ion-editor Version History:
v2.2 Additions & Fixes:
-Added MIDI learn and default CC assignment for most of the parameters.
-Added a new MIDI controller input port.
-Added support for Nintendo Wii Remote as a MIDI controller.
-Added Latch button (Micron Mode).
-Fixed problem in renaming sysex function that overridden fx2 values.
-Fixed rare issue in saving MIDI In/out when the device number was greater than 9.
-Fixed problem that caused a mismatch between standalone and VST MIDI In device.
-Now editor's M1 and M2 wheels respond to changes visually in block mode (echo off) too.
-Updated documentation: (Added CC tables and step-by-step tutorials).
v2.1 Additions & Fixes:
-New registration method that is based on username instead of machine-id.
-Added readout for all parameters.
-Added option for disabling graphical readout.
-Added a dedicated zoom level in the settings menu with a save option (standalone version).
-Added full-screen button (standalone version).
-Added "reset to default" for m1 and m2 wheels.
-Enhanced m1, m2, and pitch wheel graphics and movement.
-Enhanced Filter Freq, Porta time, and ENVs readout format.
-Now for all parameters "reset to default" responds to "Double Click" besides "Ctrl + Click" for more flexibility.
-Fixed OSCs and ENVs LED selectors malfunction after requesting patch.
-Fixed bug in Cubase 5 which caused to block midi out after adding plugin in a project.
-Fixed crash after opening a project with multiple instances of the same plugin in Cubase.
-Fixed problem that caused "Rename" window to be displayed wrongly after manually sending a sysex patch to editor from micron/ion.
-Fixed problem that blocked auto sysex listening in some circumstances.
-Improved compatibility with VST hosts.
v2.0 Additions & Fixes:
-Added numerical and graphical readout for all envelopes.
-Now mod matrix can be displayed in the front panel using a new panel switch.
-Added intelligent randomizer.
-Added graphical readout for EX-input balance.
-Added readout for mod matrix level and offset.
-Added readout for filter freq (range 0-10 kHz).
-Added readout for portamento time and "FX1 LFO rate".
-Added X, Y, and Z knobs "mapped to" (Micron mode).
-Added option to set "category" via NRPN (Micron mode).
-Added option to set "preset" for tracking generator.
-Now it is possible to set "FX1 LFO synced rate" via NRPN (Micron mode).
-Now "Load sysex" does not show a pop-up screen after opening a file and it can be accessed via the new "Sysex tools" menu, "Load and Send" acts like the old behavior of "Load sysex" button.
-Added remotely saving Micron/Ion programs in sysex format.
-Added "Save (editor program)" in sysex format.
-Added an option to change program name and category in a sysex file.
-Added "Settings" menu.
-Added new skin.
-Now it is possible to configure the editor in a way that it does not load panel-mode and program/bank numbers from preset.
-Added a default sysex file with pre-added 12 mod slots (useful for building a patch from scratch without manually adding mod slots in Micron).
-Fixed "ION" mod matrix bug (OS issue) which did not allow the user to create/modify mod parameters remotely via NRPN. This issue also caused sound differences when loading presets before.
-Fixed problem which causes LFO1 freq value to be overwritten by LFO2 Freq when using "Update Edit buffer" (ion OS issue).
-Fixed minor bug in pre-filter mix balance readout which did not display the correct value at the first click.
-Fixed issue in "update mode" auto function that did not force the editor to update all parameters via NRPN properly at startup.
-Now if you set "update mode" to the manual it will block updating edit buffer at plugin startup too.
-Fixed issue in "ion arpeggiator" graphics that caused conflict with filter settings.
-Fixed minor graphical mistake in OSC sqr waveshape.
-Fixed issue about inverted "pitch wheel mode" after requesting a patch from Micron.
-Fixed issue about updating "env loop mode" after requesting patch.
-Corrected "OSC fine" default value that was set wrongly after the v1.3 release.
-Now "All notes off" mutes all notes properly (Micron mode).
-Now FX balance, FX1 feedback, vocoder analysis, vocoder bandshift are utilized with the centered knob.
-Now selecting program using program knob triggers/sends MIDI bank number too.
-Deleted unusable "Arp module" from GUI in micron mode.
-Now new "About page" suggests user select between Micron/ion mode.
-Sorted/Renamed parameter names in a way that they are displayed in the VST host list properly.
-Updated documentation; PDF.
-Minor GUI enhancements.
v1.3 Additions & Fixes:
-Added a warning message which blocks requesting patch from bank0/program0 in micron-mode
-Fixed FM level accuracy problem
-Fixed "OSC 1,2,3 Fine tune" accuracy problem
-Fixed FM level issue that overwrote micron with wrong value after updating edit buffer
-Fixed "FX1 vocoder decay" range issue
-Fixed “FX2 reverb color" range issue
-Fixed "FX2 delay time synced" that could not be updated via sysex
-Fixed problem which caused FX1 and FX2 knobs to be disappeared
-Fixed FX1 "LFO shape" and "Tempo sync" malfunctions after request patch
-Fixed Filter 2 freq knob sensitivity issue which responded to mouse movement quickly
-MIDI in mode (transmit-block) is no longer saved in preset.
v1.2 Additions & Fixes:
-Added request patch from ION/Micron memory
-Added load Sysex file
-Added send the "loaded sysex file" on the fly to selectable locations (bank/program)
-Added new “auto” and “manual” mode for program update
-Added patch category readout
-Added an option to set "MIDI bank select" controller number (cc0-cc32) which fixed the bank select issue in micron-mode
-Added synchronization for bank and program knobs with ION/micron program change
-Added center position for knobs that allows easier tweaking
-Enhanced knobs animation
-Fixed bug in Porta (on/off) button that sent duplicate data on MIDI port
-Fixed graphical mistake in drawing saw-tri waveform of osc1/2/3
-Now VST plugin transmits midi messages to the host in addition to editor-independent midi-out device
-Stability improvement inside some hosts
-Improved compatibility with windows Vista and 7
-Little GUI redesign
v1.1 Additions & Fixes:
-Added support for Alesis Micron
-Added a new readout option for filter frequency the same as ion display
-Added "All notes off" button that shuts off all eight voices like double-press of the home button on ion
-Now LFO1, 2, and S/H rate show frequency in Hz instead of percentage
-Fixed a problem that did not allow automation for filter2 frequency
-Fixed a bug in ENVs “freerun” and “loop” which caused an unwanted loop enabled in empty presets
-Midi in switch no longer blocks notes which are coming from the host
-Preset manager no longer remembers the changes until you save a preset
-Faster startup
v1.0:
Initial release |