UPDATE HISTORY OF TRANSLATOR 6 MAC ---------------------------------- Current Version 6.1, Build 4 (Note: all changes apply to the Full and Hi-Tech Editions; some changes may not apply to Special Editions) Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.1 Build 4 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed multisample ->Giga translations [ALL] Fixed cases of ->S7x Mute Groups being Ext15 [ALL] Fixed some cases of ->MachFive 3 errors [ALL] Fixed Reason-> with multisamples [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.1 Build 3 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Updated -> several new v6.1 formats [ALL] Fixed several Ensoniq->Ensoniq file transfer issues [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.1 Build 2 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed Akai import (broken in 6.1.1) [ALL] Fixed minor Triton-> issues [ALL] Fixed several status bar issues [AKAI] Addressed some HALion-> looping issues [AKAI] Addressed some ->MPC Renaissance issues [KORG] Added ->Triton LE/TR support (option) [SOUNDFONT] Fixed minor ->DLS issues [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.1 Build 1 ------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST RELEASE OF MINOR RELEASE 12+ new import and export formats, including Ableton Sampler/Simpler, TX16Wx, Nuance, Beatmaker, NanoSampler, Mandala, TALSampler, Akai MPC Renaissance, SampleCell, Kontakt 5.5, Blofeld, Grace, Poise, Westacott, and more! Support for Ancient Samplers like Akai S900-Series, Roland S5x-Series, Korg DSS1-Series, and Emu Emax 1-Series Search/Lookup function across any disk, folder, or proprietary drive Improved AutoSampler with extended multichannel features and inputs; including Bank support and predetermined parameter sets Improved Slice File support (Recycle, ACID, AppleLoops, Stylus RMX) Improved Reference Manager; now faster, supports all new formats, additional functions (Replace, Collect, Verify) optimized across all formats Improved Status Dialog Optimized main interface Hundreds of under-the-hood speed and coding improvements Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 41 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed proprietary drive access bug in b39 for OSX10.8 and up [ALL] Updated several icons for better look [ALL] Fixed Kontakt-> LoVel when value is 2 (doesn't drop to 0) [ALL] Added viewing and auditioning of several new formats for v6.1 [ALL] Sped up bulk conversions [ALL] Fixed Kurzweil CD extraction; extensions are now correct Macro files also are extracted [ALL] Updated manual [FUSION] Fixed ->Fusion from several formats (Motif, others) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 39 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed reading Motif USRDRM type of voices [ALL] Fixed AutoSampler when writing 24-bit WAVE files [ALL] Fixed auditioning Motif XS/XF/MOXF samples; now plays from correct sample position [ALL] Added option to Bank-> type conversions as 'SplitbyMIDI or SplitByPart' [ALL] Added merging into E4/EOS Banks on Emu disk [ALL] Fixed some SampleCell-> reading issues; also velocities [ALL] Fixed SampleCell icon appearance [ALL] Switched PDF manual name all around to 'Translator 6 Manual.pdf' [ALL] Fixed some SampleCell-> issues [ALL] Fixed handling of compressed AIFF files (AIFC) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 38 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Now plays back special EmuX banks that use a single .EBL for all samples [ALL] Now views and auditions Westacott .wrf, Grace .lpg, Poise .dkt, TX16Wx .txprog, Dream .xdi [ALL] Fixed Fix References for MachFive Programs [ALL] Fixed Emax-> Fine Tuning [ALL] Fixed Emu E4/EOS sample playback auditioning [ALL] Improved Fantom->; RootKey for SMP-referenced samples [ALL] Improved playback of Fantom samples (loops, rootkey) [ALL] Fixed Roland S7x-> bulk conversion [ALL] Fixed merging Emu Presets into .EOS/.E4B files [ALL} Fixed/Improved RegApp (KeyCode field, Copy button) [HITECH] Improved Synclavier-> tuning issues [NI] Fixed writing into Kontakt Multis [ROLAND] Improved ->Roland; now truly honors 100% Parameter Tolerance [ROLAND] Now honors DOS-compatible names with MV0 files (MV8000) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 37 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed certain Kurzweil-> conversions [ALL] Improved Fantom-> conversions [NI] Significantly optimized converting Kontakt->Kontakt (for the purpose of downgrading a NKI version so it loads on a lower Kontakt version) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 36 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Now supports Kontakt v5.4 files [ALL] Now supports Battery 4 files (.nbkt) [ALL] Approved for use in OSX Yosemite 10.10 [ALL} Fixed some Kontakt monolith issues [ALL] Fixed EXS-> if RoundRobin's exist and group names aren't unique [ALL] Improved some minor Ensoniq-> parameter interpretations [ALL] Adjusted Fantom-> LFO depth [ALL] Fixed reading Fantom performances [EXS] Insures group names are unique as so not to affect round robin groupings [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 35 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added viewing of Grace, Poise samplers; plus Ableton Sampler and SampleTank 3 [ALL] Several more AutoSampler improvements Added "Easy" tab, KeyMap tab, filled out Parameter tab Added LoopEnd adjustment Added Audio Test, Trim options in Autosampler [ALL] Adjusted several S5000-> parameters [ALL] Fixed Motif-> (XS sample data, CL/ES key range) [ALL] Added Ensoniq ASR-X disk formatting [ALL] Added reading and writing .MID files to/from MPC proprietary disks [ALL] Added viewing .MID files in browser (not contents though) [EMU] Fixed ->E4/EOS preset parameters; prevent overflows [ROLAND] Fixed ->Fantom converting into Banks in rare cases [ROLAND] Fixed some ->Fantom tuning parameters [ROLAND] Added support when converting into existing banks and there is no room [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 34 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Several AutoSampler improvements Added support for Keyswitch/ControllerSwitch, RoundRobin; Added MIDI testing and Placement from MIDI keyboard, Fixed Velocity Curve feature, Added VelocityBar graphic, Added preset Placements [ROLAND] Added merging into existing XV5080 banks (.svd files) [ROLAND] Changed writing to XV5080 banks, now creates a containing folder to protect the Sample folder [ALL} Updated Manual [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 33 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added combining NAMED dual mono samples from Giga and DLS [ALL] Improved AutoSampler; Add Silence feature, SampleEnd on Kontakt files, minor bug fixes [ALL] Fixed bulk conversion of Slice Files (e.g. Recycle, others) [ALL] Fixed Fix References with GarageBand EXS files [ALL] Fixed minor log-writing issue with OSX 10.8 10.9 [ALL] Fixed writing OS to Ensoniq if specifically named in Format Preferences [ALL] Improved auditioning samples from Ensoniq floppy images [AKAI] Added AutoDetect Drum or Keygroup ->MPC5000, Renaissance Writes a Drum program if incoming ranges are singlekey, otherwise Keygroup [AKAI] Fixed some ->MPC-Renaissance, MPC-5000 issues [EXS] Now writes Voices on a Instrument level if the Groups all have the same Voice count [EXS] Fixed controller XFade amount if no controller XFade is indicated [KURZWEIL] Fixed Banks->, with multiple programs was causing naming conflicts [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 32 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added import/export of SFZ with OGG files [ALL] Added import/export of MP3 files [ALL] Added auditioning of OGG and MP3 files [ALL] Optimized EXS-> Round Robin chain numbering [ALL] Fixed rule-based formats with rules -> non-rule-based formats [ALL] Fixed SFZ-> group_label issues [ALL] Fixed Fantom-> mono/poly setting [ALL} Fixed some SFZ parsing issues [ALL] Fixed Replace References opcode with Kontakt files [ALL] Made Emax-> more robust in case of corrupted banks [ALL] Fixed Add Favorites context menu functions [ALL] Now allows copy-paste in the InputBox [AKAI] Fixed MPC2000/3000 sample naming when writing to computer drive and duplicate truncated names [KORG] Fixed ->Triton issues (broken in b28 with Kronos modifications) [NI] Fixed ->Kontakt issues when Voices=1 (monophonic) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 31 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Now reads Kontakt 5.3.1 files [ALL] Improved error-checking in Emax floppy images [ALL] Fixed NKI 4.2/5.0-> loop settings [ALL} Fixed SampleTank-> AmpEnv sustain parameter [ALL] Fixed some display issues