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2 LameXP Audio-Encoder Front-End – Changelog
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6 # LameXP v4.xx History #
8 ## LameXP v4.18 [unreleased] ## {-}
9 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
10 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2019-07-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
11 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
12 * Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
13 * Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
14 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.73 (2019-05-15), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
15 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.11 (2019-07-18) and added *64-Bit* binaries, compiled with GCC 9.1.0
16 * Updated MediaInfo to v19.07 (2019-07-16), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
17 * Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz
19 ## LameXP v4.17 [2018-11-10] ## {-}
20 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 14.15)
21 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3 (2018-10-17) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
22 * Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 14.14
23 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.23 (2018-06-11), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
24 * Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
25 * Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]
26 * Some improvements to the auto-update function, which is now using cURL instead of Wget
27 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
29 ## LameXP v4.16 [2018-04-30] ## {-}
30 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.6 (MSVC 14.13)
31 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
32 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
33 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-beta-31 (2018-03-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-51 (2018-03-04)
34 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.33 (2017-12-01), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.12
35 * Updated FAAD decoder to v2.8.6 (2017-10-10), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
36 * Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1+ (2015-03-19), using libVorbis v1.3.6 (2018-03-16)
37 * Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.64 (2017-05-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.12
38 * Updated WavPack decoder to v5.1.0 (2017-01-20), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.12
39 * Updated MediaInfo to v18.03.1+ (2018-04-19), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 14.13
40 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
41 * Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.64 (2017-07-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.12
42 * Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
43 * Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
44 * Some improvements to output file name generation code
45 * Added "Visual Elements" manifest for Windows 8+ "Start" screen tile
46 * Some more protection against "DLL pre-loading" attacks has been implemented
47 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
49 ## LameXP v4.15 [2017-05-31] ## {-}
51 * Fixed a bug in auto-rename feature, that caused problems when a meta-tag contained path separators
52 * Fixed included MediaInfo binary not working on processor *without* SSE2 support
53 * Improved file name generation from meta-tags containing characters that are forbidden in file names
54 * Some improvements for "high DPI" screens: Adjust initial window size according to DPI setting
55 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2-beta (2017-05-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)
56 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.95 (2017-05-04), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
57 * Updated SoX to v14.4.2 (2015-02-22) with Dynamic Audio Normalizer v2.10 (2017-04-14) effect included
58 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.24.0 (2017-03-02), compiled with GCC 6.3.0
59 * Updated FAAD decoder to v2.7 from CVS in order to include latest libFAAD fixes (2016-11-11)
60 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.25 (2017-03-12), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 14.0
61 * Some tweaks to the auto-update function in order to speed-up the update check in most situations
62 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
64 ## LameXP v4.14 [2016-11-19] ## {-}
66 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 with Update-3
67 * Fixed the location of temporary intermediate files for SoX-based audio effects
68 * Fixed embedding of meta tags with OggEnc2 when reading directly from OGG/FLAC input file
69 * Fixed encoding of *non*-Stereo sources with NeroAAC, when "HE-AAC *v2* (SBR+PS)" is selected
70 * Fixed a bug that would cause the encoding job to fail, when an audio filter is *skipped*
71 * Enabled the "built-in" resampler for QAAC encoder
72 * The "Algorithm Quality" slider now also affects the QAAC encoder
73 * Added "AVX" (Advanced Vector Extensions) to CPU feature detection code
74 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2-alpha and Opus-Tools to v0.1.9 (2016-11-04)
75 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Alpha-2 (2016-01-29), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
76 * Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.1 (2016-10-04), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
77 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.90 (2016-10-31), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
78 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.23.8 (2016-09-27), compiled with GCC 6.2.0
79 * Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.61 (2016-10-02)
80 * Updated WavPack decoder to v4.80.0 (2016-03-28), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
81 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.21 (2016-08-17), compiled with GCC 6.1.0
82 * Updated QAAC add-in to the to QAAC v2.61 (2016-10-02)
83 * Updated FhgAacEnc add-in to "Case" edition (2015-10-24)
84 * Improved auto-update function (faster Internet connectivity check)
