MusicDevelopments has released version 1.4 of RapidComposer (a major update) and released RapidComposer LE, a cut-down version of the music prototyping application, aimed at serious hobbyist musicians and composers. RapidComposer LE is available immediately for $99. Customers of the light edition can upgrade to the standard edition anytime for $196.

A feature comparison between the LE and Standard editions of RapidComposer is available here.

Enhancements and bug fixes in the v1.4 update:

• New rhythm generator: Subdivision (great for percussion).
• Customizable user interface (colors, button shapes, shading...) with preset themes.
• Tempo can be overridden by any structural unit.
• Fractional tempo allowed.
• Tap Tempo.
• Loop and range playback and recording improved.
• Playback/recording tempo can be quarter/half/normal/twice/four times.
• VSTi handling was rewritten, no plug-in crashes anymore.
• ASIO driver settings (sample rate, latency) are not overridden by default.
• ASIO configuration window can be opened.
• 'Snap cursor to the nearest beat when the playback stops' option in preferences.
• Dozens of other small improvements and fixes.