Oct 02, 2022 News

Try Out These New Features In Beta

UPDATED – December 17, 2024

I’ve been working on new features for AudioSwift version 3. I’ll be releasing what I have so far in beta versions, so users can try it out and implement these features in their workflow. Please, bookmark this page for future updates. Download the current beta version from the link below and watch the video tutorials.

If it’s your first time using AudioSwift, make sure to follow these steps before running the app.

IMPORTANT! – Before installing this beta version, please save your current AudioSwift settings and copy your license key code in a safe place. This is just a precaution if we need to go back to a previous stable version.

Download Version 2.3.9 Beta, Ableton Live Tools & Surround Guides

What’s new in version 2.3.9 Beta?

Version 2.3.9 Beta
  • New Studio One support in Mixer Mode using the PreSonus FaderPort (2018) script instead of MCU (Mackie Control). Now you can select any track in the project and AudioSwift will be focused on that track. To set it up, go to AudioSwift > Preferences > Mixer tab and select Studio One FP as the Primary DAW in port 1. Then add PreSonus – Faderport (2018) in Studio One > Preferences > External Devices, and set AudioSwift 1 port for both input and output. Delete the old Mackie Control device if you previously had one configured for AudioSwift. Limitations:
    • The second fader in View 3 is not supported.
    • Sends, Jog Wheel and Master Fader are not supported.
    • The track names and dB values are not displayed in the Console and Trackpad windows.
  • Adds option to reset the faders and panning to default in Mixer Mode by using Force Touch. Move a fader or pan while applying pressure to the trackpad and lift the finger quickly. Reseting the pan with Force Touch is not supported in Pro Tools.
  • Adds option to keep using the MIDI keys while AudioSwift’s key shortcuts are disabled.
  • Changes key shortcuts for MIDI Keys. For octaves, use Z and X. For velocities , use C and V.
  • Fixes aftertouch messages reseting to a value of zero when using Force Touch.
  • Changes the minimum requirement to macOS 10.13 High Sierra.
  • Fixes other minor bugs.

Version 2.3.8 Beta?

 

  • New Snapshots feature for changing to specific views/banks and Controller Modes using key shortcuts 1 to 0, or recalling them with Program Change Messages from the DAW. Snapshots also allows to set the Console to a specific MIDI channel and velocity value.
  • Adds option to copy the labels from a Drum Rack in Ableton Live to the pad labels in Trigger Mode. It requires the AudioSwift Control Script for Ableton Live.
  • Adds option to load specific settings from a preset file.
  • Adds list in the main menu for the most recent presets loaded.

 

Version 2.3.7 Beta

Watch video tutorials for Digital Performer and LUNA

Watch video tutorial for AudioSwift Mixer Script for Ableton Live

  • New GUI design for the Mixer Mode.
  • Adds support in Mixer Mode for Digital Performer and LUNA.
  • Adds new AudioSwift Mixer Script support for the Mixer Mode in Ableton Live.
  • Adds new option to unlock cursor from the MIDI trackpad when AudioSwift is on.
  • Adds key shortcut to unlock/lock cursor from input devices. Press CTRL + OPT + CMD + F.
  • Adds key shortcut to disable/enable AudioSwift key shortcuts. Press CTRL + OPT + CMD + D.
  • Removes the arrow keys as key shortcuts in AudioSwift. It now requires to press CMD + Arrow key for the corresponding command.
  • Adds link for the AudioSwift Blog in the main menu.
  • Adds warning message when Disable Controllers is clicked in the main menu.
  • Fixes a bug in Pro Tools with the Mixer Mode, when going to the next track in View 3 were causing an infinite loop.

 

Version 2.3.6 Beta

 

  • New Surround Controller option in the XY Mode for trackpad and Magic Mouse. It works with Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
  • Adds option to unlock the cursor from other input devices while AudioSwift is on. Using those devices lets you move the cursor without turning AudioSwift off.
  • Adds option to constraint the movement of the X-axis in the XY Mode by pressing the CTRL key.
  • Adds option to send global sustain and aftertouch messages in MPE Mode to all Member channels.
  • The SHIFT key command to turn off AudioSwift is now optional.
  • Changes key shortcut for Show/Close Console window to CMD + H. Press CMD + SHIFT + H to make the Console window always on top.
  • Changes key shortcut for Show/Close Trackpad window to CMD + J. Press CMD + SHIFT + J to make the Console window always on top.
  • The Trackpad window shows the changes of the Type, velocity and MIDI channel in the Trigger Mode.
  • Fixes minor bugs.

 

Version 2.3.5 Beta

 

  • Adds 14-bit MIDI CC support for sliders and XY pads.
  • Adds option to choose the controller mode and enable the MIDI keys directly from the Trackpad window.
  • Adds UI changes for the Trackpad window in Trigger Mode. The pads are animated when touched and the tonic notes of the scale selected are highlighted.
  • Adds option to set scales in Trigger Mode type Drums.
  • Adds option to use short throw sliders in Absolute format with the Slider and XY Modes.
  • Adds option to change tracks when the Ableton Live Script is enabled for the Slider Mode. Use the keys Left and Right (requires to download the new AudioSwift Control script version 1.1 and replace it in your Ableton Live folder).
  • Fixes minor bugs.

 

Version 2.3.4 Beta

 

  • Adds Ableton Live Control Script for the Slider Mode
  • Adds UI changes in the Console and Trackpad windows for the Slider and XY Modes.
  • Adds option to change transparency of the Console and Trackpad windows
  • Adds option to turn AudioSwift off using a four or five fingers tap gesture.
  • Changes the key shortcut for All Notes Off or CC123 to the “/” key.

Read the Instant Mapping blog post mentioned in the video above.

 

Version 2.3.3 Beta

  • Adds option to use more than three fingers at the same time in Trigger, Slider and XY Modes.
  • Adds option to use computer keyboard as MIDI Keys (press CMD + K)
  • Fixes minor bugs.

Version 2.3.2 Beta

  • Now AudioSwift doesn’t require to be the foreground app on screen.
  • Plugin windows won’t disappear in Ableton Live, Studio One, Cubase, Bitwig Studio and Digital Performer when AudioSwift is on.
  • Adds option to use DAW shortcuts when AudioSwift is on.
  • Adds 4 more sliders in Slider Mode for a total of 16 sliders.
  • Adds new View 6 in XY Mode with four independent XY pads.
  • Adds option to change middle C in Trigger and Scale Modes.
  • Adds option for sending Channel Pressure messages per note via X or Y axes in MPE mode.
  • Adds option for sending Channel Pressure in Slider and XY modes.
  • Adds key shortcut to disable the X axis temporarily by pressing the Shift key in MPE mode and XY pads.
  • Adds key shortcut H to open/close the Console Window. Press SHIFT + H to make the Console window always on top.
  • Changes key shortcut for opening Trackpad window to J. Adds key shortcut SHIFT + J to make the Trackpad Window on top.
  • Adds key shortcut CMD + Comma to open/close Preferences window.
  • Fixes issue with grayed drop-down menus in Monterey.
  • Fixes an issue when sending different CCs in the X and Y axes in MPE mode.