Important news regarding NAB 2021
14 Sep 2021
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We have a lot of new product announcements to share, and we would have loved meeting you in person at NAB, but we know many of you will not be able to join us in person. 
 
So, we have decided to try out a new format this year, a more global approach that allows participation from the comfort and safety or your own home or office. During the week of NAB 2021, we will have a lot of online events in which you will be able to participate and interact with our team as if you were here in beautiful Las Vegas.
 
M|Family products are not available anymore
10 Sep 2021
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MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, M-Replay, M-Family, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Support

Due to the global chip shortage we are unfortunately not able to supply the M|xx bundles anymore. We will continue to support existing customers, including with the Apple Silicon compatibility, but we will not be able to sell new bundles. Of course, our software-only bundles (S|xx) remain available and can still be used with any supported Blackmagic, Deltacast or AJA interface.

NEW icons for our applications
02 Jun 2021
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GPICommander, MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Multicam Logger, M-Replay, M-Family, News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Switch, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

We have new icons for all our "Universal" applications (the ones that can run natively on Apple Silicon computers).

Some of our applications may not have the new icon yet, and that's because they are not "Universal" yet, most probably because we are still waiting for a third-party libreary or framework to be universal. But stay tuned as we should receive these very soon. Read the following article for more information on the compatiblity with Apple Silicon Computers.

The new icons have been made by the studio MadebyHanna, we are forever grateful for such a beautiful job, thank you! These previous icons have been with us since more than 10 years, so these ones should be there for a while too.

RELEASE: M|Replay 2.1.5
13 Jan 2021
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.1.5?

  • FIXED: Compatibility Issue with Catalina
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.1.4
09 Sep 2020
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.1.4?

  • FIXED: An issue with the exports when using macOS Mojave or earlier
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.1.3
20 Mar 2020
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.1.3?

  • IMPROVED: Added some extra logs when there are issues with the audio
  • IMPROVED: Added compatibility with newer models of the Stream Deck
  • IMPROVED: When switching from one application to another, the Stream Deck page was not properly updated (the other Softron application should be updated to one released after January 12 as well).
  • FIXED: Level A is now automatically disabled if it was disabled the last time a session was created
  • FIXED: Incompatibility issue with older Deltacast drivers
  • FIXED: in macOS 10.15 and later, there could be issues if recording duration was higher than 4
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.1
10 Dec 2019
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.1?

  • NEW: New user interface for the "Browser" area. Clips and markers can now be sorted and filtered so they are easier to find.
  • NEW: Added the ability to add markers using a REST full API (to create your own web page - ask us if you need more info) 
  • NEW: Added a simple web page to add markers remotely (can be reached at: http://127.0.0.1:8090/markers.html)
  • NEW: Added compatibility with macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • NEW: Added support for new M|Family
  • NEW: Added support for Stream Deck Mini and XL (Work in Progress)
  • IMPROVED: Updated AJA, Blackmagic-Design, Deltacast and FFMEG versions
  • IMPROVED: Support of even more file formats in the playlist
  • FIXED: Audio LTC input support in macOS 10.15
  • FIXED: Compatibility with new Contour Design's ShuttlePro
  • FIXED: Audio routing issues with AJA cards using multiple inputs
New hardware and software bundles
12 Sep 2019
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MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, M-Replay, M-Family, New Versions, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express

At IBC 2019, Softron has announced new hardware bundles which have now been divided into the S|Family (software-only) and the M|Family (software + hardware).

All the S|Family bundles contain a dongle (non-splittable) and include shipping.
 
The M|Family bundles all contain a single card type: the Deltacast 12G/2C which can either input or output 2 channels in 6G/12G or 8 channels in 3G. So all connectors are reversible and can be used as an input or output. There is also an LTC or Genlock input. It can be used as LTC for ingest applications and as Genlock for professional playback.
 
The bundles do contain 9 adapters from Mini BNC to regular BNC (these are different adapters from the current ones).
 
The new bundles are now divided into the “e” version which stands for “external” and contains the Thunderbolt 3 Sonnet SEL chassis (small one) while the “i” version (“i” for “internal”) does not contain the chassis, but only the card and dongle. The 'i' models are ideal for the new Mac Pro, or if you already have a Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
 
For users who have purchased a S|XX bundle or already have existing licenses, it is possible to buy only the Deltacast card and the 9 Mini BNC adapters as part number 3.AMHW.
 
A new bundle has also been introduced in both software-only version (S|80R) and with the PCI card (M|80Ri/e). It contains both 8 licenses of M|Replay and MovieRecorder on the same dongle. It is recommended in applications where the same hardware setup should be used for instant replay or ingest.
 
All models are available for purchase now.
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0.2
18 Feb 2019
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0.2?

