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Portable LameXP Changelog

What's new in Portable LameXP 4.21 Build 2382

Dec 31, 2023
  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2019.11 (MSVC 16.11)
  • Updated the Windows SDK version to 10.0.19041.0
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.101 Beta-3 (2023-12-15), compiled with ICL 2023.2 and MSVC 16.11
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.4+9 (2023-11-03) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+34 (2023-11-12)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v10.38 (2023-12-22), compiled with ICL 2024.0 and MSVC 16.11
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.4.3 (2023-06-23), compiled with ICL 2024.0 and MSVC 16.11
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.32.3 (2023-10-02), compiled with GCC 13.2.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v23.11 (2023-11-30), compiled with ICL 2023.2 and MSVC 16.11
  • Updated cURL to v8.5.0 (2023-12-06), with libcurl v8.5.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1w
  • Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.80 (2023-07-05), compiled with ICL 2024.0 and MSVC 16.11
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.80 (2023-07-05), compiled with ICL 2024.0 and MSVC 16.11
  • Added an option to disable the icon in the notification area (now disabled by default)
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.21 Build 2358 Beta 1 (Apr 9, 2023)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2019.11 (MSVC 16.11)
  • Updated the Windows SDK version to 10.0.19041.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v23.03 (2023-03-29), compiled with ICL 2023.1 and MSVC 16.11

New in Portable LameXP 4.20 Build 2356 (Mar 7, 2023)

  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.4.1 (2022-09-22), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v8.92 (2022-10-07), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.30.2 (2022-08-02), compiled with GCC 12.2.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v22.12 (2022-12-22), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Implemented workaround for DwmEnableBlurBehindWindow() not working on Windows 11
  • Updated cURL to v7.87.0 (2022-12-21), with libcurl v7.87.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1s

New in Portable LameXP 4.20 Build 2350 Beta (Oct 11, 2022)

  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.4.1 (2022-09-22), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v8.92 (2022-10-07), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.30.2 (2022-08-02), compiled with GCC 12.2.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v22.09 (2022-10-04), compiled with ICL 2022.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Implemented workaround for DwmEnableBlurBehindWindow() not working on Windows 11
  • Updated cURL to v7.85.0 (2022-08-31), with libcurl v7.85.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1q

New in Portable LameXP 4.20 Build 2330 Beta (Dec 24, 2021)

  • Updated MediaInfo to v21.09 (2021-09-17), compiled with ICL 2021.2 and MSVC 15.9

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2320 (Aug 29, 2021)

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2020-08-25), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2020-07-07), using libvorbis v1.3.7 with aoTuV beta-6.03
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v6.29 (2021-05-25), compiled with ICL 19.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.26.4 (2020-12-24), compiled with GCC 10.2.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v21.03 (2021-03-26), compiled with ICL 2021.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated cURL to v7.77.0 (2021-05-26), with libcurl v7.77.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1k
  • Updated the Windows SDK version used for release builds (Visual Studio 2017) to 10.0.14393.0
  • Added Bulgarian (български) translation, thanks to Симеон Илиянов Цветков <[email protected]>
  • Added command-line switch --no-splash, which can be used to hide the "splash" screen at startup
  • Added a workaround for missing normaliz.dll to the installer (Windows XP only)
  • GnuPG has been replaced by CodeSign verification tool for checking the auto-update signatures
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2304 RC 4 (Mar 22, 2021)

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2020-08-25), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2020-07-07), using libvorbis v1.3.7 with aoTuV beta-6.03

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2294 RC 3 (Feb 19, 2021)

  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v6.12 (2021-02-15), compiled with ICL 19.2 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.26.4 (2020-12-24), compiled with GCC 10.2.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v20.09 (2020-10-09), compiled with ICL 2021.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated cURL to v7.75.0 (2021-02-03), with libcurl v7.75.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1i
  • Added a workaround for missing normaliz.dll to the installer (Windows XP only)

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2288 RC 2 (Jan 22, 2021)

  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v5.54 (2020-08-24), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.26.3 (2020-07-16), compiled with GCC 10.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v20.08 (2020-08-11), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated cURL to v7.72.0 (2020-08-19), with libcurl v7.72.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1g

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2284 Beta 5 (Nov 23, 2020)

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2020-08-25), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2020-07-07), using libvorbis v1.3.7 with aoTuV beta-6.03
  • Added Bulgarian (български) translation, thanks to Симеон Илиянов Цветков <[email protected]>
  • Added command-line switch --no-splash, which can be used to hide the "splash" screen at startup

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2282 Beta 4 (Nov 7, 2020)

