NeXus Sneak Peek - GPU Particles Speed Boost, Release Update Coming Soon 2024.2

NeXus has been overhauled to make GPU particle simulations faster and more efficient.
A brand new particle-to-object collision system gives a massive speed boost to simulations. Animated, high-polygon collision objects are now handled with amazing accuracy and speed.
Faster GPU sorting now makes modifiers like nxFluids, nxConstraints and nxPush calculate much more quickly.
Shader execution is smarter, reducing shader updates to the GPU.
All of this is achieved with less VRAM usage across the GPU core system.
These huge improvements make NeXus faster, more efficient and even more satisfying than before. With shorter simulation times, more energy can be spent on the all-important design and art direction of scenes.
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[@peacefulman2196]

Nexus belongs to the particle family and logical improvement to xparticle. Must be included in perpetual use. But it is not. I feel cheated.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Our licensing options have evolved based on trends and customer feedback. We offered a Maintenance-based product with X-Particles as the perpetual core, keeping the cost consistent even as we added new products. You can upgrade to a fully perpetual license at any time or opt for a low-cost subscription. The choice of which option suits you best is yours to make.

[@peacefulman2196]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Nexus is the same particles, cpu or gpu doesnt matter - they are the same particles. All old modifiers (abandoned and not updated long time ago) can be deleted and replaced with gpu accelerated. While Taiao, TerraformFX, MeshTools , Cycles 4D are entirely different products. Imagine if Maxon charge additional subscription money for updated and faster viewport and name it viewport nexus.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@peacefulman2196 NeXus represents significant, complex research and development time and cost, resulting in a completely new product with fresh code, enhanced features, and improved workflow. We are not charging additional subscription fees when new features or products are introduced. All tools, including any new additions, are available at the same subscription price.

[@Inkkid-ee3os]

​@@INSYDIUMLTDIs Nexus includes in fuses complete/ perpetual License and do we get to keep it after the maintenance expire?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@Inkkid-ee3os INSYDIUM Fused Complete contains all our products as a fully perpetual license. You don't need to purchase maintenance. If a future update interests you, you can Upgrade at any time for the same cost, no matter how long you wait. This same Upgrade is available to anyone on an existing maintenance-based license, allowing them to move to Complete at any time.

[@adamfilipowicz9260]

Looks great but as c4D 2024.4 particles continue to get better it will become more difficult to justify the high price of XP, really XP needs to Slash pricing permanently by 50% to stay relevant and also expand to Blender

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Our pricing reflects the comprehensive suite of professional products we offer, not just the particle system. We understand the need for more choices, and we’ll be announcing changes to our perpetual products later this quarter to better meet those needs.

[@andrewmontgomery1790]

@@INSYDIUMLTD this rule when your maintenance ends and you loose Nexus and other tools is most stupid thing ever, bcz people pay more than 1000$ for XP Product and when it ends, you has only outdated cpu Xparticles, but you paying for full product, i think its not fair and very greedy especially these days when Maxon bring gpu particles. please change it. thank you

[@laeternaml]

@@andrewmontgomery1790this is a part of the reason why I have very low respect for this company. The pricing, the plans, the maintenance, everything is done to take a lot and leave you with very little.

[@ぶちゃの]

@@INSYDIUMLTD I would like to see past perpetual licenses work with the latest C4D. It is not fair to restrict use based on version after the high cost and high level of proficiency.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@andrewmontgomery1790 If you purchased the older maintenance-based INSYDIUM Fused, you paid for the perpetual X-Particles only; the other products were included at no additional cost. The maintenance price never increased. You can upgrade to a fully perpetual license at any time or opt for the lower-priced subscription.

[@lowlevelsystems]

Some ideas for xparticles & insydium: - Faster booleans like tyflow PRISM - Hair Simulation - Muscle & Tissue Simulation

[@fff235gg]

I couldn't have said it better myself

[@RemireZ88]

Oh damn. SPEED !! Can't wait for this release !

[@loicgora5080]

Still better than new C4D particules system !

