/┤DLiB TR/┤CK3R ][ Revision History

DOS version 2.3.58

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.25

released: 12/28/2024

. added more stuff to MODULES :-)

. all assembler code is now ported to Pascal so compilation

should be possible for 64-bit target platforms

DOS version

. fixed bug with handling long file name input

. reworked memory detection and restrictions

NOTE: Due to basically non-working memory management

on GO32V2 platform, current memory requirements are

16MB+ for tracker, 8MB+ for running player;

. for the sake of stability, partial loading of patterns is discontinued

. AT2 player updated to version 0.47

DOS version 2.3.57

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.24

released: 12/24/2018 (* 09/10/2019)

. fixed version check for Reality ADlib Tracker modules

. fixed instrument preview bug in Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Browser window

. fixed C-9 note replacement bug on invalid flat-sharp conversion

. fixed linefeed option not being evaluated for some actions and added possibility

to disable it for MidiBoard (refer to option 'lf_in_mboard_mode' in config file)

. fixed broken Global Freq. Slide Up/Down effect command

. implemented native BPM handling:

- implemented BPM calculation (predicted according to rows per beat

taken from Line Marking Setup window)

- added possibility to manually control playback speed
(hotkey: [Ctrl]{Shift} Up,Down) and controlling it using effect commands
(refer to extended command 'ZE7')

- added overview of current BPM and playback speed shift in Hz

. changes in Song Variables window:

- changed cursor movement to be more predictable/convenient

- added key shortcut for each option

- added preview and prediction of BPM speed

- added access to quick setup of rows per beat (hotkey: ^Enter)

. improved behavior of temporary song status in the upper left corner

. optimized window arrangement in case of enlarged screen size

. improved string input (quick change of decimal and hexadecimal values with +/-)

* bugfixes (…)

* added possibility of large cursor (refer to option 'use_large_cursor'
in config file)
* added some new stuff in Modules directory :-)

DOS version

. improved speed of loading/saving progress bar

. AT2 player updated to version 0.46

DOS version 2.3.56

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.23

released: 07/27/2016 (* 07/01/2017)

. fixed typing behavior bugs in Message Board window

. fixed pattern names not being read from A2M file

. fixed typing with Alt-codes; changed alternative hotkey

for adjusting volume of sound output (new hotkey: [Alt][Shift] Up,Down)

. fixed ADSR preview being shown for KSR instead of Envelope type

. fixed incorrect pitch calculation in instrument preview

. fixed bug when preview of non-macro instrument in File Selector

overwritten macro data of current instrument

. fixed interface bug occurring on instrument preview in File Selector

. fixed replace function for Key-Off notes

. added back and improved 'per instrument' positional memory

. improved functionality of Pattern List window

. added operator preview functionality to Instrument and Macro Editor

. added automatic 4OP track volume manipulation (4OP+) for much more

convenient work with volume for some volume-based commands

and added command switches for toggling old (2OP) handling (for more

information, refer to documentation of extended command 'ZE5/ZE6')

. fixed 'Bxx' command not being evaluated correctly in 2nd effect column

. fixed mistyped frequency multiplier values

. added 'reset envelope' and 'ZERO frequency' triggers to FM-macro table

. added short keys for copying data between carrier/modulator column

in Macro Editor window and copying data between carrier/modulator slot

in Instrument Editor window

. added possibility to apply table indexes to current instrument

in Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window

. completely redesigned handling of notes within 4OP channels

and improved user interface

. fixed slow reading of instrument bank files

. fixed preview of empty instrument with FM-register macro

. slightly fixed channel ON/OFF for percussion tracks SD/TT/TC/HH

DOS version

. fixed occasional program crash when OPL3 is not detected

. pretty much improved extended screen views (using SVGA text modes)

and added back mouse support for more convenient text scrolling

. added fullscreen views using SVGA text modes (refer to modes 4 and 5)

and overall improved window size/position to fit screen mode

. AT2 player updated to version 0.45

* fixed stability issues with AT2 player

* added some new stuff in Modules directory :-)

* fixed bug in replay routine of AT2 player

* implemented OPL registry cache to replay routine

SDL version

. added possibility to slow down SDL timer so playback speed is more accurate

to real hardware (refer to option 'sdl_timer_slowdown' in config file)