85 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
87 ## LameXP v4.13 [2015-12-12] ## {-}
89 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 with Update-1
90 * Apply the original file's "creation" and "last modified" date/time to the output file (optional)
91 * Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2015-09-10), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
92 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.78 (2015-10-02), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
93 * Fixed resampling bug with Vorbis encoder, regression in OggEnc v2.87
94 * Fixed creation of Monkey's Audio (APE) files, when **no** meta data is being embedded
95 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
98 ## LameXP v4.12 [2015-10-23] ## {-}
100 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
101 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
102 * Added support for building LameXP and MUtilities with Visual Studio 2015
103 * Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team <<zityisoft@gmail.com>>
104 * Added optional support for the *libfdk-aac* encoder, using the [fdkaac](https://github.com/nu774/fdkaac) front-end by nu774
105 * Added detection of the *64-Bit* version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
106 * Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
107 * Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the [regular expression](http://www.regular-expressions.info/quickstart.html) engine
108 * Added capability to select *multiple* files on "Source Files" tab
109 * Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
110 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.76 (2015-08-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
111 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.4 (2015-08-12), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
112 * Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
113 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.16 (2015-03-24), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
114 * Updated WavPack decoder to v4.75.0 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
115 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
116 * Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
117 * Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore
118 * Fixed parsing of command-line parameters, regression in MUtilities library (LameXP v4.12 RC-1)
119 * QAAC encoder is now using `--cvbr` instead of `--abr` when "ABR" mode is selected
120 * Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using the ``--picture`` option
121 * Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
122 * Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)
123 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
126 ## LameXP v4.11 [2015-04-05] ## {-}
128 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-4
129 * Starting with this version, LameXP is based on the [*MUtilities*](http://sourceforge.net/p/mutilities/code/) library + massive code clean-up
130 * Added support for the [*DynamicAudioNormalizer*](https://github.com/lordmulder/DynamicAudioNormalizer) normalization filter
131 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 snapshot-5 (2015-03-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
132 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.72 (2015-01-07), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
133 * Updated SoX to v14.4.2-Final (2015-02-22), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
134 * Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.9 to latest Git Master (2015-03-26)
135 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.0 (2015-02-24), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
136 * Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2014-07-03), using libvorbis v1.3.4 and aoTuV b6.03_2014
137 * Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1 (2015-03-19), using libVorbis v1.3.5
138 * Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.1 (2014-11-26), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
139 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.18 (2014-06-30), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
140 * Updated QAAC add-in to the latest to QAAC v2.44, including a [fix](https://github.com/nu774/qaac/commit/ad1e0ea9daed076531e96cfa3b82f290ba9eeb20) for the ``--artwork`` option
141 * Fixed potential crash in Cue Sheet importer (occurred when *all* input files were missing)
142 * Fixed a severe performance bottleneck, especially with a large number of parallel instances
143 * Fixed a very rare problem that, occasionally, prevented the TEMP folder from being removed
144 * The limit for the maximum number of parallel instances has been increased to 32
145 * Experimental support for Windows 10 Technical Preview
146 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
149 ## LameXP v4.10 [2014-06-23] ## {-}
151 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-2
152 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.6 (2014-04-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
153 * Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.8 to latest Git Master (2014-04-13)
154 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.69 (2014-04-26), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
155 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.19.0 (2014-03-08), compiled with GCC 4.8.2
156 * Fixed a bug that could cause the cover artwork to be lost under certain circumstances
157 * Fixed "overwrite existing file" mode to NOT delete the input file
158 * Some more tweaks to the LAME algorithm quality selector
159 * Added command-line options to adjust the LameXP font size (see [Manual](Manual.html#gui-adjustment-options) for details)
160 * Various bugfixes and code improvements
163 ## LameXP v4.09 [2014-01-26] ## {-}
165 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 RTM
166 * Complete overhaul of the file analyzer, resulting in up to 2.5x faster file import speed
167 * Reworked the application initialization code, resulting in notably faster startup speed
168 * Added encoding support for Monkey's Audio (APE) format, including APEv2 tagging support
169 * Improved file analyzer to retain the original ordering of files imported from a playlist
