Jamstix 4.2.0 Beta 4 Available (PC) - CLOSED

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:18 pm

[b:56930ddd01][color=red:56930ddd01]CLOSED - OFFICIAL VERSION 4.2.0 HAS BEEN RELEASED.[/color:56930ddd01][/b:56930ddd01]

A public Beta for Jamstix 4.2.0 (PC) is now available.

Here's how you can get your hands on it:

1) Use HELP -> OPEN MANAGER/UPDATE TOOL in Jamstix to update to the manager version 1.1.7

2) Make sure 'Install Beta versions When Available' is checked in the 'Install Options' of the manager tool

3) Connect and you should see Jamstix 4.2.0 Beta 3 available to you

[b:56930ddd01]Changes in this Beta are as follows:[/b:56930ddd01]
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[b:56930ddd01]BETA 4[/b:56930ddd01]
[*:56930ddd01]enabled brain element 'Freeze' for composing brain elements
[*:56930ddd01]fixed brain display issue introduced in Beta 3
[b:56930ddd01]BETA 3[/b:56930ddd01]
[*:56930ddd01]style and player presets are now recalled from song project
[*:56930ddd01]improved multi-selection of parts
[*:56930ddd01]overlay dialogs can be made nearly transparent by holding CTRL and SHIFT keys
[b:56930ddd01]BETA 2[/b:56930ddd01]
[*:56930ddd01]added new drummer model 'Gavin'
[*:56930ddd01]added new kit 'Gavin'
[*:56930ddd01]added bar wrapping mode to groove importer so imports can be adjusted to different time signatures
[*:56930ddd01]added 'Condense Parts' to song builder. If unchecked, sequential parts of same type are no longer condensed to a single part
[*:56930ddd01]added 'Custom Percussion' to Brain menu -> Add
[*:56930ddd01]added '16th' modes to 'Connective Pattern' for Jamcussion Brain menu -> Add
[*:56930ddd01]fixed groove importer considering wrong time signature during import in projects with multiple time sigs under certain circumstances
[*:56930ddd01]added 5 new EZX output mappings (Big Rock, Indie Folk, Made Of Metal, Progressive, 70's Rock)
[*:56930ddd01]added player preset 'Power Play' for model 'John'
[*:56930ddd01]minor adjustments to 'Simon', 'Roger', 'Mel' and 'Steve' kits
[*:56930ddd01]fixed information text for 'Jamstix 1' style
[*:56930ddd01]added 'AfterTouchChoke' command for output mappings for 3rd party plugins that support that mode
[*:56930ddd01]if 'Install AI files only...' is checked, all kits now automatically load in 'MIDI output only' mode
[*:56930ddd01]fixed license issue with MetalPak drummers when AIPak is not present
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If you need to uninstall the Beta for some reason, do this:

1) In the manager, click INSTALL OPTIONS and UNcheck 'Install Beta versions When Available'

2) Connect and install the official version shown

3) Connect again, set the official version to 'Repair' and let it install[b:56930ddd01][/b:56930ddd01][b:56930ddd01][/b:56930ddd01]

richard_schoenfeld · Post by **richard_schoenfeld** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:58 pm

Works fine so far, love the new drummer Gavin, only problem: could not find the new "Gavin Kit" ? Looked under kits/rock and some other, no Gavin to be find.

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:02 pm

Should be under 'Drummer Kits'.

richard_schoenfeld · Post by **richard_schoenfeld** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:09 pm

Thanks, I have overseen that, seems I never looked in that folder before

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:19 pm

richard_schoenfeld wrote:... seems I never looked in that folder before

IMHO, some of the best kits in JS4 are in that folder.

nbiar_ · Post by **nbiar_** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:12 am

Hi,

I tried beta 3 recently, but I have gone back to the current stable release after experiencing the following issue.

Occasionally, all the style and drummer elements on the Groove page disappear. This does not happen on the Accent and Fill pages.

Changing the style or drummer does not have any effect (i.e. the elements are still not displayed), and I cannot restore the elements without completely unloading and reloading Jamstix.

It happens at random times, and so far I cannot reliably reproduce the problem.

I can reinstall the beta and take a screenshot if it would be useful, or if there's anything else you want me to test, just let me know.

Cheers
nbiar

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:42 am

If you could take a screenshot of the entire screen showing Jamstix and the bar/beat counter of your DAW when the problem appears, that would be very helpful. Thanks!

Azimuth (Archive) · Post by **Azimuth (Archive)** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:03 am

Ralph,

This has actually just happened and I still luckily have the project open. I'll get a screen cap for you.

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:54 am

The problem has been identified and will be fixed in Beta 4.

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:16 am

nbiar_ wrote: Occasionally, all the style and drummer elements on the Groove page disappear. This does not happen on the Accent and Fill pages.

This issue has been resolved in Beta 4, available now in your manager tool.
Let me know if the fix does not work for you. Thank you!