# Latest **URL:** http://forum.playasynth.com/latest.md [Latest](http://forum.playasynth.com/latest.md) · [Categories](http://forum.playasynth.com/categories.md) --- ## [Join the Play-a-Synth Discord server](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/join-the-play-a-synth-discord-server/183)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 6:44am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/join-the-play-a-synth-discord-server/183 "2019-09-14T06:44:26Z")
You can join the Play-a-Synth Discord server here: --- ## [Control panels for synthesizers](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panels-for-synthesizers/211)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panels-for-synthesizers/211 "2025-02-04T17:06:53Z")
Currently, the control panels need to be created for each synthesizer model individually, there are currently about 15 control panels and they are automatically available to you if your synthesizer has an existing contro… --- ## [Play-a-Synth enables monetization and payments](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/play-a-synth-enables-monetization-and-payments/208)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/play-a-synth-enables-monetization-and-payments/208 "2025-01-15T18:13:53Z")
We have finally enabled synthesizer monetization and payments, in the first phase, they are available for SEPA-region (most of Europe). See the press release at: Play-a-Synth - play hardware synthesizers online Owners c… --- ## [Play-a-Synth server updated](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/play-a-synth-server-updated/206)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/play-a-synth-server-updated/206 "2024-02-14T15:09:13Z")
Play-a-Synth has now moved to a new server, and the web server has been updated. This allows further development to continue, and there are major updates planned for this year. --- ## [Synthesizer suggestions](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/synthesizer-suggestions/190)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 4:45am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/synthesizer-suggestions/190 "2023-03-05T04:45:43Z")
Thread for suggesting what synthesizers you would like to try out at Play-a-Synth. --- ## [New beta versions of plugins and host application](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/new-beta-versions-of-plugins-and-host-application/201)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/new-beta-versions-of-plugins-and-host-application/201 "2022-08-27T16:23:19Z")
There are now new beta versions of the plugins and host application available for download. These have a different communication method between the plugin and host and should work better in most situations, however, ther… --- ## [Development roadmap](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/development-roadmap/196)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:58am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/development-roadmap/196 "2020-10-07T04:58:06Z")
Roadmap for Play-a-Synth development in rough order for each of the main components of Play-a-Synth: Host application Add possibility to receive sysex messages, should be turned off by default - DONE Windows & Apple… --- ## [Web control panel structure](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/web-control-panel-structure/194)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/web-control-panel-structure/194 "2020-08-15T16:03:33Z")
I’ll describe the quickly control panel format in this post, not a full description but basic functionality should be possible with this description. The panel is an JSON object (enclosed in {}), the actual controls are… --- ## [Experimental support for smart plugs](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/experimental-support-for-smart-plugs/189)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/experimental-support-for-smart-plugs/189 "2020-01-01T17:24:27Z")
I have implemented support for TP Link HS100 smart plugs for the Windows version of Play-a-Synth Host, it is still experimental so I have not updated the installer found in the downloads yet. This means that the synthesi… --- ## [Work trip to Florida](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/work-trip-to-florida/188)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 11:01am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/work-trip-to-florida/188 "2019-12-08T11:01:25Z")
I have a work trip to Florida and I will be back in couple weeks. During this time I will not be able to have my synths online unfortunately. However, I am working towards a solution that will allow the synthesizers to b… --- ## [Yamaha Reface DX is now available](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/yamaha-reface-dx-is-now-available/184)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/yamaha-reface-dx-is-now-available/184 "2019-10-14T15:31:20Z")
The Yamaha Reface DX is now available to try out. There is a simple control panel right now, but a more complete control panel will be available later. --- ## [Moving to another city](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/moving-to-another-city/182)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/moving-to-another-city/182 "2019-09-10T16:09:46Z")
I am currently in the process of moving between cities here in Finland. This means that my own synthesizers will not be available as much as before until September. --- ## [Connection issues solved](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/connection-issues-solved/167)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:41am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/connection-issues-solved/167 "2019-02-24T08:41:29Z")
There have been issues with connecting to the synths when playing through the web browser. This has been ongoing for the last week. The issues have now been fixed. --- ## [Interpolation implemented in web player](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/interpolation-implemented-in-web-player/135)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 9:07am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/interpolation-implemented-in-web-player/135 "2018-12-28T09:07:13Z")
I finally managed to implement the sound interpolation in the web player. Previously, if you did not have 48 kHz sample rate, the sound had some glitches but now the sound should be clear, at least with 44.1 and 96 kHz s… --- ## [Some suggestions after using the service](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/some-suggestions-after-using-the-service/153)
**Author:** [@ihatetoregister](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/ihatetoregister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/some-suggestions-after-using-the-service/153 "2018-12-18T16:19:10Z")
Here are some thoughts and suggestion for improvement: Make it possible to reconnect to a web session Make web parameters follow midi value. Eg when changing program on a midi controller, the web interface still shows … --- ## [MacOS AU plugin fix attempt and VST plugin](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/macos-au-plugin-fix-attempt-and-vst-plugin/129)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/macos-au-plugin-fix-attempt-and-vst-plugin/129 "2018-12-10T15:06:08Z")