[@MegaBexon]

There is no way, that the current particle base system of the c4d overcome and become more useful than a xparticles

[@rudybertazzo]

@@MegaBexon No, the new included particle system is nowhere near x-particles, both in speed and features.

[@MegaBexon]

@@rudybertazzo I think you misunderstood me

[@adamfilipowicz9260]

not yet, but it will continue to get better and while it may never surpass XP it will become more difficult to justify the high price of XP over c4D 2024.4 particles

[@MegaBexon]

@@adamfilipowicz9260 it's good to have a competition, but in this case it's really difficult.

[@eduards2581]

Does new collision engine works faster with xpshatter too?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Yes, the new GPU collision engine efficiently handles any high polygon objects, including those from xpShatter, significantly faster.

[@eduards2581]

@@INSYDIUMLTD sounds very nice!

[@kimhowong5455]

Looks pretty good!, but I'm going to say what I've been saying all along, which is, could you update some of the features around rendering, like how to render more realistic white water. I think this is a feature that every designer who is using "Nexus" to simulate water needs.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

The upcoming INSYDIUM Fused 2024.2 release includes enhancements to nxFoam. For rendering, you can apply a mix of bright diffuse and translucency to the foam particles. Adding motion blur can also enhance the realism. The rendering results will vary depending on the rendering engine you choose.

[@kimhowong5455]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Yes, motion blur can improve this. Will "Transfer Foam" be used in "NeXus" in the future?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@kimhowong5455 Yes, the OpenVDB Mesher Transfer Foam is now available for the GPU nxFoam in the 2024.2 NeXus.

[@abdullahelsayedbakrytolba3426]

Looks great well done guys👏 . so what about xpExplosiaFX GPU Acceleration I bought the INSYDIUM Fused Complete in November 2023 and I was upset by how very slow ExplosiaFX is without open GL compared to C4D PYRO. I have a powerful PC but I can't even see what the simulation looks like in Viewport because it's very slow 😥

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

OpenGL was used for the viewport display, but since Maxon’s shift to DirectX, we lost the ability to directly interface with it. Now, we must rely on Cinema 4D's API for viewport texture drawing, which tends to be slower and visually less appealing. Disabling this feature might help improve the solving speed. Keep in mind that comparing ExplosiaFX to Pyro, which is GPU-accelerated, isn’t a direct comparison due to their different underlying technologies. We are actively working to improve GPU acceleration for all our simulations.

[@albertsitoe7340]

Maxon got INSYDIUM sweating

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

No sweat, the new Cinema 4D particles are just a shiny new toy. We're pushing harder than ever to enhance our features to be faster and more robust. With our rich Cinema 4D heritage, we're extending our expertise to Blender and beyond, making it easier for Cinema 4D users to have more choices.

[@maikeru2137]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Is there some new ETA for other dccs? It was supposed to be 2023

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@maikeru2137 We said NeXus was coming to other DCC applications in 2023, indicating that we were actively developing it. However, moving our products to Cinema 4D 2024 and working on the upcoming INSYDIUM Fused 2024.2 update has caused delays. As a small team, our developers switch between projects, and porting to multiple DCC applications is a complex task. We're now focused on Blender, which is a significant development effort, even for just NeXus. We'll share progress updates as soon as possible.

[@ace5]

Wow! Very impressive!!

[@ibayazitov]

Thanks! Thats what i was waiting for :)

[@swatrick_payze]

This is insane!!!

[@cemgulpunk]

I sense a panic here, and that's a good thing. Xparticles more powerful than C4D new particles for sure. But one is a very expensive plugin that cannot be used without C4D, the other is free for those who already have a C4D license. This will not be a fair competition for Insydium after a while. It will be a mess, I can't wait. Yay.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Don’t Panic, INSYDIUM Fused is your guide through the creative galaxy. With over a decade of expertise, we offer a galaxy of solutions that deliver unmatched power and creativity. It’s not just one plugin; it’s a suite of high-end professional products. For many, Cinema 4D isn’t complete without INSYDIUM Fused, and soon we’ll be expanding beyond. Cinema 4D has always offered particles, but free isn’t always better: you get what you pay for. Indeed, it isn’t a fair competition when we’ve set the bar so high.

