Important news regarding NAB 2021
14 Sep 2021
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Conferences, Fairs, GPICommander, Miscellaneous, MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Replay, M-Family, News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Switch, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Tradeshows and Events
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.
 
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: OnTheAir Node 3.8, OnTheAir Manager 3.3 and OnTheAir Live 3.3
21 Dec 2019
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OnTheAir Manager, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.8?

  • WARNING: This version requires macOS 10.12 or later.
  • NEW: Added support for new M|Family
  • NEW: Added compatibility with the "Afterburner card" of the new Mac Pro 
  • IMPROVED: Now using NDI SDK 4.1
  • IMPROVED: Updated AJA, Blackmagic-Design, Deltacast and FFMEG versions
  • FIXED: Playback of some MPEG and MXF files
  • FIXED: Playback of FLAC/MKV files
  • FIXED: When an event was in loop, and first item a playlist, it would loop in the playlist
  • FIXED: M|Family: "Reference Source" preference is now properly saved
  • FIXED: Compatibility of GPICommander with Catalina
  • FIXED: Compatibility with ATEM drivers 8.1

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.3 and OnTheAir Live 3.3?

  • IMPROVED: Catalina Compatibility with notarization
  • IMPROVED: (OnTheAir Manager) Underrun and Overrun are now shown in the playlists, even if playlist or clip is in loop, but they are not reported in the verification results
  • FIXED: Playback of some MPEG and MXF files
  • FIXED: Playback of FLAC/MKV files
  • FIXED: Issues with keychain
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.5 and OnTheAir Manager 3.2.3
19 Feb 2019
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OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.5?

  • IMPROVED: Playback continues for some corrupted files with problematic frames at the end
  • IMPROVED: MPEG 4 files can now be decompressed again (note that this is not H.264 we are talking about but MPEG-4)
  • FIXED: Connection issues with the OnTheAir CG plugin
  • FIXED: Keying issues with AJA devices

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.2.3?

  • FIXED: A few UI issues in Mojave
  • FIXED: TC display issues in inspector
  • FIXED: Password in Keychain was not always remembered
  • FIXED: Display day now uses again preferred language in System prefs (was not automatic since 10.13)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.4
30 Apr 2018
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.4?

  • NEW: Added support for Closed Captioning CEA-608 (Requires option)
  • IMPROVED: Added more info to the REST API playback status
  • IMPROVED: AJA devices: routing to Composite or component output
  • IMPROVED: Default NDI Source name now corresponds to the application name (was previously the computer's Bonjour name)
  • FIXED: Order of Nodes could be inverted in system preference pane + issues with Node 2 and 6
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.

Last chance to upgrade your playout solutions
16 Jun 2017
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News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
Please upgrade by August 31, 2017 !
 
In an ever-changing industry, we, too, must change with the times.  To stay relevant we sometimes release new versions of our applications, and when we do so we offer special discounted prices to upgrade from the previous versions.  In order that we may allocate our resources most efficiently (and thus keep our prices as low as possible), we will be limiting the window of opportunity on the discounted upgrade period to one year from the latest version’s release date. 
 
As such we want to inform you that Softron is phasing out the upgrade program on the legacy versions (releases prior to version 3.x) of OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir CG, and OnTheAir Node. This means that soon you will no longer be able to upgrade your older license(s) toward the purchase of the most current version; instead you will need to purchase a full new license (minor upgrades will still be free). If you have not done so yet, now is the time to upgrade! 
 
Don't be left behind! This is important and will help ensure full functionality as operating systems and hardware drivers evolve. You will enjoy such features as: NDI compatibility, a more streamlined workflow, support for the most current codecs and UHD formats, free customer support, and much more.
 
Don't wait! August 31, 2017 is the deadline. It should take only a few minutes to update your applications, and there are free demo copies of the latest releases on our website for you to evaluate and to see what you are missing: http://softron.tv/downloads.
 
Get caught up today, and be ready for the future. Upgrade now and save!
 
If you have questions, please contact us.
 
Thank you for using Softron!
RELEASE: OnTheAir Manager 3.1.1
03 May 2017
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OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.1.1?