in Format dialog [ALL] Fixed Bias preference pane, addded Mono7 and Mono8 in Output Mapping [ALL] Sped up reading of CD's/Hard Disks into Virtual Drives [ALL] Fixed MPC disk formatting error on last partition [ALL] Translating MESA-> Mac now supports sample Start and End markers [ALL] Fixed Giga-> behavior in overwriting files [ALL] Fixed SFZ-> behavior with group_label and other opcodes [ALL] Improved Reg App authorization and input methods [ALL] Fixed certain CD authorization issues [ALL] Fixed burning CD's if image is read-only [ALL] Fixed rare but nasty Preferences file bug [AKAI] Fixed converting to MPC proprietary disk when dropping on Partition [EXS] Improved writing for faster loading times [EMU] Added support for 8-outputs in Emu E3/ESi/E4/EOS (added option as well) [MOTIF] Fixed some ->XF issues [MOTIF] Added support for viewing MOXF (.x6a,.x6v) files [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 29 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed converting/auditioning Emax I images created with 'emaxutil' [ALL] Fixed bug opening the Preferences-Special panel [ALL] Improved Kronos/M3-> conversions (PitchEG, CommonLFO) [REASON] Improved ->Reason with modulations with fixed and modulated amounts [MACHFIVE] Improved ->MachFive 3 with modulations with fixed and modulated amounts [SFZ] Improved ->SFZ with modulations with fixed and modulated amounts [SOUNDFONT] Fixed ->SoundFont translations [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 28 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added source format: Emu Emax I (with 8-bit compounded samples) [ALL] Added source format: Korg M3 and Korg Kronos (HD-1 programs only) [ALL] Added GetInfo menu to Proprietary Disks / Virtual Drives Added extensive Properties dialogs for proprietary disks (Akai, Roland, Emu, Ensoniq) Added option of text file listing of proprietary disk contents [ALL] Improved Bias Feature Added Format-Specific Bias - apply a set of Bias parameters to a single dest format Added saving/loading of Bias-template files Bias is now performed on receiving end of references; speeds up all translations [ALL] Option to convert contents of Akai partitions and Volumes in alphabetical order [ALL] Minor improvements of Giga file reading (especially large files) [ALL] Fixed b27 bug converting Kontakt Monoliths [ALL] Added "Find Akai Sample" for Akai S1000/3000 Programs with missing Samples in their Volumes [ALL] Made Ensoniq-> more robust concerning corrupted disks [ALL] Added Proprietary Disk Properties: Capacity, Used Space, Free Space, other [ALL] Improved Bulk Export dialog: Source files are limited to appropriate choices Added Sound Designer II as a source Destinations now change automatically when "Dest Same As Source" is selected [ALL] Improved file/object deleting; add Delete Proprietary Prompt option in Preferences-General [ALL] Handles temporary files more efficiently [ALL] Fixed SampleCell 1-> [ALL] Improved SampleCell-> conversions [ALL] Now remembers skipped samples for the remainder of a bulk conversion operation [ALL] Now recognizes Reason-> Master Volume settings; added Master Volume setting to Reason prefs [ALL] Fixed reading Reason-> Vel->SS settings [ALL] Added Initial preferences chooser dialog [EMU] Creates Emu Folder if a EOS disk (or undefined) when translating from Akai S1000/3000 Partition, Akai MPC Partition, Ensoniq Folder, or Kurzweil Folder [ENSONIQ] Added extra Original EPS support; multiple outs, panning [HAL] Fixed incoming Banks - only converted first Preset [HAL] Fixed multi-stage envelope sustain stage [HAL] Fixed crash when empty Preset comes in [INDY] Added converting into Indy version 3 format [INDY] Fixed ->Indy converting bank-type files (Giga, SF, etc.) [INDY] Added some significant speed improvements [INDY] Fixed some Windows-only crashes [KORG] All single KSF conversions (Korg Sample Format) now adhere to Korg Preferences [KORG] Fixed some naming issues (Triton, M3, Kronos) [MACHFIVE] Added support for Vel->Sample Start [MACHFIVE] Improved speed in writing MachFive 3 Performances (especially large ones) [NI] Added support for ->LoopStart mods [NI] Fixed converting EXS24 monolith files into Kontakt [NI] Fixed tuning offsets when extreme tuning are incoming [REASON] Now responds to incoming Master Volumes [REASON] Fixed response to incoming Vel->SS values [SOUNDFONT] Fixed ->SoundFont conversions [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 27 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added source format: HALion 3 XML-> [ALL] Tweaked Giga->; inverse envelope time modulators and 3-tiered Round Robins [ALL] Fixed several aspects related to ACID and AppleLoops conversions [ALL] Fixed converting ACID-> where the source only has a ACID chunk, no markers [ALL] Improved Roland S5x-> conversions Now supports velocity splits, xfades, and unison Fixed AmpEnv settings; added LFO settings [ALL] Fixed writing Roland S7x .OUT files to Roland disks [ALL] Fixed EFE/EFA->Ensoniq disks [ALL] Fixed EmuX->; RootKey with Transpose settings [ALL] Fixed EmuX->; now doesn't crash with orphaned Links [ALL] EmuX->: Implemented merging envelopes if they modulate a common destination [ALL} Improved support for multiple outputs; added Bias::OutputMapping [ALL] Added support for converting entire XV5080 Banks (entire .svd contents) [ALL] Fixed some authorization issues from b26 [AKAI] Fixed writing to MPC2000 (plain) disks [EXS] Made more robust with some rare cases with blank zones [HALION] Fixed Group->Folder issues [INDY] Fixed certain sample path issues [KORG] Fixed ->Kronos sample numbering issues [MACHFIVE] Fixed ->MachFive v3 volume settings; now supports Preset Volume/Pan/Voices [MACHFIVE] Implemented bipolar envelopes [NI] Fixed several ->Kontakt issues regarding round robins with different numbers of samples in different chains [NI] Added ability for multiple destinations for LFO's and Envelopes [NI] Implemented adding effects into translations [NI] Added Quality preset parameter [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 26 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Support for SoundFonts >2GB [ALL] Added Kontakt 4.2/5 'Assumed Parameters' to compensate for what it can't read: VelAmp and OneShot (Bias can take care of the rest) [ALL] Fixed some Giga-> issues when the there are same-named samples [ALL] Fixed some instances when bulk converting nested folder structures into non-nested (flat) stuctures such as Banks or Volumes [ALL] Fixed reading textual floating point representations -0.0 to -1.0 [ALL] Now reads mappings of Kontakt 5 monoliths [ALL] Fixed reading MPC2000 (plain) disks [ALL] Now converts MPC Partitions and Folder contents in single Bank files [ALL] Fixed PitchEnv amounts to follow actual cents, makes amounts more accurate [ALL] Now plays back SoundFont dual-mono files as stereo [ALL] Added One-Shot to Bias parameters [EMU] Fixed FREE version moving Banks from E3 disks [NI] Now turns off DFD if Sample Start is modulated [KORG] Fixed Kronos issues with incoming Coarse Tune >12 semitones [KORG] Fixed issues merging into existing Kronos banks [KORG] Clarified converting ->Kronos: Virtual Memory RAM, and Sampling Mode [ROLAND] Fixed ->Fantom-G issues when converting into existing banks [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 25 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed Giga-> converting from multiple files (.gx[xx]) [ALL] Fixed Kontakt 5 Monolith-> [ALL] Fixed certain Kontakt Monolith-> (all versions) issues [ALL] Fixed Drumagog-> issue with multiple groups to roundrobin destinations [ALL] Fixed Ensoniq-> bulk floppy images if non-Inst is included [ALL] Fixed writing individual Ensoniq objects to other Ensoniq disks [ALL] Fixed EmuX-> issues regarding Voice KeyRanges and Voice Transpose [EXS] Fixed minor ->EXS issues [EXS] Now allows different usages of Env1 other than FilterEnv [KORG] Fixed several ->Kronos issues (including CoarseTune reading) [KORG] Added Kronos RAM or Virtual memory output option [SAMPLETANK] Fixed Vel->Amp accuracy [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 24 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Improved ->MachFive 3 [ALL] Fixed ->EXS24 (from v23) [ENSONIQ] Fixed several ->Proprietary writing errors [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 23 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Now supports Kontakt-> ModCurves [ALL] Improved MachFive v3-> [ALL] Fixed writing to Proprietary Drives in OSX 10.8 and 10.9 (Mavericks) [ALL] Improved writing to Proprietary Drives [ALL] Fixed EXS24 Monolith-> in certain cases [ALL] Fixed certain EmuX-> issues [AKAI] Free version now extracts to MESA and Pulsar [AKAI] Added MESA for extensions (.s3p or .prg, mostly for Millennium) [MACHFIVE] Improved ->v3, included crossfade curves and fixed volume settings [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 22 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed further Mavericks issues [ALL] Fixed small Kontakt-> issues (extmod refencing intmod with modtable) [ALL] Implemented reading KeyMap-generated corrupted NNXT files [ALL] Fixed minor issue reading certain 24-bit AIFF mono files [ALL] Interprets MPC oneshot settings better [ALL] Fixed some aspects of the Master Translation Dialog from Container Pane [ALL] No longer shows KeyMap .kmp (instead of Korg .KMP files) [AKAI] Fixed some minor ->MPC issues [AKAI] Writes better MPC2000XL programs (oneshot and envelopes) [MACHFIVE] Added converting into CAF (including compressed) [NI] Improved Giga->Kontakt [SAMPLETANK] Fixed Prompt for TankName and writes FX better [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 21 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added playback of Korg files if stereo [ALL] Added support for EXS-> when referencing SD2 files that don't have the resource fork anymore [ALL] Added EmuX->; now writes Preset-set Root Key in exported sample files [ALL] Added EmuX option - Write Orphaned Samples on Export By default will not write samples that are not referenced in the accompanying Presets [ALL] Added reading multiple filters in cases of Ensoniq, Kurzweil, and Korg sources [ALL] Added new DirectWave and DLS icons [ALL] Added reading MPC-formatted floppy disks/images, special types of Ensoniq images [ALL] Sped up significantly certain core functions related to detecting file chunks [ALL] Optimized various Giga-> filter issues [ALL] Fixed incompatibility after adding a Akai Volume on Akai disk [ALL] Fixed folders of single sounds converting directly to proprietary disk [ALL] Fixed Synclavier; now finds Banks after the first one reliably [ALL] Synclavier-> work; NEWDATA are now named for parent folder Improved handling of not found samples Fixed some file size issues [ALL] Improved Ensoniq-> minor issues with LFO, removed offset when PitchEnv is operable [ALL] Fixed some MPC stereo .snd sample-> issues [ALL] Fixed Ensoniq writing bug with the underscore character [ALL] Fixed audition playback of certain AIFF files (where there is an offset to the SSND data) [ALL] Fixed header bug creating Ensoniq .efe floppy Virtual Drives [ALL] Fixed bug selecting different Battery versions in Master Translation Dialog and writing the proper selection [NI] Fixed issues when PitchEnvAmt > 1200 cents [NI] Added support for multiple filter writing (Ensoniq->, Kurzweil->, Korg->) [MACHFIVE] Better handling of SampleStart, LoopStart and LoopEnd parameters in v3 [MACHFIVE] Added CAF support for MachFive v3 files [KORG] Fixed some ->M3 issues (bad headers) [KORG] Fixed issue ->Kronos/M3 with sample numbering if gaps [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 19 ------------------------------------------------------------- [MACHFIVE] Improved ->MachFive 3 conversions [KORG] Improved M3 and Kronos conversions [EMU] Fixed Emulator 4 (EOS) merging [HALION] Fixed Sample End setting with unlooped samples [ALL] Fixed MPC2000-> if first sample is not invalid [ALL] Fixed moving .E4B files onto Emu proprietary disk (names were being truncated) [ALL] Fixed Format Preferences-Emu As-Is option being disabled [ALL] Fixed Akai-> tuning when samples have fine-tuning offsets [ALL] Fixed MESA-> in certain cases [ALL] Fixed Preferences-General area being cutoff on the bottom [ALL] Handles licensing of multiple Chicken Systems products better [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 18 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added unofficial ->MachFive 3 and Korg M3 support [ALL] Fixed Reference Manager for Kontakt 5 files [ALL] Fixed rename sample files for Replace References [ALL] Fixed Leopard and Tiger compatibility [ALL] Added to audition looping for SoundFont samples (now reads Zone info) [ALL] Now views Korg M3 Banks (.pcg) [KORG] Improved Korg Kronos support [ALL] Various bug fixes [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 17 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added viewing of Independence v2 and v3 files [ALL] Fixed some Kontakt 5-> issues [ALL] Fixed several Bidirectional looping-> issues [ALL] Fixed viewing SoundFont Presets after selecting them more than once [ALL] Fixed viewing and exporting EmaxII disks [ALL] Fixed playback ability after stream player fails once [ALL] Fixed suppression of multiple Translator instances [ALL] Repaired some Ensoniq floppy Virtual Drive errors [ALL] Added better cancellation of multi-selected files in the Object List [ALL] Improved popupmenu look on lists and other [AKAI] Added MPC-> proprietary disk extraction [AKAI] Fixed reading MPC-60/3000 with 12-bit FAT's [NI] Fixed modulations->Filter for Kontakt in certain cases [INDY] Fixed importing sounds with slashes in them [KORG] (Unofficial) Fixed some ->Kronos velocity split issues [KORG] (Unofficial) Added merge into Kronos banks, added no KSF file replication [SAMPLETANK] Fixed incoming loop issues related to Bi-Directional Loops [ROLAND] Fixed various ->Fantom issues [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 16 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Minor bug fixes in preparation for 6.1 [ALL] Fixed viewing Reason patches [ALL] Fixed Roland-> sending bi-directional loop info [ALL] Fixed some Collapse Tuning issues [ALL] Fixed some Replace Reference issues [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 15 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added support for reading and converting Battery 3.2 files [ALL] Added viewing of Yamaha A-Series computer-style and proprietary disks [ALL] Fixed Yamaha A-Series-> translations [ALL] Added playback in stereo of WAVE/AIFF files that are mono and have -L/ L/(L) type suffixes [ALL] Improved Instrument Playback (Load button in Instrument Screen) [ALL] Fixed Alchemy-> conversions [ALL] Fixed bug in fixing EXS24 Instruments [ALL] Fixed Roland S-7x Sample Only->Single Sample [ALL] Improved support for file names with non-ASCii chars (umlauts, trademarks, etc.) [ALL] Now views Emu EmaxII Virtual Drives in a separate Virtual Drive folder [ALL] Fixed adding node for Virtual Drive after creating new ones or from disks [ALL] Now views Roland S-7x dual-mono samples as stereo [ALL] Fixed playback of Motif Classic and ES samples [ALL] Added viewing of Kronos PCG files (multisamples) [ALL] Improved keyboard graphic in Instrument Screen [ALL] Improved background graphic in Instrument Screen [NI] Added and improved EXS->Kontakt with multiple outputs (and other source formats) [INDY] Refactored ->Independence to better handle different conversion methods [CAKEWALK] Fixed minor ->SFZ issues; added release trigger support [SOUNDFONT] Improved ->SoundFont conversions (filter, filter envelope) [KORG] Improved ->Kronos conversions (still beta) No longer writes redundant Multisamples Added converting into Translator-created Kronos 2.0 Banks [KORG] Fixed accidental selection of "Triton LE Banks" in Format Preferences [AKAI] Fixed ->MPC2000XL/2000/3000 conversions [AKAI] Added velocity split filtering for ->MPC; Splits >4 per key get reduced to 4 splits [AKAI] Fixed creating cleanup functions where keyranges get merged [AKAI] Now supports newer Wersi versions of STS-500 files (.sts) [AKAI] Fixed small bug related to CONST (non-keytracked) incoming samples [EMU] Added multiple banks for ->EOS and ->E3/ESi when 100/ Presets; 100/1000 samples required [EMU] Add Velocity Split support in ->E3/ESi [EMU] Fixed some bugs in ->E3/ESi [ROLAND] Added conversion of all Patches in bulk from XV-5080 Banks [ROLAND] Added velocity split filtering for ->MV-Series; Splits >4 per key get reduced to 4 splits [MOTIF] Fixed ->XF conversions [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 14 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed EXS24-> tuning and pan (b12 issue) [ALL] Fixed updating accessing to web site [ALL] Fixed viewing of EmuX Presets, ASR-X banks [ALL] Fixed minor issues with viewing Synclavier Timbre Banks [ALL] Added auditoning samples from Synclavier Timbre Banks [ALL] Added auditioning samples from Partial references [NI] Fixed ->Kontakt outputs (minor) [NI] Adjusted minor Pan value differences [NI] Adjusted main Voice count to largest Group Voice count [ROLAND] Fixed ->MV-8000 when converting single object from a Bank [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 12 ------------------------------------------------------------- [KORG] Fixed multistage envelopes ->Kronos [KORG] Fixed