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Updated README for 2.1.2

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feedback@audacityteam.org . feedback@audacityteam.org .
Personal support with Audacity is not provided by e-mail, but on our Forum: Personal support with Audacity is not provided by e-mail, but on our Forum:
http://audacityteam.org/forum/ . http://forum.audacityteam.org/ .
Audacity is copyright (c) 1999-2015 by Audacity Team. This copyright notice Audacity is copyright (c) 1999-2015 by Audacity Team. This copyright notice
applies to all documents in the Audacity source code archive, except as applies to all documents in the Audacity source code archive, except as
@@ -20,12 +20,12 @@ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode .
"Audacity" is a registered trademark of Dominic Mazzoni. "Audacity" is a registered trademark of Dominic Mazzoni.
Version 2.1.1 Version 2.1.2
Contents of this README: Contents of this README:
1. Licensing 1. Licensing
2. Changes since version 2.1.0 2. Changes since version 2.1.1
3. Known Issues at Release 3. Known Issues at Release
4. Source Code, Libraries and Additional Copyright Information 4. Source Code, Libraries and Additional Copyright Information
5. Compilation Instructions 5. Compilation Instructions
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2. Changes since version 2.1.0: 2. Changes since version 2.1.1:
Changes and Improvements: Changes and Improvements:
* Effects:
* Built in effects now support presets.
* New Limiter effect replaces Hard Limiter effect.
* New Crossfade Clips effect to apply a simple crossfade to a selected
pair of clips in a single audio track.
* Can now add/remove effects from Generate and Effects menus.
* New version of Vocal Removal Effect.
* Classic Filters' now included as an opt-in effect.
* Interface: * Interface:
* Much faster editing with larger projects, thanks to a faster method * Spectrogram settings are now available per track.
for storing the autosave recovery file. * Clearer (sharper) display of pitch (EAC).
* Performance improvements for Draw Tool and zooming of Spectrogram views. * New 'Spectral Reassignment' option in spectrogram. Good for vocal work.
* Zero-padding Spectrograms Preference smooths the image for short
window sizes.
* Scrubbing and Seeking, including backwards play.
* Quick-Play from Timeline enhancements, particularly for looping.
* (Windows) Language of Audacity user interface is now set in installer.
* More VI usability enhancements for track focus & navigation.
* Other Changes: * Other Changes:
* Upgraded to Nyquist 3.0.9 and libflac 1.3.1. * Upgraded the wxWidgets library from wx 2.8.12 to wx 3.0.2. This is
* Upgraded LV2 libs, LV2 GUIs on Linux, LV2 factory Presets. the main change in this release.
* Crash report integration.
* Modules can be enabled in Preferences. Mod-nyq-bench available as an
experimental module (but not in the default download).
Bug fixes: Bug fixes:
* Crashes * Crashes
* Crash using Undo while dragging sample points * Crash using 'space' in Selection toolbar context menu fixed.
* Crash using File > Close on project window when Screenshot Tools was * Crash setting equalization effect parameters in chains fixed.
open. * Crash when pressing both mouse buttons over toolbar buttons fixed.
* FFmpeg Custom Export: Crashes importing presets. * (Rare) crash or freeze in sound activated recording fixed.
* (OS X) Crash closing Track Gain or Pan adjustment box. * (Rare) crash on using plot spectrum for first time fixed.
* (OS X) Crash closing project window between save project dialogues
* (Linux) TAL VST (but not other VST's) crashed if previewing built-in
effect
* (Linux) SPACE could not be used/could crash in context menus that have
a checkbox.
* Interface * Interface
* LV2 effects did not use parameters when using Chains. * Equalization effect settings are now saved.
* Built in Generators were not usable in Chains. * Oversized Export Options window (FFmpeg) now OK on smaller screens
* Plot Spectrum could not change values without losing focus. * FLAC import/export fast again.
* Track dropdown menu settings could affect other tracks. * Can now set undefined frequency in Spectral Selection bar.
