energyXT v1.2.8 released

Jorgen Aase has released v1.2.8 of energyXT.

New features and enhancements:

• New sampler component!
• Drag and drop sample presets (.xts), SF2 presets and instruments into sequencer.
• New Main browser (F3), use it to drag and drop VSTs, wav samples and XT sampler presets (.xts) and SF2 presets, instruments and samples into the current project.
• Ctrl+space on MIDI track in sequencer will open the VST the track is routed to.
• eXT VST version can now have multiple audio inputs and outputs (if supported by host).
• Mute MIDI/Audio/Envelope parts in sequencer (ctrl + m).
• Improved VST sync in main window and sequencer comp.
• Better looking MIDI and audio cables in main window.
• Added Pitch Bend support to controller view in MIDI Editor.
• Added on/off button for Snap in sequencer, MIDI editor and Audio editor.
• Press 'x' to toggle snap on/off.
• New Marker tracks in sequencer with optional autozoom, autogroup and autoloop select.
• Position and size of editor window in sequencer are now saved and restored.
• Insert fx are now pre fader and send fx are now optional pre/post fader in sequencer.
• Sequencer audio out can now be automated by MIDI CC.
• Tempo selector in sequencer with internal or external clock.
• Metronome in sequencer with count-in (wav required).
• Song position in bars/beats/ticks and hours/mins/secs in sequencer. Right-click to select format.
• Changed background drawing in the piano roll to highlight flats instead of every other beat.
• Higher zoom out level.
• Dragging envelope curve points now works more logical.
• Press 'r' to toggle record enable on/off in seq.
• Press 'b' to toggle metronome on/off in seq.
• Middle click volume and VST param faders in GUI to activate MIDI Learn.
• 'Move up' now work with insert fx on audio tracks in sequencer.
• New tracks in sequencer are now by default named after track mode: 'MIDI', 'audio', 'folder' and 'envelope'.
• There are now 4 gate modes in the Groove editor. 'Note length', 'Q', 'Q - no overlap' and 'Q - Legato'.
• Slicing clips in Audio part editor now snaps to grid and not clip start position.
• Custom groove support in sequencer with time offset, velocity and note length.
• Envelope track can be routed to Groove strength for sample accurate automation.
• Middle-click groove strength selector in gui for MIDI learn.
• Double-click MIDI fx, insert fx, send fx and groove to open editors in sequencer mixer.
• 'Create folder' on right-click in open/save/folder window.
• Trigger MIDI parts with CC.
• Click middle mouse button on trigger key/cc control to activate MIDI learn in MIDI part performer.
• Added 'play group' support in MIDI Part performer (used to be called transporter).
• Added 'mute group' support in MIDI Part performer.
• Change order of parts in MIDI Part performer.
• Delete doubles.
• Save prompt may be disabled in energyXT.ini, add the section [options] with the line saveptrompt=0.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed a problem with buffer size detection in ASIO dll.
• Fixed an issue with changing ASIO device.
• Fixed issue with VST version clipping audio output.
• Fixed problem with skins not looking right until eXT was reloaded.
• Fixed an issue with nesting multiple eXTs within eXT.
• Fixed an overdubbing issue with MIDI loop recording in sequencer.
• Fixed crash with 'Move To' menu, when no track selected.
• Pan now works on frozen VST outputs.
• Fixed problem with disk streaming and pitching wav down 2-3 octaves.
• Fixed problem with freeze and rename VST in sequencer.
• Fixed issue with Insert point in envelope when in Run mode, would stop playback.
• Fixed issue with restoring VST program on some plug-ins.
• Fixed a crash problem when loading eXT patches via 'File->Load bank' in Cubase.
• Saving chords without root note, now reloads properly.
• Fixed problem with ghosting MIDI parts on multiple tracks in sequencer.
• Fixed an issue with save on exit, when you click Cancel in file dialog, or try to save with a bad filename, eXT will not exit.