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String Changelog

What's new in String 1.17.3

Nov 25, 2023
  • (feat) Add VST 3 version of the effects-only String plug-in for Linux 64-bit.
  • (feat) Restrict String to listen to MIDI input on only specified channels.
  • (fix) Various performance improvements and compatibility fixes.

New in String 1.14.14 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • (fix:Windows) Fix for the 64-bit VST plug-in not opening on certain hosts on Windows XP 64-bit.
  • (fix:Windows) Fix for issue where confirmation dialogs in the preset browser could appear underneath and therefore be obscured by the preset browser window.

New in String 1.14.13 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • (new) AAX 64-bit Native plug-ins for Windows and Mac OS X.
  • (fix) Fixed issue where MIDI learnt parameters could be forgotten when reloading String.
  • (improvement) Significantly improved UI response speed; reduced CPU usage when parameters are automated whilst the UI is open.

New in String 1.14.8 (Jun 12, 2014)

  • This release adds the following changes:
  • (fix) Fixes an issue which could cause parts of the UI to be obscured when opening the FX plug-in's preset browser in certain hosts.
  • (improvement) Improved processor usage when changing certain parameters.
  • (improvement) Various host compatibility changes.

New in String 1.14.5 (Jul 13, 2013)

  • (feature) Added "Tuning" parameter to modulation section. This enables String to be tuned up or down a half-semitone in either direction from standard concert pitch. Previously saved presets and projects will use A=440Hz by default.
  • (fix: Windows 64-bit VST) Fix for immediate VST crash which could occur on certain hosts when run in Windows XP 64-bit.

New in String 1.3.11 (Feb 8, 2013)

  • (feature) Keyboard entry of rotary parameter values. Rotary controls can now be typed directly into by clicking on the text value below the control.
  • (improvement: Windows) The 32-bit and 64-bit VST plug-ins are now installed as separate components. You can choose which one(s) to install, as well as selecting different install folders for each architecture.
  • (fix: RTAS) Fix for the right-channel muting when bypassing in Pro Tools when used on a mono to stereo track.
  • (improvement) Significantly improved UI response speed; reduced CPU usage when parameters are automated whilst the UI is open.
  • (improvement: Windows) Clearer font rendering on preset browser.
  • (improvement: Windows) Removed C++ runtime libraries redistributable requirement for RTAS plug-ins. The installer no longer installs the C++ runtime library redistributable components when installing the RTAS plug-ins.

New in String 1.3.7 (Jan 19, 2012)

  • (Windows) Fixed incredibly rare crash which may occur when first opening the plug-in on certain 32-bit VST Windows hosts.
  • Massively improved speed and responsiveness of all UI controls.
  • Improved CPU usage when tweaking parameters from a hardware controller.
  • (Windows) For the Windows VST plug-in, when using a relative path for the presets folder, the path is now relative to the plug-in's DLL file and not the host's executable file.
  • Standalone versions now support multiple simultaneous hardware controllers.
  • Preset searches are now multi-threaded. Preset browser can now immediately respond to user interaction, even whilst searching a massive preset library, or when browsing a folder containing a large number of presets.
  • (Windows and Linux) Preset meta data (ie, author name, notes, tags) is now correctly displayed after loading an .FXP based preset or restoring a saved project.
  • Various minor compatibility fixes for certain hosts.

New in String 1.3.5 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Fix for mouse-wheel not working correctly for the Windows 32-bit VST plug-in.

New in String 1.3.0 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Integrated undo and redo, with unlimited history size.
  • Preset Browser is now maximized to fill the entire plug-in window.
  • Windows RTAS plug-in is now installed to the correct location on 64-bit Windows operating systems.
  • MIDI Program Changes are now multi-threaded, and so will no longer potentially stall the audio synthesis.
  • Fix for crash (on both Windows and Linux) that could occur when 'space' is pressed when confirming the overwrite preset dialog.
  • VU meters now automatically reset their overload status after a few seconds.
  • For Windows VST (32-bit and 64-bit), the preferences file can be placed alongside the DLL file to facilitate USB or portable installs.
  • Clearer font in PDF documentation.
  • Fix for rare issue that stopped presets from loading in Linux Renoise when LADSPA plug-in support is enabled.
  • Factory presets now load significantly faster.
  • Various host compatibility fixes.

New in String 1.2.3 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Native 64-bit VST plugin and standalone application for Linux.
  • Integrated Preset Browser, with meta-data, tags, searching, and hot-swap support.
  • Additional presets. All presets now tagged and annotated.
  • Presets can now be sorted using auto categorization.
  • String Instrument and FX now have their own individual default preset.
  • Reduced CPU usage.
  • CPU usage is now consistent when using the Mac OS X RTAS Plugins.
  • Windows VST 32-bit plugins and standalone applications no longer depend on additional runtime libraries. However, these libraries are still required - and installed - for the RTAS format plugins.
  • libjack is now weak-linked for standalone Linux. This means JACK is not required (but still recommended).
  • Fixed slight pitch shifting timbre that would rarely occur when quickly swapping between presets using different delay time settings.
  • PDF manual is now printer-friendly.

New in String 1.1.2 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Native 64-bit versions for Windows VST.
  • Separate "Effects Only" plugin: use String's Effects as a general multi-fx unit.
  • Phaser and Chorus now automatically disable themselves (saving CPU) when the plugin is idle.
  • Each Layer now has an overall Volume control.
  • Increased polyphony.
  • Much faster GUI response.
  • Vastly reduced memory usage.
  • Various compatibility fixes for certain hosts.
  • Vastly reduced memory usage.
  • Fixed bug where Delay Link status sometimes isn't persisted.
  • Fixed minor audible click that could be heard when changing Chorus mod.
  • New preset bank for registered users with over 150 fantastic String sounds: HunterKiller String 1.1 Preset Bank.

New in String 1.0.3 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • When running String as a VST plugin in Sonar, hanging notes would occur when stopping Sonar's Transport mid-note.

New in String 1.0.2 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Fixed unpleasant digital noise that could, in certain circumstances, appear when using Chorus Type 2 with a Depth of 100%.