  • NEW: Added the ability to enable/disable the slave mode (unlock the slave Node, then right click on the lock and select "enable slave mode")
  • NEW: Even if an event is in Loop, we will still display the overrun and underrun information (so it is easier to schedule)
  • NEW: The duration of the selection is now shown (so you can know how long a given set of clips will last)
  • FIXED: Some issues with stick to next/previous
  • FIXED: When selecting all events by clicking on the top of the column, sometimes some events of the previous day were selected
  • FIXED: Issues when renaming categories
  • FIXED: Issues with the clip real start time and calculation of the underrun/overrun in the currently playing event (some fixes may require to update to OnTheAir Node 3.5 to be seen)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.4, OnTheAir Live and OnTheAir Manager 3.1
09 Feb 2017
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in all 3 applications?

New driver requirements for Deltacast cards. You should use drivers 5.21 or later. Check the System Requirements.

  • NEW: Updated video devices SDK and frameworks (this is the main reason of the version number change)
  • IMPROVED: The menu "Contact Softron Support..." now gathers the unified logs of macOS Sierra
  • IMPROVED: Read performances on some network drives
  • IMPROVED: Scrubbing on some files
  • FIXED: Duration of still images was ignored
  • FIXED: Some DNxHD QuickTime mov files were indicated as not valid
  • FIXED: Playback of some H.264 files  
  • FIXED: Playback of some ProRes files on network drives

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.4?

  • NEW: REST API: Added the ability to reload the schedule using a path 
  • NEW: CC is now also working for 720p and 1080p
  • NEW: AJA cards now appear/disappear in the list of playback devices when the device is connected/disconnected
  • IMPROVED: Error reporting when controlling Node via REST api
  • IMPROVED: Internal and External Key opacity are now done on Alpha
  • FIXED: DNxHD 440 RGB files in a YUV output
  • FIXED: Issues with the NodeCG plugin
  • FIXED: HDMI output with AJA Io 4K
  • FIXED: Issues with the REST API when using playlists
  • FIXED: Audio Issues with AJA devices (we can now only select minimum 6 channels)

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.1?

  • IMPROVED: Connection/Disconnections with OnTheAir Node
  • FIXED: Issues when the media received from Node had some "nil" values

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.1?

  • NEW: Added EPG plugin for New Zealand
  • FIXED: LED status of backup Node is now the same as the main Node
  • FIXED: Some possible issues when importing playlists and schedules
  • FIXED: Issues when the media received from Node had some "nil" values
RELEASE: OnTheAir Manager 3.0.7
14 Jul 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Manager, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.7?

  • FIXED: Some UI issues in the Playlist area
  • FIXED: Import of .vpls playlists now also imports logo
  • FIXED: Open issues of possibly corrupted database
RELEASE: OnTheAir Manager 3.0.6
24 Mar 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Manager, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.6 ?

  • Fixed "Activations/deactivations" via internet with El Capitan
  • Fixed duration of Still images
  • Fixed duration of clips when importing xpls playlists
  • Fixed a possible issue when importing playlists
  • Fixed an issue with Daylight Savings Time
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.3, OnTheAir Live 3.0.5, OnTheAir Manager 3.0.3
21 Jan 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.3 ?

  • IMPROVED: OnTheAir CG 3 plugin. WARNING: you need to upgrade OnTheAir CG Server to version 3.1.2 or later!
  • FIXED: Decompression of some MXF
  • FIXED: Playback issue with some "segmented" movies that were not encoded until the end
  • FIXED: Fixed IMX field dominance detection in MXF files
  • FIXED: Playback Status incorrect when initialising engine with the REST API

 

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.0.5 and OnTheAir Manager 3.0.3?

  • IMPROVED: Scrubbing in the inspector
  • FIXED: Memory issues with the inspector
  • FIXED: Current position time information
  • FIXED: UI issues in Inspector
Price changes in January 2016 !
07 Dec 2015
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MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Press Release, Release
New UPRGRADE PRICES
 
When we released our various upgrades for OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, and MovieRecorder, we set different upgrade prices which were determined by the date when the license was purchased and the options acquired.  We also set an introductory upgrade price for OnTheAir CG.
 
On January 1, 2016, almost two years after the introduction of these upgrades, we are changing the requirements and the prices for the upgrades.  Instead of the various upgrade prices, the upgrade procedure and pricing are being streamlined. You will find the new upgrade prices at the bottom of each of the product's pages.
 
 
Temporary prices dropped
 
On January 1st, 2016, we will also change the temporary promotional price of OnTheAir Studio, as well as the temporary upgrade price from OnTheAir CG 1 to OnTheAir CG 3.
 
So now is a good time (before the end of the year) to upgrade if you still have old versions. Please note that we will no longer provide free support for older versions. Additionally, compared to these older versions, there are a number of things that have been greatly improved and new features added, so there are a lot of compelling reasons to upgrade !

