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New ambient piece - Solar Wind with Megamagic Pads 3, and others

mschiff — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:52:37 +0000

Megamagic Pads 3
Signal B1ome
Memorymode
Traveler
Striker

In Sonar with all tracks using Unify 2

Why is Unify 2 (v2.06) standalone not reading the current Audio output setting on MacOS?

doublestop — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:44:32 +0000

Hi, I just upgraded to v2.06. and I noticed somethig odd in StamdAlone version. Most applications will automatically detect (on a Mac at least.. I suspect the same thing happens in Windows) what the current Audio state of the system is and select that as the default. In my case, if I have headphones plugged into my Macbook Pro, my expectation is that UNIFY2 should set its Audio Output settings to reflect that. (I get why the Audio input should be left blank.). But that doesn't happen in Unify 2. It always defaults to "External Speakers". I know its a minor thing.. but shouldn't that be fixed? Is there a reason to keep this default settings always pointing at the default setting?

Audio Line In

Far — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:31:08 +0000

I might have missed it but I thought there was a Audio line in in Unify 1, that I could have my Guitar plugged in?

Add option to retain work-in-progress upon quitting Unify 2, including current patch, patch tweaks, audio/MIDI settings, window size, etc.

joerollerblade — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:58:30 +0000

It would be great to have a GUI option in Unify 2 to automatically retain the current working state upon quitting. This would include things like the currently loaded patch, recent patch tweaks, window size, Audio/MIDI routing preferences*, etc. Often, I only have short bits of time to fire up and work with Unify, so having to reconfigure multiple settings before playing even one note can be frustrating.

I am aware of the existing GUI option to load a preferred default patch on startup. While that gets close to what I am requesting, it still requires extra steps and ongoing patch file management. Many of my other plugins do this by default (e.g., Arturia, AAS, Scaler immediately come to mind).

*Regarding Audio/MIDI settings (this was raised before, and may be specific to my setup):

Audio: Typically, my audio interface selection is retained. However, if I happen to power the interface down before quitting Unify, Unify reverts to the Mac's default audio interface the next time I open the app.
MIDI: Consistently, all connected MIDI controller ports are re-checked/enabled every time I launch Unify, regardless of what was previously disabled.

I appreciate your consideration!

New track - Elysian Fields

sloppy — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:56:49 +0000

Hi folks, here's my latest track with a more Latin feel to the percussion. It uses the following patches:

Keyscape - Rhodes - Classic Ballad

Keyscape - LA Custom C7 - Softest

Groove Summit V1 - BPM DRUM - C2-01 16th Cruiser

Groove Summit V1 - BPM DRUM - C3-02 Snapy Kit STACK (22)

AAS String Studio - Velo Drive Bass

MegaMagic Pads V3 BONUS - PAD - Spaceflight

MegaMagic Pads V3 - GTR - HELIX Soft Dreams Lp

MegaMagic Pads V3 - GTR - Statement ALL

plus my soprano sax, as usual.

Enjoy!

https://www.soundcloud.com/timdobson/elysian-fields

Tim

Is there a way to send a message to Unify to change Patches in real time?

doublestop — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:50:06 +0000

I have been enjoying UNIFY 2 ... but there is one use I immediately encountered when I started using it: I like to think compositionally when I am in my DAW. I go from Clip to Clip or scene to scene and I would like UNIFY to be able to switch patches when I switch from scene to scene. ( My favorite DAWS are Bitwig and Ableton Live). I am hoping I don't have to add a new track for every different UNIFY patch that I want to use.
I do understand that there may be a Loading time issue when making patch changes... so in my imagination I envision having 2 UNIFY tracks where I can send a message (MIDI messages?) to UNIFY to switch to a new patch while the 2nd track is playing. Then I could have Loops in the Clip launcher that would change the Unify patch and then in the next scene the next loop would start playing? Does this make any sense to anyone? So far I haven't figured out what the mechanism for automation for making real time Patch changes in Unify. Does anyone know?

One example of where I use this in another plugin I use is in Modalics Beat Scholar, where I can change drum patters .. and even Drum kits by a simple change of the MIDI note in my DAW loop. Same problem there. It takes time to load a new drum kit, so there solution is to simply have to tracks where I can make make a programmed change while the other Beat Scholar track is playing. Pleasel let me know if this strategy makes no sense. I see lots of topics and discussion on Sound design using UNIFY , but I don't see a huge amount about using it in a composition where parts change .. in real time.

What's up with the Online Manual system? "No Preview available. File is in Owner's Trash". ???

doublestop — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:58:48 +0000

I get that message when I click on the only link I can find for the manual on PluginGuro.com. under the Unify page. The link indicates the manual is for "v2.04". the link says: "Our UNIFY 2.04 UPDATED Owner's Manual". Is there one for 2.05? If so, where is it?

Just a silly suggestion.. instead of dealing with the complexities of constantly having to keep up with version changes, It my might be easier to use the same online manual, with addendums added for each new release where you can list changes or corrections. You could have links at the top of the document so that users can quickly reference the new version changes.

Also, shouldn't there be a link somewhere in the UNIFY interface that leads directly to the manual? Am I missing something? I can't find it.

MegaMagic Pads V3 - Pol/Air - Macro Glitch

NordicLight — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:01:32 +0000

Hello,

Great new library. I had a Quick Look at the library and love it. It seems that MACRO 1 on all patches (Cutoff) is missing the LFO. I have quickly checked many patches and the LFO (cutoff) is on all MACRO Knob 1 missing.

Is this intentional ?

Cheers,

-Hendrik

Unify active midi inputs

DOMINIQUE — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:41:14 +0000

Dear Paul

Since the Osmose v2.3 update, there are 5 MIDI inputs.

For standard use, MIDI 1 (Osmose 49) needs to be selected

however, when Unify (standalone) opens, it selects all of them by default, so I have to deselect the other four MIDI inputs every time.

Is there a way to save the configuration choice ?

Why are all other Samples in Unify 2 Sampler 2 barely audible?

doublestop — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:58:56 +0000

I am a brand new UNIFY user, Unify 2 in fact. I have a couple of problems with the Sampler 2. First, I notice that if I'm in the Sampler 2 dialogue, and I choose any other Sample other than the default sample (including the standard waveform samples) that is there when you first open it, The Audio level is barely audible. The most I can get is -29 db! The "Level" knob (2nd in top left row) is dialed to maximum. Is this a bug? I don't seem to be able to make any adjustment in the global level slider in the Unify 2 botom control panel that makes any difference. The other complaint I have is a behavioral one. The Sampler 2 dialogue does not play nice with my DAW (Bitwig) or any other MacOS windows.. and is in permanent "Float on top" mode, no matter what other MacOS app I might switch to, including Bitwig. The consequence is that I have to close the box with the upper left "x". to view Bitwig or any other MacOS app. Is anyone aware of this issue and how to fix?