Orchestral Tools updates SINEplayer to v1.3

Orchestral Tools has updated the free SINEplayer to version 1.3 introducing a Library database, which handles all installed content. The new downloader supports proper cancellation and has been rewritten from the ground up.

The revamped UI leans on Orchestral Tools' new website design and brings an optimized Library View along with alphabetical sorting of collections.

Library Rework:

• SINEplayer's internal Library is now SQLite-based for improved performance and reliability.
• The new Downloader has been rewritten, supports cancellation, and deals much better with large downloads.
• The new folder picker lets you pick any location of your choosing for downloads.
• Instrument folders now include the instrument and collection.
• A new metadata sync quickly brings artwork, etc. up to date. You can start it manually, but SINEplayer will do it automatically on every download.

UI Refresh:

• A large refresh across all views, including dialogs and text areas, brings SINEplayer in line with the updated OT website.
• The Library View and Articulation Options have been re-designed for better visibility.
• New icons and mod wheel/pitch wheel graphics.

Features:

• When loading an instrument, SINEplayer now shows the collection it is from in Loaded Articulations.
• Series and the collections within them are now sorted alphabetically in the Library.

Fixes:

• SINEplayer will no longer crash when disabling the highest layers on articulations with 10+ layers.
• Variations will correctly switch again when the Variation CC is sent from a channel other than 1 on articulation set to Omni.
• Long articulation/instrument/series names or subtitles are no longer cut off in the Library View.
• When having multiple instances open, fonts will no longer spontaneously enlarge or distort when closing one of the open instances.
• Articulations with more than 2 velocity zones and two speed zones in Legato will no longer hide the 6th style.

Upon first start, SINEplayer will automatically convert your existing Library to the new format—for any issues, just reach out to sine@orchestraltools.com, and they'll be happy to help out.