Changelog

Version 1.9.2

Features

• Added more info about Modulaser, such as adding a Legal tab to Preferences and improving the Help menu item.

Bugfixes

• Stability improvements.

Version 1.9.1

Bugfixes

• Fix brightness output on newer LaserCube models.
• Fix Helios output angle.

Version 1.9.0

Features

• Added Phase Speed BPM sync. Requested by a lot of users. This one's really awesome!
• Added a global speed modifier. With this you can temporarily increase or decrease the speed of your visuals.
• Added a Sequence Generator to the Sequencer. With this you can crease precise sequences without much hassle!
• Hold Shift while clicking BPM increase or decrease to change it in steps of 10.
• Improved the Default Template.
• It’s now much easier to see which clips are empty.
• You can now duplicate projection maps. Right-click on a mapping to duplicate it.

Bugfixes

• Increased the BPM increase/decrease button sizes.
• Phase Speed animations are now smoother during dropped frames.
• MIDI connection improvements.

Version 1.8.3

Bugfixes

• Fix recorded video’s on Mac.

Version 1.8.2

Features

• Add LaserCube WiFi 2.5W support.
• Improve output board layout.

Version 1.8.1

Features

• Improve recording visuals UX.

Bugfixes

• Fix double click to reset knob not working.
• Fix issues with some DACs not connecting.

Version 1.8.0

Features

• Added SVG recording. AKA: PEN PLOTTER SUPPORT 🎉
• Move FPS setting from preferences to main application - this comes in very handy for pen plotters!
• Lowered minimum FPS to 1.
• Open preset file by default.
• Add window zooming. In the menu bar go to View > Zoom In to zoom Modulaser - this works like a charm for bigger screens! (Requested by Danny)
• Make the modulator interface responsive. The UI now automatically snaps to different column when you're using a wide screen.
• Add pulse-width modulation to square wave oscillator. (Requested by Nick)

Bugfixes

• Fix importing SVG images.
• Fix rounded app corners on macOS Big Sur.
• Improve readability on some buttons.
• Fix weird line in simulator when "Fake limitations of a laser" is disabled.

Version 1.7.2

Bugfixes

• Fix some rare MIDI crashes.

Version 1.7.1

Bugfixes

• Fix projection mappings not working correctly.

Version 1.7

Features

• Strobe function make your clips strobe with one button and wow your audience! Tip: map it with MIDI.
• New presets! We finally added more presets for you to start with. You can load this with File > Open Template….
• The default MIDI map for the APC40 has been improved a lot with more sensible mappings.
• It is now possible to remove a MIDI mapping by right-clicking on it.
• Add Shortcuts > Reset mixer inputs to reset any Mixer input within the clip to 0.
• When using Beyond, Modulaser now always outputs at 100% size (instead of default 30%) and ignores projection maps.
• The sequencer can now go up to 24 times the BPM (previously 8).
• The duplicator can now go up to 20 duplications (previously 10).
• Rename LaserDock output to LaserCube.
• The default preview line width is now a bit bolder.

Bugfixes

• Fix tutorial not displaying well.
• Stability improvements.

Version 1.6.4

Bugfixes

• macOS no longer complains about not trusting Modulaser the first time.
• Fix MIDI out not sending correct values.
• Performance improvements.

Version 1.6

Features

• Import ILDA and vector files! Import .ild or .svg files and put modulators on top of them to make interesting figures.
• Global color overrule; shift the colors in all your clips to another color with one knob. Ideal for live shows.
• Projector profiles; modify how the laser outputs colors.
• There is a "Test image" button now in the projection map settings now.
• The clip thumbnail size can now be increased in the preferences.
• Mark projection maps as favorite so you can quickly toggle between them during a live show.

Version 1.5

Features

• MIDI clock BPM sync! If you have a device that sends MIDI clock signals, we can now calculate the BPM from it! Enable it first in the preferences.
• Mixer modulator; this is an advanced modulator to mix multiple signals together, invert them and apply smoothing to your inputs.
• Blackout button; for when you want to really quickly toggle the laser output without disconnecting your DAC. Tip: use esc on your keyboard to toggle!
• Press spacebar multiple times to sync the BPM.
• Precise sequencer values; you can now enter an exact value for each sequence bar instead of only being able to drag the bars.
• Duration between clips when using auto-play is now configurable in the preferences.
• Double-click on a projection map name to change it.

Bugfixes

• For some DAC's you had to press the "start DAC" button twice before it would actually send laser output.
• The LaserDock DAC would only work for the first time, when you would start and stop it again there would be no laser output.
• Fixed a weird issue with disappearing clips after a second file is opened.
• Changing the BPM by typing a new BPM in the text field was nearly impossible.
• Many bugs with ILDA recording have been fixed.

Version 1.4

Features

• Output the Modulaser display to Syphon or NewTek's NDI®, awesome for your VJ'ing needs. Check out our guide!
• EasyLase, NetLase laser DACs are now supported (Windows-only).
• Pangolin Beyond is now supported (Windows-only).
• Connect multiple MIDI devices instead of previously only one.
• The external display draws much nicer lines.
• The external display now has a fullscreen mode, double click it to enter fullscreen.
• Snap clips to the beat! Enable this first in the preferences. When enabled, it will wait to activate a clip until the beat starts again (based on BPM).
• With the envelope generator, it is now possible to loop the hit button to another modulator.
• Draw up to 10,000 lines instead of previously 1000 lines by using the x10 button (not recommended for lasers).

Bugfixes

• The MIDI learn mode could be very slow and sometimes lead to a crash.
• Projection map settings would not be applied at startup.

Version 1.3

Features

• Added an envelope generator, use this to modulate things with temporary triggers like note or drum hits.
• When using a projection map, points outside of this map are now always removed (overscan protection). This can be disabled in the projection map settings.
• More MIDI mappings; it is now possible to map the "clear layer" and "A/B" layer buttons to your MIDI device.
• Recording to an ILDA file now uses ILDA format 5 and works more reliable.

Bugfixes

• The LaserDock output is more stable now (less flickering).
• Ableton Link crashed on Windows in most cases.
• A File->Exit program menu item was missing on Windows.
• The Helios DAC did not close the shutter after stopping the DAC from Modulaser.
• You no longer get rickrolled when you click on "Learn more".

Version 1.2

Features

• Added exporting video as MP4 or MOV right from the app! The HAP codec is also supported (perfect for VJ software).
• Ever had trouble finding where you used e.g. LFO 3? Whenever you hover over a modulator, it will now very clearly show you where that modulator is used.
• Added copy/pasting clips by right-clicking on a clip or using your systems copy/paste shortcuts.

Bugfixes

• The Helios DAC did not work with lasers that have a shutter (mostly lasers from the US as far as we know).
• Sometimes using a MIDI controller could result in the app being very laggy.
• The app now looks better with a small display or low resolution.

Version 1.1

Features

• Added a template with amazing presets you can open from File > Open Template.
• Added Duplicator Mirror, this can create amazing kaleidoscope-like visuals.
• Added simulator line width in Preferences.
• Added simulator background color in Preferences.
• FPS can now be set in Preferences.
• Added MP4 and MOV support for file recording.
• Added Recording resolution under Preferences.

Bugfixes

• Output > External display will now always stay in the 1:1 ratio.
• Simulator performance optimization.
• Fix hard to use PPS input.
• Remove Windows Defender and macOS network popup warnings.
• Fix black lines in simulator.