New Sonic Arts updates Freestyle to v1.6515

New Sonic Arts has updated Freestyle, a VST host for stage and studio, to version 1.6515.

Until October 15th, 2022, Freestyle is available at an introductory price of £79, discounted from £109.

Improvements:

• macOS: Universal Binary with native support for Apple Silicon.

• New Horizontal Structure View.

• Duplicate now available on multiple selection.

• Floating Edit View now has scrollbars when needed.

• Recent files feature added to the main menu (under Open).

• Project tempo is preserved when changing snapshots.

• Rack/Strip: Added FX now inserted after focus when possible.

• Bypass now available on Groups.

• Esc key now deselects focused module or navigates to parent Group.

• Windows/ASIO: Added open Control Panel button.

• Unassigned Macros are now potis rather than buttons.

• Various misc UI and layout tweaks.

• General keyboard input/focus tweaks.

Fixes:

• macOS: Fullscreen mode UI would disappear after cmd+tab.

• Fixed an undo related crash bug.

• Some plugin windows could get 'stuck' when changing snaps.

• Fixed an Event Player issue with Nuance (drum names could be displayed on the wrong note).

• Plugin Browser: internal modules could not be marked as favourite.

• Workaround a crash in some Kilohearts VST's.

• Automation assignments did not recall in some hosts.

• Host song position sync could be offset by some samples.

• Added a workaround for certain plugins that don't report a view size.

• VST version: MIDI CC output was not working.

• VST3 hosting: added support for MIDI PitchBend and ModWheel input.

• VST3 hosting: added support for MIDI note output.

• VST3 hosting: fixed some plugins where editing plugin parameters would not affect.

• sound or update.

• VST3 hosting: fixed some plugins would not respond to Macro assignments.

• Fixed a bug with the selection rectangle in rack/strip view.

This free update is available now in the User Area. A free demo is also available to download here.