What's new in Aalto 1.6.1
Feb 27, 2015
- fixed a problem where parameter automation was turning off due to a loop.
- Fixed "ghost window" issue on close in 32-bit Live
- fixed issue with AU version not loading in Live
- fixed errors in OSC enabled state
- fixed a possible crash in the patch converter
- patch converter on VST version was generating default patches from .aupreset - fixed
New in Aalto 1.6 (Feb 14, 2015)
- both AU and VST versions now use .mlpreset files in new JSON format
- added preset converter to convert all old presets to new format
- presets directory moved to ~/Music/Madrona Labs
- improved speed of preset loading
- fixed a problem with keyboard stealing in 64-bit VST
- now saving window size state properly in compatible DAWs
- fixed an issue with the oscillator and extreme pitch modulation
- added OSC enable / disable and port offset (Mac OS)
- sequencer now quantizes to currently selected musical scale.
- fix parameter loading when no DSP is active in application (for Max/MSP and Vienna Instruments)
- fixed problem with sequencer retrig
- fixed defaults for envelope trigger and x vel
- added defaults to make MIDI patches more compatible with Soundplane / t3d
- added clearer display of multiple channels in scope dials
- fixed a bug affecting MIDI timing
- added multi-channel MIDI receive for voice-per-channel operation with Soundplane / t3d
- fixed an issue affecting Save as... on some systems
- improved graphics performance
- fixed a problem that prevented MIDI program changes on some systems
- fixed bug when no MIDI Programs folder was present
- Scala keyboard mapping files (.kbm) now loaded if present in scales directory with same name as scale
- improved UI response for dials with only a few values
- on Save as... outside normal patch directory, warn then allow anyway.
- fix an issue loading patches if the home directory was renamed (Mac OS)
- fixed a bug where a program change could cause t3d to stop receiving
- added environment menu that contains editor and OSC settings
- added "reset editor size" option in settings
New in Aalto 1.5 (Feb 19, 2014)
- Fixed an issue that was slowing down Aalto dramatically on some Windows systems.
- Fixed an issue requiring a runtime support pack on some Windows systems.
- Improved latency through the patcher when running at large host buffer sizes.
- Aalto now draws at full resolution on Macintosh Retina Display, in compatible hosts.
- Aalto is now compatible with Soundplane version 1.0 and higher.
- Fix mousewheel direction on Mac OS 10.7 and higher.
- Accelerated drawing to the screen on Mac OS with OpenGL.
- Optimized drawing scheduling to avoid glitches, especially in Logic.
- User and factory presets now share the same location.
- Improved ergonomics of patcher with larger handles and smoother graphics.
- Fixed a drawing problem with bipolar dials.
- Improved drag ergonomics for dials.
New in Aalto 1.4.1 (Aug 3, 2013)
- Fixed the Logic validation problem some people were seeing on Mac OS 10.8.
New in Aalto 1.4.0 (Jul 30, 2013)
- over 100 new presets
- KEY module now recognizes MIDI sustain messages
- fixed LFO self loop problem
- SEQ: quantize now snaps to current scale in KEY module
- touches over OSC / Soundplane are now quantized on release
- fixed problem scanning MIDI programs in MainStage
- fixed possible crash with preset menu in MainStage
- fixed unison mode for OSC / Soundplane
- fixed zipper noise in OSC / Soundplane input
- fixed possible OSC-related crash in Ableton Live
- fixed a problem with OSC / Soundplane input when UI was not open
- fixed a problem loading presets with default tuning
- fixed a problem where window could become stuck after maximizing
New in Aalto 1.3.0 (Nov 16, 2012)
- redesigned, rewritten, vector-based, smoothly resizeable UI
- DSP optimizations
- fixed key stealing in Ableton Live
- fixed Fxpansion RTAS wrapper compatibility
- improved dial / mouse wheel ballistics
- fixed Logic noise burst bug of doom
- sync by ratios to host sequencer
- Soundplane/t3d support over with auto-detect MIDI/OSC switch
- added MIDI program change automation
- store window location / num / anim prefs with saved data, not patch
- fix startup / shutdown issues affecting Max/MSP, Reaper
- KEY: added two MIDI modulation outputs
- KEY: rearranged knobs for Soundplane/t3d switch
- SEQ: added random sequence button
- SEQ: added steps signal input
- SEQ: allow fine delay time changes in steps of 0.1
- ENV: increased attack, decay ranges
- ENV2: added delay, attack signal inputs
- LFO: add level signal input
- OSCILLATOR: fix linear pitch input range
- patcher: fixed sticky signal displays
- patcher: display bipolar signals as absolute
New in Aalto 1.2.6 (Jul 26, 2011)
- Improved performance.
- Optimized patch loading.
- Fixed Logic dropouts, improved Logic CPU spikes.
- Fixed Live 7 UI hangs.
- Fixed Sonar crash.
- Fixed Maschine scan crash.
- Fixed multislider parameter behavior.
- Added debug diagnostics.
- Smaller executable.
New in Aalto 1.2 (Jun 13, 2011)
- Mac and Windows VST versions added
- 64-bit Mac AU / VST added
- 64-bit Windows VST added
- Improved performance (20-50% faster than version 1.1)
- Brand new patching interface
- New cross-platform preset format
- Improved dial ballistics
- Over 100 new presets from Richard Devine, Rory Dow, Surachai, Edward Ten Eyck and Madrona Labs.