RELEASE NOTES
2019-07-16: Version 2.0.6 #
BUG FIXES
- MainStage (3.4.x) hiding wrapped plug-ins UI on click.
- Ardour / Mixbus hiding wrapped plug-ins UI on click.
- Studio One 4 hiding wrapped plug-ins UI on click.
- AU: reFX Xphraze might crash on save.
- VST: PURITY not showing plug-in UI.
2018-09-12: Version 2.0.5 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed VST not reporting delay to host.
- Fixed Bitwig (2.x) hiding wrapped plug-ins UI on click.
- Fixed possible crash on macOS X 10.9 and below.
- Improved stability.
2018-03-18: Version 2.0.4 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- 32 Lives Manager now warns if iLok License Manager isn't installed.
- Sandbox separation in case of the same plug-in running on different hosts.
- Activity Monitor now shows sandboxed plug-in name instead of "32 Lives Agent".
BUG FIXES
- Fix validation of some Audio Units in High Sierra.
- Fixed TC PowerCore sidechain not working.
- Restart after resurrecting AUs in High Sierra 10.13 to ensure plug-ins visibility in DAWs.
2018-01-17: Version 2.0.3 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- 32 Lives now supports macOS 10.7 or greater.
- Manager now warns if Custom VST Folder is too big for scanning.
- Manager now checks for authorization (to avoid confusion with demo version).
BUG FIXES
- VST: Fixed AudioEase Nautilus, Mobius, PowerCore Vintage Amp Room not showing UI.
- AU: Fixed Antares Auto-Tune (and possibly others) not showing UI on High Sierra.
- AU: Fixed EMI Abbey Road R124 failing auval.
- AU: Fixed AudioEast Nautilus crashing on Ableton Live.
- Fixed Ableton Live not responding to keyboard while wrapped plug-in UI is open.
- Fixed some transparent areas in Mobius UI.
- More minor bugfixes & improvements.
2017-02-06: Version 2.0.2 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed a possible crash under Cubase.
- Fixed Lexicon M300 crash.
- Fixed GURU VST crashing on start.
2016-12-06: Version 2.0.1 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Removed dialog shown in case a user cancels a resurrection operation.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed Altiverb 6 crash.
- Fixed some carbon based plug-ins not drawing correctly.
- Fixed plug-ins dialogs appearing behind manager during scan.
- Fixed manufacturer display in manager for some plug-ins.
- Fixed searchbox reliability.
- Fixed "Trial Version" appearing in full version manager in case of missing authorization.
- Removed dialog shown in case a user cancels a resurrection operation.
2016-11-30: Version 2.0 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved VST compatibility and stability.
- Sandboxed plug-ins: a crashing plug-in will not crash other plug-ins or host.
- iLok authorization (iLok 1, 2, 3 & disk authorization supported).
- Improved compatibility with macOS 10.12 (Sierra).
- Installer: improved plug-in wrapping performance.
- Manager: improved initial plug-in scanning behavior.
- Manager: fixed sorting by path.
- Manager: added "Date Added" field.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed display of non-Retina plug-ins on Retina displays.
- Improved stability of plug-ins with Carbon.
- Fixed URS plug-ins not being detected and wrapped.
- Fixed VST Virus PowerCore crash.
- Fixed Sonnox Inflator crash in some situations.
- Fixed NI B4 II crash.
- Fixed Tone2 Filter crash in some situations.
2016-06-17: Version 2.0 - Public Beta 1 #
CHANGES
- All new VST plug-ins support.
- Freshly redesigned and improved plug-ins manager application.
- Offline authorization.
- Bug fixes and performance optimizations.
2015-12-28: Version 1.0.9 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved: AU Side-Chain.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed: Waves plug-ins under Digital Performer.
- Fixed: Vienna Ensemble Pro not showing UI.
- Fixed: Altiverb 6 fails to validate under modern OS X versions.
2015-09-09: Version 1.0.8 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved stability with Digital Performer 9.x.
- Mac OS X 10.11 (El-Capitan) Comptability.
2015-05-20: Version 1.0.7 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved thread mechanism to avoid race-conditions.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed AU window not closing under some hosts.
- Fixed window resize for Cocoa & Carbon based plug-ins.
2015-04-13: Version 1.0.6 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed crashes with Ableton Live 9.2.
- Fixed occasional crashes in plug-ins based on older versions of Core Audio SDK.
2014-08-14: Version 1.0.5 #
BUG FIXES
- Fix rare crashes when closing Virtual Guitarist and some other VSTGUI based plugins.
- Work around Virtual Guitarist file descriptor leak bug.
- Fix GUI problems in Ableton Live.
- Fix plugin manager crashes when non-AU plugins placed in AU plugins folder.
2014-05-05: Version 1.0.4 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Added support for multiple screens.
- Added support for plug-in windows resizing.
- Improved Digital Performer plug-in windows behavior - windows get “out of the way” when appropriate.
- Enabled resurrection of Novation Automap and Longcat H3D.
- Installer automatically updates previously resurrected plug-ins - no need to manually re-resurrect after installation.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed problem with plugins which have several version available simultaneously.
- Fixed crash with URS plug-ins when writing automation.
- Fixed Destroy FX Buffer Override tempo sync not working.
- Fixed crash with IK Multimedia plug-ins in case the authorization wizard is left open for more than one minute.
- Fixed DAW hang caused by IK Multimedia’s authorization wizard window being hidden behind the DAW window; such hidden windows are now correctly brought forward.
- Fixed crash with Arturia Analog Factory in Live.
- Fixed most Pluggo validation crashes.
- Fixed Abbey Road plug-ins UI not being refreshed after loading a preset.
- Fixed some plug-ins failing to open due to component flags mismatches.
- Fixed resurrected plug-in crashing in case the original 32-bit plug-in has been removed. Instead, the plug-in just fails to open.
- Fixed memory leaks.
- Fixed 32 Lives manager crash when scanning components which do not contain Audio Units.
- Fixed plug-in windows sometimes detaching from frame.
- Fixed scenario where a plug-in window could be incorrectly hidden after clicking on it, in case a different application’s window overlaps with it.
- Fixed other applications’ invisible windows hiding plug-in windows.
2014-02-19: Version 1.0.3 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Added Check for Update menu item.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed crash with AudioEase Speakerphone.
- Fixed crash with GSi VB3.
- Fixed plug-in windows being dragged out of their DAW’s window if the window title is double-clicked before dragging.
- Fixed plug-in windows sometimes disappearing with a DAW in full-screen mode.
- Fixed plug-in windows sometimes disappearing when moving back to the DAW from another app in full-screen mode.
- Fixed unclosable plug-in windows in Digital Performer - plug-in windows now disappear properly if covered by DP’s main window.
- Fixed plug-in windows sometimes blacking out in Triumph, Fidelia and QLab.
- Fixed some plug-ins not forwarding keyboard events to host.
2014-02-03: Version 1.0.2 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- 32 Lives is now compatible with OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard.
- Performance optimizations.
- Changed “Email/User” field in installer to “Email”.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed 32 Lives plug-ins windows staying on top even when host’s plug-in windows are hidden.
- Fixed 32 Lives plug-ins window titles disappearing in Ableton Live.
- Fixed Liquid Mix (Mono) crash.
- Fixed crash on render in Audiofile Engineering Triumph.
- Fixed memory leaks.
- Fixed demo evaluation message popping up multiple times in Digital Performer’s plug-ins validation.
- Fixed 32 Lives sometimes crashing when exiting host.
- Fixed possible 32 Lives hang in case a plug-in crashes validation.
2014-01-06: Version 1.0.1 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed crash in Ableton Live when closing set while plugin GUIs are open.
- Fixed crash with Line 6 POD Farm in Ableton Live.
2014-01-02: Version 1.0.0 #
CHANGES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Trial version now available. In the trial version changes are not saved and the plugins are faded for a few seconds periodically.
- Performance improvements.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed rare crash bug with Destroy FX Buffer Override.
- Fixed rare bug when recording automation in some plugins such as Access Virus.
- Fixed bug causing validation errors in OS X 10.7.5.
- Work around bug in Access Virus, where in previous versions of 32 Lives as well as in Logic 9 without 32 Liv.es, parameter values change as the user scrolls the arrange window while. automation graphs are visible.
2013-12-19: Version 0.9.16 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Major, significant performance optimizations. 32 Lives is now much lighter on the CPU than before.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed poor performance causing temporary hangs in Logic X when changing knobs and during automation with Access Virus and other plugins.
- Fixed crash bug introduced in 0.9.5 when changing knobs in Access Virus.
- Fixed crash in Studio One when deleting plugins while their GUIs are open.
- Fixed crash with Circular Labs Mobius when closing the plugin window while its settings windows are open.
- Fixed sporadic crashes in validation.
- Fixed problem causing 32 Lives not to close when the DAW closes.
- Fixed bug causing JACK insert to fail validation.
- Fixed memory leak bugs.
2013-11-28: Version 0.9.15 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Fixed bug related to interaction with UAD plugins affecting Sylenth1.
- Fixed bug causing occasional validation crashes with Stillwell and Schwa plugins.
- Work around an issue in TC Electronic Unwrap causing validation errors.
- Fixed GUI bug for VST plugins wrapped using FXpansion VST-AU adapter such as NeuronVS.
- Fixed GUI position bug when changing plugin window layout in some DAWs.
- Plugin validation start time optimization.
- 32 Lives works in DAWs in full-screen mode.
- Clicking on wrapped plugin GUIs does not affect the DAW menu.
- When 32 Lives wrapped plugins are running, a status icon in the top menubar indicates that instead of an icon in the dock.
- Wrapped plugins in the components folder appear with a 32 Lives icon rather than the original plugin's icon and properties.
- Disk space optimization for wrapped plugins.
2013-11-18: Version 0.9.14 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed GUI bug affecting Sonic Charge Synplant in OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
2013-11-14: Version 0.9.13 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- 32 Lives works in OS X 10.7 Lion.
- Fixed race condition bug causing sporadic validation errors.
- Fixed problem causing occasional failures in giving the tempo and playhead location to plugins.
- Fixed bug introduced in version 0.9.11 affecting Audio Ease Cabinet.
- GUI improvement under Ableton Live.
- Installer is now code signed.
2013-10-29: Version 0.9.12 - Mavericks Hotfix #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed crashes in validation on OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
- Fixed plugin GUI problems in Mavericks.
2013-10-14: Version 0.9.11 Release Candidate 1 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed bug introduced in version 0.9.10 affecting Luxonix LFX-1310.
- Fixed problem affecting GFORCE Software ImpOSCar 1.
- Fixed problem affecting TC Electronic UnWrap.
- Fixed crash occurring when plugins fail to load (due to disconnected hardware etc.)
- Keyboard events are now passed to host.
- Plugin window position tracks host window while dragging.
- Plugin windows hide properly.
- Performance improvements.
2013-10-10: Version 0.9.10 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed bug introduced in version 0.9.9 affecting validation of iZotope plugins.
- Fixed bug affecting Novaltec Character, Tube-Tech CL-1B and others.
- Fixed problem affecting AM Music Technology ProSoloVst.
- Fixed problem causing 32 lives not to quit when Logic does.
- Improved compatability with OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
2013-10-08: Version 0.9.9 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed bug introduced in version 0.9.6 affecting PowerCore plugins.
- Plugin GUIs are now placed at their normal positions.
- Stability fixes.
2013-10-06: Version 0.9.8 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed bug introduced in version 0.9.7 causing Slate FG-X and some other plugins not to show up in 32 Lives Plug-in Manager
- Fixed bug affecting Tone2 Filterbank3 introduced in version 0.9.6
- Fixed problems affecting Pluggo plugins
- Stability fixes
2013-10-03: Version 0.9.7 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Significant performance improvements.
- Manager has new menu actions for clearing Logic's AU cache.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed GUI and validation problems in OS X 10.7
- Fixed problem affecting Ableton Live 9 introduced in 0.9.6 release
- Fixed problem affecting Madrona Labs Aaltoverb
- Fixed problem affecting some plugins with only generic GUI such as Bram@SmartElectronix Bouncy
- Fixed occasional crash on exit
- Stability fixes.
2013-09-18: Version 0.9.6 #
NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Performance improvements.
- 32 Lives Plug-ins Manager now resurrects plugins located in the user Components directory as well.
- Plug-ins manager now displays manufacturer names and plug-in versions.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed memory leaks.
- Fixed GUI issues with some Abbey Road and Softube plugins.
- Fixed compatibility problem affecting Acustica Audio's Nebula.
- Fixed problem with control surface changes not reflecting in some plugin GUIs.
- Fixed window positioning problem.
- Fixed problem with loading some wrapped VSTs.
- Stability fixes.
- Side-chain now works.
2013-09-15: Version 0.9.5 #
BUG FIXES
- 32 Lives now loads plugins which fail validation in Logic 9 in OS X 10.7 and above, such as iZotope Trash, Spectron, Abbey Road Brilliance Pack and others (but there are currently gui issues with Brilliance Pack)
- Fixed problem with recording automation from plugin gui.
- Fixed rare problem with wrapping plugins.
2013-09-11: Version 0.9.4 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed bug in 0.9.3 release that made it fail wrapping plugins.
2013-09-10: Version 0.9.3 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed frozen GUI problems for Antares Auto-Tune EVO, Peavey ReValver MKIII, and others.
- Fixed problem with plugins that crash validation causing Logic to crash too.
- 32 Lives automatically quits when Logic does.
- Fixed memory leak.
2013-09-10: Version 0.9.2 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed Tempo / Musical location sync problem.
- Fixed GUI issues with some TC plugins and Little Endian SpectrumWorx.
- Fixed plugin load error problem with SpectrumWorx.
- Fixed validation error affecting NewGen MonoFilter and others.
- Fixed "Fatal error" problem affecting Antares plugins (but GUI does not work yet).
2013-09-06: Version 0.9.1 #
BUG FIXES
- Fixed "Fatal error" problem affecting some Abbey Road and URS plugins.