Version history for Amazing Slow Downer for Mac OS XChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.5.2 (2009-03-17)1. Bug fix - Because of changes in iTunes 8.1, drag and drop support from iTunes was broken Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.5.1 (2009-02-28)1. Bug fix - Cue slider didn't work OK when running on PPC computersChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.5 (2009-02-16)1. New - Support for Flash files (.flv) from YouTube provided you have the Perian QuickTime component installed. Free download at: http://perian.org/2. Change - Tracklist now truncates a too long title in the middle and then also displays a help tag if mouse held over the titleChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.4 (2008-11-15)1. New - Added key commands for the Mix slider2. New - Now displays the currently selected file in the title bar3. Bug fix - Certain ID3v2 tags wasn't foundChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.3 (2008-06-17)1. Bug fix - VBR mp3 files didn't play the last couple of secondsChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.2 (2008-04-20)1. New - Added a "Delete" item in the track list menuChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.1 (2008-04-10)1. Change - "Delay before playback" and "Wait between loops" may now be simultaneously active2. Bug fix - Looping didn't work correctly in bypass mode3. Bug fix - Didn't handle filenames with versal file extensions correctlyChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.2.0 (2008-02-19)1. New - Now possible to enter a new value for speed, pitch and stretch by double clicking in the status bar at the bottom2. New - A second selection of the same sort item in the tracklist pop-up menu will reverse the order 3. Change - Files are now added in correct order4. Change - New files are now added after the currently selected file5. Change - Removed the "Allow duplicates in playlist" switch in the Miscellaneous Settings dialog6. Bug fix - Because of changes in QuickTime 7.4, playback of Apple Lossless files was broken again (come on Apple)7. Bug fix - First few milliseconds was skipped when looping a mp3 fileChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.9 (2008-01-15)1. New - Support for .amr and .m4b (audio book) files2. New - Support for flac 8-bit samples3. Bugfix - Fixed playback problems for QuickTimes files at double speed and Large "Read buffer Size" setting 4. Bugfix - MIDI remote controlling settings wasn't saved correctlyChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.8 (2007-11-29)1. New - Added a "Delay before playback" setting in Preferences -> Controls2. New - Added a "Volume control affects saving" switch in Miscellaneous settings3. New - Added a "Use QuickTime for MP3 decoding" switch in Miscellaneous settings4. New - Key command for bypassing of processing5. New - Key command for toggling between CD and File player mode6. New - Support for MP3 ID3v2.4 tags7. Bugfix - Improved playback for newer laptops running OS X 10.48. Bugfix - Fixed minor display problems for OS X 10.5 (Leopard) 9. Change - PPC version now requires OS X 10.3.9 or higher and G4 or G5 processorChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.7 (2007-07-22)1. Bugfix - File list displayed one character too much for Unicode encoded ID3 tags2. Change - Updated the help fileChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.6 (2007-06-08)1. New - Support for playback of Musepack audio files2. Change - Now reacts correctly when changing the default output device in System Preferences -> SoundChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.5 (2007-05-17)1. Bugfix - Fixed a problem with mp3 playback on MacBook'sChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.4 (2007-05-03)1. Change - Minor cosmetic changesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.3 (2007-04-04)1. New - Added a popup menu for storing and recalling the EQ presets2. Change - Now possible to cancel while importing tunes from the iTunes libraryChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.2 (2007-03-16)1. Bugfix - Some parts of the sound processing was disabled for QuickTime formats Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.1 (2007-03-14)1. New - Improved MIDI remote controlling2. New - Added a "Reset on track change" switch in Miscellaneous settings 3. New - Checks for available updates4. Change - Pitch slider now anchors to semitones5. Bugfix - Playback of FLAC files could possibly crash the programChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.1.0 (2007-02-26)1. New - The tabs in the Preferences dialog now resizes according to their needed size2. Bugfix - Could crash when loading m4a files with very long ID3 tagsChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.9 (2007-02-16)1. New - Support for hot keys (key commands that works even when ASD is not the active/frontmost application) 2. New - When importing an iTunes play list it's now possible to choose if the current playlist should be cleared or notChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.8 (2007-01-09)1. New - "Change pitch at new loop" setting in Preferences Controls dialog2. New - Unicode support for ID3 tagsChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.7 (2006-12-18)1. Bugfix - Would crash when using the presets for the first timeChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.6 (2006-12-05)1. New - Change speed at new loop has a new setting2. New - Completely rewritten help file3. New - Key commands for setting 125% speed, 150% speed etc - set in the Key Commands dialog4. Change - Moved "Show Helptags" selection to Miscellaneous settings5. Change - Restricted the minimum audio file duration to 250 milliseconds6. Bugfix - When moving the Cue slider, error #158 could sometimes be generated7. Bugfix - The "Eject" button icon was displayed upside-down in Metalic modeChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.5 (2006-10-25)1. New - Support for DRM protected files from the iTunes store with the following limitations: a. Minimum speed is 25% - quarter speed b. Can not save the file c. Equalizer has bass and treble controls only d. The Karaoke function is disabled e. The Mix slider has no effect f. The stereo on/off switch has no effect g. The Hold function is disabledChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.4 (2006-10-18)1. New - New menu items in the main file menu that duplicates menu items in the track list menu2. New - Added a random sort order in the track list menu3. Change - Metallic window appearance is now only available on OS X 10.4.0 and later4. Bug fix - Saving as uncompressed QuickTime movie didn't work OK on Intel Mac's5. Bug fix - Minor fix in the MP3 decoding engineChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.3 (2006-10-09)1. New - Preferences dialog that replaces all previous settings dialogs2. New - Import of iTunes Library/Playlists3. New - The playlist may now contain any number files (previously a maximum of 100 files)4. New - Metal window appearance as an option (Miscellaneous settings - OS X 10.3.0 or higher)5. New - Support for Windows Media Audio ( .wma files) provided you have the Flip4Mac QuickTime component installed. Free download at: http://www.flip4mac.com/6. New - Added VBR (Variable Bit Rate) settings when saving mp3 files using Lame encoder7. New - Added a "Allow duplicates in playlist" switch in the Miscellaneous Settings dialog8. Change - End slider goes to complete end when dragged far right9. Change - Karaoke mode is now always available10. Minor bug fix in the Type III slow down engineChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.2 (2006-08-21)1. New - Added a "Recent Playlists" item in the track list menuChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.1 (2006-08-13)1. Minor improvements in the Type IV slow down engine2. Cue Slider updates more correctly during playback3. Bug fix - ASD could crash if an audio file was no longer present4. Bug fix - Starting playback close to the end of file could possibly hang ASD Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 3.0.0 (2006-07-04)1. New slow down engine with transient preservation (Type IV - old Type IV is now Type V)2. Process bypass mode3. Universal Binary (runs as native on Intel Mac's)4. Now possible to re-arrange the files in the track list (file player only)5. Support for Ogg and FLAC audio files provided free frameworks are installed - see the help file6. Support for Sound Designer II files7. Support for LAME MP3 framework8. Key commands for setting the speed now also toggles between the selected speed and full speed9. Extended some slider's click region10. Bug fix - Because of changes in QuickTime 7.1, playback of Apple lossless files was broken11. Bug fix - Could possibly save another track than the selectedChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.5 (2006-04-20)1. Auto Create Presets - please read the documentation for more information2. Recall loop points only when recalling a preset - Miscellaneous Settings dialog3. Added a zoom setting in the Miscellaneous Settings dialogChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.4 (2006-04-06)1. New key commands for setting 1/2 speed, 1/4 speed etc - set in the Key Commands dialog2. Skipped support for LAME Framework - not stableChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.3 (2006-03-28)1. "Change speed at new loop" setting in Button the Settings dialog2. Improved Equalizer3. Support for LAME MP3 framework4. Bug fix - start of each CD track contained some noiseChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.2 (2006-03-06)1. Full Unicode file name support2. Removed a stupid limitation - files on removable volumes will now also play OK3. Now detects when a CD is changed/inserted4. Bug fix - lowering the pitch could introduce "scratchy, static sound"Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.1 (2006-01-09)1. MIDI remote controlling2. Removed synch correction for CD playback - not needed when running OS X3. Bug fix - saving a MP3 file could possibly failChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.8.0 (2005-11-14)1. Bug fix - copies of loop in Save As... was broken2. Bug fix - main window could possibly move outside the monitor area3. Sort type is now stored when exporting/importing playlists4. Volume control is now logarithmic (as human hearing)5. Added a contextual menu for CD Player track list6. Cleaned up the interface a bit7. Less processor usageChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.9 (2005-10-10)1. Added an Autoload preset item in the Miscellaneous Settings dialogChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.8 (2005-08-22)1. Will save "real" aac/m4a files when running Tiger (MacOS 10.4 or higher)2. Support for CoreAudio (.caf) files (MacOS 10.3 or higher)3. Miscellaneous Settings dialog with several switches:a. Reverse speed sliderb. Loop playlistc. Autostart next trackd. Display ID3 title/artist info in play listChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.7 (2005-05-26)1. A new Slow Down Type IV is available provided you are running OS X 10.3.9 with QuickTime 7 installedor are running OS X 10.4 (Tiger).Please note that installing QuickTime 7 under OS X 10.3.9 disables playback of DRM protected filesfrom the iTunes store.