bank number selection in Format Preferences [EMU] Added Transpose parameter into EmuX [EMU] Fixed ->E3/ESi Level when incoming volume >0 [SOUNDFONT] Improved ->SoundFont names when incoming name >20 [NI] Fixed bug reading incoming Sample Start parameters in certain cases [ALL] Fixed reading Structure-referenced samples that have certain special characters in them [ALL] Tweaked Kurzweil sample start detection [ALL] Fixed auditioning issues related to sample starts other than 0 [ALL] Removed TEST button (from b11) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 11 ------------------------------------------------------------- [KORG] Fixed ->Triton (broken in b9) [KORG] New destination format: Korg Kronos (in beta) [ALL] Fixed Akai-> in certain cases [ALL] Fixed Kontakt-> zone volume and panning to certain formats [ALL] Fixed viewing XF files [ALL] Fixed some Roland naming issues [ALL] Fixed several LM4 mrk II issues [ALL] Fixed converting single Ensoniq wavesamples only [ALL] Fixed converting/moving into a newly-created Ensoniq directory without refreshing [ALL] Fixed Single Sample Map, first sample was set to RootKey of middle C instead of LoKey [ALL] Fixed EmuX/EOS-> modulators routed to pitch, now gives accurate cent value [ALL] Added Reaktor map v5.8 support [ALL] Added EXS24-> output routing support [ALL] Now handles EXS24-> referenced samples with trailing spaces properly [ALL] Improved Instrument Screen list parameters for RootKey, SampleRate, Bits, Channels for several formats [ALL] Added better support for modulating all Times in an Envelope [ALL] Improved Bulk Export window behavior when dragging folder from Object List to Container Pane [ALL] Added viewing contents on proprietary Yamaha disks [ALL] Added Instrument Screen support for Giga Instruments [NI] Added support for incoming modulators CONSTANT, RANDOM_UNIPOLAR, RANDOM_BIPOLAR [NI] Added support for modulator destination LFO_RATE [NI] Added better handling of "inverted" modulators [NI] Fixed writing Mac-type .nki files if Kontakt version is 3.5 or over; now does not do it [EMU] Fixed importing Banks files-> or single files making more than on Preset into Emu ESi [SOUNDFONT] Added writing 24-bit SoundFonts [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 9 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Added dropping on Translator interface from Finder [ALL] Added viewing Akai S-5000/Z-Series Multis (.akm) [ALL] Viewing SampleCell instrument and Bank internals [ALL] Added in "Copy Samples" option conversion from WAV-AIFF and vis-versa [ALL] Added option to translate bulk Recycle/Slice files mapped within one Instrument [ALL] Added viewing MPC Renaissance Programs (.xpm) [ALL] Added viewing Korg Kronos banks [ALL] Fixed several plain Emulator III reading issues [ALL] Fixed converting out of sample-only Akai Volumes [ALL] Fixed dropping folders from external sources to Favorites folder [ALL] Fixed Structure-> issue converting the last sample referenced [ALL] Fixed viewing Counterpart files Akai Program and Emu E3/ESI Bank (.ak1/3/.e3b/.esi) [ALL] Fixed several Split Incoming Sample issues [ALL] Fixed closing Translator from window Close button [ALL] Fixed translating SFZ-> files with forward-slashes in their paths [ALL] Fixed viewing Motif XF objects [ALL] Further optimization of EmulatorX envelope interpretation [EMU] Fixed ->plain Emulator III [EMU] Added ->EmulatorX options: Convert incoming 24-bit samples to 32-bit or 16-bit, always write 32-bit samples, always write 16-bit samples [EXS] Put in some averaging options of envelopes [EXS] Fixed writing default Release Trigger counter value [KURZWEIL] Fixed issues with multiple incoming velocities [KURZWEIL] Added Velocity->Layer option [NI] Fixed writing Kontakt 3.5 Multis [ROLAND] Fixed reading DJ-70 mkII samples from proprietary disk [ROLAND] Fixed exporting WAVE files in bulk from S-7x disk [STRUCTURE] Fixed ->Structure knob values [STRUCTURE] Added polyphony values from incoming formats or Preferences-Special [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 8 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Added optional Preset Select Dialog when converting from bank formats [ALL] Added SFZ Use Aria option; write Aria specific opcodes [ALL] Added Drumagog 5 support [ALL] Added Drumagog sample audition [ALL] Added viewing MV-8000 Series patch contents [ALL] Added formatting proprietary floppy disks [ALL] Added displaying and playing back 8-bit files [ALL] Improved VelAverage feature [ALL] Improved internal MIDI handling [ALL] Fixed Split Sample feature [ALL] Fixed extracting single Ensoniq file to EFE/EFA file [ALL] Fixed Single Sound->Ensoniq with Single Sound Mapping [ALL] Fixed using Translator when dropping files/folders on the app or sending it a file [ALL] Fixed leftover Bias issues [ALL] Fixed assorted ->SampleTank issues [EMU] Fixed ->Emu stereo sample writing (no Emu errors) [ALL] Fixed WAV->Akai S-1000/3000 proprietary [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 7 ------------------------------------------------------------ New Destination Format: Ableton Live Drum Racks [ALL] Improved Replace References dialog Added opcode to filter replacements on specific groups [ALL] Redesigned Bias Preference dialog [ALL] Fixed Bias features [EXS] Added better detection of >31 sample file names when ->EXS24 [EXS] Improved handling of 32bit samples ->EXS24 [KURZWEIL] Fixed certain ->Kurzweil conversions [SAMPLETANK] Fixed certain ->SampleTank conversions [YAMAHA] Fixed ->Tyros 2 and Tyros 2-> conversions [CAKEWALK] Changed "name" opcodes to "master_label", "group_label", and "region_label" [CAKEWALK] Redid ->SFZ parsing to uphold Region in opcode precedence [ALL] Now interprests SFZ-> with Region having opcode precedence [ALL] Now reads SFZ "transpose" opcode correctly; now reads "note_offset" [ALL] Fixed Bidirectional loop adjustment for non-supported dest formats [ALL] Added viewing inside Fantom Banks [ALL] Corrected converting into existing Fantom banks [ALL] Added viewing Kurzweil Program contents [ALL] Fixed reading Kontakt 4.2 Group names [ALL] Fixed XV-5080 conversions including Performances [ALL] Added viewing XV-5080 Banks including Performances [ALL] Fixed Reason->, no legato when Voices > 1, supports Group Mono (Reason4+) [ALL] Improved Velocity Grid feature in averaging velocities for limited destination structures [ALL] Added Minimize and Zoom/Restore main menus [ALL] Fixed several EmuX-> envelope time issues [ALL] Added warnings in Master Translation Dialog when Biases are in force [ALL] Added Bias dialog access in Master Translation Dialog [ALL] Fixed Split Incoming Samples in Preferences-Single Sample Map [ALL] Improved certain error logging features [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 6 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Improved S550-> conversions [ALL] Improved Waveplayer performance; now preloads on proprietary disks [ALL] Added SS-SE box drawing on the Waveplayer [ALL] Added playback of S-550 samples off CD/proprietary drive [ALL] Improved playback of Ensoniq samples, now observes SS-SE and transwaves [ALL] Added new Ensoniq icons [ALL] Added option to not view Ensoniq copied Wavesamples [ALL] Added automatic searching for sample files using CatSearch [ALL] CatSearch supports selecting in case of multiple files found [ALL] Reincluded DirectSound drivers in Waveplayer [ALL] Fixed SampleCell-> issues specifically HZ Gtr's Vol. 1 with funny sample file names [ALL] Fixed Battery-> certain esoteric issues [ALL] Fixed viewing internals of ESi Presets [ALL] Fixed certain Ensoniq-> conversions [ALL] Fixed attempting to loop < 32 sample loops [ALL] Fixed formatting of already-mounted disks [ALL] Fixed Structure-> monolith files [ALL] Enabled viewing and auditioning of Structure monolith samples [ALL] Fixed Support::Email bug in build 5 [ALL] Sorted Tab Orders on forms (finally) [ALL] Improved update downloading, added Cancel button on downloading window [AKAI] Improved ->STS conversions [AKAI] Fixed ->MPC-2000/3000 conversions [CAKEWALK] Fixed ->SFZ when selecting Opcode Sep other than [CAKEWALK] Fixed some cutoff_ and amp_keytrack opcodes [ENSONIQ] Improved ->ASR-X conversions [INDEPENDENCE] Improved ->Independence conversions [MOTIF] Improved ->Tyros conversions [KURZWEIL] Fixed certain ->Kurzweil conversions [SAMPLETANK] Fixed ->SampleTank from bug in b5 [SOUNDFONT] Fixed ->DLS when doing interleaved stereo samples [SOUNDFONT] Fixed ->DLS sustain values, handles defaults better [ALL] Manual Updates [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 5 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Fixed formatting proprietary disks in certain cases (previously written partitioning) [ROLAND] Eliminated any duplicate Partial or Sample names within a Patch setup, also insured no duplicate names would be written on disk [ALL] Tweaked more EmuX-> parameters [EMU] Fixed writing .e4b, .eos, .e3b, and .esi files directly to disk [EMU] Fixed ->EOS sample lengths [EMU] Fixed Emu disk formatting Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 4 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Supports viewing Yamaha RS7000 files [ALL] Supports converting EXS Monolith-type files-> [ALL] Fixed reading Roland S-7x floppy images (.out) [ALL] Fixed ejecting the first disk on the Eject Disk list [AKAI] Fixed ->MPC-1000 with chromatic instruments [AKAI] Fixed formatting Akai disks with < 60mb Partitions [EMU] Fixed several ->EOS issues [EMU] Fixed several ->EmuX parameter and modulation amounts [EMU] Fixed several EmuX-> parameter and modulation amounts [EMU] Fixed basic EmuX-> loop points [EXS] Restored ->EXS settings for AAC files, retitled some EXS options [EXS] Tweaked ->EXS envelopes to achieve more natural results [EXS] Completed several ->EXS modulation schemes [HI-TECH] Format Options-Synclavier; list now allows multiple files and file/folder drops [ALL] Made Akai S-1000/3000-> more robust in certain areas (PITBULL CD) [ALL] Fixed formatting Ensoniq Proprietary disks and images [ALL] Fixed issue writing Ensoniq operating system [ALL] Fixed main screen for MinLeft and MinRight views so they don't overlap [ALL] Fixed small Bounds Exception bug with right-click access in the Container Pane [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 3 ------------------------------------------------------------ New Format: Bowen Solaris Synth [NI] Fixed crossfades incoming with negative values [NI] Removed converting to Konakt 4.2 (unnecessary and confusing) [ALL] Fixed dragging from the right with proprietary items [ALL] [PPC] Fixed crashes invoking the Instrument Screen at any time [AKAI] Fixed ->MPC when names > 16 characters [FUSION] Fixed dealing with incoming 24-bit samples [ROLAND] Fixed converting into existing Fantom banks [ALL] Improved mouse-over and renaming Proprietary items [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Added bulk conversion of Roland S550 disks/Virtual Drives [ALL] Fixed Preference/Option dialogs (General and Format) [ALL] Changed Master Translation Dialog; now can access preferences [ALL] Added startup key operations Startup with "f" pressed clears the authorization info Startup with "t" pressed clears the preferences Startup with "s" pressed avoids checking for proprietary drives Startup with "l" or SHIFT pressed stops Translator from going to the last location [ALL] Changed transport button graphics [ALL] Fixed certain SFZ-> conversions [ALL] Fixed S5000-> Rez value [ALL] Fixed inputting Comment Tags in files [ALL] Fixed Fusion-> for very early file versions [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 6.0 Build 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ [ALL] Added Beat Detection [ALL] Added Instrument Player [ALL] Compiled with new compiler [ALL] Fixed EXS-> conversions [ALL] Fixed SFZ-> conversions VERSION 5.9 ------------ Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 116 -------------------------------------------------------------- [REASON] Sped up ->Reason conversions [ALL] Fixed minor Akai-> bug [ALL] Fixed viewing Akai Programs in Inst Screen; reading keyranges properly now [AKAI] Fixed WAV/AIFF->Akai directly to Akai disk [NI] Fixed several ->Reaktor issues (sample path writing, writing monoliths) [ALL] Added icons to Bulk Export popupmenus [ALL] Added bulk status information to bulk Proprietary item translations [ALL] Improved cancellation of Roland-> bulk translations [ALL] Added formatting of mounted hard drives [ALL] Added ejecting of removeable media [ALL] Added Format and Eject to Operations menu [ALL] Fixed creating a Virtual Drive from the Operations menu [ALL] Fixed bug where EXS-> doesn't have to convert unused samples in the .exs file [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 115 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed critical bug (from b114) involving converting files with bad links [NI] Fixed ->Battery 2 and ->Battery 3 conversions [ALL] Added alerts when displaying or converting a encrypted Kontakt file or a Kontakt 5 file (neither supported) [AKAI] Fixed WAV/AIFF->Akai S-1000/3000 Single Sample Mapping functions [ALL] Now hides Expand Folder when File Filter is hidden [STRUCTURE] Fixed writing user-selected effects into Structre Patches [ALL] Fixed putting proprietary files into the Batch Convertor [ALL] Fixed Kontakt Instrument Options Preference screen; bugs in holding information [ALL] Fixed converting single .snd file from proprietary MPC disk [ALL] Fixed converting single MPC Partitions [ALL] Implemented better MPC file defragmenting scheme [STRUCTURE] Fixed issues with sample names having pipes in them [ALL] Improved SampleCell-> sample finding when samples are bad linked [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 114 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed several SampleCell-> issues [ALL] Deals with File names and paths with slashes in them (Mac) better [ALL] EOS banks-> now optionally write a Performance-type file from the Multimap e.g. Kontakt Multi gets created [ALL] EmulatorX-> now includes LFO parameters (rate, delay, etc.) [AKAI] Fixed several ->S1000/3000 type issues regarding incoming stereo samples [ALL] Bug Report access made easier from application Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 112 -------------------------------------------------------------- [SFZ] Fixed ->SFZ conversions (bug in b111) [ALL] Fixed issues regarding older Motorola-type Kontakt Monolith files [NI] Fixed writing Kontakt Monolith files [ALL] Fixed SampleCell-> when copying samples during translation [ALL] Filled out Object List Dock item [ALL] Fixed various Dock Item issues [ALL] Added "Expand Folder" checkbox in Object List [ALL] Added status in Splash screen when starting up [ALL] Improved Documentation (Manual/Help File) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 111 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ROLAND] Added translating into current Fantom-G Banks, see manual for details [ALL] Fixed parsing and viewing Fantom-G Banks [ALL] Fixed some issues regarding 32-bit float samples [ALL] Added extracting DOS counterpart files on Special Editions [ALL] Fixed Kurzweil->, Akai-> conversions from b108 [ALL] Simpler viewing of Kontakt single monolith files (.nki, or .nkm) [ALL] Fixed parsing certain Kontakt files with international characters [ALL] Fixed parsing certain Kontakt 1.5/1.3/1.2 files [ALL] Fixed handling encrypted Kontakt 4.2 files [ALL] Fixed MV-8000->conversions (conversion was fine, accidental crash at the end) [ALL] Added InstMap support for Workstation (Motif, Fantom, Fusion, Korg) Multisample types [ALL] Added InstMap Zoom support, additional details [CAKEWALK] Added KeyFades and VelFades to ->SFZ [CAKEWALK] Fixed bend_up and bend_down opcodes in ->SFZ; was writing the old bendup and benddown opcodes, which crashes Highlife [ALL] Now supports reading bend_up and bend_down opcodes, along with bendup and benddown [ALL] SFZ-> now exports KeyFades and VelFades [ALL] Improved Documentation (Manual/Help File) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 108 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added Inst Screen support for: Akai S-1000/3000, Emu E3/ESi/E4 Presets, Roland S-7x [ALL] Fixed [group type]->MachFive conversions [ALL] Revamped reading of Kontakt Multis and Banks [ALL] Re-sorted Menus to finalize for Translator 6 [ALL] Fixed reading of some AIFF files [EXS] Added and fixed ->CAF for EXS Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 107 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added Instrument View screen support for most instrument formats [ALL] Added support for converting EXS files with CAF (uncompressed and compressed) references [ALL] Added CAF support for EXS files (compressed and uncompressed) [ALL] Fixed Kontakt 4.2-> Loop tuning and Group tuning issues [ALL] Fixed auditioning of samples references by Independence instruments (.ytil) [ALL] Enabled auditioning of single samples from the Batch Convertor [ALL] Minor adjustments to the Batch Convertor [ALL] Adjusted how Giga-> exports to different sample types [KURZWEIL] Fixed several ->Kurzweil issues [NI] Fixed some group-related ->Kontakt conversions (b106 only) [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 106 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixes in startup code (related to Lion mods) [ALL] ->EXS