* Slight mismatch of vertical scale with linear spectrogram view. * Imported presets on custom FFmpeg export fixed.
* RTP effect Play/Stop button remained deactivated after built-in preview * Text input boxes working with VAMP
ended. * Keyboard playback commands now work again.
* Contrast: "Move forward or backward through active windows" did not * Import Raw Data now works when in Polish language.
refocus Contrast.
* LADSPA and LV2 generate plug-ins failed when white space selected.
* Mac OS X * Mac OS X
* Confusing behaviour importing / exporting AU presets. In particular, * Mouse preference bindings now show 'command', not 'ctrl'
Apple Audio Units silently applied an imported preset.
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3. Known Issues in 2.1.1: 3. Known Issues in 2.1.2:
For known issues at release of 2.1.1 please see: For known issues at release of 2.1.2 please see:
http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Release_Notes_2.1.1#known http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Release_Notes_2.1.2#known
Please also check: Please also check:
http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php?title=Known_Issues http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php?title=Known_Issues
@@ -283,7 +256,7 @@ ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
5. Compilation instructions 5. Compilation instructions
First you must download wxWidgets. Audacity 2.1.1 requires wxWidgets 2.8.12 First you must download wxWidgets. Audacity 2.1.1 requires wxWidgets 3.0.2
from: from:
http://www.wxWidgets.org/ . http://www.wxWidgets.org/ .
@@ -334,6 +307,67 @@ or ask at:
6. Previous Changes going back to version 1.1.0 6. Previous Changes going back to version 1.1.0
Changes in version 2.1.1:
Bug fixes:
* Crashes
* Crash using Undo while dragging sample points
* Crash using File > Close on project window when Screenshot Tools was
open.
* FFmpeg Custom Export: Crashes importing presets.
* (OS X) Crash closing Track Gain or Pan adjustment box.
* (OS X) Crash closing project window between save project dialogues
* (Linux) TAL VST (but not other VST's) crashed if previewing built-in
effect
* (Linux) SPACE could not be used/could crash in context menus that have
a checkbox.
* Interface
* LV2 effects did not use parameters when using Chains.
* Built in Generators were not usable in Chains.
* Plot Spectrum could not change values without losing focus.
* Track dropdown menu settings could affect other tracks.
* Slight mismatch of vertical scale with linear spectrogram view.
* RTP effect Play/Stop button remained deactivated after built-in preview
ended.
* Contrast: "Move forward or backward through active windows" did not
refocus Contrast.
* LADSPA and LV2 generate plug-ins failed when white space selected.
* Mac OS X
* Confusing behaviour importing / exporting AU presets. In particular,
Apple Audio Units silently applied an imported preset.
Changes and Improvements:
* Effects:
* Built in effects now support presets.
* New Limiter effect replaces Hard Limiter effect.
* New Crossfade Clips effect to apply a simple crossfade to a selected
pair of clips in a single audio track.
* Can now add/remove effects from Generate and Effects menus.
* New version of Vocal Removal Effect.
* Classic Filters' now included as an opt-in effect.
* Interface:
* Much faster editing with larger projects, thanks to a faster method
for storing the autosave recovery file.
* Performance improvements for Draw Tool and zooming of Spectrogram views.
* Zero-padding Spectrograms Preference smooths the image for short
window sizes.
* Scrubbing and Seeking, including backwards play.
* Quick-Play from Timeline enhancements, particularly for looping.
* (Windows) Language of Audacity user interface is now set in installer.
* More VI usability enhancements for track focus & navigation.
* Other Changes:
* Upgraded to Nyquist 3.0.9 and libflac 1.3.1.
* Upgraded LV2 libs, LV2 GUIs on Linux, LV2 factory Presets.
* Crash report integration.
* Modules can be enabled in Preferences. Mod-nyq-bench available as an
experimental module (but not in the default download).
Changes in version 2.1.0: Changes in version 2.1.0:
Bug fixes: Bug fixes: