MAGIX Samplitude Pro X7 Suite 18.0.1.22197

• New main features in Version Pro X7
Optimized export workflow (new export window)
External hardware effects available via plug-ins
Support for MIDI plug-ins and extended MIDI routing
New crossfade editor
Dockable mixer and plug-in browser
New GUI design

Import / Export
Overworked export and track bouncing dialog
New naming template options
New preset handling
Integrated marker split options
New example text shows a preview for the exported filename
Quick info texts show overview over current settings of collapsed sections
User export presets
are loaded from and stored under "[ProgramData]/fx-presets/ExportPresets"
(old location was "[ProgramData]/fx-presets")
old export presets can be manually copied into that folder and should be listed when opening the
export dialog
can be drag'n'dropped from file browser to preset list
context menu for presets via right-click
"Update with current settings" option
Changed menu structure for export functions
renamed menu command to "Export..."
export presets are listed below this command and replace old export commands
default Ctrl+E or other shortcuts for WAV or surround export are automatically remapped to new export
other functions are sorted in "Export MIDI", "Export Video" or "Extended Export" submenus
old "Save in format" for WAV projects also replaced by new export dialog
Keyboard shortcuts can be assigned to export presets in main menu
Last used preset available in dialog and main menu
Meta data editor (ID3) can be called from AAC format options
Relinking media files now happens after project loading
integrated in new project option dialog
Waveform display in File Browser
Play start/stop with middle mouse button
Support for BWF ISRC and Take chunks

Effects / Routing
New and optimized support for external hardware effects
New entry "external FX" available in the plug-in browser for adding a new instance to an effect slot
Latency detection
Mono handling
Input, output and gain
Multiple instances on one track possible
only available with Hybrid Engine
New stereo enhancer algorithm which doesn't increase the gain of the mono signal (new default mode for new projects)
old projects are not affected
New supported ARA plug-ins
VocAlign Project5
Auto-Align Post

Dockable Plug-in-Browser
New dockable plug-in browser can be added via the '+' button in the docking manager
adds the plug-in to the last selected object or track (via 'Add' button or pressing Enter)
multiselection (tracks & objects) is considered
drag & drop of plug-ins from the search result list on track head, track editor, mixer, objects, routing widget or VSTi
manager

Arranger
New option for showing new object text footer. Benefit: Waveform is not covered by texts and object lock anymore
New option for showing object volume in object
New option to disable vertical arranger zoom when resizing window (vertical arranger zoom is not anymore influenced by
docking manager height)
Object volume & crossfade handles - option for displaying them always on top object border (view options)
Autoscroll for moving objects or tracks during playback
Crossfade handling
New mouse cursors for changing start, end and crossfade position of objects
New crossfade moving behavior. Object borders and crossfades can now be moved independently.
Crossfades can be moved without moving the object itself (object overlapping area)
Object fade length adapts now to object resizing when fade-in and fade-out collide
With active 'continuous playback while editing' a new range isn't created anymore by copy-pasting objects
Vertical auto zoom is now availabe in Samplitude (View Options and in toolbar)
Moving view via dragging middle mouse button (works in Arranger and MIDI Editor). New option in mouse wheel settings

MIDI
MIDI-Plug-ins
Support for MIDI VST plug-ins
New option im Plugin-Browser for adding a plug-in as a MIDI plug-in (dropdown option at 'Add' button)
MIDI Plug-ins are routed before VSTi und audio effects
only available with Hybrid Engine

MIDI Sender / Receiver
Effects only receive MIDI if "Receive MIDI" is activated in plug-in menu of the effect
is set automatically for VSTi and MIDI plug-ins (not changeable)
is set automatically for projects created with previous versions
"VST MIDI Out" has been renamed to "Send MIDI"
instead of the track option "VST MIDI Recording" a MIDI send plug-in can be chosen directly
caution: this is not compatible with old projects. Send plug-in still needs to be chosen manually
MIDI-In button in track editor is highlighted in case of receiving MIDI from a MIDI sender plug-in
Known issues
Currently only routing to VSTi is supported, no external MIDI devices
Bouncing doesn't consider MIDI-through state, sender plugins are always processed
MIDI sends from VST FX are delayed by one buffer while bouncing, while MIDI sends from other
VSTi or MIDI plug-ins not
only available with Hybrid Engine

MIDI Editor
Moving view with dragging middle mouse button. New option in mouse wheel settings.
Grid snapping for CC-Events. Available via holding ALT key if grid snapping is active.
Highlight current Object per default active
Automatic MIDI recording/arming for selected MIDI tracks now works for multiple selected tracks
Missing menu entries added to main menu
CC events displaying optimization grid lines are drawn in background
MIDI Object Editor: new checkbox "keep musical position..."
This allows single MIDI objects to keep sample position when the tempo map changes (useful for film sound
design/foley using MIDI events)
Warning when deleting a VSTi
Default activation of MIDI pre-recording and note-on chasing
MAGIX shop connection ("Waiting for Shop") only started with P3 serial numbers (didn't work with P2 anyway)
Support for 5 new instruments from MAGIX Music Maker In-App-Store
Vita Qanun
Vita Cello Sustain
Vita Violin Sustain
Vita Oud
Vita Harp
Onscreen MIDI Keyboard height can now be changed
MIDI input device default to "All"

Completely reworked Crossfade Editor
New window with controls and waveform
Direct fade and object editing via integrated arranger view
New snapshot function
New undo / redo

Recording
Only changes in the timeline made during recording are undone when cancelling the recording. Other changes (e.g. cuts or
automation data) are preserved

Automation
Improved thin out function of automation points
An automation lane is able to have a range for editing the automation data (available via click on automation lane when a
range is active on the track)

Mixer
Dockable Mixer
vertical scroller is available
sections collapse automatic when mixer is been docked
improved automatic resizing
buttons on the left side for section visibility
Copy all plug-in-slots via drag'n'drop of plug-in button
Mixer/Arranger: Peakmeters can be switched to input or pre position

GUI
Skin update
New Carbon & Canis Skin
Graphical elements have new coloring and flat design
Track Editor has a new layout
Mixer master fader and peakmeter have now the same height as the tracks
Track Editor & Mixer peakmeter layout changed. Peak indicators are now side by side, scale is on the left
Playcursor has a width of 3 pixels for better visibility
Camo, StarGray and 'Style v10' skins won't be delivered anymore with the program
Old inverted range display in older skins like StarGray is not supported anymore and automatically updated to new
semitransparent display

General
Italian language is not available anymore
32 Bit Version deprecated
Changed default settings
MIDI (see in MIDI Section)
99 undo steps
use middle mouse button for project navigation
filled spectroscope visualization (might require updated workspaces)