. implemented new (improved) OPL3 emulator

DOS version 2.3.55

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.22

released: 09/20/2015 (* 12/17/2015)

. changes/improvements in Instrument Editor window:

- added operator connection graphics

- added browsing through all 4 operators with Enter and Tab/Shift+Tab keys

- added status hints for current operator/instrument/4OP track

- rearranged carrier/modulator/general settings

- improved browsing through radio button sections

- added separate color for percussive instruments

- added section hotkeys for quick navigation

- removed 'per instrument' positional memory (obsolete now)

. improved speed of user interface in Macro Editor window

. improved changing current instrument when 4OP instrument is selected

. changed behaviour after releasing MBoard keys in instrument preview mode

to Key-Off trailing

. fixed Key-Off phase preview with 4OP instruments

. improved functionality of Macro Browser under different conditions of use

. fixed unintentional setting of octave while forcing KeyOff trailing

with Ctrl key upon instrument preview

. fixed interface bug in Macro Editor window when changing current instrument

upon macro preview

. fixed interface bug when loading complete content from A2B/A2W files

. fixed macro restart with 4OP tracks upon note retrigger

. changed compression algorithm to LZH / new file format versions

. added fast-forward / rewind multiplication factor options (refer to

options "fforward_factor" and "rewind_facotr" in config file)

. updated file system and overall improved manipulation for more

convenience when working with 4OP instruments

. added new effect commands for restarting envelope (refer to "ZEx")

. fixed non-functional hotkey for operation Paste object

from clipboard to more patterns (new hotkey: [Alt][Shift] P)

. added one step undo operation in Pattern Editor window (hotkey: ^Z)

. added hotkey to delete complete note/instrument columns of track group

when in when in Note Recorder mode (hotkey: ^Backspace)

. fixed program freeze upon reaching last marked line when jump to next

marked line was activated while cycle pattern was disabled

. added option to keep track position (column) when jumping over tracks

with Tab/Shift+Tab keys (refer to option "keep_track_pos" in config file)

. improved seeking to pattern / position when song is played without trace

. pretty much improved internal logic for preview of 4OP instruments

. added key shortcut for Instrument Editor window (hotkey: ^E);

changed hotkey for Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window (new hotkey: ^G)

. added Message Board window (hotkey: ^B)

* fixed cursor behavior on typing instrument name and in Message Board window

* fixed bug that may lead to program crash when previewing TC/HH instrument

DOS version

. code ported to FPC/GO32V2 platform due to neverending stability issues

. AT2 player updated to version 0.44

* fixed detection of available DPMI memory (LFB)

* fixed slower speed of decay bars
SDL version

. fixed several bugs in OPL3 recording;

invoke of recording mode 'per channel' is now ignored when recording

to single file is set by user configuration

. (LINUX) fixed case sensitivity issue for filename extension

* upgraded SDL to version 1.2.15

DOS version 2.3.54

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.21

released: 04/12/2015 (* 05/11/2015)

. fixed/improved precision of playback calibration with pattern jumps

. fixed typing in effect columns with NUMPAD keys

. added alternative key combo for setting volume level of sound output

on keyboards without NUMPAD keys (hotkey: [Alt] Up,Down)

. fixed occasional playback mute issue with F7 key in MBoard mode

. fixed occasional messy behavior of +/- keys in Macro Editor window

. fixed/improved fast-forward/rewind speed

. added 'per instrument' positional memory to Instrument Editor window

. improved track data processing during playback

* fixed interface bug (misplaced cursor) in Instrument Editor window

* added option to turn off positional memory for Instrument Editor (refer to

option 'remember_ins_pos' in config file)

* fixed some bugs in Macro Arpeggio / Vibrato performer

DOS version

. improved program stability -- numerous changes of code
for resolving program crashes under DPMI

. fixed note trailing of some instruments when playback is stopped

. AT2 player updated to version 0.43

* fixed some program stability issues

SDL version

. fixed reading RGB color palette settings from config file

* fixed sound glitch in OPL3 emulation for channels with null ADSR data

DOS version 2.3.53

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.20

released: 12/23/2014 (* 01/08/2015)

