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Automap Changelog

What's new in Automap 4.9

Jun 24, 2015
  • Automap: Now detects Cubase 8 and Nuendo 7 (Win and Mac)
  • Automap: Fixed conflict with Launchpad MK2 and Launchpad Pro. Please note Automap has no native support for these devices.
  • Automap: Removed vestigial Automap updater
  • Automap: Nuendo setup wizard no longer skips plugin wrapping
  • Automap: Fixed missing Automap control surface in Nuendo
  • Automap: Pro Tools 11 is now detected on Mac and PC. AAX plugin control is not supported.
  • Automap: Updated Windows code-signing certificate
  • Novation USB Audio Driver: Updated to version 2.7 (Win only)
  • Updated Impulse FW from r493 to r495:
  • Impulse FW: Shift button not outputting 'off' message when depressed
  • Impulse FW: Won't output correct note off when keyboard is transposed up/down

New in Automap 4.8 (Jun 25, 2014)

  • Fixes Automap uninstaller crash on Mavericks (Mac)
  • Adds support for Logic X
  • Adds support for Sonar X2 & Sonar X3
  • Updates Impulse OS version to 693:
  • Fixes Impulse fader jitter sensitivity issue, manifested by fader values flickering on some units
  • Fixes Impulse sending wrong note off message when a zone is transposed up or down

New in Automap 4.7 (Apr 25, 2013)

  • Added Cubase 7 support
  • Updated Apple certificate
  • Added Mappings for (Windows/OSX):
  • Blue Cat (Chorus 4, Flanger 3, FreqAnalyst 2, FreqAnalystMulti 2, Gain 3, Phaser 3, Triple EQ 4)
  • Rob Papen (Blade, Punch)
  • u-he (Diva, Runciter, Uhbik-A, Uhbik-D, Uhbik-F, Uhbik-G, Uhbik-P, Uhbik-Q, Uhbik-S, Uhbik-T)
  • Dmitry Sches (Diversion)
  • Fabfilter (Micro, One, Pro-C, Pro-G, Pro-L, Pro-Q, Saturn, Simplon, Timeless 2, Twin 2, Volcano 2)
  • AAS (Strum Electric, Ultra Analog)
  • Tone Boosters (Barricade, Compressor, DeEsser, Equalizer, EZCompressor, EZQ, Ferox, Gate, HumRemover, Isone, IsoneSurround, Module, OmniSone, ReelBus, Reverb, TimeMachine, XYTool)

New in Automap 4.5 (Nov 29, 2012)

  • Added Mountain Lion Compatibility.
  • Fixed issue where preset could not be changed with speed dial on SL Mk II and SL Compact.
  • Corrected Default Mapping load behavior with Nocturn.
  • Updated Impulse firmware to version 670 which fixes issues with overlapping keyboard zones.
  • Improved Nocturn Keyboard LED feedback of Logic's transport.

New in Automap 4.4 (Jul 12, 2012)

