Symphonix Evolution 1.90 Features

I've posted a new video on YouTube to demonstrate and explain the new features in Symphonix Evolution version 1.90.  Enjoy!

Symphonix Evolution 1.90 Available Today

Version 1.90 of Symphonix Evolution is finally here, and will hit the App Store today!

Here's the list of changes:

• It is now possible to enter instrument finger positions 
• New settings for background playback and virtual MIDI 
• New settings for beginners to assist with note recognition and playback 
• Added an Arpeggiator function 
• Mute function is now available from the main screen 
• Easier scrolling when dragging the main scrollbar 
• Added a new Pad mode for full piano keyboard visibility 
• The current Pad mode is saved between sessions 
• Added the ability to select MIDI devices 
• Added staccato note accent 
• Support for transposing instruments separate to concert pitch 
• Added function to transpose by octave 
• Support for MIDI clock

The following bugs were also fixed: 

• Piano Roll rendering of measures was incorrect 
• Tied notes were not treated as a single long note by Piano Roll 
• Fixed incorrect rendering of rests in percussion symbol mode 
• Fixed position of chord builder relative to selection 
• Program change events were not handled in MIDI files 
• Fixed note position when printing with key signature other than C

 

We'll further explore some of the new features in this blog over the next few days.

An Arpeggiator for Symphonix Evolution

We're nearly done with our testing of Symphonix Evolution version 1.90, but there's one more feature to talk about - Introducing the Arpeggiator function!

The Arpeggiator has over 16 operating modes (patterns) including random sequence, with variable note lengths and a configurable octave span.  External MIDI devices can be used as an input in addition to the virtual synth keyboard built into Symphonix Evolution.  It's also possible to use an external virtual MIDI connection, and the output of the Arpeggiator can of course be routed to MIDI devices.

This feature can be used on its own as a MIDI/performance tool, or recorded and combined with the Rhythm Generator to create many new interesting patterns and variations.  Version 1.90 will be submitted to the App Store very soon now, so there's not long to wait!