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πŸŽ„ ASAP v2.2.0 - New Release

Hello,

To celebrate the end of the year, I’m happy to announce the release of ASAP v2.2.0 :tada:
This update brings major new features, new creative tools, and a wide range of improvements and fixes, a perfect way to close the year on a high note.


:gift: Highlights in ASAP v2.2.0

  • :level_slider: ARA–AAX (Pro Tools) support
    All ARA2 plug-ins are now compatible with AAX / Pro Tools, enabling new professional workflows.

  • :musical_note: Tone Free – New real-time pitch shifting plug-in
    A brand-new plug-in dedicated to real-time pitch shifting, designed for smooth and creative use.

  • :speaking_head: Stretch Life – Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
    Automatic voice detection powered by the Silero model, making speech transcription faster.


:sparkles: Additional improvements and fixes

  • Pitches Brew

    • Option to enable or disable transient preservation
    • Fixed marker label saving issues
  • Stretch Life

    • Faster, non-blocking initialization
  • ARA

    • Improved thread safety for analyses
    • Warning messages when the host does not support the ARA extension
    • Extended documentation about ARA support
  • General

    • Whisper.cpp updated to v1.8.2
    • JUCE framework updated to v8.0.11
    • Fixed macOS Intel installer package
    • UI polish (alert colors, settings cleanup)
    • Updated IRCAM logo

:headphones: About ASAP

ASAP is a collection of audio plug-ins for creative sound transformation: spectral processing, pitch manipulation, morphing, formant shaping, time-stretching, and more.
Available formats: VST, AU, AAX, and standalone applications.


:christmas_tree: Download: https://forum.ircam.fr/projects/detail/asap
:shopping_cart: One-time purchase option: https://forum.ircam.fr/shop/en/asap


Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and lots of sonic exploration :sparkles:
Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,
Pierre Guillot