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Deckadance Changelog

What's new in Deckadance 2.42

Jan 23, 2015
  • NEW: New Elastique v3 engine with improved transient processing.
  • NEW: New multi controller support (via scripting).
  • NEW: Added native support for Behringer CMD 2A.
  • NEW: Added native support for Casio XW-DJ1.
  • FIX: Fix iTunes library importing problem for OSX (Yosemite update).
  • FIX: Fixed crashes at song loading.
  • FIX: Fixed leap function.
  • FIX: Fixed warning messages drawing.
  • FIX: Fixed manual editing of filepaths in the song manager.
  • Change: Changed preferences dialog window for MIDI scripting and ILRemote areas.
  • Change: Changed some midi scripting commands from toggle to momentary ones: SYNC_LOCK, SNAP, LOOP, LEAP, KEY_LOCK,
  • FX_(HIGH/MID/LOW)_BAND_GROUP and EFFECT_ON.

New in Deckadance 2.3 (Apr 3, 2014)

  • Image-Line Remote Support - Controller support from up to 15 Android and iOS devices. More info here
  • New Smart Panels - EQ, Gain & Filter, Volume, Mix & Isolator, FX and Grossbeat.
  • Fixes bugs - Reported from Deckadance version 2.2.
  • Added MIDI script commands - PLAY_X, PHASE_SYNC_X, BEAT_ID_X, STANDALONE and TRACK_POSITION_X.
  • Support for ESI soundcards.
  • Fixed - Issues with soundcard samplerates >= 99.6 KHz.
  • Fixed - Synchronization problem with the Leap function in Snap mode.
  • Added - Automatic switching of MIDI ports between standard MIDI page and Scripts page.

New in Deckadance 2.2 (Aug 5, 2013)

  • [new] - Added midi scripting.
  • [fix] - Fixed program hang when loading one song in a deck while it's currently loading another one.
  • [fix] - Fixed jog touch sensor detection while backspin.
  • [fix] - Fixed problem with auto detection of Behringer CMD controllers and multiple controllers.
  • [fix] - Fixed problem when using various identical controllers at the same time.

New in Deckadance 2.09 (Apr 18, 2013)

  • Decks – Choose 2 or 4 deck mixing.
  • Smartknobs - Link a single knob to any number of FX & Mixer interface targets under userprogrammable envelope control.
  • GrossBeat - 8 user defined FX per deck with integrated editor. Programmable and automated glitch, stutter & scratch functions.
  • Frequency isolated effects - Up to 3 chained insert effects per track (choose from 10) applied independently to High, Mid, Low or any combination of bands.
  • Sampler – 1/32 to 16 step beat-matched easy sampling. One shot, trigger, retrigger and loop modes.
  • Smart Panels – User configurable Loop, Cue, Grid, DVS, Key, Smart Knob and Tempo panels. From 2 to 8 per deck.
  • Customizable interface – Show only the features you use. Configure decks, smart panels and Function panels to show your most used features.
  • VSTi host & client - Hosts VST plugins. Includes Effector VST plugin (see below).
  • Total MIDI Support – Wide range of pre-mapped MIDI controllers and the ability to custom map any MIDI controller to work with Deckadance 2.
  • Library – iTunes library support. Play lists and automated mixing options.
  • DVS* - FinalScratch#, msPinky#, Serato Scratch Live#, Torq#, MixVibes#, PCJD Reflex#,
  • Virtual DJ# & Deckadance CD time-code. Deckadance can also learn any new time-code.

