Jorgen Aase has released v1.2.8 of energyXT.
New features and enhancements:
- New sampler component!
- Drag and drop sample presets (.xts), SF2 presets and instruments into sequencer.
- New Main browser (F3), use it to drag and drop VSTs, wav samples and XT sampler presets (.xts) and SF2 presets, instruments and samples into the current project.
- Ctrl+space on MIDI track in sequencer will open the VST the track is routed to.
- eXT VST version can now have multiple audio inputs and outputs (if supported by host).
- Mute MIDI/Audio/Envelope parts in sequencer (ctrl + m).
- Improved VST sync in main window and sequencer comp.
- Better looking MIDI and audio cables in main window.
- Added Pitch Bend support to controller view in MIDI Editor.
- Added on/off button for Snap in sequencer, MIDI editor and Audio editor.
- Press 'x' to toggle snap on/off.
- New Marker tracks in sequencer with optional autozoom, autogroup and autoloop select.
- Position and size of editor window in sequencer are now saved and restored.
- Insert fx are now pre fader and send fx are now optional pre/post fader in sequencer.
- Sequencer audio out can now be automated by MIDI CC.
- Tempo selector in sequencer with internal or external clock.
- Metronome in sequencer with count-in (wav required).
- Song position in bars/beats/ticks and hours/mins/secs in sequencer. Right-click to select format.
- Changed background drawing in the piano roll to highlight flats instead of every other beat.
- Higher zoom out level.
- Dragging envelope curve points now works more logical.
- Press 'r' to toggle record enable on/off in seq.
- Press 'b' to toggle metronome on/off in seq.
- Middle click volume and VST param faders in GUI to activate MIDI Learn.
- 'Move up' now work with insert fx on audio tracks in sequencer.
- New tracks in sequencer are now by default named after track mode: 'MIDI', 'audio', 'folder' and 'envelope'.
- There are now 4 gate modes in the Groove editor. 'Note length', 'Q', 'Q - no overlap' and 'Q - Legato'.
- Slicing clips in Audio part editor now snaps to grid and not clip start position.
- Custom groove support in sequencer with time offset, velocity and note length.
- Envelope track can be routed to Groove strength for sample accurate automation.
- Middle-click groove strength selector in gui for MIDI learn.
- Double-click MIDI fx, insert fx, send fx and groove to open editors in sequencer mixer.
- 'Create folder' on right-click in open/save/folder window.
- Trigger MIDI parts with CC.
- Click middle mouse button on trigger key/cc control to activate MIDI learn in MIDI part performer.
- Added 'play group' support in MIDI Part performer (used to be called transporter).
- Added 'mute group' support in MIDI Part performer.
- Change order of parts in MIDI Part performer.
- Delete doubles.
- Save prompt may be disabled in energyXT.ini, add the section [options] with the line saveptrompt=0.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a problem with buffer size detection in ASIO dll.
- Fixed an issue with changing ASIO device.
- Fixed issue with VST version clipping audio output.
- Fixed problem with skins not looking right until eXT was reloaded.
- Fixed an issue with nesting multiple eXTs within eXT.
- Fixed an overdubbing issue with MIDI loop recording in sequencer.
- Fixed crash with 'Move To' menu, when no track selected.
- Pan now works on frozen VST outputs.
- Fixed problem with disk streaming and pitching wav down 2-3 octaves.
- Fixed problem with freeze and rename VST in sequencer.
- Fixed issue with Insert point in envelope when in Run mode, would stop playback.
- Fixed issue with restoring VST program on some plug-ins.
- Fixed a crash problem when loading eXT patches via 'File->Load bank' in Cubase.
- Saving chords without root note, now reloads properly.
- Fixed problem with ghosting MIDI parts on multiple tracks in sequencer.
- Fixed an issue with save on exit, when you click Cancel in file dialog, or try to save with a bad filename, eXT will not exit.