  • Added Mac Automap Uninstaller in the Applications folder
  • Added support for Reason's Main Mixer (remember to lock Mixer to the master fader)
  • Automap now installs extra virtual midi port 'Automap Propellerhead Mixer' for Reason's Main Mixer support
  • Updated Reason .lua file so that controllers can use either CC11 or CC65 for expression
  • Updated Dr Octo Rex parameters list
  • Updated Reason setup guide
  • Impulse keyboard will now auto-detect in Reason
  • Updated Impulse firmware to version 667: fixed MIDI note conflict when using zones; fixed black keys velocity response
  • Added Impulse 25 Fader as its own mapping
  • Fixed page button not paging in Reason mixer map
  • Fixed track up and down not working for non-Impulse controller on Reason mixer map
  • Removed out of date Reason's Impulse remote and lua files
  • Added 'shift forward' and 'shift rewind' to bank between 8 channels of mixer in Reason for Impulse 25
  • Added Logic 9 64 bit AU plug-in wrapper friendly option
  • Added Disable Learn feature
  • User with Remote SL Original will not be prompted to update OS if it is out of date
  • Widened plug-ins path column for Windows
  • Bigger font on first page of Setup Wizard
  • Automap will not allow install on OSX 10.5 system
  • Fixed AU plug-ins crashing in certain hosts
  • Added Reason Essential to setup wizard
  • Updated Live setup guide to include sync info
  • Updated DAW setup guide so it asks to connect hardware first before launching software
  • Added Launchpad setup guide for Ableton Live
  • Added default mapping for Cytomic The Glue
  • Improved Reason 14:2 default mapping SL MkII
  • Improved Logic mixer mapping for Remote SL (original)
  • Improved Cubase StereoDelay mapping
  • Improved default mapping for LoopMash 2
  • Fixed potential crash when quitting from Dock on Mac
  • Fixed Automap hanging when quitting on Windows
  • Fixed Device Calibration window not opening in full size
  • Fixed blank screen and misalignment appearing in Device Calibration window.
  • Fixed not being able to add a VST path folder if a subfolder is already in use on Windows
  • Fixed not being able to enter decimal value in the To/From box in parameter ranges
  • Fixed Fabfilter VST3 not being recognised in some Windows systems
  • Fixed host crashing when launching VST3 version of Waves H-delay
  • Fixed error when running Automap under non-admin in OSX
  • Fixed duplicated VST plug-ins crashing host when loaded. Re-wrapping plug-ins is required for this fix.
  • Fixed Garageband crashing when loading
  • Fixed VST plug-ins not focusing under 64 bit Cubase
  • Fixed certain combinations of VST plug-ins causing Cubase to crash on quit or when the plugin UI was closed (Mac)
  • - Fixed incorrect version number when RTAS plug-ins are wrapped causing NI Service centre to prompt to upgrade the plugins. (If you have experienced this issue, please re-install the RTAS version of your plug-ins then re-wrap for this fix to work.)
  • Fixed issue with some RTAS plug-ins not auto-focusing or crashing when changing focus
  • Some customers were experiencing issues with iLok authorisation failing after automap-enabling RTAS plugins, even after they were unwrapped. (If you are experiencing this issue, please re-install the RTAS version of your plug-ins then re-wrap for this fix to work.)
  • Fixed learn mode auto turn off on Impulse mixer when trying to learn plug-ins parameter for Pro Tools
  • Removed options from range tab when QWERTY is being assigned
  • Fixed Learn mode not auto turning off after learning
  • Added additional notes in Mac Installation welcome screen regarding renaming and moving Automap
  • Fixed Hardware "Focus device" setting
  • Fixed not able to Learn with Impulse 25 on Windows

New in Automap 4.3 (Mar 10, 2012)

  • Added Reaper, Studio One, Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE and Logic Express 9 in Setup Wizard
  • Revised Plug-In focus follow on screen option 
  • Further integrated Automap into Ableton Live for Impulse users: there are now 2 modes for the PlugIn button, one for Live devices and one for Automap
  • Changes and fixes:
  • Added HUI support for Reaper, Studio One, Digital Performer and Pro Tools LE in Setup Wizard
  • Added support for Logic Express 9 in Setup Wizard
  • Added 'Ignore HUI heartbeat messages' in HUI setting (only tick this box if you are a Reaper user)
  • Added Automap mode to Impulse's Plugin button when using with Ableton Live
  • Updaded Impulse Firmware to version 663, now the Plugin button has two modes when use with Ableton Live. Mode 1 (constant light): to control Live device, Mode 2 (flashing light) to control Automap enabled plug-ins
  • updated SL Mkii firmware to version 1.3.12
  • updated Zero SL Mkii firmware to version 1.3.14
  • Fixed Automap asking for password when launching on DAW on OSX
  • Fixed VST3 not working when 'Follow on screen Plug-In where possible' is ticked (in the expense of Steinberg's VST3 plug-ins on screen rotaries not working, Windows only)
  • Fixed VST plug-ins not auto focusing when using Sonar.
  • Fixed track name not appearing after load a session with HUI in Digital Performer
  • Fixed automap enabled VST3 plug-ins crashing or not loading in Studio One.
  • Fixed bug when plugging and unplugging hardware continuously on OSX Lion
  • Fixed crash when tracking up and down with Impulse 25 using Reason.
  • Improved Logic setup guide
  • Reduced Mac and Win installer download size
  • Removed Mac PPC support
  • Fixed Impulse Preview button not working on Mac
  • Updated Studio One setup guide to include additional keyboard setup information