. changed hotkey for toggle of typing modes (hotkey: F11)

. added toggle of line feed (hotkey: F12)

. added toggle of jump to marked line (hotkey: [Shift] F12)

. added back quick file load for modules (hotkey: [Shift] F3)

. enhanced MBoard and Note Recorder with jump to marked line option

. added possibility to remove song trace and continue playing

while cursor position is maintained (hotkey: [Shift] Esc)

. changes in Note Recorder mode:

- fixed quick reset last group of tracks action

- fixed behavior of some keys for mode exit

- added row correction parameter

. changes in Macro Browser:

- fixed return to browser after selecting arp/vib table

- improved arpeggio/vibrato table selection and indication

. added Global Freq. Slide Up/Down commands and added command switches

for Fine resp. Extra Fine variant (refer to new commands "<xx",">xx"

and enhanced functionality of old "ZFD","ZFE" commands)

. fixed processing of new effects in Debug Info window

. fixed some typing check bugs in Replace window

. fixed bug when after swapping instruments one name was incomplete

. fixed cursor key navigation within Remap and Replace window

. added Rearrange Tracks function (hotkey: ^X)

. added automatic activation of debug mode and switchover from offline

to normal debug mode with Space when in Debug Info window

. fixed/improved precision of fast-forward/rewind pattern function

. added navigation to program home directory in File Browser window

with Shift+Backspace key (refer also to option "home_dir_path")

. added quick selection for muting track numbers above 9 with Shift key

. fixed treating of all +/- combos for keyboards without NUMPAD

. fixed player calibration issue with pattern break command

* fixed interface bugs in Instrument Editor window

* fixed fast-forward/rewind outside Pattern Editor window;

added functionality to Instrument Control panel

* fixed interface bug with ~xy effect command in 2nd effect column

* fixed bug when entering notes for 4OP tracks in midiboard mode

caused putting wrong instrument in left track of the pair

* fixed rearrange function (faulty reordering of tracks)

DOS version

. removed support for Synth! mode

. removed mouse support for screen scrolling

. added back VESA text-mode emulation and enhanced used screen contents

accordingly (refer to option 'screen_mode' and 'comp_text_mode'

for compatibility mode in config file)

. AT2 player updated to version 0.42

SDL version

. removed 'sdl_sample_rate' and 'sdl_sample_buffer' options

. fixed stuck keyboard issues in MBoard mode

. fixed fade in WAV recording with impossible start of playback

DOS version 2.3.52

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.19

released: 10/27/2014 (* 11/04/2014)

. fixed switchover from offline to normal Debug mode with ^Enter

. fixed not working instrument selection with no 4OP track extension

. fixed position bugs in File Selector and updated layout for Linux

. fixed lately introduced bug in Tone Portamento (arrgh)

. fixed Tone Portamento with offline Debug mode and Note Recorder

. fixed usage of non-NUMPAD asterisk (*) key for track ON/OFF flags

. fixed/improved Replace function and added new shortkey functions

. fixed pattern/order editor refresh bug occurring with small song speeds

. added synchronized instrument/command processing for selected tracks

when Note Recorder mode is armed

. added quick reset of track group selection (hotkey: [Alt] Q)

. improved layout in Instrument Control panel

DOS version

. added 'fps_down_factor' option to config file

SDL version

* fixed interface bug in Remap window occurring with sdl_screen_mode=2

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.18

DOS version 2.3.51

released: 09/05/2014

. changes in Note Recorder feature:

- fixed bug when deleting notes was operating in wrong track

if current track view on screen was moved by user;

fixed precision with high song speeds (all notes are deleted now :-)

- added possibility to switch between using custom instrument

and using present instruments in tracks (hotkey: Space / [Alt] Space)

- improved keyboard reference on Help screen

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.17

DOS version 2.3.50

released: 07/28/2014 (* 07/30/2014)

. fixed ADSR preview update with enhanced screen modes

. added Note Recorder feature (hotkey: ^Space)

* fixed some missing usage of non-NUMPAD +/- keys

SDL version

. changed file cache buffer for OPL3 recording to 512kb

. added startup files for HQ-modes to program package

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.16

DOS version 2.3.49

released: 07/14/2014 (* 07/15/2014)

