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Giada 0.15.2 Smith Machine released today

Today we are proud to release Giada 0.15.2 Smith Machine, inspired by the so-called weight machine used for weight training. This new version introduces a list of satisfying features:

• a new logo, thanks to our friend k-syusteem;
• a new, sample-accurate and easier to use Action Editor, rewritten from scratch;
• ability to edit MIDI Velocity in MIDI channels;
• improved compatibility with those MIDI devices that send weird Note Off events (Note On + Velocity = 0);
• many annoying bugs fixed, including a crash while opening plug-in windows on macOS;
• other small improvements and minor fixes.

The full changelog is available in the download area. A muscular "thank you" to all the contributors who inspired us with Giada 0.15.2!

Giada 0.15.1 Leg Curl is finally out

Yesterday a new version of Giada, 0.15.1 codename Leg Curl appeared in bodily form, inspired by the fitness exercise that involves flexing the lower leg against resistance towards the buttocks.

This version mainly features a huge internal refactoring of how Sample Channels and MIDI Channels get processed by the Audio Engine. This renovation opens up the doors to many new exciting functionalities planned for the 0.15 series - take a look here for the full list.

In addition to that, we have also fixed a couple of bugs regarding plug-ins crashes on Linux and improved BPM changes detection while running Giada as JACK client.

Full changelog + downloads available here.

Giada 0.15.0 French Press released

Yesterday we released Giada 0.15.0, codename French Press, inspired by a famous type of strength exercise specially designed and most popular for triceps. This release brings on the table some important code refactoring that will pave the road for the upcoming new features planned for branch 0.15.

In addition to that, a smarter "solo" algorithm has been developed, as well as some nasty bugs on live recording fixed. Full changelog is available here. Go grab Giada 0.15.0 and stay strong.

Giada 0.14.6 Backward invention is ready!

We are happy to present a new juicy version of Giada, inspired by the so-called backward invention: a marketing strategy in which an existing product is dumbed down by the company to be released in less developed countries.

In Giada 0.14.6 you will find:

• Ability to drive volume of one-shot samples via MIDI velocity;
• FLAC and Ogg support for audio files;
• Build system improvements;
• Several bugs fixed, especially the crash on macOS when opening the Configuration window.

Also, Giada 0.14.6 marks the end of the 0.14 series. We are getting ready for some exciting new features in the 0.15 branch, such as the free loop length or the ability to record on key press/input signal.

As always, downloads and changelog are right here. Warm hugs to our supporters, stay tuned!

Giada, version 0.14.5 The Purkinje Effect released today

Ladies and Gentlemen, we salute the new year with another shiny release of Giada, version 0.14.5 "The Purkinje Effect": the change in perception of colors as illumination changes from daylight to twilight.

It took us a while to release it: we completely overhauled our automatic deployment system in order to generate new, beautiful binary packages.

So what's new in Giada 0.14.5 "The Purkinje Effect"?

• AppImage executable for Linux;

• OS X builds on Travis CI;

• Support for multiple plug-in directories with the new Directory Browser: no more writing paths by hand!;

• MIDI input filtering;

• Improved MIDI action management in Piano Roll;

• Several bugs and crashes fixed.

The full changelog is available here.