170 * Improved internal encoder API, so each encoder can define its own configuration options
171 * Improved splash screen and working banner, using "sheet of glass" effect on supported OS
172 * Improved dropbox widget, including proper multi-monitor support
173 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.8 (2013-12-05)
174 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.12 (2013-06-26)
175 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.16.0 (2013-10-06), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
176 * Updated WavPack decoder to v4.70.0 (2013-10-19), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
177 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.67 (2014-01-10), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
178 * Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.14.0 (2012-08-05), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
179 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.16 (2013-12-13), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
180 * Updated the QAAC add-in for LameXP to QAAC v2.33 (2014-01-14), compiled with MSVC 12.0
181 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
182 * Fixed a resource (file descriptor) leak in "static" builds, didn't cause much harm though
183 * Various bugfixes and code improvements
186 ## LameXP v4.08 [2013-09-04] ## {-}
188 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-3
189 * Encoder settings (RC mode + bitrate/quality) are now stored separately for each encoder
190 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.5 (2013-05-31), compiled with MSVC 11.0
191 * Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.0 (2013-05-27), compiled with ICL 13.0
192 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1-beta and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-07-22)
193 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.64 (2013-07-05), compiled with ICL 13.1 and MSVC 10.0
194 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.14 (2013-07-25), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
195 * Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.13.4 (2011-09-17)
196 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
197 * Fixed a potential deadlock during startup when %TMP% points to an invalid folder
198 * Fixed a superfluous "beep" sound that appeared on application startup
199 * Fixed the Ogg Vorbis quality modes "-1" and "-2" (those were clipped to "0" before)
200 * Fixed a bug that could cause the output directory to be reset mistakenly
201 * Implemented "natural order" string comparison/sorting, using strnatcmp() by Martin Pool
204 ## LameXP v4.07 [2013-04-28] ## {-}
206 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-2
207 * Minimum supported platform now is Windows XP with [Service Pack 3](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24)
208 * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
209 * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
210 * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
211 * Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
212 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
213 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-04-23)
214 * Updated Valdec decoder (2013-04-07), based on AC3Filter Tools v1.0a
215 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.15.3 (2013-04-03), compiled with GCC 4.8.0
216 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.62 (2013-02-22), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
217 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.11 (2013-01-20)
218 * Updated SoX to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
219 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
220 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
221 * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line
222 * Fixed handling of certain characters when renaming output files
223 * Fixed Keccak library to not crash on systems without SSE/SSE2 support
224 * Fixed LAME algorithm quality selector better match the [LAME documentation](http://lame.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lame/lame/doc/html/detailed.html#q)
227 ## LameXP v4.06 [2012-11-04] ## {-}
229 * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.0.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.5 (2012-09-22)
230 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.14.4+ (2012-09-24), compiled with GCC 4.7.1
231 * Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v0.56 (2012-10-24), based on reference implementation by Apple
232 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.3 (2012-09-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
233 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.61+ (2012-10-28), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
234 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
235 * Fixed a bug with the "Store temporary files in your system's default TEMP director" checkbox
236 * Fixed a buffer overflow in FAAD2 decoder which could cause crashes with very long file names
237 * Fixed a regression in Qt v4.8.3 that broke Drag&Drop support ([details #1](https://bugreports.qt-project.org/browse/QTBUG-27265)) ([details #2](https://codereview.qt-project.org/35297))
238 * Reworked the "About..." dialog – now using a custom dialog instead of message boxes
241 ## LameXP v4.05 [2012-09-03] ## {-}
243 * Added support for Opus Audio Codec, based on Opus-Tools v0.1.4 (2012-08-16) by Xiph.org/Mozilla
244 * Added Swedish translation, thanks to Åke Engelbrektson <eson57@gmail.com>
245 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.2 (2012-05-22), compiled with MSVC 10.0
246 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.14.4 (2012-07-26), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
247 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.59 (2012-08-08), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
248 * Updated optional add-ins for QAAC encoder and FHG AAC encoder (see [Manual](Manual.html#qaac-apple-aac-encoder) for details)
249 * Updated DCA Enc to v2 (2012-04-19), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
250 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
251 * Implemented multi-threading in file analyzer for faster file import (about 2.5x to 6.0x faster!)
