RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.3
06 Nov 2018
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OnTheAir Node, Release Notes
What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.3 ?
  • NEW: Added support for AJA Io 4K Plus (this required us to upgrade to the latest SDK)
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MXF XDCAM files
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MOV H.264 files
  • IMPROVED: Performances with UHD decompression
  • IMPROVED: Updated a few libraries and SDK used
  • FIXED: Added some safeguards to prevent issue when some dates were missing if a schedule was received with the REST API
  • FIXED: The "coming next" attribute could be triggered for all following clips
  • FIXED: The duration of some MXF files (for example the ones created by MovieRecorder 4) is now correct
  • FIXED: Possible crash when using 'Contact Support' on a computer not connected to the web
  • FIXED: Error outputting to some Blackmagic-Design devices with files containing CC
  • FIXED: CC was not supported on Deltacast devices
 
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.5
06 Jul 2018
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OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.5?

  • NEW: Added support for CC with MPEG files
  • FIXED: AJA Audio routing feature now properly set
  • FIXED: Detlatacst Cards: The reference input preference is now properly saved
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.4
30 Apr 2018
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.4?

  • NEW: Added support for Closed Captioning CEA-608 (Requires option)
  • IMPROVED: Added more info to the REST API playback status
  • IMPROVED: AJA devices: routing to Composite or component output
  • IMPROVED: Default NDI Source name now corresponds to the application name (was previously the computer's Bonjour name)
  • FIXED: Order of Nodes could be inverted in system preference pane + issues with Node 2 and 6
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.2
29 Jan 2018
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OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.2?

  • NEW: REST API: added a command to recue the current clip at any position
  • IMPROVED: "Contact Support" now allows to send larger files
  • FIXED: fixed bug where MediaItems would never be deleted when the corresponding files are deleted (or moved)

! WARNINGS: Version 3.6.2 now requires:

  • macOS 10.10 or later.
  • Blackmagic-Design drivers 10.9.5 and later
Last chance to update!
06 Dec 2017
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News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Support

On January 1st, 2018, we will stop selling upgrades from our "old" playback applications to the latest and greatest versions.

Versions impacted by the change:

  • OnTheAir CG 1.x
  • OnTheAir Node 1.x
  • OnTheAir Video Express 1.x
  • OnTheAir Video 1.x
  • OnTheAir Video 2.x

If you still own one of the licenses above and did not upgrade yet, it is the best time to do it. After January 1st, 2018, you will have to purchase a full license if you want to upgrade.

So don't wait any longer. Our latest playout applications (now all in version 3) offer great new features and improvments. 

Contact us if you want more info on the upgrade.

macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) Compatibility
26 Sep 2017
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GPICommander, MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, M-Replay, New Versions, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Switch, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release, Release Notes, Support

We are happy to say that we have been working on macOS High Sierra since a while and there is no known issue with the latest versions of our applications. If you want to upgrade, we recommend as usual to have a backup readily available so you can revert back just in case the upgrade does not go as smoothly as it has been for us. If you do so, and you are using a serial number, remember to deactivate your serial number before booting from a backup hard drive.

If you are using a dongle, make sure to update your Softron application to the latest version available from the downloads page (the ones released after September 10th, 2017) to ensure that your dongle license will be seen.

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.5.4
26 Jun 2017
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OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new with  OnTheAir Node 3.5.4?

  • IMPROVED: You can now select the number of channels you want to install
  • IMPROVED: The Logo overlay settings are now disabled when the SMART engine is disabled
  • FIXED: issue when multiple devices using the same name were connected. (For example multiple UltraStudio 4K, or multiple AJA Io 4K)
  • FIXED: crash when playing wav files
  • FIXED: audio issues in 1080i29.97 when using the SMART engine with AJA devices
Last chance to upgrade your playout solutions
16 Jun 2017
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News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
Please upgrade by August 31, 2017 !
 
In an ever-changing industry, we, too, must change with the times.  To stay relevant we sometimes release new versions of our applications, and when we do so we offer special discounted prices to upgrade from the previous versions.  In order that we may allocate our resources most efficiently (and thus keep our prices as low as possible), we will be limiting the window of opportunity on the discounted upgrade period to one year from the latest version’s release date. 
 
As such we want to inform you that Softron is phasing out the upgrade program on the legacy versions (releases prior to version 3.x) of OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir CG, and OnTheAir Node. This means that soon you will no longer be able to upgrade your older license(s) toward the purchase of the most current version; instead you will need to purchase a full new license (minor upgrades will still be free). If you have not done so yet, now is the time to upgrade! 
 
Don't be left behind! This is important and will help ensure full functionality as operating systems and hardware drivers evolve. You will enjoy such features as: NDI compatibility, a more streamlined workflow, support for the most current codecs and UHD formats, free customer support, and much more.
 