I tried to fix the AU plugin not showing up on MacOS and added VST plugin for MacOS. Feel free to try these out if you have a Mac. Some other changes include gain slider in the web player, the gain can be set from 0x to… --- ## [Control panel for Nord Lead 2X](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panel-for-nord-lead-2x/146)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panel-for-nord-lead-2x/146 "2018-10-31T14:21:46Z")
I added a control panel for Nord Lead 2X. As I do not have this synthesizer myself, any help with the control panel testing would be greatly appreciated. The panel itself should be available on any Nord Lead 2X when play… --- ## [MacOS Host updated](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/macos-host-updated/140)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/macos-host-updated/140 "2018-10-01T16:48:37Z")
I updated the macOS host application to version 0.10 and it now supports web browser play as well. If you want to host more than one synthesizer at a time, check the instructions in the “Downloads”-view under the stand-a… --- ## [MIDI file player](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/midi-file-player/133)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 7:22am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/midi-file-player/133 "2018-09-02T07:22:08Z")
I’ve added support for playing back MIDI files in the web player interface. MIDI player functionality is available for signed in users (under the MIDI file player panel) and was implemented using MidiPlayerJS by grimmdud… --- ## [OB-6, Minilogue control panel fixes](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/ob-6-minilogue-control-panel-fixes/121)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 10:11am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/ob-6-minilogue-control-panel-fixes/121 "2018-07-13T10:11:17Z")
Fixed a few bugs with the OB-6 control panel, the FX 2 sync and detune parameters were not saved correctly when saving presets. Fixed also the Minilogue panel, the “init patch” functionality did not set the parameters c… --- ## [Credit system enabled](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/credit-system-enabled/111)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/credit-system-enabled/111 "2018-05-28T14:01:27Z")
I have now enabled the credit system. Each user participating in the test should have received 14 credits. Each synthesizer is free to play as default, the credit amount required to play a single session (30 min) can b… --- ## [Get notified when a synthesizer is online](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/get-notified-when-a-synthesizer-is-online/105)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 6:15am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/get-notified-when-a-synthesizer-is-online/105 "2018-05-12T06:15:16Z")
You can now set an email notification when a synthesizer is online. This is done from the “Find synths” view, when you click the synthesizer row, you will get an option to be notified. You can see all you notifications i… --- ## [DeepMind 12 control panel ready and an oscilloscope for web sessions](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/deepmind-12-control-panel-ready-and-an-oscilloscope-for-web-sessions/101)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/deepmind-12-control-panel-ready-and-an-oscilloscope-for-web-sessions/101 "2018-04-15T12:13:05Z")
The control panel for Behringer DeepMind 12 is ready, due to its effects section, the implementation took a little longer than I expected. In addition to the new control panel, I implemented an oscilloscope functionality… --- ## [Waldorf Pulse 2 control panel ready and development updates](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/waldorf-pulse-2-control-panel-ready-and-development-updates/96)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/waldorf-pulse-2-control-panel-ready-and-development-updates/96 "2018-04-02T18:48:54Z")
Control panel is ready for Waldorf Pulse 2, next up is the DeepMind 12. I also updated the web server and the Play-a-Synth Windows host software to version 0.9 to fix some issues in the web sessions that I noticed last w… --- ## [Away for Easter](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/away-for-easter/94)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 2:25am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/away-for-easter/94 "2018-03-29T02:25:08Z")
Thanks to everyone who was able to try out the synthesizers this week, I am going away for Easter holiday and putting my synths offline until next week. --- ## [AU plugin does not show up in Live/Garageband on macOS High Sierra](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/au-plugin-does-not-show-up-in-live-garageband-on-macos-high-sierra/91)
**Author:** [@ihatetoregister](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/ihatetoregister)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/au-plugin-does-not-show-up-in-live-garageband-on-macos-high-sierra/91 "2018-03-28T17:52:45Z")
I’ve installed the AU plugin to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components but when I start Ableton Live, the plug in does not show up for me to choose. Any clues on what the issue could be? --- ## [Issues with regular sessions](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/issues-with-regular-sessions/92)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/issues-with-regular-sessions/92 "2018-03-26T18:11:36Z")
There seems to be some problems connecting to synths using the regular session (plugins or the standalone client), I’ll have to see tomorrow if I can fix the problems. --- ## [Control panel development started](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panel-development-started/88)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/control-panel-development-started/88 "2018-03-23T15:05:50Z")
Two control panels are ready to be used through the web browser: one for Minilogue and one for OB-6. If you have signed up you can save and load your presets so that you don’t lose the sounds that you create. I will cont… --- ## [Synthesizers can now be played directly through the web browser](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/synthesizers-can-now-be-played-directly-through-the-web-browser/83)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 9:39am UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/synthesizers-can-now-be-played-directly-through-the-web-browser/83 "2018-02-18T09:39:27Z")
I have updated the web server and the Windows host application to enable playing through the web browser directly. Supported web browsers are Safari, Firefox and Chrome at the moment. You can use your own MIDI devices as… --- ## [Host software for Mac](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/host-software-for-mac/77)
**Author:** [@Play-a-Synth](http://forum.playasynth.com/u/Play-a-Synth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](http://forum.playasynth.com/t/host-software-for-mac/77 "2018-01-18T18:05:49Z")
Now you can share your synths at Play-a-Synth through your Mac! New download added for the Mac version of the host software. Also the VST and AU client plugins were updated: “Remember me” functionality was working on… [Next page](http://forum.playasynth.com/latest.md?page=1)