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.6 (2005-05-02)1. Improved the processing speed for Slow Down Type III2. New setting - Pitch change affects speed3. Last OS 9 version (possible bugs will be fixed but no more features added)Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.5 (2005-04-13)1. Improved sound quality for Slow Down Type III - a third and higher quality setting2. 10 presets for the EQ - Ctrl+Shift+digit to store - Shift+digit to recall3. Left/right arrows now changes the Cue slider in seconds even for very large files4. Stereo Karaoke function now uses much less processing power5. Corrected a bug in the slow down engine - pitch change now uses less processing power in Slow Down Type III6. Fixed a minor bug that made highly compressed MP3 files start at the wrong position7. Drag and drop from iTunes was broken in the OS 9 version - now fixed8. Fixed a bug that could cause a crash on systems with non US/European keyboardsChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.4 (2005-03-07)1. Displays ID3 meta data (if available) in the track list. If no ID3 data is availble, the file name is displayed (as before).2. Rewind on stop increased to 99 seconds.3. Fixed a bug that made it impossible to open several mp3 files at one time.4. Fixed a bug concerning AIFF files - now plays Apple Loop files OK.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.3 (2005-02-17)1. The old Karaoke function is improved and is back when in mono mode2. Now also works with "LameLib" available here: http://spaghetticode.org/lame/ when saving to an mp3 file3. Some minor bug fixes4. When saving files, please note that the volume control on the main screen has no effect. This is intentionalso that the files are saved with full volume and not with a possible zero or low volume. The downside is that whensaving processed files, this may result in distorted sound if you add to much of the EQ. So please check the soundwith the volume control set to maximum before saving.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.2 (2005-01-05)1. Programmable keyboard commands (OS X version only)2. Some keyboard commands have changed (affects both the OS 9 and OS X versions)Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.1 (2004-12-16)1. Maintenance update - minor internal corrections and fixesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.7.0 (2004-11-25)1. Much improved Karaoke/Voice removal function2. Some corrections and improvements in the slow down engineChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.9 (2004-10-11)1. The preset menu now lets you import and export presets. Use that for having more than one set of presets for a CD/audio file,backing up and/or moving the presets to other computers2. Increased the number of bitrate settings when saving as MP3 files3. Many internal changes/improvements4. Now requires OS 8.6 or higherChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.8 (2004-05-24)1. Drag files from iTunes playlist into Amazing Slow DownerChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.7 (2004-05-05)1. Playback of files from the iTunes store is now working again (OS X version only)Upgrading to iTunes 4.5 and QuickTime 6.5.1 killed support in previous versions of ASDChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.6 (2004-04-22)1. Support for compressed wave files (OS X version only)2. Minor bug fixesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.5 (2004-03-17)1. Now saves files in various formats - AIFF, QuickTime movie, MP3 and AAC/MP4. MP3 and AAC/MP4 is available in the OS X version only and MP3 only if you download and install the free LameEncoder. 2. Many internal improvements and some minor bug fixesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.4 (2004-01-20)1. Support for files from the iTunes store (DRM protected .m4p files - OS X version only)2. Hold (sustain) a short section of audio - key command [H] - use the right arrow key to go to the next chunk, left arrow key to go back one second3. Key command [P] toggles between no pitch change and previous selected4. Display Slow Down as Stretch/Speed moved to the Buttons Settings dialog5. Many internal improvementsChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.3 (2003-11-20)1. Process and save all songs in the track list - File Menu -> Save all songs as wave files2. OS 8/9 version has improved MP3 playback Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.2 (2003-10-27)1. Ten presets