatch checking each Programs and Waves subfolder for new/updated content.