RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.5 and OnTheAir Manager 3.2.3
19 Feb 2019
Filed in:
OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.5?

  • IMPROVED: Playback continues for some corrupted files with problematic frames at the end
  • IMPROVED: MPEG 4 files can now be decompressed again (note that this is not H.264 we are talking about but MPEG-4)
  • FIXED: Connection issues with the OnTheAir CG plugin
  • FIXED: Keying issues with AJA devices

What's new in OnTheAir Manager 3.2.3?

  • FIXED: A few UI issues in Mojave
  • FIXED: TC display issues in inspector
  • FIXED: Password in Keychain was not always remembered
  • FIXED: Display day now uses again preferred language in System prefs (was not automatic since 10.13)
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0.2
18 Feb 2019
Filed in:
M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0.2?

  • NEW: Added the ability to enable the "Direct Link" with any outputs. This can be useful if you want to use this with another Softron application running on the same Mac
  • IMPROVED: The status of the outputs (position in the viewers and assigned input) is now restored when creating a new session or restoring an old one
  • FIXED: When going to full screen, and reverting back the assigned inputs and outputs could have been lost
  • FIXED: Some issues when sending wrong REST requests to the API (for example a marker with a in point nil)
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.4
13 Feb 2019
Filed in:
OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in  OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.4?

  • IMPROVED: Some UI looks in Mojave
  • IMPROVED: Playback continues for some corrupted files with problematic frames at the end
  • IMPROVED: MPEG 4 files can now be decompressed again (note that this is not H.264 we are talking about but MPEG-4)
  • IMPROVED: Inspector does not stay in "front" anymore when application goes in background
  • FIXED: Issues in inspector when playing growing "Classic" QuickTime movies from MovieRecorder 
  • FIXED: Possible crashes when using Live inputs with Blackmagic-Design devices in NTSC world
  • FIXED: AJA: Issues with internal key
RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.4.1
13 Feb 2019
Filed in:
OnTheAir CG, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.4.1?

  • IMPROVED: Playback continues for some corrupted files with problematic frames at the end
  • IMPROVED: MPEG 4 files can now be decompressed again (note that this is not H.264 we are talking about but MPEG-4)
  • FIXED: Possible crashes when using Live inputs with Blackmagic-Design devices in NTSC world
  • FIXED: AJA: Issues with internal key
  • FIXED: Some possible issues when accessing OTACG Server with the REST API, or from OnTheAir Node's CG plugin
RELEASE: OnTheAir Studio 3.8
05 Feb 2019
Filed in:
OnTheAir Studio, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Studio 3.8?

  • NEW: Added support for Mojave's Dark mode
  • FIXED: Various issues in Mojave (Window colors, crash when deleting audio tracks from presets,... )
  • FIXED: Issues with MIDI controls
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.0.3
14 Dec 2018
Filed in:
Multicam Logger, Release Notes

What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.3 ?

  • NEW: Added support for Timecode Systems UltraSync Blue 
  • IMPROVED: Allowed the "None" angle synchronisation again
  • FIXED: User interface issues
RELEASE: MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.1.3
14 Dec 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.1.3 ?

  • NEW: Added support for Timecode Systems UltraSync BLUE (timecode over Bluetooth)
  • NEW: Added support for Deltacast 12G cards
  • IMPROVED: Restored compatibility with older Macs that did not have a graphics card supporting Metal (we now use OpenGL again for these computers)
  • FIXED: Autosplit duration was not properly saved
  • FIXED: State of GPI outputs were inverted

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1.3 ?

  • NEW: Added a 16:9 option when downscaling to SD
  • FIXED: Aspect ration when downscaling to SD Letterbox

 

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.4
13 Dec 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.4?

  • IMPROVED: Updated AJA SDK to support AJA Io 4K Plus
  • FIXED: AJA: Issue when using reference input
  • FIXED: NDI: In DEMO mode, when pausing video, it would flash the demo frame
  • FIXED: Duration issue with some mpg files (would show a duration longer than what it actually is)
  • FIXED: A/V Desync when playing some mpg files
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0.1
10 Dec 2018
Filed in:
M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0.1 ?

  • IMPROVED: REST API to create markers and clips has been updated
  • IMPROVED: Go to in and go to out keyboard shortcuts now depend on focus
  • IMPROVED: Added tooltips
  • IMPROVED: Fixed minor UI issues
  • FIXED: Crash when using jog shuttle
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.3
10 Dec 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.3 ?

  • NEW: Open .csv files and map the fields to create a playlist
  • IMPROVED: Added support for ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K 
  • FIXED: AJA: Issue when using reference input
  • FIXED: NDI: In DEMO mode, when pausing video, it would flash the demo frame
  • FIXED: Duration issue with some mpg files (would show a duration longer than what it actually is)
  • FIXED: A/V Desync when playing some mpg files
  • FIXED: Issue in macOS 10.11, playlist could seem empty, but they were not
RELEASE: OnTheAir Switch 2.8
29 Nov 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Switch, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Switch 2.8?

  • NEW: Added support for Mojave's "Dark" mode
  • IMPROVED: Updated the api.html document for the REST API
  • FIXED: Issues with AJA Kumo
RELEASE: GPICommander 2.3
26 Nov 2018
Filed in:
GPICommander, Release Notes

What's new in GPICommander 2.3?

  • NEW: Added AppleScript authorization pane (to pre-authorize AppleScripts in macOS 10.14 - Mojave)
  • NEW: Support for Light and Dark modes of macOS 10.14 - Mojave
  • IMPROVED: "Contact Softron Support..." Some files were missing
  • IMPROVED: Documentation about the REST API 
RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.3.5
06 Nov 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir CG, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.3.5 ?

