jBridge v1.18 released

jBridge v1.18:

- Fixed a problem which could cause cpu spikes with some plugins like melodyne.
- Fixed a bug that could cause an invalid window handle with the integrated GUI mode.
- Fixed no sound with FXpansion Fusion ( DCAM ).
- Better settings file internal handling.
- Added a new option to switch between the integrated and the separated GUI mode ( requires plugin reload ).

- Revised user manual.
- Other minor fixes / changes.

(  note to all the registed users: If you don’t receive your update in the next 24h please contact me  )

jBridge v1.17

jBridge v1.17:

- fixed bug which could cause paths with double spaces not to be recognized.

- Added 3 new compatibility options :

->>>Prevent main host control when the GUI window is closed;

->>>Sluggish GUI hack;

->>>Force child window clipping (Thanks to the user SilkTone from the Cakewalk forums for the tip );

( press the “Help” button in the settings dialog for more details on these new options )

- other minor changes

jBridger tool updated to v1.12:

- minor fixes / enhancements.

(  note to all the registed users: If you don’t receive your update in the next 24h please contact me  )

VSTHost provides built-in support for jBridge

Hermann Seib has updated the great VSTHost to version 1.47, which now also provides built in support for jBridge. : – ) No extra steps needed after the installation for VSTHost users too.

http://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm

jBridge v1.16 released

jBridge v1.16:
- fixed time info issues with some hosts.
- some internal code re-arrangement.
- fixed window error problem with some hosts with the integrated GUI mode.
- fixed crash that could occur with Kore2 when its “morph” function was used.
- other minor changes/enhancements.

jBridger tool updated to  v1.11b:
- Added “Thorough file checking” option – checks if files are really VST plugins instead of just relying on their extension.
- Added “Replicate sub-directory structure in destination folder” option – as stated, it will replicate the directory structure of the origin folder in the destination folder, if applicable.
- Now shows the file that it’s currently examining for better user guidance.
- Some minor cosmetical changes.

( note to registered users: if you don’t receive your update in the next 24h please contact me )

jBridge manual / tutorial in German

Sven Rowoldt made a very nice tutorial in German, mainly focused on using jBridge in Cubase 5 ( although some steps apply to other hosts as well ):

http://abtlog.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/deutsche-anleitung-fur-jbridge-unter-cubase-x64/

Thanks, Sven!

jBridge v1.15 released

v1.15:
- some more code optimizations.
- fixed an issue with Epicverb (and possibly other plugins), which caused its settings not to be loaded correctly and a bunch of white noise in some hosts.
- fixed ocasional opcode 13 failure with the combination of some systems/hosts/plugins.
- Fixed GUI not displayed problem in some systems.
- Added a new option: “Dirty close”. This does exactly what it means and it’s intended for bridged plugins that for some reason have problems when they’re removed ( you should only enable this option if nothing else works ).
- Manual updated.
- Other minor fixes/changes.

jBridger tool updated to v1.07:
- fixed an issue with single file selection where dll’s ended in “64″ wouldn’t be recognized.
- Will now attempt to find the default VST plugin path ( for 32bit plugins ).

(  note to registered users: If you don’t receive your update in the next 24 hours – until Nov. 3rd – please contact me. )

jBridge v1.14 released

Changelog:

- IPC performance tweaks.
- auxhost priority can now be set in the individual plugin configuration file – from 1(lowest) to 7(highest).
- Fixed crash on load ( in Windows Vista/7 systems ) with several plugins such as Altiverb 6 , Waves, Play and Melodyne.
- Added new option to the integrated GUI mode settings: force whole GUI refresh (available per plugin only).
- Other minor fixes / changes.

( note to registered users: If you don’t receive your update in the next 24 hours please contact me. )

Custom MIDI Auto-Harmonizer v1.0 released

Custom MIDI Auto-Harmonizer is a tool designed with composers and live performers in mind.

It allows you to generate harmonized notes in real time, according to the scale specified by the played chord.

http://jstuff.wordpress.com/cmah/

jBridge v1.12 released

v1.12:

- Fixed effEditKeyUp/Down.
- Fixed effGetMidiKey ( key names weren’t being correctly reported ).
- Fixed error with BFD2 and a few plugins that would occur when the instrument was removed.
- Other minor fixes.

J’s MIDI tools updated (26-09-09)

26/09/09:

- Chord channel splitter plugin’s algorithm redesigned/improved, the previous implementation could cause stuck notes under some circumstances.

Chord MIDI channel splitter plugin