per CD track (used to be ten presets per CD)2. Now using an installation software for the OS X version Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.1 (2003-10-14)1. Button Settings dialog has new settings for controlling the loop:a. Just loop (this is the way it always have been)b. Wait a specified number of seconds before restarting the loopc. Wait the same amount of time as the current loop length2. Minor changes for OS X 10.3 (Panther)Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.6.0 (2003-09-16)1. Added keyboard commands for changing loop start and loop end points by one frame (Control key + old commands)2. Minor internal changesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.9 (2003-07-01)1. Support for very long audio files2. Cue slider now changes position after mouse is released3. Fixed minor bug when saving/processing 8-bit filesChanges for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.8 (2003-06-13)1. Support for AAC/MP4 files in the OS X version (currently copyrighted files from iTunes store does not work)2. Support for MP3 version 2.5 files in the OS X version.3. OS X version changed to use native CoreAudio playback. 4. Improved handling of corrupt MP3 files.5. Faster start of playback of all audio files.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.7 (2003-04-22)1. VBR (Variable BitRate) MP3 files now displays the correct length/position.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.6 (2003-03-26)1. Import/export of playlists (ASD format only). Accessible from the track list menu.2. Home/End key sets Start/End slider to default position.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.5 (2003-02-25)1. Save several copies of the set loop when saving files.2. Better trimming of end point when looping MP3 files.3. Fixed minor bug in the MP3 decoding engine that caused ASD to crash when playing certain files.4. Better support for Mac multiprocessor system when running OS X.5. New OS X finder file icon.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.4 (2003-02-03)Autostart of the next track provided the Loop button is off andStart and End Position is set to their initial positions.This means:1. If the Loop function is ON, the music will loop between the startand end positions as before.2. If the Loop function is OFF and the Start and End position is not set to the very start/end position, the music will stop when itreaches the End position (also as before).3. If the Loop function is off and the Start and End position is set to the very start/end positions, the ASD will now continue withthe next song/track when it reaches the End position.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.3 (2003-01-22)A helptag will be displayed when holding the mouse cursorover a song title in the track list if there is not space enough to display the full title.Changes for Amazing Slow Downer version 2.5.0 (2002-11-21)1. A third incarnation of the slow down engine. This has better sound quality for many slow down factors.The ultimate goal is to not have to select between Slow Down Type I, II or III. Hopefully the next incarnation willhave so good sound quality that this one will be the only one needed. Not there yet but soon.Selecting between the various slow down types is done with the drop down menu below the EQ sliders.Keyboard command [A].2. Selecting tracks have new keyboard commands. To avoid hitting the down arrow in the heat of study andtotally exit the song you are working with, changing tracks now uses [Ctrl] + [Up/Down arrow].The [Up/Down arrows] without the [Ctrl] key down now changes the volume.3. As before, changing the pitch may be done with the [/] and [*] key on the calculator section of the keyboard.Holding the [Shift] key down will change in 1/100 (one cent) steps of a semitone, without the [Shift] key it willchange in semitone steps.2.0.5 020922 Fixed minor issue with multisession CD's2.0.4 020912 New Finder icons + minor bug fix2.0.3 020829 Support for OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) + iTunes/CDDB tracknames in CD track list2.0.2 020730 Better handling of unsupported MP3 files + minor bug fix in "Save song as..."2.0.1 020604 Filelist menu - drag and drop files - nudge loop2.0.0 020503 Stereo playback - new slow down function + much more1.2.0 020330 Balloon help (OS 8/9) - Helptags (OS X)1.1.9 020318 Min/Sec/Frame fields now accepts keyboard input1.1.8 020306 Control Key + changing Start position keeps loop intact1.1.7 020207 Improved playback + optimized for G4 Velocity Engine (AltiVec)1.1.6 020120 Volume Control1.1.5 011204 Faster audio processing / restructured menus1.1.4 011119 Cue slider (fast forward/rewind)1.1.3 011107 First OS X version1.1.2 011012 Karaoke function1.1.1 010923 Improved CD reading1.1.0 010829 Show slowdown as speed or stretch1.0.9 010810 Better handling of buggy AIFF files1.0.8 010611 Minor changes1.0.7 010516 Better handling of buggy MP3 files (i.e Audion 2.1)1.0.6 010509 Minor improvements1.0.5 010423 Added "Save song as AIFF file" to the File Player1.0.4 010404 Alpha keys 0 - 9 stores and recalls presets1.0.3 010220 Lots of minor changes1.0.2 010125 Now slows down MP3 files1.0.1 010108 Converts MP3 to AIFF files1.0.0 001218 First available version Amazing Slow Downer / Roni Music