now accepts seperated Group/Zone-type Volumes and Pans coming from a like-source [ALL] Fixed Reaktor->, now supports newer Reaktor files plus very large Reaktor maps [ALL] Fixed certain Kontakt 4.2-> conversions [ALL] Fixed certain Kurzweil loop settings; if LoopStart is close enough to LoopEnd, loop is then turned off [ALL] Improved Inst-Group-Zone structure tuning offset handling When converting between this type of structure, tuning offsets no longer are combined and put into the Zone tuning; now they are kept intact; Inst, Group, and Zone Inst-Group-Zone formats are EXS24, Kontakt, HALion, SFZ [EXS] ->EXS now accepts seperated Group/Zone-type Volumes and Pans coming from a like-source [ROLAND] Fixed patch modulator amounts in ->XV5080 and ->MV8000; were too high [ALL] Fixed Kontakt-> LoopTune on all platforms [EMU] Fixed ->EOS envelope settings from multi-stage envelope sources [EMU] Fixed writing EOS banks directly to Emu disk within conversions [EMU] Fixed Emu E3/ESi/EOS sample tunings for sample rates other than 44100 [ALL] Fixed showing non-Instrument Ensoniq .efe files on computer drive on Interface [ALL] Now remembers last folder selected in BrowseForFolder [ALL] Stability improvements implemented in anticipation of Translator v6 [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 105 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed authorizations in Lion [ALL] No longer uses the System Library; Images folder is now in /Users/[you]/Library/Application Support/Chicken Systems/Translator [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 104 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed conversion of multiple Zone Emu Emax Presets [ALL] Optimized Emu Emax-> conversions [ALL] Fixed namings of Roland-> from Virtual Drives [ALL] Made reading of MachFive Presets more robust (against corrupted files) [ALL] Fixed icons of Emu Emax objects [ALL] Fixed reading of Emu E3/ESi Banks [ALL] Container Pane now shows results in Object List when selected with up/arrow keys [ALL] Emu Emax samples now play in the Waveplayer [ALL] Fixed translation and viewing ability on PPC Mac's [ALL] Fixed creating Virtual Drives over 4GB [ALL] Added Recycle-> Export Styles: Preview/Slice Controls how Recycle files get exported; Slice is more precise but culpable to possible clicks in the slice points; Preview is smoother but is less precise [ALL] Added Recycle-> Slice Fade option [ENSONIQ] Added ->Ensoniq envelope option "Percussive Envelope Mode" Sets initial Level to 0 when initial Time is 0, making the envelope respond faster [ALL] Changed Favorite folder icons [ALL] Changed Virtual Drive category icon Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 103 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added viewing of Alchemy .acp files [ALL] Added reading and translation of Akai S1000/S3000 floppy images Note: Mac's cannot read proprietary floppies, but can read images Images can be created using Translator Windows on a PC with an internal floppy controller (no USB floppy drives) [NI] Fixed Fix References for Kontakt 4.2 [NI] Fixed Roland->Kontakt Master Tuning issues [NI] Fixed Group tuning issues (when groups are used for tuning, not often) [MOTIF] Fixed ->Motif XS conversions applying to more then 2 Motif Elements [MOTIF] Fixed MTD access to Motif [MOTIF] Fixed some ->XF bugs [ALL] Fixed List click access [ALL] Eliminated writing files with a space before extension (e.g. "brass .exs") [ALL] Cleaned up deprecated menu options (now in Constructor) [ALL] Added menu icons [ALL] Enabled and enhanced Color options for WavePlayer [ALL] Added window fading on main Window and splash screen (can be turned of in Preferences) [ALL] Added View Filter mini-preferences dialog in View Filter area [ALL] Added Filter Clear button in View Filter area [ALL] Added Waveplayer min-preferences dialog under the Waveplayer [ALL] Added View Filter mini-preferences dialog in View Filter area [ALL] Fixed and enhanced View Filter feature [ALL] Fixed viewing of Akai Volumes [ALL] Fixed Roland renaming [ALL] Added confirmation for renaming (can be switched off in Preferences) [ALL] Fixed bug with Preferences, if changes were made but you closed the dialog, the changes wouldn't be saved (rightly) but would still be in the dialog Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 102 -------------------------------------------------------------- New Source Formats: NI Kontakt 4.2 Motif XF (.x3v; .x3a) Akai MPC APS (.aps) files Ensoniq PARIS files New Destination Formats: NI Kontakt 4.2 Motif XF (.x3v; .x3a) [NI] Added full Kontakt 4.2 support for Reference Manager and other items [NI] Now supports non-extension sample files for ->Kontakt Kontakt does not support sample files that do not have proper extensions Types the files so they work [NI] Fixed and optimized ->Kontakt voicegroups [NI] Supports Kontakt ADHR Only setting (no sustain stage in envelopes) [AKAI] Added creating and deleting MPC folders on MPC proprietary drives [AKAI] Added option for MPC200XL 1.20 OS PC formatting [AKAI] Now supports nested MPC folders on MPC disks [AKAI] Fixed some bugs and optimized MPC proprietary disk formatting [ALL] Fixed bulk conversion of Emax banks [ALL] Added deletion and renaming of objects on propietary disks Roland, MPC, Ensoniq, Akai, Emu [ROLAND] Fixed some writing Roland disk bugs and auditioning Roland samples [SOUNDFONT] Improved ->DLS conversions; added modulators and connections [ALL] Supports import of most non-Motif written Motif files [ALL] INST and inst chunks in WAVE or AIFF files properly read RootKey and FineTune is given priority when INST/inst are included [ALL] Fixed building WAVE/AIFF to instruments (Single Sample Mapping) [ALL] Optimized creating Virtual Drives from disks [ALL] Added WriteDOSCompatibleNames, this forces Program-type and Sample-type files to be written with DOS-compatible names, even though the Mac can handle more characters [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 101 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Sped up Giga-> conversions [ALL] Added "Include INST Chunk" when building instruments [ALL] Optimized ->DLS conversions [ALL] Fixed ->Kontakt Monolith conversions [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 99 -------------------------------------------------------------- New Source Formats: Yamaha Motif (all types)-> Roland Fantom-S/X/G-> Alesis Fusion-> Korg Triton (PCG, KSC, KMP)-> [ALL] Fixed conversion of Millennium files that use stereo WAVE's [EMU] Corrected some ->ESi issues [KURZWEIL] Corrected some ->Kurzweil issues [ENSONIQ] Fixed issues when converting the maximum wavesample (#127) [ENSONIQ] Fixed naming issues with stereo samples [SAMPLETANK] Corrected some ->SampleTank issues [ALL] Fixed Ensoniq-> Instruments, dragging from the right to the left [ALL] Pressing DELETE on TreeView invokes the Delete command to the object selected [ALL] Pressing UP or Down arrows on TreeView moves selection up and down (standard behavior) [ALL] Now includes warning giving choice to delete object or not [ALL] Improved reading of S-5x drives and images [ALL] Includes burning of Virtual Drive option [ALL] Improved single and bulk conversion of single samples to other single sample formats [ALL] Fixed conversion of EXS vel xfades (they now overlap) [KORG] Implemented more modulators into ->Triton conversion Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 98 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Can now view properly all Motif, Fanotm, Fusion, and Triton files [ALL] Fixed writing MPC-5000 KeyGroup Programs [ROLAND] Fixed writing files to Roland disks [NI] Fixed some minor ->Kontakt conversion issues Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 97 -------------------------------------------------------------- New Destination Formats: ->Downloadable Sounds (DLS) [KURZWEIL] Fixed remaining ->Kurzweil bugs (disabled Layers, altered envelopes) [ALL] Fixed certain MPC-> conversions [ALL] Fixed writing MPC-5000 KeyGroup Programs [ROLAND] Fixed writing files to Roland disks [ENSONIQ] Fixed writing multiple channel files to Ensoniq format [ENSONIQ] Fixed importing of 24-bit stereo files [ENSONIQ] Fixed import of zero-time envelope segments [NI] Fixed some minor ->Kontakt conversion issues [ALL] Fixed an important internal mathmatical calculation (24-bit Motorola reading) [ALL] Fixed naming of split dimensional formats to non-dimensional formats Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 96 ------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed ->Reason carried over on Build 95 Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 95 ------------------------------------------------------------- Cleaned