Jamstix 3.6 - Now Available (WIN & OSX)

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:45 am

[b:3bc3b4c071]Jamstix 3.6[/b:3bc3b4c071] is now officially released. This massive update includes many enhancements and, for the first time, [b:3bc3b4c071]supports OSX[/b:3bc3b4c071].
Many thanks to all the beta testers!

[b:3bc3b4c071]WINDOWS[/b:3bc3b4c071]: Go to your personal download page to get the updater.
[b:3bc3b4c071]OSX[/b:3bc3b4c071]: Go to SUPPORT on our web page and request an email delivery.

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[b:3bc3b4c071][CHANGES FROM JAMSTIX 3.5.0][/b:3bc3b4c071]
[*:3bc3b4c071]added OSX version
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 64-bit AAX format (Windows & OSX), RTAS no longer supported
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 32-bit and 64-bit AU format (OSX)
[*:3bc3b4c071]implemented MIDI drag-&-drop to host
[*:3bc3b4c071]MIDI files can be dragged from Explorer onto free brain space to create a groove importer for the file
[*:3bc3b4c071]improved audio jam behavior and response control
[*:3bc3b4c071]improved import dialog for groove importer and MIDI import menu items
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 400 grooves from Jamstix 1 as 'Jamstix 1' styles
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 201 fills from Jamstix 1 to 'fills' folder for use with 'Load Fill' (bar menu)
[*:3bc3b4c071]added link to PDF manuals to song menu
[*:3bc3b4c071]added BFD3 kits and key maps
[*:3bc3b4c071]added GM MIDI ONLY kits
[*:3bc3b4c071]improved save times for projects with large number of parts
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 'MIDI OUTPUT ONLY' option to 'Add To Kit' context menu
[*:3bc3b4c071]Jamcussion kit load dialog now excludes 'Empty' kits and shows contents of 'Jamcussion' folder directly
[*:3bc3b4c071]'Add Cymbal Wash' now uses Crash #2 instead of Crash #4
[*:3bc3b4c071]AUTO SAVE now defaults to new mode EXIT, which automatically stores a "LAST" revision point on exit
[*:3bc3b4c071]revisions filter is no longer affected by song name changes
[*:3bc3b4c071]added Expand/Collapse buttons to kit load dialog
[*:3bc3b4c071]audio jam settings are now saved globally
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 'Bounce' option if audio rendering issues are encountered during bounce, mixdown or freeze in the host
[*:3bc3b4c071]added options to limb menu to copy/paste limbs
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 'Add Groove To Style' to bar menu as fast way to add hand-edited groove elements to an existing style
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 'Set All To MIDI Output Only' to kit context menu
[*:3bc3b4c071]added 'Remove All Offset Assignments' to kit context menu
[*:3bc3b4c071]added option to change PC numbers in liveloop mode via variable LiveloopsPatchOffset
[*:3bc3b4c071]holding CTRL while clicking the bar editor trash can causes locked notes to also be deleted
[*:3bc3b4c071]MIDI input is now passed-through to output to support chained plugins
[*:3bc3b4c071]when in liveloop auto-advance mode, 'Big Time' window will display appropriate message
[*:3bc3b4c071]new INI parameter 'MIDICC_Offset' sets controller number to trigger song offsetting
[*:3bc3b4c071]new INI parameter 'MIDICC_OffsetZero' sets controller number to reset song offset
[*:3bc3b4c071]song builder can now use Jamstix 1 RDM kits
[*:3bc3b4c071]double-clicking bar editor to create a note now also selects it
[*:3bc3b4c071]Fill Generator: KICK->CYMBALS are now produced over any existing kick note, not just those created by the SINGLE kick setting
[*:3bc3b4c071]Fill Generator: added KICK->PRIO control to adjust priority of KICK->CYMBALS notes produced
[*:3bc3b4c071]added options to song menu to set and reset a song offset (useful for projects with multiple linear takes)
[*:3bc3b4c071]resets hihat opening override when host starts playing
[*:3bc3b4c071]RDM kits (Jamstix 1) are now supported again in 'Load Kit' dialog
[*:3bc3b4c071]song sheet now supports 'double-click->Change Style' and 'double-click->Change Player' in their respective modes
[*:3bc3b4c071]added kit menu option 'No MIDI Output For Internal Sounds' (useful when combining internal sounds with 3rd party plugins)
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed wizard song list logic when using subfolders
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed default song wizard reverting to default later unless style is changed
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed fill controller mappings not loading/saving with map file
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed incorrect hints on some jamming options
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed status line not showing values when adjusting velocity or HH openness via mousewheel in bar editor
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed MIDI files being locked after import
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed error in hihat foot option of the 'Tom Groove' brain element
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed brain scroll setting being retained when switching brain aspect
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed bar/beat display when playing before song zero offset point
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed errors when song looping and liveloops are both enabled
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed issue with limited layers loading after previewing a kit
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed issue with virtual kit layout when the snare is removed
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed any remaining issues with host close/unload crashes
[*:3bc3b4c071]removed warning message when loading projects with Jamstix in drum module mode
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed liveloop program change requests not working
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed 'revisions' folder not being created
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed 'Add Part->Ending' placing new part in the wrong place
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed sub-level display in kit tree view
[*:3bc3b4c071]added mixer menu
[*:3bc3b4c071]'Clear Song' now properly resets the brain display
[*:3bc3b4c071]fixed limb menu not working in Jamcussion mode
[*:3bc3b4c071]various minor fixes
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jazzmandan · Post by **jazzmandan** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:53 am

Let me be the first! Well done Ralph!!!

BoxOfSnoo · Post by **BoxOfSnoo** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:08 pm

Dancing in the streets!

If we were on the beta team, do we just use JamstixManager as before or do we have to request an email?

Are all of the sounds associated with my account in the list?

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:39 pm

Simply run JamstixManager and let it update. It'll take care of everything automatically.

Sonic Boom · Post by **Sonic Boom** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:52 pm

Finally your hard work is done. Now, you can go take that vacation (mine is next week coincidently i will be in that area LOL) you now have all the formats covered for MAC and Win. GO!!! REST!!! VACATE!!! RELAX!!! ENJOY LIFE NOW!!! YOU'VE EARNED IT!!! GOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:18 pm

Thanks, mate!

nightscoper · Post by **nightscoper** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:24 pm

Cheers, Ralph.

gmon72 · Post by **gmon72** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:44 pm

Congratulations. That's probably the biggest point update of all time!

Andre Giroux · Post by **Andre Giroux** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:27 am

great job, congratulations!!!!!

sonicviz · Post by **sonicviz** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:27 am

Congrats! Longest beta I've ever seen, but it has to be on complex projects like this. Well done.