What's new in GPICommander 2.4.1?
- Added compatibility with macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.4.1
04
Dec
2019
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RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.1.4
29
Nov
2019
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What's new in Multicam Logger 2.1.4?
- NEW: New editor for the Stream Deck with better customisation tools.
- NEW: Added support for Stream Deck XL and Mini.
RELEASE: MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.3
26
Nov
2019
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WARNING: This version of MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express require macOS 10.12 or later.
What's new in MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.3?
- NEW: Added compatibility of "Classic" destinations with macOS Catalina
- NEW: Added the "Elapsed duration" token in the "Custom" AVPreset text overlay
- NEW: Added the "Expected Duration" preference for better compatibility of growing movies with some editing software
- NEW: Support for Stream Deck Mini and XL, with a new editor
- NEW: M|Family: Added support for "Level B" for video sources using high frame rates (above 30fps)
- IMPROVED: Now using NDI SDK 4.1
- IMPROVED: Disconnection/Reconnection of multiple NDI sources
- IMPROVED: Added 'clap' and 'colr" atoms for uncompressed 10bit recordings
- IMPROVED: Max number of audio input channels is now set to 128
- IMPROVED: Audio layout configuration, added label options
- FIXED: Audio Monitoring preference now properly saved even after source is modified
- FIXED: Issue when doing a reveal in finder on a remote MovieRecorder
- FIXED: Video device timecode fps was not properly saved
- FIXED: Tokens could be cleared when editing the first time
- FIXED: Compatibility with new Contour Design's ShuttlePro
- FIXED: Audio routing issues with AJA devices using multiple inputs
What's new in MovieRecorder 4.3 only (features not available in MovieRecorder Express)?
- NEW: Added new XDCAM HD variants: VBR 18Mbit and CBR 25Mbit
- FIXED: MXF XDCAM files using a progressive source are now properly marked as progressive
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.1.2
09
Oct
2019
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What's new in Multicam Logger 2.1.2?
- NEW: Added the ability to easily add markers remotely using a simple web page readily available (Contact us if you need more info on this).
- IMPROVED: Application Notarized for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) compatibility.
- FIXED: Issues with DNxHD files
- FIXED: Timecode accuracy for some file formats
macOS 10.15 Catalina Compatibility
08
Oct
2019
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Most of our applications should work fine with macOS 10.15 Catalina. Indeed we started a long time ago to move all our code to 64bit, and we continuously make sure that our code is kept up to date. Currently only MovieRecorder and M|Replay have to be updated to be fully compatible with macOS Catalina.
We are working on MovieRecorder 4.3 and M|Replay 2.1 and release versions should be available soon. If you are interested to test a beta version, let us know, but in the meantime, if you are using MovieRecorder or M|Replay, you should not update to Catalina.
Also, for users of our M|Family, you will have to update your drivers to the latest version (6.13). Previous versions of the drivers are not compatible with macOS Catalina.
In the past few months, we ran a lot of tests on Catalina. But if you encounter any issue after updating to Catalina, please let us know.
And as usual, for production computers, remember the good old "When it works, don't fix it", and if you need to upgrade, make sure to do a backup of your system before so you can maybe revert back if need be. Ideally run tests on another computer using our free demo versions, that's one of the reason why we provide them.
OnTheAir Video 4 just announced
13
Sep
2019
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At IBC 2019, Softron has announced a much anticipated new version for its playout line of products. OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 4 will come with a lot of advanced new features that will help you get even more professional features for your workflows. Come and meet with us at IBC for more information on these new features.
OnTheAir Video Express and OnTheAir Video
- Video Preview + Audio Vu-Meters
- Automatic Folder-based Playout:
- Automatic Randomization
- Rename clips in playlist
OnTheAir Video ONLY
- New schedule editor
- Built-in CG (Dynamic Graphics Overlay Option)
- Secondary Audio Output
- RTMP Streaming input
New hardware and software bundles
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Sep
2019
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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: GPICommander 2.4
25
Jun
2019
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What's new in GPICommander 2.4?
WARNING: If you are using AppleScripts to trigger other software from the GPICommander application, there is a major change in the way AppleScripts should be written. Now the test to check if and input is on or off, is done using a BOOLEAN (so something like "if value is true then"). So after installing this version you will have to rewrite your scripts. There is no change if you are using the direct intergation in our applications, or if you control the GPICommander application with AppleScripts.
- IMPROVED: In AppleScript, the test to see if an input is on or off now uses a BOOLEAN. This provides much more consistent results.
- IMPROVED: GPICommander is now "Notarized"
RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.4.3
19
Jun
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.4.3?
- IMPROVED: Support for Dark Mode
- FIXED: When projects are modified in CG Designer, it would not update in CG Server
- FIXED: Aspect ratio is now properly saved
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.8
19
Jun
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.8?
- FIXED: Brought back support for DNxHD (in .mov containers)
- FIXED: Inconsistencies with durations of clip using 23.98 fps
- FIXED: Some issues with the plugin to control OnTheAir CG (Plugin version 3.0.9)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.8
19
Jun
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.8?
- FIXED: Brought back support for DNxHD (in .mov containers)
- FIXED: Inconsistencies with durations of clip using 23.98 fps
- FIXED: Thumbnails are not reloaded every time the playlist opens
RELEASE: MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.2
31
May
2019
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What's new in MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.2?
This is a major release of MovieRecorder. We have updated most of the frameworks and SDK that we use. There may be driver requirements changes. As usual, make sure to run tests (even with a demo version on a different computer) in your specific configuration before putting a new version in production.
- NEW: Create a "Streaming" destination. Requires the Streaming Center application to create streaming destinations and presets (macOS 10.13 or later). Streaming destinations can only be created when the Streaming Center application is installed. You will need a separate license of the Softron Streaming Pack to be able to stream without the demo blue frames.
- IMPROVED: When user has refused to allow access to microphone, there will be a notification (used for Audio LTC input)
- IMPROVED: Application is now "Notarized" so you should have less warnings from Gatekeeper
- IMPROVED: NDI: Updated the SDK to version 3.8
- IMPROVED: NDI: AV Sync after network issues
- IMPROVED: NDI: Now supporting sources with variable frame rates (from "Scan converters" for example)
- IMPROVED: AJA: Updated the SDK to version 15 (Requires drivers 14.3 or later)
- IMPROVED: AJA: Support for UHD and 12G input of the AJA Io 4K Plus and other models (you can now choose between single or quad link)
- IMPROVED: Blackmagic-Design: Updated the SDK to version 11 (Requires drivers 11.1 or later)
- IMPROVED: M|Family: Updated the Deltacast SDK to version 6.11 (Download the compatible driver from our website)
- IMPROVED: GPICommander: Added
- FIXED: Blackmagic-Design: Aspect ratio is now properly set when using SD uncompressed format
- FIXED: Audio issues when using "auto-split" in macOS 10.13 with Classic destinations
- FIXED: Duration of split recording is now properly saved when duplicating destinations
What's new in MovieRecorder 4.2 only?
- NEW: AV Presets: Effects: Custom text overlay, using the same "tokens" that can be used for the file naming
- NEW: AV Presets: Effects: Change the frame rate of the recorded file (the source can be 60p and the recorded file 30p for example)
- NEW: Added the ability to restore configurations using the REST API
- FIXED: Field priority issue when recording in DVCPRO50
- FIXED: VTR Capture: Serial VTR Timecode now have its frame rate changing when input display mode change
- FIXED (version 4.2.1): Crash when doing a right click to choose the "old" reveal in Finder
What's new in MovieRecorder Express 4.2 only?
- IMPROVED: It is now possible to record simultaneously to one QuickTime and one Streaming destination. Thus, the destination selection menu on the Viewers has been modified. You should now check the checkboxes to enable destinations. IF you try to enable more than one QuickTime or more than one Streaming destination at the same time, the previous one will be disabled. Reveal in Finder is now done using the little icons, and not the right-click.
RELEASE: Streaming Center 1.0
31
May
2019
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Now available for download.
Requires macOS 10.13, and MovieRecorder or MovieRecorder Express 4.2.
Facebook and Twitch integration will be added in a future version.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.6
21
May
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.6?
- NEW: Direct Link is now available for OnTheAir Video Express as well
- FIXED: An issue creating artefacts when outputing in SD with the SMART resize and graphics option enabled
- FIXED: An issue with demo frame when outputing in NDI
RELEASE: GPICommander 2.3.1
18
Apr
2019
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What's new in GPICommander 2.3.1?
- IMPROVED: Sample action scripts working for older os too
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.0.4
08
Apr
2019
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What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.4?
- FIXED: When user has not accepted access to audio input for Audio LTC, a message is shown
- FIXED: Issues with 23.98 fps
- FIXED: Timecode offset was not properly added for Audio LTC sources
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.5
08
Apr
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.5?
- NEW: Dark mode with macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
- FIXED: Some invalid metadata keys could create invalid playlists. These will now be ignored.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.6
07
Apr
2019
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What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.6?
- IMPROVED: Updated AJA SDK
- FIXED: Possible issue when accessing multiple projects at the same time
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.5 and OnTheAir Manager 3.2.3
19
Feb
2019
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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: M|Replay 2.0.2
18
Feb
2019
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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)