New in Automap 4.2 (Jan 20, 2012)

  • Fixed Automap asking for password on launch when running in OSX. It will only ask once after installing.
  • Fixed potential crash when running new installs on OSX 10.6 or 10.7
  • Fixed permissions with VST folders on OSX Lion by adding 'Installer Helper' after installation.
  • Fixed Automap crashing Logic's AU 32 bit Bridge.
  • Fixed missing screenshot for Logic and Remote SL setup guide.
  • Fixed VST plug-ins not loading when downgrading version of Automap on Windows
  • Fixed VST plugins requiring to be re-enabled when updating Automap on Windows. Automap un-installer will now only run when installing from version 3.x to 4.x.
  • Fixed potential crash when disabling VST3 plug-ins on Windows.
  • Improved Ableton Live setup procedures and guides for Nocturn, Nocturn Keyboard and Ultranova.
  • Improved Ableton Live setup procedure and guides for Impulse.
  • Removed plug-ins enabling for Impulse when using Ableton Live in setup wizard.
  • Added notification message when trying to use an Automap 'thing' with Impulse when it is used under Ableton Live control surface.
  • Fixed not being able to launch mapping editor by clicking status bar > edit mapping with Impulse and Ableton Live.
  • Fixed crash when unplugging Impulse while using Ableton Live.
  • Updated Impulse DAW Setup guides.
  • Fixed Nuendo Setup guides mis-referencing on Windows

New in Automap 3.7.4 (Sep 20, 2011)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed crash with Plug-In Manager under certain conditions.
  • Fixed drumpad calibration issue with Nocturn Keyboard
  • Updated firmware for Remote SL Compact to version 4.2.03
  • Added partial native support for Waves 8 plug-ins (not fully implemented)
  • added notification when trying to wrap Waves 8 plug-ins in Plug-In Manager
  • fixed some Waves VST3 mono plug-ins not able to be automapped
  • Added and improved some default mappings
  • Added 64 bit plug-in display in Plug-In Manager for Windows 7 64 systems
  • updated VST3 search paths on Windows 7 64 system in Plug-In Manager
  • updated Windows Novation USB Driver to 2.1 release version
  • fixed Digital Performer 7 crash on some systems
  • improved VST3 wrapper using the latest VST3 SDK
  • Remote SL Compact 4.2.03 release notes:
  • fixed keyboard sensing on some units

New in Automap 3.4.1 (Sep 20, 2011)

  • Changes:
  • improved midi data efficiency into Live
  • updated Novation USB driver to version 1.7, Windows only
  • updated Ableton Live DAW Setup Guide
  • updated SL MkII firmware to version 1.2.05
  • updated Zero SL MkII firmware to version 1.2.04
  • Firmware changes, which requires Ableton Live 8.1.3:
  • touch sense, encoder and button LED feedback in Live template

New in Automap 3.7.4 (Jun 2, 2011)

