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
December 13, 2021
Bugfixes
Fix brightness output on newer LaserCube models.
Fix Helios output angle.
Version 1.9.0
November 19, 2021
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
July 9, 2021
Bugfixes
Fix recorded video’s on Mac.
Version 1.8.2
June 30, 2021
Features
Add LaserCube WiFi 2.5W support.
Improve output board layout.
Version 1.8.1
June 17, 2021
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
June 14, 2021
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
October 1, 2020
Bugfixes
Fix some rare MIDI crashes.
Version 1.7.1
September 21, 2020
Bugfixes
Fix projection mappings not working correctly.
Version 1.7
September 17, 2020
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
June 24, 2020
Bugfixes
macOS no longer complains about not trusting Modulaser the first time.
Fix MIDI out not sending correct values.
Performance improvements.
Version 1.6
May 8, 2020
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
November 27, 2019
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
May 31, 2019
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
May 1, 2019
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
April 24, 2019
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
April 2, 2019
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.