
January 23, 2013
Aalto 1.3.2
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Hi and welcome to Aalto, a synthesizer by Madrona Labs.  To install Aalto, double-click on the file named "Install Aalto Demo" or, if you have bought your own copy, "Install Aalto for <your name>".  

To install the user presets library on Macintosh, double-click the installer package "Install Aalto user presets".  On Windows, this is done by the Aalto installer. 

Please see the Aalto manual, available on our website, for a complete introduction.  For questions or technical support, please try the forums at http://madronalabs.com.  If you have purchased Aalto, you can try us directly by email anytime at <support@madronalabs.com>.  

1.3.2 changes
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added new patch save features:
- quick save as version
- save (over existing)
- revert to saved
added revert to saved via MIDI (program change 128)
fixed sync problems in sequencer
fixed signal viewer cold startup in UI
restored bipolar dials in UI


1.3.1 changes
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fixed automation sticking bugs
fixed host sync ratios in Logic
new software PLL for tighter host sync
fixed "rectified voice" bug in wave folder
fixed integer dials behavior
fixed possible OSC-related crash in Live
fixed patch display on close and reopen
brought back preset converter on Mac
fixed sequencer offset when stopped
fixed sequencer UI range issue

1.3.0 changes
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- redesigned, rewritten, vector-based, smoothly resizeable UI
- DSP optimizations
- fixed key stealing in Ableton Live
- fixed Fxpansion RTAS wrapper compatibility 
- improved dial / mouse wheel ballistics
- fixed Logic noise burst bug of doom
- sync by ratios to host sequencer
- Soundplane/t3d support over with auto-detect MIDI/OSC switch
- added MIDI program change automation
- store window location / num / anim prefs with saved data, not patch
- fix startup / shutdown issues affecting Max/MSP, Reaper
- KEY: added two MIDI modulation outputs
- KEY: rearranged knobs for Soundplane/t3d switch 
- SEQ: added random sequence button
- SEQ: added steps signal input
- SEQ: allow fine delay time changes in steps of 0.1
- ENV: increased attack, decay ranges
- ENV2: added delay, attack signal inputs
- LFO: add level signal input
- OSCILLATOR: fix linear pitch input range
- patcher: fixed sticky signal displays
- patcher: display bipolar signals as absolute

1.2.6 changes
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improved performance!
optimized patch loading
fixed Logic dropouts, improved Logic CPU spikes
fixed Live 7 UI hangs
fixed Sonar crash, tested in Sonar X1
fixed Maschine scan crash
fixed multislider parameter behavior
added debug diagnostics
smaller executable


1.2.1 changes
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fixed sequencer UI bug
fixed mouse wheel behavior on Windows
fixed typo in reverb algorithm, sound now restored to v.1.1 glory
demo version now prints debug info


1.2 changes
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- Mac and Windows VST versions added
- 64-bit Mac AU / VST added
- 64-bit Windows VST added
- Improved performance (20-50% faster than version 1.1)
- Brand new patching interface
- New cross-platform preset format
- Improved dial ballistics
- Over 100 new presets from Richard Devine, Rory Dow, Surachai, Edward Ten Eyck and Madrona Labs.

1.1 changes
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- Much faster: Aalto now runs 25 to 50% faster than version 1.0.  
- Installer: Easy install using Apple's Installer puts Aalto's bits where they belong.
- New preset management UI: Load and save presets from the Aalto window. 
- Copy and paste presets: From the preset menu to and from the clipboard, for easy sharing, editing, and backup.
- Host sync: Aalto's sequencer now has rock-solid synchronization with your DAW's clock.
- Tuning tables: Load tunings from the Scala .scl file format.  Over 100 different tunings categorized by musical tradition are included.
- Sequencer modes: Key trigger and loop mode allow new uses of the sequencer.
- Presets: 30 new musical presets from Simon Ball of SoundsDivine, and 10 wild sound machine constructions from Alessandro Cortini.

Happy patching,
Randy Jones
Madrona Labs
