Disco XT Changelog

What's new in Disco XT 7.8.5

May 10, 2018
  • Improved sound quality of 'EWB4' time-stretch/tempo processor.
  • Added new time-stretch/tempo processor 'HougTD' selectable by rightclicking deck 'Tempo' label.
  • Added new tempo processor (FX) 'Accumulato'.
  • Extended and improved the effect 'EW Bander'.
  • Fixed issue where on newer macOS, transitions and tabs might be loaded in incorrect order after relaunch.
  • Fixed issue with 'add silence' and 'add text track' menu selection.
  • Improved quality of multiband dynamics processor (previously 'Multiband Limiter EQ' renamed to 'Multiband Dynamics' and added optional 'Expander' mode to it. (also updated the single-band dynamics effect)
  • Added new effect 'Lo-Fi' which can be used to reduce audio quality and cause distortion (????).
  • Simplified the older 'Du Mbeddy' effect, though that effect is not of usual interest.
  • Change in EQ user interface, frequency knobs are now above the gain knobs.
  • Fixed noise-pattern issue of 'reverb fade' audible mostly at low frequency input.
  • Added a new playlist rearrange tool 'Rearrange by Numbers' selectable by right-clicking on a playlist and from the menu: Alter.
  • Documentation of most new features as a PDF in the Disco XT download folder.

New in Disco XT 7.8.1.3.82 (Jan 19, 2018)

  • Several fixes and quality improvements.

New in Disco XT 7.8.0.3.81 (Jan 18, 2018)

  • Fixes and some improvements.

New in Disco XT 7.5.0 (Jul 19, 2014)

  • Small changes/fixes.
  • Replaced some OS save/file dialogs (optional, Prefs>Misc).

New in Disco XT 7.4.9 (Jun 24, 2014)

  • Fixed sampler keyb keys not working.
  • Fixed master volume / crosf midi controls not working.
  • Fixed audio stuck when "double buffer" was enabled.
  • Du Mbeddy effect: setting "R or Amp" to full sets to distort mode.
  • Audio output saved with "move file" option openS quicker to the decks.
  • Transition preset (automix) can be changed with keyb shortcut.

New in Disco XT 7.4.8 (Jun 18, 2014)

  • Fixed issue with loading files to sampler.
  • Fixed issue where temp recorded audio files were not removed properly.

New in Disco XT 7.4.7 (Jun 17, 2014)

  • 'Year' is selectable for browsing.
  • List of customizable "type/category" fields, set by right-click and then browseable (such as "Spoken Word").
  • Most of 'Compile layers' is made keyboard/midi accessable.
  • All effect parameters are configurage to a midi controller.
  • Tempo modifiers are configurable to a midi controller.
  • Option to write/save notes to songs, from 'View' Menu (app notes) and to 'Compile Layers'.
  • Fixed issue with midi control.
  • Fixed issue with multiple keyb shortcut groups.

New in Disco XT 7.4.2 (May 12, 2014)

  • Right-click browser-lists to select 'At Least n Items' filter.
  • Durations as single number (1 min,2min...) to browser lists.
  • Option to save recorded audio as WAVE 32bit float (almost instant).
  • RAM mode option added to preferences > misc, 256MB by default, use RAM memory for audio data cache, reduces disk use and is faster.
  • Tempo from idle smoother crossfade funcitonal again.
  • Added support for using on screen resolutions less than 1024pixels wide with switchable key shortcuts for left/right side.
  • Current tab may be selected from main menus or by right-clicking.
  • Dragging item over tab select switches tab.
  • Clock may be hidden.
  • Record decks c,d,e independelty from main record/output (right-click "...")
  • Decks C,D,E logged to play log sand better log logic
  • Tempo adjust of the program can be used with viewing video files (no playlist support) (deck, right-click "...")
  • Main effect chain n.3 does not effect decks C,D,E,F,G.
  • New effect type added for reducing loud notes, altering note dynamics, and distorting.
  • Main effect chain n.4 does not effect Comp Layers.
  • Deck effects audible for headphone output also.
  • Double buffer option to audio prefs and "Mix" menu: By adding some latency/delay, audio hiccups/interruptions are less likely.
  • Option do disable wave scroll for comp layers, from document name > sub menu.

