Slate FG-X 1.4.0.4 is out

[Meads]

Dear FG-X:
I'm pleased to announce that FG-X 1.4.0.4 is in your Slate Digital User Accounts.
This FG-X Update will provide 64bit support for AAX, AU, and VST. I want to be clear that this is NOT FG-X 2.0, but rather an updated version of your current FG-X plugin.
Important Q&A:
Q: Where is FG-X 2.0 and what is the difference between FG-X 2.0 and today's 1.4.0.4 release?
A: FG-X 2.0 is going to be a brand new, completely reworked plugin with new algorithms, created from the ground up in our new framework. It is being developed right now, and will be a free update later this year. The FG-X 1.4.0.4 in your user account is the same algorithms as your current FG-X, but with added support for the 64bit DAW formats.

Q: What is the difference between FG-X 1.4.0.4 and the old FG-X 32bit version?
A: Not much besides the 64bit support. However, users in beta did claim that their CPU usage did go down, but it is not an official feature that we are advertising. If you found a few bugs in your current FG-X, you'll likely see some of these same bugs in the 1.4.0.4 version. But rest assured, the FG-X 2.0 update will also be FREE, and will fix all of these issues.

Q: Will the FG-X 2.0 still be FREE?
A: Yes, when the FG-X 2.0 comes out later this year, you will get it for FREE.

Q: How do I get FG-X 1.4.0.4?
A: Go to your Slate Account, it is waiting for you right now.

Folks, we've learned a lot over the past year about how we can be a better company for you. As I've said in the past, we did not prioritize things properly and thought we could achieve big feats without having the manpower to do so. Well, this is a thing of the past. The Slate Digital Team has grown significantly. I too have grown as a CEO, and can better appreciate the responsibility of running a complex and often unpredictable technology company. Therefore I can assure you that delays like this will never happen again, no matter what new plugin format may be sprung on us! Although I really hope there are no more new plugin formats!!!

I wish you peace, love, and happy music making!
Steven Slate

[Drew Mazurek]

This is not FG-X 2.0, but a wrapped version of the old plug to hold us over and allow us to work in PT11.

Works great, is more CPU efficient, and includes Audiosuite version which is a nice bonus.

[guitardom]

Originally Posted by Drew Mazurek

This is not FG-X 2.0, but a wrapped version of the old plug to hold us over and allow us to work in PT11.

Works great, is more CPU efficient, and includes Audiosuite version which is a nice bonus.

Interesting....
Installing now.

[mesaone]

Slate is on a roll. Even if this isn't FG-X 2.0, it's still a significant customer service.

[TOM@METRO]

Originally Posted by guitardom

Interesting....
Installing now.

Same.

[zion]

Originally Posted by mesaone

Slate is on a roll. Even if this isn't FG-X 2.0, it's still a significant customer service.

I was really hoping for FGX-2.0. I have been waiting on the FGX for so long I have purchased and replaced it with other plugins that are IMO much better. I really don't have any use for the older FGX anymore. Its been left behind. It was a good piece for it's day and would be still quite useful if I didn't have newer plugs. I am looking forward to the new FGX 2.0 with all its new improvements. I'm sure its going to take the lead once again.

[brianjanthony]

If you don't mind me asking, what have you found that works better than FGX? I've tried many over the years, but always thought FGX was the best I've used. Always into finding out new tools

[AlexLakis]

I'm intrigued as well. I've demoed many limiters (I own Massey L2007, and have demoed Voxengo's Elephant and Fabfilter's Pro-L,) and I've found FG-X to be leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. The compressor is awesome, and the "dynamic perception" knob is the closest thing I've found to a "studio magic" button. Haven't found much use for the transient knobs, and the ITB slider still needs to be automated when there are quieter passages in the music (no drums playing,) but other than that, I'm happy. Now you tell me it uses less CPU? Awesome. And its going to be improved in 2.0? Can't imagine how, but okay, bring it on!

[mesaone]

I can't speak for Zion, but I've had great success with Avid Pro Limiter and PSP Xenon.

[southboundloco]

NUgen's ISL is good too