. improved current track movement in Debug Info window

. added macro details section to Debug Info window

. added flipped paste block feature (hotkey: Alt+Shift+V)

. fixed/improved File Browser and Replace window

. enhanced cursor movement in File Browser and Replace window

. enhanced Help screen navigation for effect columns

. added FX volume information processing in marked block

. small changes in user interface

DOS version

* fixed deviation between real and OPL3-emulated playback

which was caused by misuse of FM-register macro;

updated AT2 player to version 0.41

SDL version

. fixed cursor blink speed for non-default sdl_frame_rate value

. fixed in MAME OPL3 emulator:

- experimental treatment of ADSR envelope restart

for instruments with Attack Rate = 0

SDL (Windows/Linux) version 2.4.15

DOS version 2.3.48

released: 06/13/2014

. added 'Set Custom Speed Table' effect command (`xx)

. fixed conversion of FMK files

. fixed Tone Portamento in KeyOff-ed channel

. fixed processing of Force instrument volume effect

for 'AM' connections

. fixed bug in processing of Arpeggio effect

. small fixes in Arpeggio import from S3M files

. fixed/improved/enhanced ADSR preview feature

. optimized/enhanced color scheme options in config file

. added possibility to control config file options

with command line (refer to tip #25 in program documentation)

. fixed handling of ON/OFF flags for 4-OP track pair

. added positional memory for Song variables and Replace window

. majorly improved Debug Info window functionality (hotkey: ^D)

DOS version

. fixed forced OPL3 port range to 1-FFFFh

. AT2 player updated to version 0.40

SDL version

. fixed non-responding keyboard issue (hopefully :-)

. fixed listing of modules with '.' in filename within File Selector

. fixed speed of decay bars for different sdl_frame_rate values;

also minimum sdl_frame_rate value was limited to 50

due to key processing issues with too low values

. fixed worse keyboard responsiveness upon instrument preview

SDL/Linux version 2.4.14

released: 04/24/2014

. Linux port made from SDL/Win32 2.4.14 sources

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.14

released: 04/02/2014 (* 04/09/2014)

. fixed current instrument control in Macro Browser window

. fixed macro speed manipulation and Song Variables value update

. fixed filename sorting/filtering in File Selector window

. fixed macro table preview bug with positive/negative columns

. added macro speed control to Instrument Editor window

. added FM-register macro table preview to Instrument Macro Browser

. fixed FM-register table interface bug occurring with enhanced screen

modes in Macro Editor window

. improved layout in Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window

. improved positional memory logic

. major fixes/cleanups/optimizations of source code

. updated incomplete key reference information in Help and .mht file

. fixed waiting for key release when putting notes with MidiBoard
* fixed non-blinking track flag and file overwrite bug
in ‘per track’ recording mode
* reverted back to "FT" as default typing mode

DOS version 2.3.47

released: 04/02/2014 (* 04/09/2014)

. fixed current instrument control in Macro Browser window

. fixed macro speed manipulation and Song Variables value update

. fixed keypress repeat between instrument/macro speed control

. fixed macro table preview bug with positive/negative columns

. added macro speed control to Instrument Editor window

. added FM-register macro table preview to Instrument Macro Browser

. improved layout in Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window

. improved positional memory logic

. added enhanced screen layouts from SDL version (refer to option

"screen_mode" in config file);

removed obsolete VESA support and options from config file

. major fixes/cleanups/optimizations of source code

. updated incomplete key reference information in Help and .doc file

. fixed some keyboard routines for potentially less hardware issues

. fixed not initialized song timer in AT2 Player
* fixed text cursor position issue with mouse driver under DOS
* reverted back to "FT" as default typing mode