Don't wait! August 31, 2017 is the deadline. It should take only a few minutes to update your applications, and there are free demo copies of the latest releases on our website for you to evaluate and to see what you are missing: http://softron.tv/downloads.
 
Get caught up today, and be ready for the future. Upgrade now and save!
 
If you have questions, please contact us.
 
Thank you for using Softron!
RELEASE: OnTheAir Manager 3.1.1
03 May 2017
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OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.1.1?

  • NEW: Added the ability to enable/disable the slave mode (unlock the slave Node, then right click on the lock and select "enable slave mode")
  • NEW: Even if an event is in Loop, we will still display the overrun and underrun information (so it is easier to schedule)
  • NEW: The duration of the selection is now shown (so you can know how long a given set of clips will last)
  • FIXED: Some issues with stick to next/previous
  • FIXED: When selecting all events by clicking on the top of the column, sometimes some events of the previous day were selected
  • FIXED: Issues when renaming categories
  • FIXED: Issues with the clip real start time and calculation of the underrun/overrun in the currently playing event (some fixes may require to update to OnTheAir Node 3.5 to be seen)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.5 - Now with NDI™
24 Apr 2017
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New Versions, OnTheAir Node, Release, Release Notes

NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products. 

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.5?

  • NEW: Support for NDI output
  • IMPROVED: <strong>Important behaviour change </strong>when reaching the end of the last clip in an event, instead of looping back to the beginning of the event, OnTheAir Node will stay on "hold last frame" of the clip.
  • IMPROVED: When a clip is paused, and user does a "skip to next", the playback starts again on the next clip (useful for Live events that were set to pause and that ends)
  • FIXED: Some "growing files" could remain opened even after they have been closed.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.4, OnTheAir Live and OnTheAir Manager 3.1
09 Feb 2017
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in all 3 applications?

New driver requirements for Deltacast cards. You should use drivers 5.21 or later. Check the System Requirements.

  • NEW: Updated video devices SDK and frameworks (this is the main reason of the version number change)
  • IMPROVED: The menu "Contact Softron Support..." now gathers the unified logs of macOS Sierra
  • IMPROVED: Read performances on some network drives
  • IMPROVED: Scrubbing on some files
  • FIXED: Duration of still images was ignored
  • FIXED: Some DNxHD QuickTime mov files were indicated as not valid
  • FIXED: Playback of some H.264 files  
  • FIXED: Playback of some ProRes files on network drives

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.4?

  • NEW: REST API: Added the ability to reload the schedule using a path 
  • NEW: CC is now also working for 720p and 1080p
  • NEW: AJA cards now appear/disappear in the list of playback devices when the device is connected/disconnected
  • IMPROVED: Error reporting when controlling Node via REST api
  • IMPROVED: Internal and External Key opacity are now done on Alpha
  • FIXED: DNxHD 440 RGB files in a YUV output
  • FIXED: Issues with the NodeCG plugin
  • FIXED: HDMI output with AJA Io 4K
  • FIXED: Issues with the REST API when using playlists
  • FIXED: Audio Issues with AJA devices (we can now only select minimum 6 channels)

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.1?

  • IMPROVED: Connection/Disconnections with OnTheAir Node
  • FIXED: Issues when the media received from Node had some "nil" values

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.1?

  • NEW: Added EPG plugin for New Zealand
  • FIXED: LED status of backup Node is now the same as the main Node
  • FIXED: Some possible issues when importing playlists and schedules
  • FIXED: Issues when the media received from Node had some "nil" values
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.10
18 Oct 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.10 ?

  • NEW: Ability to reload a schedule through the REST API using file URL
  • FIXED: A UI issue in Sierra (a window "Do not localize" would show up when starting System Preferences Pane)
  • FIXED: When files were replaced with shorter ones after a schedule was sent, it could incorrectly resume the playback
  • FIXED: Some "good old" .dv files were showing a wrong duration (requires to clear the media database to rescan for the media)
  • FIXED: Issues with the GPICommander plugin more importantly with the pulses
  • IMPROVED: Better reconnections to Blackmagic Videohub when it was not present at OnTheAir Node startup
  • WARNING: This version of OnTheAir Node is not compatible anymore with Mac OS 10.8.5.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.8
29 Aug 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.8 ?

  • FIXED: Some playback issues of MXF files (could take longer to start reading on some volumes)
  • FIXED: The start of AppleScript in some specific cases
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.7
19 Jul 2016
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.7 ?