  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v5.54 (2020-08-24), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.26.3 (2020-07-16), compiled with GCC 10.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v20.08 (2020-08-11), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9
  • Updated cURL to v7.72.0 (2020-08-19), with libcurl v7.72.0 and OpenSSL v1.1.1g

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2280 Beta (Sep 22, 2020)

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2020-08-25), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 15.9

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2278 Alpha (Sep 6, 2020)

  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2020-07-07), using libvorbis v1.3.7 with aoTuV beta-6.03

New in Portable LameXP 4.19 Build 2275 Alpha (Aug 19, 2020)

  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v5.28 (2020-04-02), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.26.2 (2020-07-05), compiled with GCC 10.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v20.03 (2020-04-03), compiled with ICL 19.1 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated cURL to v7.71.1 (2020-07-01), with libcurl v7.71.1 and OpenSSL v1.1.1g
  • Added command-line switch --no-splash, which can be used to hide the "splash" screen at startup

New in Portable LameXP 4.18 Build 2240 (Dec 18, 2019)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2019-07-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.73 (2019-05-15), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.11 (2019-07-18) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 9.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v19.07 (2019-07-16), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Added Japanese (日本語) translation, thanks to Maboroshin <pc.genkaku.in>
  • Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.18 Build 2208 Alpha 7 (Mar 18, 2019)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.41 (2018-12-05), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 8.2.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.12 (2018-12-10), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16

New in Portable LameXP 4.17 Build 2188 (Nov 10, 2018)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3 (2018-10-17) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.23 (2018-06-11), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]
  • Some improvements to the auto-update function, which is now using cURL instead of Wget
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.17 Build 2162 RC2 (Oct 16, 2018)

  • Some improvements to the auto-update function, which is now using cURL instead of Wget

New in Portable LameXP 4.17 Build 2158 RC1 (Oct 4, 2018)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-RC2 (2018-09-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+2 (2018-09-30)

New in Portable LameXP 4.17 Build 2148 Alpha 4 (Aug 7, 2018)

  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-RC-1 (2018-06-01) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-71 (2018-04-30)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]

New in Portable LameXP 4.17 Build 2140 Alpha (May 21, 2018)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.7 (MSVC 19.14)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7

New in Portable LameXP 4.16 Build 2134 (Apr 30, 2018)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.6 (MSVC 19.13)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Updated Opus libraries to v1.3-beta-31 (2018-03-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-51 (2018-03-04)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.33 (2017-12-01), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.8.6 (2017-10-10), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1+ (2015-03-19), using libVorbis v1.3.6 (2018-03-16)
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.64 (2017-05-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v5.1.0 (2017-01-20), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.03.1+ (2018-04-19), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.6
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.64 (2017-07-19), compiled with ICL 18.0
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code
  • Added "Visual Elements" manifest for Windows 8+ "Start" screen tile
  • Some more protection against "DLL pre-loading" attacks has been implemented
  • Updated language files

New in Portable LameXP 4.16 Build 2108 RC 1 (Apr 10, 2018)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.6 (MSVC 19.13)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-beta-31 (2018-03-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-51 (2018-03-04)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.33 (2017-12-01), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.8.6 (2017-10-10), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.64 (2017-05-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v5.1.0 (2017-01-20), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated MediaInfo to v17.12 (2017-12-21), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.64 (2017-07-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code
  • Added "Visual Elements" manifest for Windows 8+ "Start" screen tile
  • Some more protection against "DLL pre-loading" attacks has been implemented

New in Portable LameXP 4.15 Build 2002 (Jun 2, 2017)

  • Fixed a bug in auto-rename feature, that caused problems when a tag contained path separators
  • Fixed included MediaInfo binary not working on processor without SSE2 support
  • Improved file name generation from meta-tags containing characters that are forbidden in file names
  • Some improvements for "high DPI" screens: Adjust initial window size according to DPI setting
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2-beta (2017-05-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.95 (2017-05-04), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated SoX to v14.4.2 (2015-02-22) with DynAudioNorm v2.10 (2017-04-14) effect included
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.24.0 (2017-03-02), compiled with GCC 6.3.0
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.7 from CVS in order to include latest libFAAD fixes (2016-11-11)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.25 (2017-03-12), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 14.0
  • Some tweaks to the auto-update function in order to speed-up the update check in most situations
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.13 Build 1852 Final-1 (Jan 4, 2016)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 with Update-1
  • Apply the original file's "creation" and "last modified" date/time to the output file (optional)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2015-09-10), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.78 (2015-10-02), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Fixed resampling bug with Vorbis encoder, regression in OggEnc v2.87
  • Fixed creation of Monkey's Audio (APE) files, when no meta data is being embedded
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1818 Final-1 (Oct 28, 2015)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added support for building LameXP and MUtilities with Visual Studio 2015
  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the RegEx engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.76 (2015-08-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.4 (2015-08-12), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference by Apple
  • Updated Monkey's Audio to v4.16 (2015-03-24), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.75.0 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist
  • Fixed parsing of command-line parameters, regression in MUtilities (LameXP v4.12 RC-1)
  • QAAC encoder is now using --cvbr instead of --abr when "ABR" mode is selected
  • Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using --picture
  • Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
  • Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)
  • Updated language files