SDL/Linux version 2.4.13

released: 03/17/2014

. Linux port made from SDL/Win32 2.4.13 sources

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.13

released: 03/14/2014

. fixed faulty behavior of save-required notification with A2W files

. fixed wrong instrument naming when loading complete A2W bank

. fixed position behavior of instrument selection for load/paste

register data operation in Macro Editor window;

fixed interface bug in Instrument Control panel occurring upon

these operations with full-screen views

. fixed arpeggio/vibrato macro table pointer in Macro Editor window

DOS version 2.3.46

released: 03/14/2014

. fixed general faulty behavior of save-required notification

. fixed wrong instrument naming when loading complete A2W bank

. fixed position behavior of instrument selection for load/paste

register data operation in Macro Editor window

. completely recoded refresh routines of realtime graphics

for more efficient CPU usage;

removed option "cpu_saving" from config file

. fixed arpeggio/vibrato macro table pointer in Macro Editor window

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.12

released: 03/11/2014

. added “per track” mode to WAV recorder (alter key: [Ctrl]) 

. added fully-featured macro browser

. added bank browser for A2B and A2W files (finally :)  

. added file-dependent positional memory to all bank browsers

. added positional memory to Macro Editor window

. fixed command typing bug in arpeggio macro table

. fixed not showing save-required notification

. fixed sorting of filenames, filtered extra filename characters

and optimized layout in File Selector window

. switched back from MPRESS executable packer to UPX (due to reported

malware alerts with some antivirus software)

. improved paste operation in more places of the tracker

. improved navigation system in Macro Editor window

. improved layout of Macro Editor window

. overall major improvements in macro data exchange and user handling

DOS version 2.3.45

released: 03/11/2014

. improved debugging information on program crash screen

. added new modules from Diode Milliampere

. slightly fixed Synth! mode behavior in Pattern Editor window

. added fully-featured macro browser

. added bank browser for A2B and A2W files (finally :)

. added file-dependent positional memory to all bank browsers

. added positional memory to Macro Editor window

. fixed command typing bug in arpeggio macro table

. improved paste operation in more places of the tracker

. improved navigation system in Macro Editor window

. improved layout of Macro Editor window

. overall major improvements in macro data exchange and user handling

SDL/Linux version 2.4.11 (* 2.4.11.2)

released: 02/25/2014 (* 03/04/2014)

. fixed case-sensitiveness problem when saving files

* file issue fixed in more places

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.11

released: 02/21/2014

. fixed cursor and decay bar speed to match DOS version parameters

. fixed occasionally appearing interface bug in Pattern Editor window

. improved CPU saving feature (refer to option “sdl_frame_rate”)

. improved screen rendering routine (back to pure assembler roots :)

. added Fade in/out feature for WAV recorder (alter key: [Shift])

. added new modules from Diode Milliampere

. removed emergency unfreeze flash screen confirmation and changed

key combo (Ctrl+Tab does the job now)

. fixed in MAME OPL3 emulator:

- rollback of current (experimental) changes for treating

4-OP channel volume attenuation

- completely rewritten (according YMF262 specification) parts

of code responsible for setting and changing total output level

for 4-OP channels

SDL/Linux version 2.4.10

released: 02/14/2014

. first Linux port by Florian Jung

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.10

released: 02/13/2014

. fixed drive list being not shown in File Selector window

. removed DBOPL emulation core (no more necessary I think :)

. added WAV recording feature (hotkey: [Alt] F11/F12);

check out config file and comments around option “sdl_wav_directory”

for more information about how to setup output files

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.09

released: 02/12/2014

. fixed bug in playback calibration (macros were not processed)

. fixed interface bug with long filenames in Status window

. fixed not working block marking to left/right

. fixed some false recognized key presses

. fixed bad keyboard responsiveness when testing instrument

in Instrument Editor window

. fixed back treating of maximum macro speedup value (IRQ at 1000Hz

with SDL works surprisingly without issues now :)

. added emergency unfreeze command (hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+F10)

. added command typing behavior mode handling in Macro Editor window

. added instrument type indicators in Macro Editor window

. added instrument type indicators and possibility to change current

instrument in Instrument Editor window

. added some new modules (Madbrain’s awesome A2M collection is

hopefully complete now :) and a bit put to order some old ones

. changed length of filename in File Selector to 23 chars

. changed handling of F2/F3 related actions over instrument data

. added wide full-screen view layout (option “sdl_screen_mode=2”);

extended screen content to 180/60 chars at 1440x960 pixels

. fixed cursor position in Pattern Order with wide full-screen view

DOS version 2.3.44

released: 02/11/2014

. fixed bug in playback calibration (macros were not processed)

