Jamstix 4 - Win64/VST/AAX - Release Candidate 2 Available
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 4:00 pm
Simply run Jamstix4Manager to update your Beta to the latest version.
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN RC2:[/b:668d4a88ed]
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[*:668d4a88ed]fixed false positives triggered in Windows Defender and SmartScreen
[*:668d4a88ed]PREVIEW: fixed notes not being played at start or end of bar with timings that push the note outside of the bar time window
[*:668d4a88ed]BUILD: clicking BUILD when builder is already open no longer causes issues if selection dialogs are open
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added kit quality and play visualization presets to simplify 3D kit options selection
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added option to define action to be taken after 'Create Song' is clicked in song builder
[*:668d4a88ed]POWER HAND: added 'China' option
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT MENU: setting all kit pieces to MIDI OUT ONLY while playing no longer causes errors/artifacts
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI MODE: switching to MIDI PLAYBACK now closes builder if open
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added support for NI Battery 4, NI Abbey Road, SpitFire Audio Grange and NI West Africa
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: mappings can now force kit piece size/depth and kit colors if needed
[*:668d4a88ed]ENV PRESETS: added tea towel presets for snare and tom
[*:668d4a88ed]KEYBOARD: left and right key now move through the bar timeline (holding CTRL down accelerates to 4 bars per key press)
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: adjusted dynamics/levels at lower velocities for many kits
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN RC1:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]added output mappings for Perfect Drums, NI Studio Drummer and EW ProDrummer
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: fixed center snare and toms not auditing
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: fixed maximum beats for x/8 time sigs limited to 14 instead of 18
[*:668d4a88ed]INVENTORY: fixed Loopey being listed for AIPAk instead of Breakbeat
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added toggle for update checks
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: pasting and clearing in core bars now properly propagates to repeat bars
[*:668d4a88ed]ENVIRONMENTS: added 'Factory' and 'Factory HQ'
[*:668d4a88ed]corrections in manual
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 26:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed GUI freezing when DAW plays past the last part with bar editor closed and then user clicks GROOVE button
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: improved animation fluidity of most hihat foot events
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed center/offset checks changing tom 5 notes to hihat notes in certain 32nd fill situations
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed part trigger key assignment logic in the song builder
[*:668d4a88ed]font of bar numbers in timeline is now bold for better visibility
[*:668d4a88ed]changing hit style attenuation no longer triggers recompose
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed problem with 'Berlin' environment introduced in last Beta
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed 'Ecclectic' drummer folder being shown
[*:668d4a88ed]Jamstix now prompts the user once a day when a Jamstix update is available
[*:668d4a88ed]updated manual
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 25:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]added option to open the manager tool from the HELP menu. This option will also automatically update the manager if a new version is available
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: now creates 'Jamstix 4' start menu folder with link to manager
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: added toggle to force second kick and snare for the part
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: added toggle to suppress sound linkage for the part
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT COLOR: added option to upload custom kick resonant head image
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed highlighting issue with kit load dialog
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed rudiment generator preset menu not updating effector properly
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed ME12-8 Jamcussion style exceeding brain width
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed missing or incorrect model descriptions
[*:668d4a88ed]DRUM SOLO: now checks repetition fills
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 24:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: all expansion Paks are now converted for Jamstix 4 and installable via the manager
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT, STYLE, PLAYER LOAD DIALOGS: now use an inventory system that indicates whether a file is part of an expansion. Files not present are shown in red.
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: now shows part type and an option to reset the type of a part back to 'Manual', meaning no pre-defined part type characteristics are enforced
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed crackling on some systems when a kit piece is audited, has lower tuning (or sample rate is not 44.1kHz) and no other piece is playing
[*:668d4a88ed]when manually changing style or player on a part with a predefined type, the characteristics of the part type are now retained
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed style load issue when creating new part and 'Silence' part is currently highlighted
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: export window now automatically closes after drag-&-drop
[*:668d4a88ed]E-KUSTOM: fixed incorrect element label
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed song sheet model name display not updating when using song menu model loaders
[*:668d4a88ed]added confirmation to 'Remove All' kit context menu option
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT EDITOR: right-clicking on the 'Kit Piece' list now shows the kit element context menu
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 23:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: updated BonzoPak and MetalPak are now available
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: re-designed MIDI exports to combine drag/drop and file export, optimize data pre-built and avoid build latency errors during dragging
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI Export: now only exports the active brain mode (drums or jamcussion)
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed composition issues with new part creation function in Beta 22
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed manually loading Jamcussion output mapping affecting the drum set
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT EDITOR: fixed volume envelope presets menu placement in wide-screen mode
[*:668d4a88ed]BRAIN: fixed problem with 'Display Mode-Dependent' option in effector menu
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: cell edit buttons and knobs now disable and reset when no cell is selected
[*:668d4a88ed]MANUAL: updated
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 22:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]PART MENU->NEW PART now has options to create all part types
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added option to have Jamcussion disabled by default in new projects
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed Jamcussion kit load changing shell color in drum kit
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed problems with flam sound assignment in rudiment generator
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed bar editor refresh synch issue on certain systems
[*:668d4a88ed]OUTPUT MAP: the current output map is now highlighted when opening the output map dialog
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: enabled options for cymbal fingerprints and shell imperfections
