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Bob L
07-24-2004, 09:56 PM
The SAWStudioBasic Version 1.3 Update is finally ready. :)

Some of the ideas included came from discussions on this forum... I am always happy when things can work out that way.

Here is a list of what's inside... please refer to the New Release Notes from the Info menu inside the program as you are becoming familiar with the new version.


SAWStudioBasic
Version 1.3

Enhancements

* A new option has been added to the MultiTrack Menu called Record-Mark Display. When this option is active and MultiTrack Record is engaged, each record track will display a growing red mark area designating the actual record region areas. These areas will be replaced by the recorded regions when record is disengaged.

* The File Read routines have been enhanced to accept a full DWORD position rather than the half Signed DWORD position. Max file lengths that can be correctly handled have now been doubled.

* The MT Load display has been increased in resolution for a more accurate result at very small buffer sizes. The readout display flickering has been smoothed to remain a little more stable between large value shifts.

* A new enhancement has been added to Select Mode moves and copies. If the Control Track is selected, any audio or video selected entry moves or copies will now include all Control Track entries within the range of selected entries from the earliest start position to the latest end position.

* A new enhancement has been added to adjusting MT-Entry boundaries. When using the Alt-Drag or the U-Key methods, adjusting MT-Entry boundaries will now function on all selected tracks, for a quick multiple track manipulation of splice points. Be careful that all selected tracks have associated entry boundaries at the adjustment point, or you may obtain unexpected results on certain tracks.

* A new enhancement has been added to the X-Key softedge crossfade feature. This function will now operate on all selected tracks. Be careful that all selected tracks have associated entry boundaries at the cursor point, or you may obtain unexpected results on certain tracks.

* The Drag And Drop Region and Library entries function has been enhanced to properly handle horizontal and vertical scrolling in the MT by using the Right-Hold Horz/Vert Scroll Modes, and zooms.

* The Drag And Drop Region and Library entries function has been enhanced to allow the entry to cut into and insert itself over the top of existing entries at the drop position by Shift-Left-Clicking to drop the entry. If Automation Display Mode is active, current automation entries at the insert position will not be disturbed, otherwise, automation entries at the insert position will be cleared.

* The Build Mix dialog window now responds to the Enter-Key for OK and the Escape-Key for Cancel.

* A new enhancement has been added to the Compressor and Gate Threshold Display Lines. If the channel has a Key set to another channel, the Threshold Display Lines will display on the Key Channel for accurate reference to what is actually keying the dynamics.

* The Blend Session function has been enhanced to now include Control Track data.

* The Shift-BackSpace key may now be used in Automation Mode to snap the back end of marked automation entries to the cursor position.

* A new option has been added to the Control Track Built-In Commands list called Cue Beginning / Play. This command loops back to the beginning and initiates playback immediately.

Bug Fixes

* Fixed Record Device lock-outs from clearing in-devices that are assigned to multiple channel modules when changing the assignment on one of those multiple channel modules.

* Fixed Mix Template to properly open DirectX PlugIns from earlier template files.

* Auto Punch record length is now correctly adjusted when Live Inputs are active.

* Stopped XYPan Mute nodes from interfering with XY positioning information.

* MT PreLoad operations now correctly maintain the current window focus.

* The SoundFile View is no longer forced ontop after a Build Mix To Current HotTrack operation if it was not already visible.

* Window focus is now maintained correctly after a SnapShot Session command.

* Refreshing or deleting entries in the File View Window will no longer clear the warning flag from re-pathing or re-naming entries.

* The Red OutLine of the Aut button is now correctly redrawn after minimizing the program or when the screen area is covered and re-exposed for any reason.

* Adjusted code to correct a possible ClipCursor function call failure in Windows 2K and XP on certain machines which could cause crashes when grabbing a knob in a window that is not currently the active window.

* Fixed a sync issue that could occur for following entries when starting playback in an entry’s End-SoftEdge tail, that happens to extend beyond the end of file for that entry, which is also being vari-pitched or samplerate converted.

* Fixed code that could cause a flash of the hand cursor at the top of the E Mixer View before locking the hand in the control zone, when grabbing any horizontal knob.

* SRP Punch-ins with live inputs now correctly maintain sync between mono and stereo sources.

* Device Ins are cleared correctly now when using the Right-Click Set To Default method for Input Channel Sources and Return Channel Sources.

* Corrupt regions with Memory Region Caching that could be caused with SRP Punch-Outs and live inputs have been fixed.

* Fixed code to correctly set patched plugins starting automation when playing back using the Automation View Filter.

* Trapped the Automation View Filter toggle during playback.

* Moving marked automation entries now correctly holds the mark when the screen is scrolled horizontally.

* Moving marked Control Track entries now correctly holds the mark when the screen is scrolled horizontally.

* Slipping a marked track area now correctly holds the mark when the screen is scrolled horizontally.

* Adjusted code in the Echo plugin to correct a possible ClipCursor function call failure in Windows 2K and XP on certain machines which could cause crashes when grabbing a control.

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Jesse Skeens
07-25-2004, 01:27 AM
Looks great, just in time for my soon purchase of SAW Basic.

Dingo
07-25-2004, 08:57 AM
What do I do so that all of my settings, recent projects, etc. show up in the update?

Bob L
07-25-2004, 09:14 AM
Just install the update in the same folder as the old... all your settings will be retained.

Bob L

Ben Hall
07-26-2004, 06:28 AM
* A new enhancement has been added to Select Mode moves and copies. If the Control Track is selected, any audio or video selected entry moves or copies will now include all Control Track entries within the range of selected entries from the earliest start position to the latest end position.

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Really, really, really small point. But this quote from the SAW basic updates refers to Video capabilities - which AFAIK SAW basic doesn't do. I realise that people would check the compatabilities and download the demo before they purchase, just a doco thing... :)

Ben.

Bob L
07-26-2004, 07:20 PM
Thanks, Ben, I'll fix the docs... that one slipped by. :o

Bob L