. added command typing behavior mode handling in Macro Editor window

. added some new modules (Madbrain’s awesome A2M collection is

hopefully complete now :) and a bit put to order some old ones

. added instrument type indicators in Macro Editor window

. added instrument type indicators and possibility to change current

instrument in Instrument Editor window

. changed handling of F2/F3 related actions over instrument data

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.08

released: 02/06/2014

. fixed interface bugs in Transpose and Pattern List window

. fixed some non-functional keyboard combinations

. changed F2/F3 related key combos:

- some quick-load functionality was disabled for safety reasons;

only single instruments and patterns can be quick loaded now

- all quick-save functionality disabled except for saving A2M file

in Pattern Editor / Pattern Order window

- hot key for saving instrument bank w/ macros ([Shift] ^F2)

in Instrument Control panel was simplified to [Shift] F2

. changed loading process of A2W files:

- only FM-register / FM-register Macro Table instrument data

is loaded within Instrument Control panel

- only Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Table data is loaded within

Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Table Editor window

. fixed in MAME OPL3 emulator:

- increased volume level by 50% for 4OP instruments with AM-AM,

FM-AM and AM-FM connection (experimental)

. improved playback rewind with low song speed values

. improved full-screen view layout;

extended screen content to 120/50 chars at screen resolution 960x800

(check yourself with setting “sdl_screen_mode=1” :)

DOS version 2.3.43

released: 02/06/2014

. fixed interface bugs in Transpose and Pattern List window

. changed F2/F3 related key combos:

- some quick-load functionality was disabled for safety reasons;

   only single instruments and patterns can be quick loaded now

- all quick-save functionality disabled except for saving A2M file

   in Pattern Editor / Pattern Order window

- hot key for saving instrument bank w/ macros ([Shift] ^F2)

   in Instrument Control panel was simplified to [Shift] F2

. changed loading process of A2W files:

- only FM-register / FM-register Macro Table instrument data

   is loaded within Instrument Control panel

- only Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Table data is loaded within

   Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Table Editor window

. added some modules from OxygenStar, a.o. to Modules directory

. added new "AT" command typing behavior mode (like FT but without

cycling pattern moves) (hotkey: Shift+F11);

if not overridden by config file, this mode is set by default

. updated "techinfo.doc" file

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.07

released: 01/30/2014

. fixed division by zero bug in playback fade out routine

. added some modules from OxygenStar, a.o. to Modules directory

. added new “AT” command typing behavior mode (like FT but without

cycling pattern moves) (hotkey: Shift+F11);

if not overridden by config file, this mode is set by default

. removed console window (here you go Mikkel :)

. added window icon and activated window close button functionality

. fixed wrong position of bye-bye screen under some circumstances

. fixed in MAME OPL3 emulator:

- increased volume attenuation level in rhythm mode for all

percussion channels except BD (experimental)

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.06

released: 01/26/2014

. fixed bug in replay routine (playback never advanced to order #7f)

. fixed Status window update during playback calibration

. fixed bug in treating KSL by MAME emulator (lucky at 4th attempt :);

rollback of all previous changes to KSL – this trivial bug caused

all the annoying discrepancies in sound compared to DBOPL emulator

. fixed some serious interface bugs in Macro Editor and Remap

Instrument window, which raised during portation to Free Pascal

(btw, those ‘wtf’ table pointers had their meaning, Dmitry :)

. added quick access key for Macro Editor window (^Q)

. added macro-preview mode for Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window

. added possibility to change current instrument directly within

Macro Editor window (new key combo: Ctrl+[])

. added possibility to change current instrument and octave while

macro-preview mode is activated

. fixed treating of macro speedup (if unsafe, forced to lower value);

SDL seems to have max. usable timer frequency at 650Hz, while DOS

has been working just fine all the way up to 1000Hz :)

DOS version 2.3.42

released: 01/26/2014

. fixed bug in replay routine (playback never advanced to order #7f)

. added quick access key for Macro Editor window (^Q)

. added macro-preview mode for Arpeggio/Vibrato Macro Editor window

. added possibility to change current instrument directly within

Macro Editor window (new key combo: Ctrl+[])