252 * Implemented multi-threading in initialization code for faster application startup
253 * Fixed a potential crash (stack overflow) when adding a huge number of files
254 * Fixed a problem with Cue Sheet import and files that contain trailing dots in their name
255 * Workaround for a bug (feature?) of Qt's command-line parser that screwed up some arguments
258 ## LameXP v4.04 [2012-04-26] ## {-}
260 * Added support for the QAAC Encoder, requires QuickTime v7.7.1 or newer (see [Manual](Manual.html#qaac-apple-aac-encoder) for details)
261 * Added Chinese and Taiwanese translations, thanks to 456Vv <123@456vv.com>
262 * Added experimental support for DCA Enc, created by Alexander E. Patrakov <patrakov@gmail.com>
263 * Added CSV export/import for Meta tags (available from the context-menu on the "Source Files" tab)
264 * Added a button to modify the current output folder path in an edit box
265 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.1 (2012-03-14), compiled with MSVC 10.0
266 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.5 Final (2012-02-28), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0 ([details](http://lame.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lame/lame/doc/html/history.html?revision=1.139))
267 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.56 (2012-04-08), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
268 * Updated SoX to to v14.4.0 (2012-03-04), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
269 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.6 (2011-03-11), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
270 * Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.11 (2011-04-20)
271 * Updated Musepack decoder to revision 475 (2011-08-10), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0
272 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.12, compiled with GCC 4.6.1
273 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
274 * Implemented coalescing of update signals to reduce the CPU usage of the LameXP process ([details](http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1539631&postcount=507))
275 * Run more than four instances in parallel on systems with more than four CPU cores
276 * Improved handling of different character encodings for Playlist and Cue Sheet import
277 * Tweaked directory outline on "output folder" tab for improved performance (hopefully)
278 * Improved LameXP inter-process communication by adding queue support
279 * Workaround for a bug that causes MediaInfo to not detect the duration of Wave files (64-Bit only)
280 * Prevent LameXP from blocking a system shutdown (encoding process is aborted, if necessary)
281 * Improved internal handling of MediaInfo output, including extraction of cover art
282 * Fixed a very rare "live-lock" situation in early initialization code
285 ## LameXP v4.03 [2011-11-12] ## {-}
288 * Added an option to rename the output files (based on an user-defined naming pattern)
289 * Added an option to enforce Stereo Downmix for Multi-Channel sources
290 * Added "built-in" WMA decoder (see [*this*](http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=140273) thread for details) and removed all remnants of "old" decoder
291 * Added optional support for the FHG AAC Encoder included with Winamp 5.62
292 * Added a menu for bookmarking "favorite" output folders to the "output folder" tab
293 * Added an option to hibernate the computer (aka "Suspend-to-Disk") instead of shutting it down
294 * Added Polish translation, thanks to Sir Daniel K <sir.daniel.k@gmail.com>
295 * Added channel equalization options to the normalization filter (also fixes multi-channel processing)
296 * Added indicators for current CPU usage, RAM usage and free diskspace to the processing window
297 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.0 RC-1 (2011-10-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
298 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.1 Final (2011-11-05), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0 ([details](http://lame.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lame/lame/doc/html/history.html?revision=1.133))
299 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.4 (2011-09-07), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
300 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.51 (2011-11-11), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0
301 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
302 * Improved "downmix" filter by using explicit channel mappings for each number of input channels
303 * Fixed a potential bug in CPU type detection that might have caused the wrong binary to be used
304 * Fixed Cue Sheet import for tracks with certain characters in the title
305 * Fixed a bug with "Prepend relative source file path to output file" under certain conditions
306 * Workaround for malicious "anti-virus" programs that prevent innocent applications from functioning
307 * Enabled "Aero Glass" theme in installer and web-update program (Vista and Windows 7 only)
308 * Restored Windows 2000 support with Visual Studio 2010 builds (this is experimental!)
