Bremmers Audio Design updates MultitrackStudio (10.4) and MultitrackStudio for iPad (4.5)

Bremmers Audio Design has released version 10.4 of MultitrackStudio (Windows / Mac), and version 4.5 of MultitrackStudio for iPad.

The focus of these releases is on smooth interoperability between the Mac and iPad versions. Users can now copy-and-paste audio, MIDI and more between the Mac and iPad versions using the Universal Clipboard which is part of Handoff.

Another new feature is 'Substitutes' for missing instrument or MIDI effect plugins. The user can use a substitute on the current device without losing the settings of the missing plugin. If the song is transferred back to the device it came from the original plugin can be used again.

Changes in MultitrackStudio:

• Track editor COPY / PASTE buttons now use OS clipboard. On a Mac you can now copy/paste audio/MIDI between MultitrackStudio for iPad and MultitrackStudio on your Mac using Universal Clipboard.
• "Import Audio/MIDI File" menu option can now paste if you press the Alt (Windows) / Option (Mac) key while clicking. On a Mac you can use this to import audio/MIDI copied on MultitrackStudio for iPad.
• Mac: 'Export Song' / 'Import Song' can now copy / paste if you press the Option key while clicking. You can now copy/paste songs between MultitrackStudio for iPad and MultitrackStudio on your Mac.
• Mac: Export / Import Presets button can now copy / paste if you press the Option key while clicking. You can now copy/paste the presets between MultitrackStudio for iPad and MultitrackStudio on your Mac.
• Missing instrument or MIDI effect plugins are now remembered as 'substitutes'. This makes moving songs back and forth between devices easier. You can replace the Missing Instrument / Missing MIDI Effect placeholder with something you do have. When the song is back on the original device you can load the substitute using the instrument/MIDI effect's options menu. Not available for External MIDI Instruments.
• .MIDI and .kar files can be imported, pasted or dropped.
• There's now just one message dialog if multiple plugins are missing while loading a song. Also applies to SoundFonts for the Mac version's SoundFont Player.
• Pianoroll lasso now catches note starts (rather than requiring the first half of the note to be in the lasso).
• Remote Control: "Mouse Control" and "Effect Mouse Control" actions now work with 3rd party plugins. You need to click a knob to make it work, some plugins need the knob to be moved a bit.
• External MIDI Instrument: options menu has 'Import' option for patchmap files.
• Some bug fixes.

Changes in MultitrackStudio for iPad:

• Track editor COPY / PASTE buttons now use iPadOS General PasteBoard. You can now copy/paste audio/MIDI between MultitrackStudio for iPad and MultitrackStudio on a Mac using Universal Clipboard.
• Removed "Copy to General PasteBoard" / "Paste from General PasteBoard" from track editor Copy / Paste menus (the COPY / PASTE buttons themselves do that now).
• 'Export MultitrackStudio Song' / 'Import Song' now have Copy / Paste options respectively. You can now copy/paste songs from Mac to iPad and vice-versa using Universal Clipboard.
• 'Import SoundFont' now has Paste option. You can now copy/paste from Mac to iPad using Universal Clipboard.
• Import/Export dialogs: 'General Pasteboard' options have been renamed to Copy or Paste.
• 'Export Presets' has 'Copy' option.
• 'Export MIDI Tracks' an 'Export Mix' now have 'Name' box.
• 'Export Mix' now has 'Type' en 'Quality' settings. The Pro Extension adds a 'Sample rate' setting.
• External MIDI Instrument: options menu has 'Import' option for patchmap files.
• Missing instrument or MIDI effect plugins are now remembered as 'substitutes'. This makes moving songs back and forth between devices easier. You can replace the Missing Instrument / Missing MIDI Effect placeholder with something you have. When the song is back on the original device you can load the substitute using the instrument/MIDI effect's options menu. Not available for External MIDI Instruments, Virtual MIDI Apps or IAA Apps.
• There's now just one message dialog if multiple plugins or SoundFonts are missing while loading a song.
• Mixer sections can have up to 3 additional audio effect slots, depending on screen size. (requires Pro Extension).
• There can one more Effect Return on 10.5" or larger iPads (12.9" iPads had this already). (requires Pro Extension).
• .MIDI and .kar files can be imported, pasted or dropped.
• Fixed: error when tapping a crashed AU effect's Reload button twice quickly.
• Fixed: layout issues with iPad Mini 2021.
• Some bug fixes.

Users who purchased MultitrackStudio after October 28, 2013 are entitled to lifetime free updates. Older versions can be upgraded: $39 (Pro) / $23 (Standard).

MultitrackStudio for iPad is available from the app store.