 

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.2, OnTheAir Live 3.0.2, OnTheAir Manager 3.0.2
01 Dec 2015
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.0.2 ?

  • FIXED: Some possible issues with image and logo playback

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.0.2 ?

  • IMPROVED behaviour when no Local Media Folder set in preferences (Local Media Not Found)
  • FIXED: Misplaced playback icon when thumbnails are not shown
  • FIXED: Attributes not always displayed after application going in background
  • FIXED: Absolute start time is now correctly set
  • FIXED: Some leaks with the inspector

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.2 ?

  • IMPROVED behaviour when no Local Media Folder set in preferences (Local Media Not Found)
  • FIXED: Some leaks with the inspector
Release: OnTheAir Manager 3.0.1
30 Oct 2015
Filed in:
OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.1?

  • Added a button to delete schedules and a confirmation window before deleting the schedule.
  • Fixed an issue when sending schedule to OnTheAir Node. This could take a long time as too many events were sent.
  • Fixed an issue where the files in inspector would show as "Local Media Not Found".
  • Fixed an issue when deleting clips in the Media Browser.
  • Fixed an issue with the new version notifications that would not work in 10.8.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.1
23 Oct 2015
Filed in:
OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.1 ?

  • Optimisation of the smart playout engine for better performances on smaller computers
  • Added the possibility to modify the audio gain for each clip
  • Added the ability to scrub (requires OnTheAir Live 3.0 or later)
  • Plugin selection is now saved
  • Added notifications when new version is available (users will be notified when the next version is released). 
  • Updated the plugin for OnTheAir CG 3 with improved connections
  • Improved compatibility with El Capitan
  • Fixed an issue with the status of the license when using dongles (would should up as DEMO)
  • Fixed an issue of the Node remaining in the "Starting up..." status
  • Fixed an issue with 16:9 aspect ratios in SD
  • Fixed an issue with some codecs shown as "Unknown" in the description in OnTheAir Live or OnTheAir Manager (for example some XDCAM files)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Manager 3.0
13 Oct 2015
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News, OnTheAir Manager, Release Notes

OnTheAir Manager goes from version 1.3.5 to version 3.0. The reason for that version jump is that OnTheAir Manager 1.3.5 still used QuickTime to preview and trim the clip in the inspector. This could be confusing as OnTheAir Manager was not able to read some files that OnTheAir Node could, or the other way around. With version 3.0 we now use the same engine for the OnTheAir Manager preview as OnTheAir Node 3 uses to playout files. So the files that can be read by both applications are identical. This is a major change in itself which then diserved a major version number change. By using a version 3 we also bring it in pair with OnTheAir Node which is also in version 3. 

So there were a lot of changes, but most are "under the hood". Below are the new features that can actually be seen :

  • Added the ability to send more than a month to OnTheAir Node
  • Update inspector UI
  • EPG plugins have been updated to newer versions with a few fixes
  • Fixed an issue with Keychain
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.2.2
11 Jun 2015
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Manager
What’s new in OnTheAir Node 3.2.2 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue with the dongles not being supported for Node 2-4
  • Fixed a possible crash when the schedule was updated
  • Fixed the as-run-logs location which was wrongly routed to the technical logs folder
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.2.1
21 May 2015
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New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Manager
What’s new in OnTheAir Node 3.2.1 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue with Blackmagic-Design devices that did not show up at first start of the preference pane
  • Fixed an issue with the OnTheAir CG 1 plugin
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.2
14 Apr 2015
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Manager
What’s new in OnTheAir Node 3.2 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Added a plugin for OnTheAir CG 3
  • Added support for CC CEA-708 output also on some Blackmagic-Design devices (only on the 4K devices)
  • Added support for AJA drivers 12.x and later
  • Added the automatic detection of Blackmagic-Design devices being connected/disconnected from computer
  • Added a "Reverse Field Order" attribute for each clip
  • Improved the Log window performances, logs are not repeated anymore and logs older than 30 days are deleted (not as-run-logs)
  • Improved performances on slow files
  • Used a workaround to fix the issue of logo overlay in YUV on a Mac mini in OS 10.10
  • Fixed playback issues with some MPEG2 and H.264 files
  • Fixed issues with AAC HE audio files
  • Fixed some clip end behaviour issues when in Cue mode
  • Fixed possible issues with the scheduler (OTAV only)
  • Important Note: AJA drivers 12.1 and Blackmagic-Design Drivers 10.3.1 are required with this upgrade