309 * The "Open File(s)" and "Open Folder" dialogs will now remember the most recent directory
310 * Miscellaneous bugfixes
313 ## LameXP v4.02 [2011-06-14] ## {-}
315 * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
316 * Dropping support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP RTM. Windows XP needs (at least) Service-Pack 2 now!
317 * Added Cue Sheet import wizard, which allows splitting and importing tracks from Cue Sheet images
318 * Added ATSC A/52 (AC-3) encoding support, based on Aften encoder v0.0.8+ (Git Master)
319 * Added Avisynth input (audio only!) using 'avs2wav' tool, partly based on code by Jory Stone
320 * Added a method to use custom tools instead of the "built-in" ones (see [Manual](Manual.html) for details)
321 * Added an option to copy all meta information of a single file over to the "meta information" tab
322 * Added two new command-line switches: "--add-folder <path>" and "--add-recursive <path>"
323 * Added one new translation: Korean
324 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.7.3
325 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.1.0 (2011-04-15), compiled with ICL 12.0.3 and MSVC 10.0 ([details](http://lame.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lame/lame/doc/html/history.html?revision=1.127))
326 * Updated Vorbis encoder to v2.87 using aoTuV Beta-6.03 (2011-05-04), compiled with ICL 11.1 and MSVC 9.0
327 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.3 (2011-04-21), compiled with GCC 4.6.0
328 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.45 Beta (2011-05-02), compiled with ICL 12.0.3 and MSVC 10.0
329 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
330 * Fixed placement of the Dropbox when the Taskbar is located on the top or on the left side
331 * Improved playlist generation: Generate M3U (Latin-1) or M3U8 (UTF-8) playlist file as required
332 * Only show the most recent 50 items in the "processing" window (for better performance)
333 * Miscellaneous bugfixes
336 ## LameXP v4.01 [2011-04-04] ## {-}
338 * Added an option to manually specify the number of parallel instances
339 * Added an option to select a user-defined TEMP directory
340 * Added an option to shutdown the computer as soon as all files are completed
341 * Added an option to add directories recursively
342 * Added support for embedding cover artwork (currently works with LAME, FLAC and Nero AAC only)
343 * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.7.2
344 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.0.16 (2011-04-04), compiled with ICL 12.0.2
345 * Updated Vorbis encoder to v2.87 using aoTuV Beta-6.02 (2011-02-28), compiled with ICL 11.1 and MSVC 9.0
346 * Updated TTA decoder multiplatform library to v2.1 (2011-03-11), compiled with MSVC 9.0
347 * Updated SoX to v14.3.2 (2010-02-27), compiled with ICL 12.0.2
348 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.43 (2011-03-20), compiled with ICL 12.0.2 and MSVC 9.0
349 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
350 * Fixed a problem with the LAME encoder that could cause glitches in the encoded file (VBR mode only)
351 * Fixed a problem with the LAME encoder that could cause very slow encoding speed
352 * Fixed a bug that caused AAC encoding to fail in CBR mode (the "-2pass" parameter was set wrongly)
353 * A warning message will be emitted, if diskspace drops below a critical limit while processing
356 ## LameXP v4.00 [2011-02-21] ## {-}
358 * Complete re-write of LameXP in the C++ programming language
359 * Switched IDE from Delphi 7.0 to Visual Studio 2008 + Qt Framework v4.7.1 (GNU Toolchain not yet)
360 * Added cross-plattfrom support - only Windows and Wine for now, native Linux version planned
361 * Added full Unicode support for file names, meta tags and translations (no more Codepage headaches!)
