Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] [ANN] MusE 0.7.0 is out!
From: Russell Hanaghan (hanaghan_AT_starband.net)
Date: Mon Jul 19 2004 - 22:13:22 EEST
On Sun, 2004-07-18 at 14:29, Robert Jonsson wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> It is finally here! The long awaited: <drumroll>
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> [Introduction]
> A new stable release of MusE has finally seen the light of day. This release
> has been in development for over half a year and the list of changes is huge.
> This milestone release has internal as well as external redesigns resulting
> in much improved stability. MusE 0.7 has also improved usability as well as
> plenty new and improved features.
>
> [Overview]
> Muse is an integrated midi and audio sequencer with support for Alsa, Jack,
> LADSPA, internal and external softsynths and much more. All in all it is a
> complete music creation environment.
> See the MusE homepage: http://lmuse.sourceforge.net for a more comprehensive
> overview.
>
>
> [New and improved]
> This new version of MusE has a huge amount of changes, some highlights:
>
> * New look
> - MusE has a new look with both visual and usability improvements
>
> * Lots of performance improvements
> - Internal redesign leading to realtime performance greatly improved
>
> * Softsynths
> - MusE can now utilize win32 VST-Instruments natively
> - Internal synth interface redesigned for better performance
>
> * MusE is now always a Jack application
> - Interface to jack extended greatly
> - support for jack transport (both master and slave)
> - freewheeling mode for mixdown etc...
>
> * Audio functionality extended
> - Mixer merged with midi-mixer
> - Audio routing redesigned
> - New types of generic 'tracks' Input/Output/Aux/Group/etc
>
> * Automation
> - A new automation subsystem (first version)
>
> * Configuration and customization
> - lots of new customization options
> - shortcut editor
>
> * Editor improvements
> - drum editor improved with many shortcuts
> - arranger keyboard navigation and shortcuts
>
> [On the minus side]
> * Score editor is no longer available
> * Song format changed, no converter has been produced as of yet.
> * MusE can no longer be started 'stand alone', jack is always used.
>
> See http://lmuse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Features for a list of more
> bells and whistles.
>
>
> [Download]
> The source download is available at:
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/lmuse
>
>
> [Known issues]
> Have a look at the Errata at
> http://lmuse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Errata0.7 for a list of known
> issues with this release.
>
>
> [Many more changes]
> * do not save midi controller information in ~/.MusE file
> * Added message boxes when alsa and jack fails to initialize
> * added icons for drum-/listeditor in the arranger on rightclick
> * disabled midi mtc sync as its not implemented; disabled
> midi sync slave modes as they are currently not working
> * enabled sending midi clock
> * splitted removeTrack()/insertTrack() into three phases: pre realtime
> actions - realtime actions - post realtime actions; this allows
> to move memory allocations out of realtime task
> * changed undo/redo of tracks: synti instances are now really deleted on
> delete track
> * jack connection changes with qjackctrl are now recognized by MusE
> * applied patch from John Check to add a panic button to pianoroll
> editor
> * impl. "all notes off" for organ synti
> * disabled buttons for not implemented functions
> * added muse/wave/solo button in the trackinfo
> * enabled some midi sync code
> * dialogs for change of drummap when converting miditrack to drumtrack
> or changing port.
> * automatic trackchange in tracklist when selecting parts in arranger
> * added modify velocity to drumeditor + bugfix for modify velocity
> * fixed midi step recording
> * fixed bug in arranger: pressing enter after renaming part started
> editor
> * fixed --enable-rtcap configuration option
> * fix make MusE work on 64 bit architectures
> * added aux send for syntis
> * added info box which explains why when MusE gets kicked by Jack
> * added instrument definition for roland MC-505
> * store a backup upon saving a new version of a song
> * transpose + grid patch added
> * added new config option: disable splash screen
> * fixed a crash when moving an event to tick positions < 0
> * fixed: selecting a note in pianoroll editor and changing a value
> with note-info toolbar crashed MusE
> * added pianoroll velocity variation when clicking on virtual keyboard
> * hopefully a fix for drum in & outmap-issues in midi.cpp
> * FluidSynth: added support for drum patches
> * MusE now will not start if RTC is not available.
> * changed default start behaviour to open default.med template
> * Lots of new icons
> * Autodetect of browser for help system
> * pitch bend handling and import fixed
> * show one more measure in pianoroll and drum editor
> * list editor: implemented input mode for program change messages
> * fixed routing for stereo LADSPA plugins used in mono strips
> * midi import fixes
> * auxSend chorusSend and reverbSend enabled in midi mixer strip if
> corresponding controllers are added
> * implemented "Add New Controller" in list editor / edit controller
> * midi controller values now saved in *.med file
> * drag & drop import of wave and midi files
> * updated roland-XP30.idf instrument definition
> * Custom guis for plugins work again
> * Splash screen
> * LADCCA/LASH support updated
> * Cleaned up shortcuts
> * Single key shortcuts for edit tools
> * Update marker list on tempo change
> * Allow adding markers from the ruler with shift-click
> * Metronom now sends proper note off events
> * Clip list editor deaktivated
> * After loading of template, treat current project as "untitled"
> * Song format changed due to bugfixes
> * Shortcuts to bug reporting tool and homepage from help menu
> * Updated AboutBox
> * Fixed QT version check in m4/qt.m4
>
> check the Changelog
> http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/lmuse/muse/ChangeLog?rev=1.214&view=auto
> for a complete list of changes (no this wasn't all).
>
> Have lots of fun and tell us what you think!
I THINK Muse is fast approaching the point where I can dump Winblows
altogether where I use Sonar XL 2.1 as my sequencer playback app. I
could live without the sequencer bit but the use of softsynths has been
a bit rough with both Muse and Rosegarden. All I use is softsynths.
Namely, Roland VSC which is robust, uniform in its samples and GS
compatible.
Just installed Muse 7.0 on my Mandrake system (10.0) from Thac's. When I
run Muse it complains that it's looking for SCHED_FIFO and wont start.
I'm using the 2.6.7 kernel with capabilities. (modprobe realtime any=1
allcaps=1 gid=29) I have added my user account to group 29 and Jack,
Ardour, etc all run in RT from my user account.
Thoughts?
I'm excited to test the new Muse out.
Regards,
R~
>
> Regards,
> /MusE Development team
>
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