On Sun, 2004-07-18 at 14:29, Robert Jonsson wrote: > Hi everybody, > > It is finally here! The long awaited: <drumroll> > ==================================================== > # # ###### #### ##### > ## ## # # ## # > # # # # # # #### # # # # # > # # # # # ## # #### # # # # > # # # # ## # ## # # > # # # # # ## # # # ## # > # # #### #### ###### #### ## # > ==================================================== > </drumroll><crash> > > > [Introduction] > A new stable release of MusE has finally seen the light of day. This release > has been in development for over half a year and the list of changes is huge. > This milestone release has internal as well as external redesigns resulting > in much improved stability. MusE 0.7 has also improved usability as well as > plenty new and improved features. > > [Overview] > Muse is an integrated midi and audio sequencer with support for Alsa, Jack, > LADSPA, internal and external softsynths and much more. All in all it is a > complete music creation environment. > See the MusE homepage: http://lmuse.sourceforge.net for a more comprehensive > overview. > > > [New and improved] > This new version of MusE has a huge amount of changes, some highlights: > > * New look > - MusE has a new look with both visual and usability improvements > > * Lots of performance improvements > - Internal redesign leading to realtime performance greatly improved > > * Softsynths > - MusE can now utilize win32 VST-Instruments natively > - Internal synth interface redesigned for better performance > > * MusE is now always a Jack application > - Interface to jack extended greatly > - support for jack transport (both master and slave) > - freewheeling mode for mixdown etc... > > * Audio functionality extended > - Mixer merged with midi-mixer > - Audio routing redesigned > - New types of generic 'tracks' Input/Output/Aux/Group/etc > > * Automation > - A new automation subsystem (first version) > > * Configuration and customization > - lots of new customization options > - shortcut editor > > * Editor improvements > - drum editor improved with many shortcuts > - arranger keyboard navigation and shortcuts > > [On the minus side] > * Score editor is no longer available > * Song format changed, no converter has been produced as of yet. > * MusE can no longer be started 'stand alone', jack is always used. > > See http://lmuse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Features for a list of more > bells and whistles. > > > [Download] > The source download is available at: > http://sourceforge.net/projects/lmuse > > > [Known issues] > Have a look at the Errata at > http://lmuse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Errata0.7 for a list of known > issues with this release. > > > [Many more changes] > * do not save midi controller information in ~/.MusE file > * Added message boxes when alsa and jack fails to initialize > * added icons for drum-/listeditor in the arranger on rightclick > * disabled midi mtc sync as its not implemented; disabled > midi sync slave modes as they are currently not working > * enabled sending midi clock > * splitted removeTrack()/insertTrack() into three phases: pre realtime > actions - realtime actions - post realtime actions; this allows > to move memory allocations out of realtime task > * changed undo/redo of tracks: synti instances are now really deleted on > delete track > * jack connection changes with qjackctrl are now recognized by MusE > * applied patch from John Check to add a panic button to pianoroll > editor > * impl. "all notes off" for organ synti > * disabled buttons for not implemented functions > * added muse/wave/solo button in the trackinfo > * enabled some midi sync code > * dialogs for change of drummap when converting miditrack to drumtrack > or changing port. > * automatic trackchange in tracklist when selecting parts in arranger > * added modify velocity to drumeditor + bugfix for modify velocity > * fixed midi step recording > * fixed bug in arranger: pressing enter after renaming part started > editor > * fixed --enable-rtcap configuration option > * fix make MusE work on 64 bit architectures > * added aux send for syntis > * added info box which explains why when MusE gets kicked by Jack > * added instrument definition for roland MC-505 > * store a backup upon saving a new version of a song > * transpose + grid patch added > * added new config option: disable splash screen > * fixed a crash when moving an event to tick positions < 0 > * fixed: selecting a note in pianoroll editor and changing a value > with note-info toolbar crashed MusE > * added pianoroll velocity variation when clicking on virtual keyboard > * hopefully a fix for drum in & outmap-issues in midi.cpp > * FluidSynth: added support for drum patches > * MusE now will not start if RTC is not available. > * changed default start behaviour to open default.med template > * Lots of new icons > * Autodetect of browser for help system > * pitch bend handling and import fixed > * show one more measure in pianoroll and drum editor > * list editor: implemented input mode for program change messages > * fixed routing for stereo LADSPA plugins used in mono strips > * midi import fixes > * auxSend chorusSend and reverbSend enabled in midi mixer strip if > corresponding controllers are added > * implemented "Add New Controller" in list editor / edit controller > * midi controller values now saved in *.med file > * drag & drop import of wave and midi files > * updated roland-XP30.idf instrument definition > * Custom guis for plugins work again > * Splash screen > * LADCCA/LASH support updated > * Cleaned up shortcuts > * Single key shortcuts for edit tools > * Update marker list on tempo change > * Allow adding markers from the ruler with shift-click > * Metronom now sends proper note off events > * Clip list editor deaktivated > * After loading of template, treat current project as "untitled" > * Song format changed due to bugfixes > * Shortcuts to bug reporting tool and homepage from help menu > * Updated AboutBox > * Fixed QT version check in m4/qt.m4 > > check the Changelog > http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/lmuse/muse/ChangeLog?rev=1.214&view=auto > for a complete list of changes (no this wasn't all). > > Have lots of fun and tell us what you think! I THINK Muse is fast approaching the point where I can dump Winblows altogether where I use Sonar XL 2.1 as my sequencer playback app. I could live without the sequencer bit but the use of softsynths has been a bit rough with both Muse and Rosegarden. All I use is softsynths. Namely, Roland VSC which is robust, uniform in its samples and GS compatible. Just installed Muse 7.0 on my Mandrake system (10.0) from Thac's. When I run Muse it complains that it's looking for SCHED_FIFO and wont start. I'm using the 2.6.7 kernel with capabilities. (modprobe realtime any=1 allcaps=1 gid=29) I have added my user account to group 29 and Jack, Ardour, etc all run in RT from my user account. Thoughts? I'm excited to test the new Muse out. Regards, R~ > > Regards, > /MusE Development team >