New in Disco XT 7.4.0 (May 12, 2014)

  • New effect type: EW Bander (multi-band pitch-shifter).
  • New tempo adjust mode: EWB4.
  • Option to fade-in/fade-out start/pause playlist (from 'Main List' menu or by right-clicking 'Start').
  • Batch process effects/tempo/rate/pitch for items (as new saved audio files) by right-clicking.
  • "Export as audio singly" available in 'Playlist' menu, there also : export loops as audio files option (for sample extraction).
  • Added 'Record Mic/Line-in to new file' utility (to File menu).
  • Add one or two audio samples to a transition, such as spoken word or audio fx sound between the main files. (click 'Sm' button in transition editor to edit).
  • Added option to place different song load destinations above the library (such as main list, deck A...), devices menu: Drop Dest.
  • With 'Collapsible Devices' option, the screen height usage can be reduced by selecting 'Hide Keeping Collapsed'.
  • Fixed possible crash on unsupported file load.
  • Fixed 'Decks' menu keyb shortcuts not working.
  • Added "Show/Hide devices above cursor" keyboard shortcut option.
  • Added simple video syncing support to 'compile layers' feature (mac only).
  • Fixed playlist delete not working when 'side editor' was enabled.
  • Adjust knob holding shift for finder adjust.
  • Adjust tempo slider while holding down shift to temporarily adjust rate (improved pitch bend).
  • New keyb shortcuts and some improvements to keyb shortcut editing.
  • Some improvements and fixes to hardware controller support.
  • Added support for multiple hardware controllers simultaneously.
  • Both controller/midi and keyb edit windows can be hidden behind the main window to test before 'done'.
  • Play files with a higher sample rate (such as 96K) with current output sample rate (right-click deck 'tempo/rate').
  • Right-click loop-crossfade knob to set to 'Sample Mode' (play once), right-click loop-out to set from cue point instead of loop-in.
  • 'Marked as underline/strikeout...' option for files with optional sound notice.
  • Menus can be accessed with keyboard and left/right/up/down arrows.
  • Added right-click menu to load songs to decks A/B (right-click jog-wheel) to decks C,D,E... (Right-click sync) and transition sample (right-click wave).
  • Fixed possible freeze on wake.
  • Increased gain knob amount.
  • Fixed audio-quality/clicking noise issue with limiter.
  • File browser locations list may be right-clicked for additonal options.
  • Comp La: Added 'Wide buffer' option (right-click document title) which reduces audio interruptions..
  • Comp La: Added 'Open files..' option to right-click layers list.
  • Added view song info and comment (all tag fields) to right-click song and deck keyb shortcut.
  • Some other fixes/changes.

New in Disco XT 7.2.8 (Dec 27, 2013)

  • Multiband limiter EQ with effects and customizable parameters, available for main output and for the comps for mastering.
  • New effect type 'EQ Big Pa' which is same as 'EQ Big' but it instead has three param EQs instead of the low/high shelves.
  • Compile layers: lock dynamically adjusted effect parameter points during change of part length.
  • Compile layers: fixed part becoming disabled after another part was removed.
  • Compile layers: new effect selection 'File' which applies the effects to all instances of that file in different parts, usable for equalizing the same file in one place.

New in Disco XT 7.2.3 (Dec 18, 2013)

  • Fixed record save not working.

New in Disco XT 7.2.2 (Dec 2, 2013)

  • Fixed artwork reading not working after previous update.
  • Few other fixes.

New in Disco XT 7.2.1 (Oct 19, 2013)

  • Fixed 'unable to write...' issue occuring on some users (development message).
  • Fixed issue with pic lib window.

New in Disco XT 7.1.8 (Oct 4, 2013)

  • A few fixes.
  • Comp: Folders feature.
  • Playlist list and prelisten player is available for library (on top) on limited screen size.
  • Deck C,D,E and comp tempo percent can be dragged to adjust value.
  • Double click sub-tab to hide the content.

New in Disco XT 7.1.7 (Sep 30, 2013)

  • A few fixes.
  • Multiple song libraries / multiple playlist lists, from 'View' menu.
  • Browsing lists show number of items (32).
  • Menus can be accessed on a limiter screen size.
  • Full screen mode for Windows system.

New in Disco XT 7.1.5 (Sep 11, 2013)

  • Filter effect can be used in dual mode with both the LP/HP filters (holding down shift).
  • Filter effect can be used in band-pass mode (right click 'filter mode' select.).
  • Comp:
  • Added 'Fade to This' menu option.
  • Added 'Test len' button.
  • Added 'Duplicate part as a similar part (Part 'Edit Any' mode).
  • Some fixes to the comp.
  • Added 'Peaker' processor to tempo modes, which cuts out other than drum hits/loud notes/peaks from audio with adjustable parameters.
  • Added 'Omitpo' tempo mode which creates flanger/delay effect.
  • Added 'Tempo Con' effect which connects to player/deck tempo controls (for transition editor or the comps).
  • Reduced "Compile Layers" memory usage.
  • Fixed browser selections clearing on library tab change.
  • Fixed distortion issue with dynamics limiter, was audible mostly on non-rythmic material.
  • Fixed issue with mono files.
  • Fixed crossfader/headphone disabled in 4-channel output mode.
  • Goes to sleep mode if after inactive for a while.