  • Important:
  • The Waves 8 features are not fully implemented, Waves 8 users are not advised to install this beta.
  • Logic users who previously used 'Automap Logic Mixer' should go to Logic > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Rebuild Defaults, to update Logic's mixer settings.
  • Changes:
  • Fixed crash with Plug-In Manager under certain conditions.
  • Fixed drumpad calibration issue with Nocturn Keyboard.
  • Updated firmware for Remote SL Compact to version 4.2.03.
  • Added partial native support for Waves 8 plug-ins (not fully implemented).
  • Added notification when trying to wrap Waves 8 plug-ins in Plug-In Manager.
  • Fixed some Waves VST3 mono plug-ins not able to be automapped.
  • Added and improved some default mappings.
  • Added 64 bit plug-in display in Plug-In Manager for Windows 7 64 systems.
  • Updated VST3 search paths on Windows 7 64 system in Plug-In Manager.
  • Updated Windows Novation USB Driver to 2.1 release version.
  • Fixed Digital Performer 7 crash on some systems.
  • Improved VST3 wrapper using the latest VST3 SDK.

New in Automap 3.7 (Nov 30, 2010)

  • Improved integration with Logic SDK mixer (this will support Logic 9.01 or later)
  • Updated firmware for SL MkII and Zero SL MkII to version 1.2.09
  • Updated Mac Novation USB driver to 2.3 release version
  • Updated Windows Novation USB driver to 2.0 release version
  • Updated DAW Setup Guide
  • Added and improved further default mappings
  • UltraNova support
  • Added Nocturn, Nocturn Keyboard and UltraNova Ableton devices support

New in Automap 3.5 (Jul 6, 2010)

  • Added Nocturn and Nocturn Keyboard support for Ableton Live. This will require Live 8.1.3 or later.
  • Support for VST3 plug-ins (both Mac and Windows)
  • Runs as 64 bit application including support for Logic 9.1.1 - 64 bit
  • Updated Windows Novation USB driver to version 1.9
  • Important Change:
  • Automap no longer adds user interface to the bottom of the plug-in; 'Add Automap UI To Plug-In' from Plug-In Manager has been removed.

New in Automap 3.4.1 (Mar 5, 2010)

  • Improved midi data efficiency into Live
  • Updated Ableton Live DAW Setup Guide
  • Updated SL MkII firmware to version 1.2.05
  • Updated Zero SL MkII firmware to version 1.2.04

New in Automap 3.4 (Dec 3, 2009)

  • Updated firmware and global for Remote SL, Remote Zero SL, SL Compact, SL MkII, Zero SL MkII and Nocturn Keyboard
  • Improve default mappings for Reason/Record
  • Improve default mappings for Pro Tools
  • Improve default mappings for Logic 9
  • Added default for Novation and Focusrite's plug-ins
  • updated DAW Setup Guide
  • Added options to restore 'OS, Global and Automap template', 'Automap template only' and 'All Templates' separately in the Devices menu for SL MkII and Zero Mk

New in Automap 3.3 (Oct 10, 2009)

  • Logic 9.01 improvement
  • Revised RTAS wrapper to allow plug-in updates
  • Nocturn Keyboard enhancements + updated Daw set-up guides improvements Fixes:
  • fixed issue with keyboard settings with SL MkII and Nocturn Keyboard
  • fixed display issue with dynamic port menu with SL MkII and Nocturn Keyboard
  • fixed issue with quitting Automap while using Logic 9.01
  • fixed issue with updating RTAS plug-ins with new wrapper system.
  • fixed issue with dual mono RTAS plug-ins on Pro Tools HD
  • fixed problems with updating Automap template when memory protect is set to on.
  • fixed issue with encoder 2 and mod wheel clash with Nocturn Keyboard
  • updated Novation Automap Control.remotemap for Reason/Record.
  • added iPhone HUI mapping as default.
  • added mappings for Pro Tools native plug-ins and Logic 9.01 native effects

New in Automap 3.2 Beta3 (Aug 4, 2009)

  • fixed timestamp issue with midi client on a Mac
  • fixed issue with Rob Papen's plug-ins.
  • fixed issue with multiple device with Windows XP
  • fixed problem during install if older version of Automap is installed.
  • added dialog box if hardware had older version of firmware or settings.
  • fixed issue with disconnecting hardware device while in use
  • fixed issue with iPhone connecting to Automap Server while other device is in use.