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1806 RC 2 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore
  • Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using the --picture option
  • Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
  • Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1804 RC 1 (Sep 29, 2015)

  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.76 (2015-08-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.4 (2015-08-12), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.16 (2015-03-24), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.75.0 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1784 Beta 4 (Aug 19, 2015)

  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using the --picture option
  • Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
  • Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1780 Beta 2 (Aug 12, 2015)

  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.74 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.2 (2015-05-24), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1772 Beta 2 (Aug 10, 2015)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.74 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.2 (2015-05-24), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1760 Alpha 8 (Jun 25, 2015)

  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0

New in Portable LameXP 4.12 Build 1750 Alpha 5 (May 23, 2015)

  • Added Hungarian translation
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.73 (2015-04-09), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore

New in Portable LameXP 4.11 Build 1700 Final-1 (Apr 7, 2015)

  • Added support for the DynamicAudioNormalizer normalization filter
  • Updated language files
  • Includes changes from the previous RC version.

New in Portable LameXP 4.11 Build 1678 RC 1 (Feb 18, 2015)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-4
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 snapshot-4 (2015-02-16), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Starting with this version, LameXP is based on the MUtilities library + massive code clean-up
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.72 (2015-01-07), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated SoX to v14.4.2-Git (2012-10-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.9 to latest Git Master (2014-10-04)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.21.0 (2014-10-11), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2014-06-24), using libvorbis v1.3.4 and aoTuV b6.03_2014
  • Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1 (2014-06-25), using libVorbis v1.3.4
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.1 (2014-11-26), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.18 (2014-06-30), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
  • Updated QAAC add-in to the latest to QAAC v2.44, including a fix for the --artwork option
  • Fixed potential crash in Cue Sheet importer (occurred when all input files were missing)
  • Fixed a severe performance bottleneck, especially with a large number of parallel instances
  • Fixed a very rare problem that, occasionally, prevented the TEMP folder from being removed
  • The limit for the maximum number of parallel instances has been increased to 32
  • Experimental support for Windows 10 Technical Preview

New in Portable LameXP 4.11 Build 1582 Beta 1 (Nov 17, 2014)

  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.71 (2014-11-09), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated SoX to v14.4.2-Git (2012-10-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.9 to latest Git Master

New in Portable LameXP 4.11 Build 1578 Alpha (Nov 11, 2014)

  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.18 (2014-06-30), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
  • Fixed potential crash in Cue Sheet importer (occurred when *all* input files were missing)

New in Portable LameXP 4.11 Build 1562 Alpha (Jun 28, 2014)

  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.20.1 (2014-06-17), compiled with GCC 4.9.0
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2014-06-24), using libvorbis v1.3.4 and aoTuV b6.03_2014
  • Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1 (2014-06-25), using libVorbis v1.3.4

New in Portable LameXP 4.10 Build 1558 Final-1 (Jun 25, 2014)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-2
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.6 (2014-04-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.8 to latest Git Master (2014-04-13)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.69 (2014-04-26), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.19.0 (2014-03-08), compiled with GCC 4.8.2
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the cover artwork to be lost under certain circumstances
  • Fixed "overwrite existing file" mode to NOT delete the input file
  • Some more tweaks to the LAME algorithm quality selector
  • Added command-line options to adjust the LameXP font size
  • Various bugfixes and code improvements

New in Portable LameXP 4.09 Build 1524 Final-1 (Jan 29, 2014)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 RTM
  • Complete overhaul of the file analyzer, resulting in up to 2.5x faster file import speed
  • Reworked the application initialization code, resulting in notably faster startup speed
  • Added encoding support for Monkey's Audio (APE) format, including APEv2 tagging support
  • Improved file analyzer to retain the original ordering of files imported from a playlist
  • Improved internal encoder API, so each encoder can define its own configuration options
  • Improved splash screen and working banner, using "sheet of glass" effect on supported OS
  • Improved dropbox widget, including proper multi-monitor support
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.8
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.12
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.16.0, compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.70.0 , compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.67, compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.14.0, compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.16, compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated the QAAC add-in for LameXP to QAAC v2.33, compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated language files
  • Fixed a resource (file descriptor) leak in "static" builds, didn't cause much harm though
  • Various bugfixes and code improvements