. added possibility to change current instrument and octave while

macro-preview mode is activated

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.05

released: 01/22/2014

. fixed bug in replay routine (frequency data output for 4OP channels)

. fixed bug with channel calculation in 4OP binding mode

. added ADSR preview indication to Instrument Control panel

. fixed first bugfix of KSL in MAME emulator :)

DOS version 2.3.41

released: 01/22/2014

. fixed bug in replay routine (frequency data output for 4OP channels)

. fixed bug with channel calculation in 4OP binding mode

. added ADSR preview indication to Instrument Control panel

. updated AdT2 player to version 0.38 (full source code included)

. updated "techinfo.doc" file

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.04

released: 01/20/2014

. fixed drive listing in File Selector (no more ‘insert disk’ messages

without accessing drive :)

. fixed calculation of KSL table in MAME OPL3 emulator (leads in those

arcade-like Benjamin Gerardin’s songs sound finally correct :)

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.03

released: 01/17/2014

. fixed track binding not being displayed without panning lock on

in Song Variables window

. fixed binding of two 4OP instruments in Instrument Control panel

. fixed toggle of ADSR preview (new key combo: Ctrl+LShift/RShift)

. improved program exit procedure (it’s more DOS-like again :)

. MAME OPL3 emulator:

- updated according latest modifications from MAME (0.148u1)

- fixed bug with setting KSL on 4OP channels

. DOSBox OPL3 emulator:

- added DBOPL emulator from DOSBox 0.74

- fixed stereo panning bug on percussion channels

. added key combo for switching over OPL3 emulators ([Alt] F11/F12);

current OPL3 emulator is always indicated by flag “MME” resp. “DBE”

in Status window

. added options to config file:

- set sampling rate (sdl_sample_rate)

- set sample buffer size (sdl_sample_buffer)

- set default OPL3 emulator core (sdl_opl3_emulator)

. complete conversion and update of program documentation (mht,htm)

DOS version 2.3.40

released: 01/17/2014

. fixed program freeze with marking block at 4OP channel

. fixed bug with track binding not displayed without panning lock on

in Song Variables window

. fixed binding of two 4OP instruments in Instrument Control panel

. fixed toggle of ADSR preview (new key combo: [Ctrl] LShift/RShift)

. improved MPU-401 status reporting

. removed "timer_precision" option from config file

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.02

released: 12/23/2013

. fixed program freeze with marking block at 4OP channel

. fixed quick setting of octave and some other keyboard related issues

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.01

released: 12/18/2013

. code cleanup

. removed MPU-401 code (not functional within SDL Win32)

. removed some obsolete options from config file

. fixed song timer / refresh rate decay bars

. upgraded SDL to version 1.2.14.0

OFFiCiAL 4^TH GENERATiON PROJECT

BASED ON PLATFORM SiMPLE DATA LAYER – SDL/WiN32

. 12/2013

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.00 beta 3

released: 06/17/2012 at Google Code by Dmitry Smagin

. some code optimizations for more responsiveness

. new parameters in adtrack2.ini:

- sdl_sample_rate

- sdl_delay_ms

- sdl_typematic_delay

- sdl_typematic_rate

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.00 beta 2

released: 06/02/2012 at Google Code by Dmitry Smagin

. multiple keyboard fixes

. Caps Lock, Num Lock and numpad keys are working

. now screen_mode=1 opens 720x480 window and screen_mode=2 - 720x640

. icon embedded into executable

SDL/Win32 version 2.4.00 beta 1

released: 05/20/2012 at Google Code by Dmitry Smagin

. first SDL/Win32 port

DOS version 2.3.39

released: 01/17/2012 as 2.4.00 at Google Code by ijsf

. MPU-401 compatible MIDI slave mode, can be used to send notes

to Adlib Tracker II, also known as "synth mode"

PROGRAM OPEN-SOURCED UNDER FAiR LiCENSE
SOURCE HOSTiNG AT SOURCEFORGE

 . 11/2010

version 2.3.38

released: 06/10/2007

. fixed bugs with command typing selection (ST/FT)