362 * Added support for Qt Linguist tool, which makes creating/updating translations much easier
363 * Added support for multiple user interface styles, including "Plastique" and "Cleanlooks" themes
364 * Added support for user-defined encoder parameters (please use with care!)
365 * Added support for a true "portable" mode, which will store the configuration in the program folder
366 * Added resampling filter for all encoders, based on SoX
367 * Added simple tone adjustment filter, based on SoX
368 * Added an option to prepend the relative source file path to the output file path
369 * Updated all command-line tools to support Unicode file names, mostly required custom patches
370 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.0.11 (2011-02-11), compiled with ICL 11.1.065
371 * Updated Vorbis encoder to v2.87 using libvorbis v1.3.2 (2010-11-06), compiled with ICL 11.1 and MSVC 9.0
372 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.2 (2011-02-19), compiled with GCC 4.5.2
373 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.41 (2011-01-24), compiled with ICL 11.1.065
374 * Updated SoX to v14.3.1 (2010-04-11), compiled with MSVC 9.0
375 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.11, compiled with GCC 4.5.2
376 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
377 * Removed TAK support for now, as their CloseSource(!) tools don't support Unicode file names yet
378 * Removed Volumax tool, as we are using SoX for normalization from now on
379 * Countless minor fixes and improvements (hopefully not too many regressions ^^)
383 # LameXP v3.xx History ##
385 ## LameXP v3.19 [2010-07-12] ## {-}
387 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.34 (2010-07-09), compiled with ICL 11.1.065
388 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.12.3 (2010-07-11), compiled with GCC 4.6.0
389 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
390 * Fixed decoding of certain invalid WavPack files
393 ## LameXP v3.18 [2010-05-08] ## {-}
395 * Added an Unicode-safe "Open" dialog: File names are converted to "short" names if required
396 * Fixed mpg123 decoder to work on Windows 2000 (reported by Tim Womack)
397 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.4 (2010-03-23), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
398 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.32 (2010-05-02), compiled with ICL 11.1.065
399 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.12.1 (2010-03-31), compiled with GCC 4.4.4
400 * Updated Ogg Vorbis decoder to v1.9.7 (2010-03-29), compiled with MSVC 9.0
401 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
404 ## LameXP v3.17 [2010-02-21] ## {-}
406 * Updated TAK decoder to v2.0.0 (2010-01-07)
407 * Updated ALAC decoder to v0.2.0 (2009-09-05)
408 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.28 (2010-02-19), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
409 * Fixed "No Disk" error message box that could appear under certain circumstances
410 * Fixed "...is not responding" error message box that could appear during startup
411 * Various minor fixes and improvements
414 ## LameXP v3.16 [2010-01-26] ## {-}
416 * Added support for Nero AAC encoder v1.5.3.0 (2009-12-29)
417 * Disable DPI warning on Vista and later, as they handle DPI != 96 much better than WinXP
418 * Updated WavPack decoder to v4.60.1 (2009-11-29)
419 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.27 (2010-01-04), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
420 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.10b (2009-09-03), compiled with GCC 4.2.1
423 ## LameXP v3.15 [2009-12-24] ## {-}
425 * Added support for Nero AAC encoder v1.5.1.0 (2009-12-17)
426 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.10.0 (2009-12-05)
427 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.26 (2009-12-18), compiled with ICL 11.1.051
428 * Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.31b (2009-10-01), compiled with ICL 11.1.051
431 ## LameXP v3.14 [2009-12-01] ## {-}
433 * Added Suspend and Resume buttons to the processing window
434 * Added another language: Castilian Spanish (Spanish from north/central Spain)
435 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.9.2 (2009-11-20)
436 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.25 (2009-11-13), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
437 * Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.31b (2009-10-01), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
438 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
439 * Updated JEDI-VCL from v3.38 to v3.39 (2009-11-05)
440 * Various minor fixes and improvements
443 ## LameXP v3.13 [2009-10-21] ## {-}
445 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.2 (2009-09-26), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
446 * Updated FLAC encoder to v1.2.1b (2009-10-01), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
447 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.23 (2009-10-16), using statically linked build (MSVC 9.0)
448 * Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.31b (2009-10-01)
449 * Updated TAK decoder to v1.1.2 (2009-07-27)
450 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.9.1 (2009-10-09)
451 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
452 * Updated the Splash screen and modified the sound that plays on very first launch
453 * Updated JEDI-VCL from v3.34 to v3.38 (2009-08-27)
454 * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.10 (2009-09-02)
457 ## LameXP v3.12 [2009-09-19] ## {-}
459 * Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
460 * Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
461 * Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
462 * Added options to override the Nero AAC profile (be aware: it's not recommended to do that!)