up ->Kontakt code Improved conversion speed across the board Repaired some memory leaks General Maintainence Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 94 ------------------------------------------------------------- New Destination Formats: ->EmulatorX [MOTIF] Added converting into existing Motif Banks [MOTIF] Added converting into plain Waveforms (no realtime conversion) [MOTIF] Added incoming Groups-> predetermined Elements/Waveforms [ALL] Improved Motif, SND, and Emu sample auditioning [ALL] Improved Recycle-> conversions [ALL] Added custom Motif icons [ALL] Improved ->Stylus conversions [ALL] Improved Recycle-> conversions [MACHFIVE] Fixed Bulk->MachFive [ALL] Improved Bulk Export ->Independence and ->MachFive; now reacts to selections [ALL] Improved auditioning stereo files off proprietary disk Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 93 ------------------------------------------------------------- [KURZWEIL] Fixed ->Kurzweil regarding stereo samples [ALL] Updated documentation; PDF [ALL] Updated installers Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 92 ------------------------------------------------------------- New Source Formats: SFZ 2.0-> Drumagog-> New Destination Formats: ->Kurzweil ->Emu E3/ESi ->SFZ 2.0 (Note: SFZ 2.0 had already existed, but in less comprehensive form. This build completes the functionality, with support for crossfades, flex envelopes, and tabled curves on modulators and velocities, on both reading and writing SFZ files.) [ALL] Added Object List File Filter; objects in the Object List can be filtered [ALL] Fixed Refresh Folder commond [ALL] Fixed issues with reading occasional "mixed byte-order" EXS files [ALL] Fixed some MPC-3000 reading issues [NI] Optimized ->Battery 2, Battery 3 conversions 64 Groups made; syncs up with keyranges [NI] Fixed EXS-> issue with ungrouped Zones [NI] Fixed issue when envelope stages were being modulated [ALL] Added Recycle-> option to fade out end of sample [KORG] Improved ->Triton conversions [SOUNDFONT] Fixed merging of SoundFont presets (implicit operation) [REASON] Fixed EXS->Reason conversion; optimized ->Reason also [ALL] Fixed several PPC-specific bugs in Reference Manager [ALL] Fixed EXS-> bug when Zone does not have a sample referenced [INDEPENDENCE] Fixed EXS-> with named Groups coming in [ALL] Now can audition E3/ESi and Ensoniq samples from counterpart files (.esi, .e3b, .efe, .efa) [ALL] Ensoniq-> now comines stereo samples [ALL] Added single Preset EmulatorX export [ALL] Added viewing of Presets and Samples inside EmulatorX Banks [ALL] Added auditioning of EmulatorX samples [ALL] Fixed EmulatorX->, was not reading Transpose values correctly [EXS] Automatically converts incoming 32-bit float samples (EXS does not support these) [ROLAND] Improved averaging of incoming velocity ranges for Fantom [SAMPLETANK] Improved averaging of incoming velocity ranges [KORG] Improved averaging of incoming velocity ranges [ENSONIQ] Improved averaging of incoming velocity ranges [AKAI] Improved averaging of incoming velocity ranges for Akai S-1000/3000, Pulsar, MESA, and MPC Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 91 ------------------------------------------------------------- Added installer to install REX Shared Library in the proper place Fixed authorization off CD/DVD General Maintanence Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 89 ------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added better ability for Audition with up-down arrows in the Object Lists [ALL] Fixed Reason->; was parsing Exclusive Groups incorrectly [ALL] Fixed Reason NNXT->Bank formats (SoundFont, others) [ALL] Was not requiring samples to exist in EXS-> when requested (default) [ROLAND] Fixed several ->Fantom issues [ALL] Fixed various MV8000-> issues [ALL] Fixed various ->MPC-1000/MPC5000 issues [ALL] Included text area in Check For Updates Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 87 and 88 -------------------------------------------------------------------- New Destination Formats: ->EmulatorX, -Emu E4 (EOS) [NI] Added Kontakt Conversion Tamplates; Instrument, Script, and Group [NI] Corrected some Kontakt 4 issues [NI] Fixed ->Battery 2 and ->Battery 3 conversions [ALL] Fixed some Batch Convertor bugs [ALL] Fixed Special Edition "Check For Updates" function [ALL] Added additional Batch Convertor functions [ALL] Fixed bug where converting multiple Folders in the Object List just converted the first one [ALL] Added WAVE/AIFF-> support to Bulk Dialog [AKAI] Fixed MPC-5000 Drum programs -> other formats [EMU] Added Emu Edition [ALL] Build 87 fixes: Export Destination Folder, Copy Sample in Bulk Export Dialog, improper format in Bulk Expport with Special Editions [ALL] Routine maintainance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 86 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed couple bugs in the Bulk Dialog [ALL] Fixed obscure AIFF-writing bug [ALL] Fixed bug in Unity-> when file extensions are in the internal sample name [ALL] Screen display fixed when zooming [ALL] Added 4-button dialog in Fix References [ALL] Now writes file codes correctly when replacing a file [ALL] Fixed issue when viewing instruments with over 10,000 sample refs [ALL] General Maintenance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 85 -------------------------------------------------------------- New Destination Formats: ->CAF (Core Audio Format) [ALL] Improved stability on OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) [ALL] Improved overall interface handling [ALL] Added full support for Kontakt 4 files [ALL] Added support for EXS24 files made with Logic 9.1 [EXS] Added CAF sample support for ->EXS24 [ALL] Added EXS24-> support for CAF files [ALL] Added viewing and playback of MPC 12-bit .snd samples [NI] Added ->Kontakt Monolith writing [ALL] Added special Single Sound format translations (all, in bulk, variable modifiers) [ALL] Added new Bulk Translation dialog when converting a folder or multiple folders Allows filetype subsets to-and-from different locations [ALL] Fixed Unity Sample-> playback [ALL] Optimized looking for multi-part Kurzweil files [ALL] Enabled multiple files to be aded to Batch Processor [ALL] Added better icons to the Convert As... context menu [ALL] Normal maintainance Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 82 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed Unity-> conversions [ALL] Unity-> samples no longer include an extra extension (such as .aif or .AIFF) [ALL] Fixed several minor SFZ-> issues [ALL] Fixed ->MPC-5000 Drum conversions [ALL] Optimized Battery 2/3-> conversions Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 81 -------------------------------------------------------------- New Source Formats: Sonoma Wireworks DrumCore-> MV-8000-> New Destination Formats: ->Sonoma Wireworks DrumCore ->Akai MPC-5000 Program (Drum .50s and Keygroup .50k) ->Roland S-7x ->WAVE/AIFF/KSF/SND only [ALL] Added support for writing Akai, Ensoniq, and Emu disk [ALL] Added support for creating Akai Volumes, Ensoniq Directories, and Emu Folders [ALL] Added support for deleting Akai Volumes and Programs, Ensoniq Directores and Files, and Emu Folders and Banks [ALL] Updated interface for Leopard installations [ALL] Lot's of internal maintainance [ALL] Updated several filetype icons [ROLAND] Fixed several ->MV8000 issues [STRUCTURE] Fixed several Structure issues [ALL] Fixed Giga-> Hold parameter goes done to 0 when Release Triggers are specified Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 76 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added Support features - Email, Chat, Forum - from application [ALL] Improved Check For Update feature [ALL] Logs and Favorites now are stored in User Application Support folder, for per user use [ALL] Conversion Engine and frontend App now use the same Log File [ALL] Fixed several Roland-> parameter and tuning issues [ALL] Fixed Roland S7x Performance-> Roland MV conversions [ALL] Added Create Virtual Drive - New fucntion; create new Virtual Drives [ALL] Now plays back Kurzweil and Unity samples properly [ALL] Shows Emu E3 Presets more accurately [ALL] Can drop files into the Batch Convertor again now [EXS] Improved ->EXS Round Robin support Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 75 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] MachFive->; Optional creating stereo files for explicitly split dual mono files [ALL] MachFive->; recognizes loops and sample starts/end better [ALL] Included splitting MachFive Performances when they have dimensions and the destination does not support dimensions [ALL] Improved bulk-conversion