  • FIXED: Memory leak when using "Direct Link" with Live sources
  • 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 3.7.3
06 Nov 2018
Filed in:
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: MovieRecorder 4.1 and MovieRecorder Express 4.1
31 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1 and MovieRecorder Express 4.1 ?

  • NEW: Added support for Stream Deck (allows to select viewers, and gang Start/Stop recording)
  • IMPROVED: The previews are now done using Metal instead of OpenGL. This improves performances and make sure that our application is "Future Proof". A lot of code, but only under the hood. There should be no changes in terms of usability
  • IMPROVED: User Interface slightly modified to better match Mojave's dark mode (but we don't have a light mode yet)
  • FIXED: Memory leak with direct link

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1 only?

  • NEW: Trigger AppleScripts when a recording starts, ends or when an error is logged. This can be useful if you need to do notifications (You can send mails with AppleScripts), or control other applications (such as OnTheAir Switch to control a video router)
  • FIXED: An issue when remotely controlling a MovieRecorder, and sending large amount of Metadata

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1.2?

  • FIXED: A crash when using an AppleScript for the stop recording but not for the start.
  • IMPROVED: Layout of Stream Deck

WARNINGS: 

  • Version 4.1 of MovieRecorder can not use DNxHD MXF OpAtom anymore, generci OP1a will be used instead.
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.0.2
31 Oct 2018
Filed in:
Multicam Logger, Release Notes

What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.1?

  • NEW: Newtek's Tricaster integration. Multicam Logger can now connect to a Tricaster through the network, you don't need a GPICommander anymore
  • NEW: Added support for "relative path": you can assign clips to angles and then move the .mlg document with the media around and maintain the link
  • NEW: REST API to add markers and change angle from a simple web page
  • IMPROVED: Added support for more codecs. The same ones as those supported by our playout applications
  • IMPROVED: Revamped user interface
  • IMPROVED: Updated FCPXML for better compatibility with the latest version. 

What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.2?

  • FIXED: A crash in version 2.0.1 that would happen when exporting

And best of all, the upgrade is FREE for all owners of a license for version 1, and there is nothing to do. Just start Multicam Logger 2 and you'lle be good to go.

 

Multicam Logger 2 requires:

  • Final Cut Pro X 4.1 or later.
  • macOS 10.11 or later
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 3.6.9
26 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 3.6.9 ?

  • FIXED: A memory leak issues with "Direct Link" (receiving frames directly from our playout applications running on the same Mac)
  • FIXED: A crash when remotely controling MovieRecorders that had long metadata fields. (the emitter was the problem)
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0
16 Oct 2018
Filed in:
M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0?

  • User interface has been completely revamped. Viewers layout is now configurable, as MovieRecorder 4, viewers can have different sizes.
  • Added support for the SKAARHOJ XC8 hardware controller.

The update is completely free of charge for our current 1.0 users, so enjoy!

Note that the "Live input" feature that we announced at IBC is not part of this version, it will be added for the 2.1 release.

RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.2
15 Oct 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.2?

  • NEW: Added support for AJA Io 4K Plus (this required us to upgrade to the latest SDK)
  • IMPROVED: Performances with UHD decompression
  • IMPROVED: Updated a few libraries and SDK used
  • IMPROVED: Added a preference for the behaviour when space bar is pressed (pause or resume playback) 
  • FIXED: A few issues (mainly cosmetic) with Mojave
  • FIXED: The duration of some MXF files (for example the ones created by MovieRecorder 4) is now correct
  • FIXED: Selecting the OnTheAir Video input in preview on the ATEM could stop the playback of a clip
  • FIXED: Possible crash when using 'Contact Support' on a computer not connected to the web

What's new in OnTheAir Video 3.7.2?

  • NEW: Added "AppleScript" preference pane to "preauthorize" OnTheAir Video to control other applications using AppleScripts
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MXF XDCAM files
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MOV H.264 files
  • IMPROVED: Added "CLIP STOP" logs in as-run-logs to improve accuracy of log analyzer
  • FIXED: Memory leak with Live inputs using direct link
  • FIXED: Error outputting to some Blackmagic-Design devices with files containing CC
  • FIXED: CC was not supported on Deltacast devices

 

It's Upgrade Time! New Prices (EUR)
11 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, New Versions, Release, Support

MovieRecorder 4 was introduced more than a year ago now, and it adds a lot of new features and improvements over MovieRecorder 3. Check out this article to know the differences between the two versions.

At the time if was released, we said that the upgrade prices were valid until June 2018. We have extended that "grace" period a little bit, but you should know that these introductory promotional prices will end on October 31st. Starting on November 1st, the upgrade prices from MovieRecorder 3 to MovieRecorder 4 will go up.

We will also discontinue the special price for the MovieRecorder 3 licenses with the pro codecs option. The same upgrade price will apply for all, whether you have a pro codecs option or not.

Here are the prices comparison:

  • from MovieRecorder 3:                         Now: €     695           November 1st:  €     995
  • from MovieRecorder 3 (4-pack):          Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.495
  • from M|80:                                             Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.995
  • from M|62:                                             Now: €  1.995           November 1st:  €  2.995
  • from M|44:                                             Now: €     995           November 1st:  €  1.995

As you can see the promotional price is a great deal, so take advantage of this terrific offer, and upgrade today. Here are the current upgrade prices.

Contact your local reseller or Softron directly if you have any questions.