Eventide has announced that v2.5B software has been posted to www.eventide.com for public beta at no charge to registered users.
New features added to both TimeFactor and ModFactor include:
Plug-and-Play MIDI remote control of Eclipse or other Factor stompboxes
Now, one stompbox can provide master tempo control, preset change, and parameter control for all connected Eventide stompboxes as well as Eclipse.
Enhanced MIDI Clock Functionality
Improved MIDI Clock reception, and adds the ability to generate MIDI Clock for other devices to lock to.
New Factory Presets
TimeFactor and ModFactor now come loaded with 100 factory presets.
Expression Pedal
Expression Pedal programming has been simplified.
Parameter Fine-Tuning
The Encoder can now be used to fine-tune all knob parameters.
Bank Select via Encoder Knob
In Bank Mode, the Encoder can now be used to rapidly scroll through presets .
TimeFactor enhancements include:
Vintage Delay
The Bits, Filter, and Feedback controls have been improved for a more authentic sound.
Tape Echo
The Filter and Feedback controls have been tweaked for a more authentic sound. Plus, by popular demand, a Tape Saturation parameter has been added.
ModFactor enhancements include:
New Classic Phase Ninety Phaser
The classic orange phaser has been added, as well as the ability to choose between 2, 4, 6, and 8 pole filters for a wider variety of phaser sounds.
New Chorus Type
A new classic Chorus algorithm has been added.
Output Level Knob in Rotary
In response to a common plea on our forum, Rotary now has an output level control.