[@iKapustin]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Yes, over priced product is much better than "free".

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@iKapustin INSYDIUM Fused is a collection of professional tools, priced to reflect their features and seamless integration within Cinema 4D, which is also a professional product. If the standard particles, Thinking Particles, or new particle system within Cinema 4D meet your needs, then you may not require something as advanced as X-Particles, and thus the price shouldn't be a concern. Developing and maintaining these tools demands considerable resources. The pricing reflects the resources needed to create and sustain such products and the available market.

[@cemgulpunk]

I agree and appreciate it. For years Maxon just watched the revolutionary features of Xparticles. It won't be easy to catch up. @@INSYDIUMLTD

[@iKapustin]

@@INSYDIUMLTD advanced :D

[@erenozkural]

Fantastic! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Maybe it's not the right place to ask but are there any plans on updating Cycles 4D to achieve more feature parity with the version included in Blender? Would it be possible to extract shaders/materials etc. from .blend files?

[@nikomedia]

Looks very promising. The new Cinema particles, on the other hand, look like children's toys :)

[@GoDuffdaddy]

How long now? I keep checking for releases!

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

The 2024 version is out now, thanks

[@GoDuffdaddy]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Whoop whoop! 😍

[@mikkelmelby]

loveya fam

[@yinon_tal]

Amazing🤩

[@bufferglitch]

Looking forward to it!

[@RedDaveMotion]

Love it! Can't wait

[@elliotverhaeren1945]

They are scared about Maxon new particles system

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Cinema 4D's new particle system has certainly captured some attention; competition drives innovation. It's interesting to see familiar concepts in play. We'll keep pushing the boundaries, as we’ve done for over 10 years.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@StylishGaz Regular service updates are free and included, while feature upgrades are paid, which is standard in the industry. For those who prefer continuous updates, a subscription option is available.

[@celiopelembe2530]

@@INSYDIUMLTD yes

[@alexeybridger8136]

I can't wait to do these fast simulations unabashedly and recklessly!!!

[@shashwatkauraw8085]

Please bring something for Unreal Engine

[@lineardrift]

Would it be possible to post a tutorial on how to apply RedShift to these SIMS? That had been a huge challenge for me. How to apply RS to Particles, Tracer(streams), and Fluid SIMS. It would be a huge help for me and I am sure many others.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

We're working to include Redshift in our training and will roll it out as soon as possible.

[@lineardrift]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Thank you!! That would a awesome! Thats always a huge battle for me. I get these really cool X_Par animations and then when I apply RS they take a dive! LOL

[@jaevnstroem]

This is incredibly impressive!

[@草头帅]

好东西就是有点贵

[@johnbica]

It is actually very expensive. If they charged lower prices, I have no doubt they would sell a lot more subscriptions and I would be a buyer.

[@laeternaml]

@@johnbicayes, this is something they seem to refuse to understand.

[@amysterling]

so coool

[@RadGnarRad]

Quality or speed

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

With INSYDIUM Fused, it's like writing your ideal function: return quality && speed && flexibility && power && ease of use && choice; // All with one package!

[@JorgeJrAguillon]

So nexus will have perpetual license?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

NeXus offers a perpetual license option through purchasing INSYDIUM Fused Complete or the INSYDIUM Fused Complete Upgrade for existing Complete or Maintenance-based licenses. With the new 2024.2 Release, we will also be offering additional perpetual options.

[@JorgeJrAguillon]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Thanks for answering!

[@BongbokCG]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@spreado2437]

I bought the INSYDIUM Fused Complete Upgrade in November 2023. Can I get the 2024.2 update?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

INSYDIUM Fused Complete is a perpetual license needing upgrades with new releases. Purchases from February 15th 2024 include the upgrade. Details can be found here: insydium.ltd/news/latest-news/update-guarantee/

[@BobbyLachapelle]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Just to be clear. I also bought Fused in November 2023. Are you saying that I'm not going to get the update? That's not clear the complete thing.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@BobbyLachapelle As stated on the INSYDIUM Fused Complete product page, 'To access future Release Updates, you will need to purchase an INSYDIUM Fused Complete Upgrade.' This means that to receive updates beyond what was initially included with your purchase, you'll need the Complete Upgrade. This is typical for perpetual licenses, which generally require buying an upgrade to access new versions.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@StylishGaz Perpetual licenses enable users to continue using the version they have purchased indefinitely, with a compatible Cinema 4D. Due to significant API changes in Cinema 4D, which are beyond our control, it is not practical to update older versions each time Maxon changes its API. Doing so would divert resources from developing new features. We offer subscriptions and upgrades to keep versions up to date with the latest features and ensure compatibility with the latest Cinema 4D.

