What's new in Aalto 1.6.1
Feb 27, 2015
- fixed a problem where parameter automation was turning off due to a loop.
- Fixed "ghost window" issue on close in 32-bit Live
- fixed issue with AU version not loading in Live
- fixed errors in OSC enabled state
- fixed a possible crash in the patch converter
- patch converter on VST version was generating default patches from .aupreset - fixed
New in Aalto 1.6.0 (Feb 14, 2015)
- both AU and VST versions now use .mlpreset files in new JSON format
- added preset converter to convert all old presets to new format
- presets directory moved to ~/Music/Madrona Labs
- improved speed of preset loading
- fixed a problem with keyboard stealing in 64-bit VST
- now saving window size state properly in compatible DAWs
- fixed an issue with the oscillator and extreme pitch modulation
- added OSC enable / disable and port offset (Mac OS)
- sequencer now quantizes to currently selected musical scale.
- fix parameter loading when no DSP is active in application (for Max/MSP and Vienna Instruments)
- fixed problem with sequencer retrig
- fixed defaults for envelope trigger and x vel
- added defaults to make MIDI patches more compatible with Soundplane / t3d
- added clearer display of multiple channels in scope dials
- fixed a bug affecting MIDI timing
- added multi-channel MIDI receive for voice-per-channel operation with Soundplane, Linnstrument, etc.
- fixed an issue affecting Save as... on some systems
- improved graphics performance
- fixed a problem that prevented MIDI program changes on some systems
- fixed bug when no MIDI Programs folder was present
- Scala keyboard mapping files (.kbm) now loaded if present in scales directory with same name as scale
- improved UI response for dials with only a few values
- on Save as... outside normal patch directory, warn then allow anyway.
- fix an issue loading patches if the home directory was renamed (Mac OS)
- fixed a bug where a program change could cause t3d to stop receiving
- added environment menu that contains editor and OSC settings
- added "reset editor size" option in settings
New in Aalto 1.5.0 (Feb 14, 2015)
- Fixed an issue that was slowing down Aalto dramatically on some Windows systems.
- Fixed an issue requiring a runtime support pack on some Windows systems.
- Improved latency through the patcher when running at large host buffer sizes.
- Aalto now draws at full resolution on Macintosh Retina Display, in compatible hosts.
- Aalto is now compatible with Soundplane version 1.0 and higher.
- Fix mousewheel direction on Mac OS 10.7 and higher.
- Accelerated drawing to the screen on Mac OS with OpenGL.
- Optimized drawing scheduling to avoid glitches, especially in Logic.
- User and factory presets now share the same location.
- Improved ergonomics of patcher with larger handles and smoother graphics.
- Fixed a drawing problem with bipolar dials.
- Improved drag ergonomics for dials.
New in Aalto 1.4.1 (Feb 14, 2015)
- Fixed Logic AU validation problem
- Fixed label display problem on Apple Retina Displays
New in Aalto 1.4 (Jul 30, 2013)
- over 100 new presets
- KEY module now recognizes MIDI sustain messages
- fixed LFO self loop problem
- SEQ: quantize now snaps to current scale in KEY module
- touches over OSC / Soundplane are now quantized on release
- fixed problem scanning MIDI programs in MainStage
- fixed possible crash with preset menu in MainStage
- fixed unison mode for OSC / Soundplane
- fixed zipper noise in OSC / Soundplane input
- fixed possible OSC-related crash in Ableton Live
- fixed a problem with OSC / Soundplane input when UI was not open
- fixed a problem loading presets with default tuning
- fixed a problem where window could become stuck after maximizing
New in Aalto 1.3.2 (Jan 25, 2013)
- added new patch save features:
- quick save as version
- save (over existing)
- revert to saved
- added revert to saved via MIDI (program change 128)
- fixed sync problems in sequencer
- fixed signal viewer cold startup in UI
- restored bipolar dials in UI
New in Aalto 1.2.6 (Jul 27, 2011)
- improved performance!
- optimized patch loading
- fixed Logic dropouts, improved Logic CPU spikes
- fixed Live 7 UI hangs
- fixed Sonar crash
- fixed Maschine scan crash
- fixed multislider parameter behavior
- added debug diagnostics
- smaller executable
New in Aalto 1.2.1 (Jul 27, 2011)
- fixed sequencer UI bug
- fixed mouse wheel behavior on Windows
- fixed typo in reverb algorithm, sound now restored to v.1.1 glory
- demo version now prints debug info
New in Aalto 1.2 (Jul 27, 2011)
- 64-bit Windows VST
- Improved performance (20-50% faster than version 1.1)
- Brand new patching interface
- New cross-platform preset format
- Improved dial ballistics
- Over 100 new presets from Alessandro Cortini, Richard Devine, Rory Dow, Surachai, Edward Ten Eyck and Madrona Labs.