  • NEW: Added the ability to enable the "Direct Link" with any outputs. This can be useful if you want to use this with another Softron application running on the same Mac
  • IMPROVED: The status of the outputs (position in the viewers and assigned input) is now restored when creating a new session or restoring an old one
  • FIXED: When going to full screen, and reverting back the assigned inputs and outputs could have been lost
  • FIXED: Some issues when sending wrong REST requests to the API (for example a marker with a in point nil)
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0.1
10 Dec 2018
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0.1 ?

  • IMPROVED: REST API to create markers and clips has been updated
  • IMPROVED: Go to in and go to out keyboard shortcuts now depend on focus
  • IMPROVED: Added tooltips
  • IMPROVED: Fixed minor UI issues
  • FIXED: Crash when using jog shuttle
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0
16 Oct 2018
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0?

  • User interface has been completely revamped. Viewers layout is now configurable, as MovieRecorder 4, viewers can have different sizes.
  • Added support for the SKAARHOJ XC8 hardware controller.

The update is completely free of charge for our current 1.0 users, so enjoy!

Note that the "Live input" feature that we announced at IBC is not part of this version, it will be added for the 2.1 release.

RELEASE: M|Replay 1.2.1
28 Jun 2018
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in  M|Replay 1.2.1?

  • Updated Stream Deck icons
RELEASE: M|Replay 1.2
30 Apr 2018
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 1.2?

  • NEW: Added support for StreamDeck
  • NEW: Added the ability to modify the current Timecode. For this "Right-click" on the "Current Time" TC and select "Set user Timecode"
RELEASE: M|Replay 1.1.
09 Mar 2018
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 1.1.?

  • NEW: Added compatibility with new M|Family devices (those using 4c and 8c cards)
  • IMPROVED: Blackmagic-Design and Deltacast devices naming is better handled when multiple devices are connected
  • IMPROVED: Behaviour when signal is disconnected with Blackmagic-Design devices
  • FIXED: Added compatibility for dongles when running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • FIXED: Issues with some newer Deltacast drivers
  • FIXED: Issues when exporting clips cretaed with identical devices such as Mini Recorders (file names would then be identical)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This version requires updated drivers for your video device. Check the system requirements.

macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) Compatibility
26 Sep 2017
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GPICommander, MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, M-Replay, New Versions, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Switch, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release, Release Notes, Support

We are happy to say that we have been working on macOS High Sierra since a while and there is no known issue with the latest versions of our applications. If you want to upgrade, we recommend as usual to have a backup readily available so you can revert back just in case the upgrade does not go as smoothly as it has been for us. If you do so, and you are using a serial number, remember to deactivate your serial number before booting from a backup hard drive.

If you are using a dongle, make sure to update your Softron application to the latest version available from the downloads page (the ones released after September 10th, 2017) to ensure that your dongle license will be seen.

RELEASE: M|Replay 1.0.4
29 Oct 2016
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 1.0.4?

  • NEW: Send Clips, Markers and Playlist to Final Cut Pro X XML. Supports the new feature to "update events" in Final Cut Pro X 10.3, so when you add more clips or markers or modify your playlist, it will update the event instead of creating a new one. (Requires Final Cut Pro X version 10.3)
  • NEW: REST API to create markers remotely from any browser
  • NEW: Added the ability to select a different Apple ProRes codec for your recording session (used to be only Apple ProRes 422)
  • NEW: Overlay in the Viewers when you are at the beginning or end of a session
  • IMPROVED: You can now display more viewers on smaller screens
RELEASE: M|Replay 1.0.2
29 Sep 2016
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M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 1.0.2?

  • WARNING: Some keyboard shortcuts behaviours have been modified, depending on the "focus area".
  • NEW: Added a keyboard shortcut in playlists to go to 5 seconds before the end of the current or previous clip. This is very useful if you want to check the chain between 2 clips, or the end of a clip. Check the Quick Start Guide for a list of keyboard shortcuts.
  • IMPROVED: Long recording sessions now open quicker
  • IMPROVED: Inputs and Outputs names must now be unique to avoid confusion
  • IMPROVED: Working with full screen mode
  • FIXED: A few keyboard shortcuts
  • FIXED: Issues when leaving Clip names empty
M|Replay is now available
08 Sep 2016
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M-Replay, New Applications, Release Notes

Softron Media Services has released the first instant video replay solution on the Mac. M|Replay, that’s its name, can record multiple HD channels on one Mac, and instantly replay all channels synchronised to review the important moments. M|Replay is ideal either as a replay server for video production or for example as an adjudication system for referees.

Thanks to its intuitive user interface, the M|Replay application will allow you to instantly replay all the cameras at once to review important moments, and select one camera to view in full screen if needed; while still continuing to record all channels. You can add markers and create clips to be played back immediately or exported at a later time.

M|Replay can be controlled either on screen, with keyboard shortcuts, or with some dedicated hardware controllers, so all the controls are at the touch of a finger.