[@BobbyLachapelle]

@@INSYDIUMLTD 600$ CAD on top of what I paided in november? Really? Good luck with that! That is really bad business. I'm a client since 2018. I'm done with you.

[@antronero5970]

I would have loved cinema bought insidium, why didn’t it happened? You guys are the best ones out there

[@laeternaml]

I bet the number wasn’t high enough for them 😂

[@JocelynBordat]

When I see all the comments on social media burying Fused with the new version of C4D's particle system. I'm only laughing...

[@paraparapiu4474]

RIP

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

We are a small UK-based development team, not a faceless corporation. Your comment affects real people who have dedicated themselves to developing tools that Cinema 4D lacked for a decade. We will continue to innovate with tools for Cinema 4D and explore new horizons beyond it.

[@irvingdiaz6862]

@@INSYDIUMLTD Thanks for all the amazing work your team has put into this software, it has helped a lot of motion designers do things we only wished we could do in Cinema 4D! Despite all the particle revamps, there is still a long road for internal C4D tools.

[@perseuslegend8580]

It looks good, but guys, the speed boost thing starts feeling like a joke. "Here's the new speed boost we achieved in the latest release!". One release later: "Look how slow it was our previous release, and how fast is the new one!" Fused is not cheap, with all the licenses you sell I guess by now you should have the resources to make it fast as it's supposed to be, or else, something is not working in your budgeting plans.

[@andrewweinstein6248]

"...make it as fast as it is supposed to be..." What in God's name is that? Nothing short of 100% real time is as fast as one would want. As they improve the code the speed gets better and they send out an upgrade. What would you prefer? that they NOT upgrade?

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Software development is an ongoing process, with each release designed to build upon the previous one. Since its inception in 2012, the evolution of X-Particles from v1 to today showcases a journey from basic capabilities to cutting-edge performance. Continuous research and development enable us to discover and implement more efficient methods regularly. We are committed to utilising our resources effectively to deliver the best performance possible.

[@perseuslegend8580]

@@andrewweinstein6248 Simply put, if you have ever used X-Particles, you know how sluggish it can get real soon. It works wonders if you use just a few particles, but the moment you need to increase the res, it bogs your machine down, and I'm talking serious PC specs. This is nothing new, if you are a regular, serious X-Particles user you are already aware of this issue. Of course, each new release gets speed improvement, but you totally missed my point. What I meant is that, no matter how they improve it, they always lags behind. Maybe it's a larger issue which begins with C4D core itself, but still, for a third-party plugin which doesn't cost peanuts, one can expect better. The GPU thing is ridiculously recent, considering all the 3D apps around that have been exploiting GPU force for years now. But if you want to defend Insydium anyway, go ahead.

[@perseuslegend8580]

@@andrewweinstein6248 So, now my comments are being deleted... nice

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

@@perseuslegend8580 We don't typically delete comments. If yours is missing, it may have been removed by KZbin's moderation for not aligning with community guidelines. It’s worth checking these guidelines to see if your comment might have inadvertently breached them.

[@BobbyLachapelle]

Time to learn C4D Particles. Adios Insydium.

[@INSYDIUMLTD]

Thank you for your support over the years. We're sorry to see you go. While Cinema 4D’s particle system has its functionalities, it lacks the advanced features and ease of use that our system provides, especially if you prefer less clutter in your Object Manager. Should you find yourself needing these advantages, your license will remain valid and upgradable.

[@antronero5970]

I would have loved cinema bought insidium, why didn’t it happened? You guys are the best ones out there