New in Deckadance 1.92 (May 27, 2011)

  • New synchronization engine - Songs are now totally locked in sync for whatever functions are performed within DD. Importantly, Deckadance can now be fully synchronized in other hosts such as Live including BPM & Phase.
  • Snap & Quantize buttons - The GUI also gains new 'Snap' and 'Quantize' buttons to make cue point setting and jumps to cue points, seeks in waveforms & exit looping perfect synchronized with the beat.
  • Loop settings - Improved to work per-beat rather than per-bar. This means faster, tighter repeats are now possible.
  • Song manager - The song manager (SM) is now fully integrated into Deckadance. You can detach the SM window, great for multi-monitor setups. The SM includes iTunes integration for drag-&-drop between SM and iTunes. Import playlists and more.
  • File Browser - A new File Browser replaces the old one. Designed for improved integration, searches and working with your files in Deckadance.
  • Options & Setup - All setup and options have been organised into a unified tabbed system. Spend less time searching and more time tweaking options.

New in Deckadance 1.80 (Nov 22, 2010)

  • New Song Manager :
  • Manage 50.000+ in your music collection without slow downs using a open format database (sqlite).
  • SM categorizes music files in your computer making them accessible through numerous search/sort features.
  • Importing tracks into Song Manager doesn't copy music files.
  • Simple search and advanced search via subsets of metadata fields (filters).
  • Create playlist to organize effectively your tracks. Sort, reorder, reset original state, export to html/m3u and more.
  • Create smart playlist that auto-update based on 'rules'. e.g.: "top 25 most played dance genre songs with bpm between 120 and 140".
  • Fully customizable layouts: hide/show, re-arrange, (auto) resize of the metadata view columns.
  • Edit track tags/metadata (title, artist, name... etc.) via inline editing.
  • Cover art (resizable) display.
  • Supported formats: mp3, acc (m4a), wav, aiff, wma, flac and ogg.
  • Cross platform (win/mac) with full drag/drop external support.
  • Other notable changes & additions
  • New Recording engine with threaded streaming to disk.
  • Added supported controllers (Hercules DJ Console MK4 & American Audio VMS4)
  • Added SNAP to the closest beat in the waveform for loops, cues, waveform seek and start position.
  • Added DVS run-out protection with auto engage and visual feedback.
  • Added Lead In function in DVS section.
  • Improved DVS behaviour for large audio buffer sizes.
  • Incremented to 30 seconds the minimum playing time to mark a song like played.
  • Added right click over played state to reset it.
  • Removed clear played state of tracks when automix is enabled.
  • Updated minihost look and added song manager start button.
  • Added downbeat and start position keyboard shortcuts:
  • > DECK A->Downbeat: "ctrl+t", Start Position: "ctrl+y".
  • > DECK B->Downbeat: "ctrl+g", Start Position: "ctrl+h".
  • Added "key slider" and "key slider inverted" to the midi learn commands.
  • Incremented decks buffer size to 15 minutes.

New in Deckadance 1.72 (Oct 12, 2010)

  • Added support for Dj-Tech Pocket Dj
  • Added support for Dj-Tech uSolo Fx
  • Modified midi mapping for jogs in Hercules Dj Console MK2/MP3 models

New in Deckadance 1.7.1 (Jul 28, 2010)

  • More audiformats supported: mp3, flac, m4a (iTunes), wma, wav, aiff & ogg.
  • Auto-detection of MIDI controllers providing custom integration.
  • In addition tthe many controllers already supported, 1.7 adds:
  • Hercules DJ Control MP3 E2
  • Synq DMC-100
  • iCON i-DJ American AudiDP2
  • Dj-Tech DjForAll
  • New multi-language help system: ENG, FRA, GER, ITA, NED and SPA
  • New dialog box for batch analysis of files in directories
  • New Image-Line GrossBeat (time-based audimanipulation effect) comparability.

New in Deckadance 1.50.3 (Oct 13, 2009)

  • Added 14 'inverted' midi functions in the 'learn' midi control system
  • [fix] - Fix a problem of distorsion in the output channels when DD is hosted by FL Studio or Ableton Live
  • [fix] - Fix a read/save problem with beatmark files on windows computers (related to unicode names)
  • [fix] - Fix native support for Openlabs DBeat