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 21:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI IMPORT: improved dialog with ability to remove folders, higher scan speed, per-folder mapping recall and more
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: fixed scaling and placement issues with several Jamcussion pieces
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added BFD3 output mapping
[*:668d4a88ed]SONG BUILDER: now allows pressing part letters to add part at selection
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: added 64-bit AAX version
[*:668d4a88ed]INPUT MAP: simplified MIDI input mapping selection
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: fixed problem with linked parts not showing in export data
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed manual kit loading not always activating all muted mixer channels (i.e Jamcussion to #7)
[*:668d4a88ed]updated manual
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 20:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: fixed some Euclid, Udu and Metal data not being migrated
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: added missing '@ USER STYLES' and '@ USER KITS' folders
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed kit percussion editing not considering LINKED EDIT toggle
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: fixed mapping showing extension when loading a new kit with key map locked
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: When forcing MIDI output but not removing unmapped pieces, unmapped articulations are now removed
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: added option to keep percussive pieces when 'Remove unmapped pieces' is checked
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS GENERAL: added 'Headroom' options to adjust overall volume profile
[*:668d4a88ed]FILL GENERATOR: fixed problems with FOCUS element
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: added button to close if shown on second monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: removed GUI update blocks if running on second monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: added OPTION to show kit on same monitor as plugin, other monitor or with automatic fullscreen mode on other monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]3D Kit: smoother refresh behavior and improved maximum frame rate on fast systems
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: if drum flashing is disabled, it will still be used if the drum sticks are not shown (by option or via MIDI Playback)
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: added several 'Natural' variations of kits with less compression
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: added 'MIDI Out Template' kit as starting point to apply 3rd party mappings
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI INPUT: fixed improper use of saved MIDI mapping in project under certain circumstances
[*:668d4a88ed]SONG BUILDER: builder no longer closes after clicking 'Create Song'
[*:668d4a88ed]LOADING: fixed problem when loading project saved in MIDI PLAYBACK mode
[*:668d4a88ed]GUI: fixed scaling issue when re-opening GUI in non-cached mode
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added MIDI mappings for Toontrack Superior 3
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN RC2:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed false positives triggered in Windows Defender and SmartScreen
[*:668d4a88ed]PREVIEW: fixed notes not being played at start or end of bar with timings that push the note outside of the bar time window
[*:668d4a88ed]BUILD: clicking BUILD when builder is already open no longer causes issues if selection dialogs are open
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added kit quality and play visualization presets to simplify 3D kit options selection
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added option to define action to be taken after 'Create Song' is clicked in song builder
[*:668d4a88ed]POWER HAND: added 'China' option
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT MENU: setting all kit pieces to MIDI OUT ONLY while playing no longer causes errors/artifacts
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI MODE: switching to MIDI PLAYBACK now closes builder if open
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added support for NI Battery 4, NI Abbey Road, SpitFire Audio Grange and NI West Africa
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: mappings can now force kit piece size/depth and kit colors if needed
[*:668d4a88ed]ENV PRESETS: added tea towel presets for snare and tom
[*:668d4a88ed]KEYBOARD: left and right key now move through the bar timeline (holding CTRL down accelerates to 4 bars per key press)
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: adjusted dynamics/levels at lower velocities for many kits
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN RC1:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]added output mappings for Perfect Drums, NI Studio Drummer and EW ProDrummer
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: fixed center snare and toms not auditing
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: fixed maximum beats for x/8 time sigs limited to 14 instead of 18
[*:668d4a88ed]INVENTORY: fixed Loopey being listed for AIPAk instead of Breakbeat
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added toggle for update checks
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: pasting and clearing in core bars now properly propagates to repeat bars
[*:668d4a88ed]ENVIRONMENTS: added 'Factory' and 'Factory HQ'
[*:668d4a88ed]corrections in manual
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 26:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed GUI freezing when DAW plays past the last part with bar editor closed and then user clicks GROOVE button
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: improved animation fluidity of most hihat foot events
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed center/offset checks changing tom 5 notes to hihat notes in certain 32nd fill situations
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed part trigger key assignment logic in the song builder
[*:668d4a88ed]font of bar numbers in timeline is now bold for better visibility
[*:668d4a88ed]changing hit style attenuation no longer triggers recompose
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed problem with 'Berlin' environment introduced in last Beta
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed 'Ecclectic' drummer folder being shown
[*:668d4a88ed]Jamstix now prompts the user once a day when a Jamstix update is available
[*:668d4a88ed]updated manual
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 25:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]added option to open the manager tool from the HELP menu. This option will also automatically update the manager if a new version is available
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: now creates 'Jamstix 4' start menu folder with link to manager
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: added toggle to force second kick and snare for the part
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: added toggle to suppress sound linkage for the part
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT COLOR: added option to upload custom kick resonant head image
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed highlighting issue with kit load dialog
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed rudiment generator preset menu not updating effector properly
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed ME12-8 Jamcussion style exceeding brain width
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed missing or incorrect model descriptions
[*:668d4a88ed]DRUM SOLO: now checks repetition fills
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 24:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: all expansion Paks are now converted for Jamstix 4 and installable via the manager
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT, STYLE, PLAYER LOAD DIALOGS: now use an inventory system that indicates whether a file is part of an expansion. Files not present are shown in red.