463 * Added an option to analyze media files (powered by MediaInfo™)
464 * Added experimental support for Windows 7 taskbar progress indicator and overlay icons
465 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.2 (2009-09-05), compiled with ICL 11.0
466 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.21 (2009-09-04), using statically linked build
467 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.9.0 (2009-08-14)
468 * Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
469 * Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.3b (2009-09-19)
470 * Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)
471 * Fixed a number of minor glitches
474 ## LameXP v3.11 [2009-06-22] ## {-}
476 * Added options to sort the source files (by title, by filename or by track number)
477 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
478 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.8.1 (2009-06-14)
479 * Updated FLAC decoder, now using the ICL 9.1 build of FLAC v1.2.1b
480 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.17 (statically linked)
481 * Updated the "Normalization" filter to v0.41 (2009-06-16)
482 * Fixed a few minor issues in meta tag processing
485 ## LameXP v3.10 [2009-06-11] ## {-}
487 * Added a NSIS-based installer (will be released in addition to the ZIP package)
488 * Added support for the TAK lossless audio format
489 * Added two new languages: Serbian (Latin) and Ukrainian
490 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
491 * Updated MediaInfo to a custom build of v0.7.16 that is statically linked (and removed the DLL)
492 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.8.0 RC-3 (2009-06-03)
493 * Updated Musepack decoder to v1.0.0 (2009-04-02) and fixed Musepack VS8 support
494 * Updated Monkey's Audio decoder to v4.06 (2009-03-17)
495 * Updated the "Normalization" filter to allow multiple instances running in parallel
496 * Updated Auto-Update tool
497 * Fixed a few minor issues and refactored the code
500 ## LameXP v3.09 [2009-06-01] ## {-}
502 * Added support for detecting the file type via MediaInfo instead of guessing the type from file extension
503 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.7.3 (2009-04-27)
504 * Updated FAAD decoder to v2.7 (2009-05-13)
505 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.16.0 (2009-05-20)
506 * Fixed detection of the WMA decoder under certain circumstances (e.g. Windows 7)
509 ## LameXP v3.08 [2009-03-05] ## {-}
511 * Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, libvorbis v1.2.1 RC2, aoTuV b5.7 (2009-03-04)
512 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.6.4 (2009-01-10)
513 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.11.0 (2009-02-13)
516 ## LameXP v3.07 [2008-12-24] ## {-}
518 * Added an option to disable multi-threading on multi-core machines
519 * Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, libvorbis v1.2.1 RC2, aoTuV b5.61 (2008-12-24)
520 * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.6.3 (2008-12-20)
521 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.8.0 (2008-12-10)
522 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
525 ## LameXP v3.06 [2008-10-26] ## {-}
527 * Added a custom build of the mpg123 decoder v1.5.1
528 * Added two more languages: Romanian and Polish
529 * Added support for the ALAC audio format
530 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.7.7 (2008-10-17)
531 * Updated AC3 Filter Tools to v0.2a (2008-06-30)
532 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
533 * Fixed and improved "Normalization" filter
534 * Fixed a few minor bugs
537 ## LameXP v3.05 [2008-10-11] ## {-}
539 * Added support for Nero AAC encoder v1.3.3.0
540 * Added option to add an entire directory or an entire directory-tree
