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.