[*:668d4a88ed]PART EDITOR: now shows part type and an option to reset the type of a part back to 'Manual', meaning no pre-defined part type characteristics are enforced
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed crackling on some systems when a kit piece is audited, has lower tuning (or sample rate is not 44.1kHz) and no other piece is playing
[*:668d4a88ed]when manually changing style or player on a part with a predefined type, the characteristics of the part type are now retained
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed style load issue when creating new part and 'Silence' part is currently highlighted
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: export window now automatically closes after drag-&-drop
[*:668d4a88ed]E-KUSTOM: fixed incorrect element label
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed song sheet model name display not updating when using song menu model loaders
[*:668d4a88ed]added confirmation to 'Remove All' kit context menu option
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT EDITOR: right-clicking on the 'Kit Piece' list now shows the kit element context menu
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 23:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MANAGER: updated BonzoPak and MetalPak are now available
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: re-designed MIDI exports to combine drag/drop and file export, optimize data pre-built and avoid build latency errors during dragging
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI Export: now only exports the active brain mode (drums or jamcussion)
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed composition issues with new part creation function in Beta 22
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed manually loading Jamcussion output mapping affecting the drum set
[*:668d4a88ed]KIT EDITOR: fixed volume envelope presets menu placement in wide-screen mode
[*:668d4a88ed]BRAIN: fixed problem with 'Display Mode-Dependent' option in effector menu
[*:668d4a88ed]BAR EDITOR: cell edit buttons and knobs now disable and reset when no cell is selected
[*:668d4a88ed]MANUAL: updated
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[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 22:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]PART MENU->NEW PART now has options to create all part types
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS: added option to have Jamcussion disabled by default in new projects
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed Jamcussion kit load changing shell color in drum kit
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed problems with flam sound assignment in rudiment generator
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed bar editor refresh synch issue on certain systems
[*:668d4a88ed]OUTPUT MAP: the current output map is now highlighted when opening the output map dialog
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: enabled options for cymbal fingerprints and shell imperfections
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 21:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI IMPORT: improved dialog with ability to remove folders, higher scan speed, per-folder mapping recall and more
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: fixed scaling and placement issues with several Jamcussion pieces
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added BFD3 output mapping
[*:668d4a88ed]SONG BUILDER: now allows pressing part letters to add part at selection
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: added 64-bit AAX version
[*:668d4a88ed]INPUT MAP: simplified MIDI input mapping selection
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI EXPORT: fixed problem with linked parts not showing in export data
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed manual kit loading not always activating all muted mixer channels (i.e Jamcussion to #7)
[*:668d4a88ed]updated manual
[/list:u:668d4a88ed]
[b:668d4a88ed]CHANGES IN BETA 20:[/b:668d4a88ed]
[list:668d4a88ed]
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: fixed some Euclid, Udu and Metal data not being migrated
[*:668d4a88ed]INSTALLER: added missing '@ USER STYLES' and '@ USER KITS' folders
[*:668d4a88ed]fixed kit percussion editing not considering LINKED EDIT toggle
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: fixed mapping showing extension when loading a new kit with key map locked
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: When forcing MIDI output but not removing unmapped pieces, unmapped articulations are now removed
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI OUTPUT MAP: added option to keep percussive pieces when 'Remove unmapped pieces' is checked
[*:668d4a88ed]OPTIONS GENERAL: added 'Headroom' options to adjust overall volume profile
[*:668d4a88ed]FILL GENERATOR: fixed problems with FOCUS element
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: added button to close if shown on second monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: removed GUI update blocks if running on second monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]FULL SCREEN 3D KIT: added OPTION to show kit on same monitor as plugin, other monitor or with automatic fullscreen mode on other monitor
[*:668d4a88ed]3D Kit: smoother refresh behavior and improved maximum frame rate on fast systems
[*:668d4a88ed]3D KIT: if drum flashing is disabled, it will still be used if the drum sticks are not shown (by option or via MIDI Playback)
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: added several 'Natural' variations of kits with less compression
[*:668d4a88ed]KITS: added 'MIDI Out Template' kit as starting point to apply 3rd party mappings
[*:668d4a88ed]MIDI INPUT: fixed improper use of saved MIDI mapping in project under certain circumstances
[*:668d4a88ed]SONG BUILDER: builder no longer closes after clicking 'Create Song'
[*:668d4a88ed]LOADING: fixed problem when loading project saved in MIDI PLAYBACK mode
[*:668d4a88ed]GUI: fixed scaling issue when re-opening GUI in non-cached mode
[*:668d4a88ed]MAPPINGS: added MIDI mappings for Toontrack Superior 3
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