541 * Added new languages: Russian, Nederlands, Greek and Hungarian
542 * Added Dropbox for improved Drag&Drop support
543 * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
544 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.2 Final (2008-09-24)
545 * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.7.6 (2008-09-12)
548 ## LameXP v3.04 [2008-09-26] ## {-}
550 * Added support for reading Meta Data from source files (using MediaInfo)
551 * Added support for languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) and Taiwanese
552 * Added support for WMA, Shorten and TTA files (input only)
553 * Added support for various playlist formats (M3U, PLS, ASX, CueSheet)
554 * Added an option to permanently disable the Shell Intgegration (Explorer Conext Menus)
555 * Added an option to disable the periodic Update Reminder
556 * Added an option to shutdown the computer automatically as soon as all files are completed
557 * Added code to minimize the LameXP window into the taskbar notification area
558 * Added balloon tooltip to inform the user about "hidden" options
559 * Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, libvorbis v1.2.1 RC2, aoTuV b5.6 (2008-09-05)
560 * Improved code to handle child processes and capture the console output
563 ## LameXP v3.03 [2008-08-12] ## {-}
565 * Added generic support for pre-processing filters
566 * Added "Normalization" filter, based on Volumax by John33
567 * Improved code to add/remove context menus in Window Explorer
568 * Improved code to handle multiple instances of LameXP
571 ## LameXP v3.02 [2008-08-06] ## {-}
573 * Added support for new input format: MPEG Audio Layer-2 (mp2)
574 * Added option to choose a custom TEMP folder
576 ## LameXP v3.01 [2008-08-01] ## {-}
578 * Added an option to disable all sounds in LameXP
579 * Added warning message for bitrates that violate the current bitrate restriction
580 * Fixed bitrate restrictions for LAME encoder (strictly enforce bitrate restrictions using "-F" parameter)
581 * Fixed file associations code (set file associations only for the current user)
582 * Updated load/save configuration code (store settings in an INI file instead of the registry)
585 ## LameXP v3.00 [2008-07-04] ## {-}
587 * Added support for Nero's AAC Encoder (not included, available as free download from Nero website)
588 * Added support for more input formats: Wave, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC/MP4, FLAC, Speex, WavPack, Musepack, Monkey's Audio
589 * Added support for uncompressed Wave output
590 * Added support for Multi-Threading (use multiple instances for batch processing)
591 * Added shell integration for Windows Explorer (Context-Menus and "Send To" folder)
592 * Added commandline support: LameXP.exe -add <File 1> [<File 2> ... <File N>]
593 * Added Auto-Update utility to periodically check for new updates
594 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98 Final (2008-07-04)
595 * Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, aoTuV Beta-5.5 (2008-03-31)
599 # LameXP v2.xx History ##
601 ## LameXP v2.03 [2007-08-17] ## {-}
603 * Updated LAME encoder to v3.98 to Beta-5 (2007-08-13)
604 * Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.84 aoTuV Beta-5 (2007-08-17)
605 * Fixed a bug with 'title' meta tags
606 * Fixed a few typos
609 ## LameXP v2.00 [2007-02-19] ## {-}
611 * Added Ogg Vorbis encoder
612 * Updated LAME encoder to latest builds
613 * Improved progress display (parsing encoder progress from console output now)
614 * Improved ID3-Tag support (now supports "title" and "track" fields)
615 * Added feature to automatically generate playlists (.m3u)
616 * Many bug-fixes and GUI improvements
620 # LameXP v1.xx History ##
622 ## LameXP v1.00 [2004-12-10] ## {-}
624 * Does not compute…
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630 **EOF**