  • IMPROVED: Rendering performance on Mac Pro when Smart Resize & Graphics option is enabled
  • NEW: New plugin to control OnTheAir CG. (Required when using "publish" feature of OnTheAir CG 3.1.3)
  • IMPROVED: REST API: Fixed an issue with the cue requests, and added a few new requests
  • FIXED: New plugin for GPICommander - Addresses potential issues when addressing the device in ElCapitan and later
  • FIXED: New plugin for OnTheAir Switch - Improves reconnecting to OnTheAir Switch when connection is lost
  • FIXED: Some files played without audio
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.6
03 Mar 2016
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OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.6 ?

  • Fixed an issue with the durations of still images
  • Fixed audio issues with some files using larger chunks of audio and read from slower hard drives
  • Fixed an issue with write privileges of some plugins (for example VideoHub plugin)
  • Added a few logs when skipping offline files
  • Added the ability to do "DELETE" requests in the REST API
  • Improved the reconnections to media when they are moved in different folders
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.3, OnTheAir Live 3.0.5, OnTheAir Manager 3.0.3
21 Jan 2016
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.3.3 ?

  • IMPROVED: OnTheAir CG 3 plugin. WARNING: you need to upgrade OnTheAir CG Server to version 3.1.2 or later!
  • FIXED: Decompression of some MXF
  • FIXED: Playback issue with some "segmented" movies that were not encoded until the end
  • FIXED: Fixed IMX field dominance detection in MXF files
  • FIXED: Playback Status incorrect when initialising engine with the REST API

 

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.0.5 and OnTheAir Manager 3.0.3?

  • IMPROVED: Scrubbing in the inspector
  • FIXED: Memory issues with the inspector
  • FIXED: Current position time information
  • FIXED: UI issues in Inspector
Price changes in January 2016 !
07 Dec 2015
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MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Press Release, Release
New UPRGRADE PRICES
 
When we released our various upgrades for OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, and MovieRecorder, we set different upgrade prices which were determined by the date when the license was purchased and the options acquired.  We also set an introductory upgrade price for OnTheAir CG.
 
On January 1, 2016, almost two years after the introduction of these upgrades, we are changing the requirements and the prices for the upgrades.  Instead of the various upgrade prices, the upgrade procedure and pricing are being streamlined. You will find the new upgrade prices at the bottom of each of the product's pages.
 
 
Temporary prices dropped
 
On January 1st, 2016, we will also change the temporary promotional price of OnTheAir Studio, as well as the temporary upgrade price from OnTheAir CG 1 to OnTheAir CG 3.
 
So now is a good time (before the end of the year) to upgrade if you still have old versions. Please note that we will no longer provide free support for older versions. Additionally, compared to these older versions, there are a number of things that have been greatly improved and new features added, so there are a lot of compelling reasons to upgrade !

 

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.3.2, OnTheAir Live 3.0.2, OnTheAir Manager 3.0.2
01 Dec 2015
Filed in:
OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.0.2 ?

  • FIXED: Some possible issues with image and logo playback

What's new in OnTheAir Live 3.0.2 ?

  • IMPROVED behaviour when no Local Media Folder set in preferences (Local Media Not Found)
  • FIXED: Misplaced playback icon when thumbnails are not shown
  • FIXED: Attributes not always displayed after application going in background
  • FIXED: Absolute start time is now correctly set
  • FIXED: Some leaks with the inspector

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.2 ?

  • IMPROVED behaviour when no Local Media Folder set in preferences (Local Media Not Found)
  • FIXED: Some leaks with the inspector
Release: OnTheAir Manager 3.0.1
30 Oct 2015
Filed in:
OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.0.1?

  • Added a button to delete schedules and a confirmation window before deleting the schedule.
  • Fixed an issue when sending schedule to OnTheAir Node. This could take a long time as too many events were sent.
  • Fixed an issue where the files in inspector would show as "Local Media Not Found".
  • Fixed an issue when deleting clips in the Media Browser.
  • Fixed an issue with the new version notifications that would not work in 10.8.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Live 3.0
23 Oct 2015
Filed in:
OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

OnTheAir Live goes from version 1.2.14 to version 3.0. The reason for that version jump is that OnTheAir Live 1.3.5 still used QuickTime to preview and trim the clip in the inspector. This could be confusing as OnTheAir Live was not able to read some files that OnTheAir Node could, or the other way around. With version 3.0 we now use the same engine for the OnTheAir Live preview as OnTheAir Node 3 uses to playout files. So the files that can be read by both applications are identical. This is a major change in itself which then diserved a major version number change. By using a version 3 we also bring it in pair with OnTheAir Node which is also in version 3. 

So there were a lot of changes, but most are "under the hood". But here is what's new for version 3.0 :

  • Added the ability to scrub in the timeline of the playlist (hold the cmd key down and click - requires OnTheAir Node 3.3 or later)
  • Fixed an issue with Keychain