Rack/CHANGELOG.md

Preface

In this document, Mod is Ctrl on Windows/Linux and Cmd on Mac.

1.1.0 (2019-06-27)

• Request microphone access on Mac to prevent Mac 10.14+ from blocking audio input.
• Clear filters in Module Browser when backspace is pressed while the search field is empty.
• Add Mod-0 key command to set zoom to 100%.
• Emulate middle-click with Ctrl-shift-click on Mac.
• Fix MIDI receiving in Bridge MIDI driver.
• Fix opening/saving UTF-8 filenames on Windows.
• Fix bug where cable ID's were not being set in .vcv patches.
• Plugin API
  • Add string::absolutePath().
  • Use namespace for Core plugin to avoid name clashes.

1.0.0 (2019-06-19)

• Add polyphonic cables.

• Add multithreading to engine.

• Add undo/redo history.

• Add module expander support.

• Add parameter labels, units, and descriptions.

• Add parameter tooltips for quickly viewing parameter values.

• Add parameter context menu for entering numerical values, unmapping, etc.

• Change parameter initialization to double-click.

• Add ability to Mod-click on an input port to clone the existing cable.

• Add module “force” dragging when holding Mod.

• Add ability to disable modules with a context menu item and key command Mod-E.

• Add sample rates up to 768,000 Hz (16 x 48,000 Hz).

• Overhaul Module Browser with visual previews of modules.

• Add plugin info sub-menu to module context menu with links to manual, website, source code, etc..

• Add factory presets to module context menu if plugin supplies a folder of presets.

• Add default template patch.

• Add menu item to save the current patch as the template.

• Add “frameRateLimit” and “frameRateSync” for setting maximum screen refresh rate and to toggle vertical sync.

• Add “autosavePeriod” for setting the frequency of autosaves in seconds.

• Add textual menu bar, rearranged menu items, removed icons.

• Make CPU timer display microseconds and percentage instead of millisamples.

• Add engine real-time priority setting.

• Make rack infinite in all four directions.

• Add bus board graphic to rack.

• Add key command Mod-- and Mod-=, or Mod-scroll, for zooming the rack.

• Fix draw order of cable plugs and wires.

• Make Gamepad MIDI driver generate MIDI CC instead of MIDI notes for buttons.

• Add Numpad keyboard MIDI device.

• Fix Unicode user directories on Windows.

• Add ability to change cable colors in settings.json.

• Add -p X flag for dumping a screenshot of each available module.

• Allow user to see changelogs of plugins before updating their plugin library.

• Allow user to update individual plugins.

• Core

  • Add Audio-16 with 16/16 inputs/outputs.
  • Add CV-MIDI, CV-CC, and CV-Gate for sending MIDI to external devices.
  • Add MIDI-Map for mapping MIDI CC parameters directly to Rack parameters.
  • Add polyphony to MIDI-CV.
  • Add MPE mode to MIDI-CV.
  • Add “Panic” button to all MIDI modules to reset performance state.

• Plugin API

  • Add helper.py for creating and manipulating plugins with the command-line.
  • Add simd.hpp for generically handling arithmetic and math functions for vectors of floats, accelerated with SSE.
  • Add dsp::VuMeter2.
  • Add dsp::Timer and dsp::Counter.
  • Overhaul event system with many new events.
  • etc. See more at https://vcvrack.com/manual/Migrate1.html.

• Licenses

  • Relicense Rack to GPLv3 with the VCV Rack Non-Commercial Plugin License Exception and a commercial licensing option.
  • Collect all license statements into new LICENSE.md file.
  • License Core panel graphics under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

0.6.2 (2018-07-13)

• Add module presets.
• Add command line arguments for setting Rack directories.
• Improve UI/engine communication stability.
• VCV Bridge 0.6.2
  • Add VST FX plugin.

0.6.1 (2018-06-17)

• Add gamepad MIDI driver.
• Add computer keyboard MIDI driver.
• Add JACK support on Linux.
• Add velocity mode to MIDI-Trig.
• Add MIDI multiplexing so multiple MIDI modules can use the same MIDI device on Windows.
• Make Module Browser layout more compact.
• Add power meter.
• Add icons to toolbar.
• VCV Bridge 0.6.1
  • Replace VST effect plugin with VST instrument plugin with audio inputs.
  • Add MIDI support.
  • Add DAW transport and clock.

0.6.0 (2018-03-29)

• Release VCV Bridge for interfacing Rack with your DAW.
  • VST/AU effect plugins (Mac and 32/64-bit Windows) for using Rack as a send/return on a DAW track.
  • Enables future VSTi/AU instrument plugins with MIDI and DAW clock transport to be added in a later Rack 0.6.* update.
• Updated Plugin Manager to handle open-source plugins.
  • Potentially all plugins can be added with help from the VCV Community.
• New Module Browser for adding modules to the rack.
  • Launch by right-clicking on the rack or pressing .
  • Add “favorite” modules by clicking on the star button.
  • Navigate modules with arrow keys or mouse.
• Redesign Core modules.
  • Access to audio channels beyond the first 8 inputs/outputs.
  • Improve AUDIO stability.
  • Add retrigger output to MIDI-1.
  • Merged MIDI clock module with MIDI-1.
  • Fix MIDI-4 sustain pedal in polyphonic modes.
• Improve sample rate conversion performance, is disabled entirely when not needed.
• Patch cable colors are saved to patch files.
• Add highlighting for active patch cables when hovering mouse over port.
• Add shadows to knobs and ports.
• Add File > “Disconnect cables”.
• Release Rack SDK for compiling plugins without compiling Rack.

0.5.1 (2017-12-19)

• Add Plugin Manager support.
• Fix metadata panel in the Add Module window.

0.5.0 (2017-11-21)

• Add zoom scaling from 25% to 200%.
• Automatically scroll when dragging cables to the edge of the screen.
• Add Quad MIDI-to-CV Interface, CC-to-CV, Clock-to-CV, and Trigger-to-CV MIDI interfaces.
• Improve support for ASIO, WASAPI, DirectSound, Core Audio, and ALSA audio drivers.
• New module browser with search and tags.
• Enhanced LED emulation in graphics engine.
• File > New attempts to load “template.vcv” in the “Documents/Rack” folder if it exists.

0.4.0 (2017-10-13)

• Cables can now stack on output ports.
• Add sub-menus for each plugin, includes optional plugin metadata like URLs.
• Add MIDI CC-to-CV Interface, updated MIDI-to-CV Interface.
• Add new scrolling methods: middle-click-and-drag, shift-scroll, and arrow keys.
• Add engine pausing in sample rate menu.
• Add resizable blank to Core.
• Add LEDs on plugs.
• Support for AMD Phenom II processors.
• Use self-contained Mac app bundle, no need for a Rack folder.

0.3.2 (2017-09-25)

• Add key commands.
• Fix “invisible knobs/ports” rendering bug for ~2010 Macs.
• Add “allowCursorLock” to settings.json (set to “false” for touch screen support).
• Fix 100% CPU issue when no audio device is selected.
• Add vector scaling panels.

0.3.1 (2017-09-13)

• Fix Windows open dialog current working directory graphics problem.
• Mod-C/Mod-V to copy/paste from text and password fields.
• Automatically remember settings and login token between launches.
• Remove .zip after downloading and extracting plugin.
• Mod-click to right click on Mac.
• Fix menu “flicker” when menu cannot fit in window.
• tweaks to Fundamental and Audible Instruments plugins.

0.3.0 (2017-09-10)

• Knobcon public Beta release.