characteristics [ALL] Improved Bitheadz Unity-> conversions, solves crashes related to not reading effects chunks properly [ALL] Incorporates dragging in and out of Object Lists (in main screen or on dock) [ALL] Added ability to drag out of application onto the Finder or other apps [ALL] When dragging .L files out of interface, creates a .S file if a .R file exists and drags that instead [ALL] Fixed writing Kontakt Multi's [ALL] Improved converting out of Akai Multi's [ALL] Improved Roland S-7x-> ability to detect -L/-R with different loop points [YAMAHA] Fixed ->Motif [NI] Improved conversion of RoundRobins EXS->Kontakt [ALL] Add and fixed MPC-> from proprietary MPC disk, no supports MPC2000XL folders, improved icons [ALL] Now can play MPC .snd files and SoundDesigner files in Waveplayer [ALL] Fixed converting FlexEnvelopes from Kontakt [ALL] Detects Roland floppies better [ROLAND] Improved ->MV-8000, not as many instances of multiple file splits [REASON] Fixed ->Reeason, now accepts Round Robin paramters [ALL] If samples are missing, now gives you more options whether to ignore some or all Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 72 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed several stack overflow issues [NI] Fixed LoopTune and XFade parameters [ALL] Fixed some interfacing details [ALL] Fixed several Waveplayer issues Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 71 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Fixed EmulatorX-> conversions [ALL] Fixed EmuX-> conversions when Preset Initial Controllers are used (common) [ALL] Sorting via columns is now proper in Object List and Batch Processor [ALL] "Favorites" is fully implemented within the interface [ALL] Added automatic checking for new updates; added option to turn off [ALL] Changed some initial defaults (looks better) [ALL] Tweaked EXS-> cross fades [ALL] Fixed SoundFont-> conversions [ALL] Fixed MachFive-> when dual samples are in one KeyGroup [ALL] Fixed serveral rare Giga-> issues [ALL] Fixed some Giga-> envelope times [ALL] Unity samples now playback correctly [ALL] Several Unity-> issues addressed [ALL] Fixed playing back Kurzweil samples [ALL] Fixed writing log files [ALL] Fixed glitch in registration schema [ALL] Samples playback now when up-down arrowing the lists [STRUCTURE] Fixed ->Structure Round Robin [STRUCTURE] Optimized multiple controller switches ->Structure [MOTIF] Fixed a couple ->Motif bugs [ALL] Added new tab for Kontakt Instrument Options [ALL] Fixed 24-bit playback on PPC machines [ALL] Maintenance fixes Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 69 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Now supports multiple Control Switch rules (for example, a MW switch and a Pedal switch can occur simultaneously) [ALL] conversions to non-"dimension" formats now do not include Release Trigger references or other dimensions [ALL] Properly reads Akai Multi's (.akm) [ALL] Fixes Bidirectional loops (Roland, Ensoniq, Kontakt, Kurzweil, others), going into non-Bidirectional loop formats (EXS24, Akai, Motif, others) [ALL] Added support for "Dimension" Instruments converting to non-Dimension ones; now splits dimensions into different instruments [ALL] HALion-> now writes Folder names as Group names in Group/Folder destinations [ALL] "Show" button results now persistant between sessions [ALL] Fixed minor Preference dialog issues [ALL] Fixed several Unity-> issues [ALL] Fixed isues related to large source files larger then 3000 samples [STRUCTURE] Made ->Structure more efficient, works faster [STRUCTURE] Fixes some MW->volume fade issues [STRUCTURE] Now names KeySwitch parts properly [ROLAND] Fixed ->MV, ->XV, and ->S-7x minor issues (comparisons) [NI] Now writes Kontakt 2.2 and Kontakt 3 files [NI] Now asks for file locations on import if they can't be found [HALION] Fixed crash when converting multi-stage Envelopes into HALion Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 66 -------------------------------------------------------------- [EXS] Fixed Round Robins in ->EXS [MACHFIVE] Fixed Giga->MachFive, possibly more imports [NI] Fixed ->Kontakt 1.52 and less files [ALL] Fixed window splitters on interface [STRUCTURE] Fixed "dimensions" importing, especially keyswitches [SOUNDFONT] Fixed writing of SoundFonts; related to GlobalZone writing Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 65 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added Structure->, EmulatorX->, Akai MPC-1000-> as source formats [AKAI] Added ->Akai MPC-1000 as destination format [ALL] Fixed CD build 64 version always checking for CD [ALL] Fixed Refresh button [ALL] Fixed viewing Virtual Drives larger then 4GB [ALL] Moving Main Screen or Status does not stall conversion processes anymore [ALL] Fixed Kontakt-> issues related to envelope modulators being read [ALL] Fixed Waveplayer-docked Waveplayer dependency [ALL] Now shows Kontakt sample file sizes in Object List [MACHFIVE] Fixed more issues related to sample file writing [ROLAND] Fixed various ->MV issues (samplerate, tuning, and Sample Start) [ROLAND] Included more parameters in converting out of S-5x [ROLAND] Fixed several ->Fantom issues [CAKEWALK] Exports more SFZ info (Keyswitch, Controller switch, RoundRobin) [CAKEWALK] Exports groups more accurately [CAKEWALK] Exports most SFZ 2.0 information [CAKEWALK] Writes now to SFZ 2.0 fromat; option in Format Options-SoundFont [CAKEWALK] SFZ 2.0 referencing .audio files now translated correctly [STRUCTURE] Sped up conversion; fixed Attack envelope issues [EXS] Fixed various sample mapping issues [SOUNDFONT] Fixed Global Zone issues; enabled better SoundFonts to load into Reason NN-XT Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 64 -------------------------------------------------------------- [MACHFIVE] Fixed several more ->MachFive issues Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 63 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added Battery2->, Battery3-> as source formats [NI] Added ->Battery2, ->Battery3 as destination formats [ALL] Added support for finding samples within several folders [ALL] Fixed Roland-> envelope issues on some formats [ALL] Made minor adjustments on Akai S-3000-> modulation settings [ALL] Implemented many Kontakt-specific options [ALL] Fixed all ->WAVE/AIFF conversions [EXS] Fixed issues with empty Groups [EXS] Now writes .exs files with only 31-characters (27 plus extension) so it looks nicer in the EXS browser [ALL] Now converts items with empty Kontakt Groups more adequately across destination formats [MACHFIVE] Fixed ->MachFive [KORG] Fixed ->Triton handling [MOTIF] Optimized ->Motif modulators; fixed LFO Speed [MOTIF] Added Parameter Tolerance and Parameter Ignores to ->Motif [ALL] Fixed crash when clicking on Play button with nothing selected [AKAI] Included quick-conversion routine Akai S-1000/3000->Akai S-5000 [MACHFIVE] Fixed certain conversions; now they load correctly into MachFive [REASON] Fixed conversions coming from "named" Group formats (such as Kontakt, EXS, etc.) [SOUNDFONT] Add feature to move a SF Preset to another SoundFont, or to merge SoundFonts Listing of features/fixes implemented in version 5.9 Build 62 -------------------------------------------------------------- [ALL] Added ->Akai S-5000, ->SoundFont, ->Roland XV-5080 destination formats [ALL] Added support for external HardDrive/ZipDrive reading [ALL] Now supports format-specific custom destination paths [ALL] Now views and plays back SampleTank, MV-8000, Unity DS-1 samples [ROLAND] Fixed several ->Fantom, ->MV-8000 issues [STRUCTURE] Fixed AmpEnv KeyTracking, some looping issues [FUSION] Fixed crashes in certain cases (one single sample being converted) [FUSION] Now converts into same "Volume" if selected Dest Program Folder is in that path [FUSION] Added new Fusion options [ALL] Fixed Kontakt Monolith file conversions; now writes correct patch names [ALL] Improved Waveplayer auditioning [ALL] Fixed several Unity-> files for conversion (rare files) [ALL] Fixed viewing Unity DS-1 files in browser [ALL] Fixed some Preference issues [ALL] Fixed destination format in right-click "Convert As.." options if they conflict with the last selected item in the Master Translation Dialog [ALL] Fixed viewing system drive if that's the only one on the system [ALL] Added icons to most file types [ALL] (All special editions) More reliable operation, repaired some issues with identifying the app path and extra data handling ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions, please contact: Chicken Systems, Inc. 714 5th Street SE Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-9798 support@chickensys.com www.chickensys.com