Synapse Audio has released version 7.1 of Orion Platinum, a free update for registered users of OP 7.

New features:

• User switchable Wallpapers (BMP, JPG, PNG supported).
• Song info image supports now 132x132 JPG, PNG files.
• Files recognized by Sampler can be dropped directly into Orion.
• FXP/FXB saving added for VST effects (loading was already possible).

Enhancements:

• Zooming keeps the center position.
• Skins can use PNG files instead of BMP.
• Newly recorded Audio clips are named after the Audio Track name.
• Renaming generators, mixer channels and playlist tracks is more logical now.
• MIDI Import & Export supports now all CC#s and Aftertouch.
• Added Timebases 480ppq and 960ppq.
• Received MIDI Program Changes are now sent to effects.
• Genetics is now possible for VST and Internal Effects.
• Song Event Editor for a Generator can be opened from Playlist.
• Time Signature dialog removed from New Song, instead use Options - Time Signature.
• Event Editor look and feel updated.
• New look for Playlist and Pianoroll timelines.
• Loading Drumrack presets seeks missing samples from Default Sample Paths.
• Auto-Stop on Overload threshold made configurable.
• CPU indicator tells now if engine not running.
• Splash window shows loading progress.
• Audio Input Monitor for a track can be muted from playlist and still recorded.

Changes:

• Cursor Follow shortcut on both playlist and pianoroll is now Shift+S (not S or F anymore).
• Playlist/pianoroll Grid toggle is Shift+G.

Bug fixes:

• Loading invalid Wave file caused crash. Fixed.
• Recording Patterns caused hang/crash. Fixed.
• Playlist patterns and audio segments jittered when scrolling. Fixed.
• Hidden Drumrack controls were drawn on MIDI automation. Fixed.
• Drumrack track name not updated properly when track renamed. Fixed.
• Screamer Filter Select label displayed incorrectly. Fixed.
• Soft Saturation EQ denormal problem. Fixed.
• Hosting Rewire clients not working. Fixed.
• Playlist shortcut 'J' didn't work if smooth follow was enabled. Fixed.
• Switching Timebase during playback caused problems. Fixed.
• When adding Steinberg Plex Orion crashes. Fixed.
• Audio engine hangs when trying to remove last Drumrack Track. Fixed.
• VSTs could not synchronize on time signatures properly. Fixed.
• All inputs weren't visible for multi-output soundcards (more than 16 inputs). Fixed.
• AudioTrack clips not played if input monitoring was disabled and input channel selected. Fixed.
• AudioTrack anti-aliased drawing broken. Fixed.

Other:

• New workspace background images added.
• Toxic III updated to version 1.2.