. added play state preview when in instrument control panel

. optimizations for running in DOSBox environment

version 2.3.37

released: 01/06/2006

. changed behavior of ZFF command (refer to "adtrack2.doc" file)

. slightly fixed off-tune bug with preview of macro-instruments

. fixed !xx and @xx command

. added playback control in instrument control panel (refer to tip #22)

. added activity indicators to instrument control panel

. fixed high CPU usage while playing w/o trace and some window is open

. fixed scrollbar bug

. fixed decimal values to hexadecimal in debug info and instrument editor

. fixed volume on testing instrument in song with volume_scaling set

. fixed arpeggio/vibrato table played on testing macro-instrument

. added compatibility text-mode (refer to "troubleshooting" options)

. improved CFF loader stability (implemented internal YsComp decompression)

version 2.3.36

never officially released

. improved tracing in pattern editor and pattern order window

. changed layout for on/off fm-registers (TVKS)

. added possibility to toggle off ADSR preview (hotkey: [ScrollLock])

. added possibility to quick-adjust loop begin and loop length

(hotkey: [Shift] ^Home,End and [Shift] ^PgUp,PgDown)

. added separated arpeggio/vibrato editing (hotkey: ^E)

. improved cursor navigation with Home,End and [Shift] Home,End keys

. improved song change indicator

. improved scrollbar accuracy

. improved speed of internal calculation routines

. improved replace feature

. improved macro editor convenience

. improved running program under Windows NT/2000/XP

(no system warnings - but no drive info either :)

. fixed jerky playback on setting octave in instrument control panel

. fixed marked pattern indicator in pattern list

. fixed timing bug in player

. fixed song tracing when pattern is delayed

. fixed pattern delay effect command

version 2.3.35

released: 01/28/2003 at Malfunction's FM Synthesis Heaven site

. added instrument w/ fm-register macro file format (A2F)

. added optional playback w/ sync (refer to tip #18)

. added CPU saving feature (refer to "troubleshooting" options)

. added note retrigger to FM-register macro-table (refer to tip #21)

. added ^Home and ^End as quick-adjust table length in macro editor

. added macro indicator to instrument control panel

. added [Alt] B as toggle last marked block

. added highlighting of currently played line number

. added some block marking intelligence (it's no Einstein, though :)

. added disabling columns in fm-register macro table (refer to tip #20)

. added checking key-off phase while testing instrument (refer to tip #17)

. added single-playing pattern (hotkey: [Alt] F6)

. added playback without synchronization (hotkey: [Alt] F5,F8,F9)

. added ADSR preview to instrument editor

. added full-view text-mode emulation (refer to "troubleshooting" options)

. added [Ctrl] F8 or [Ctrl] F9 as play from current line

. added [Shift] ^V or [Shift][Alt] P as partial block pasting

. added [Ctrl][Tab] V as multiple object pasting

. added pattern list (hotkey: ^P) (cool, isn't it? :)

. added behavior mode hotkeys (F11,F12) and behavior indicator

. fixed some keyboard routines (due to national keyboard drivers)

. fixed processing global volume in tracker

. fixed loading text font to graphic card's memory (hardware method used)

. fixed some bugs in player (it should not crash now ;)

. fixed slow movement in pattern order window

. fixed some interface bugs

. improved midiboard (note can be tracked while playing with no trace)

. improved decay bars and volume analyzer in both tracker and player

. improved several interface functions

. added new modules from Encore with instrument macro usage

version 2.3.34

released: 12/02/2002 at Malfunction's FM Synthesis Heaven site

. changed line counter (at status line) to decimal mode

. added optional OPLx latency (refer to "troubleshooting" options)

. fixed minor bugs in both tracker and player

version 2.3.33

released: 10/06/2002 at Malfunction's FM Synthesis Heaven site

. replay routine sourcecode changes:

- sorcecode is both TMTPC and FPC compatible

- added optional fading out

- fixed minor bugs

. added text-mode emulation (refer to "troubleshooting" options)

. added screen saver

. added FMK file support

. added initial lock states to song variables

. added more FM-register control effect commands (#0x-#Cx)

. added extra fine vibrato and tremolo effect commands (~xy,^xy)

. added extra fine arpeggio effect command ($xy)

. added extra fine frequency slide effect commands (&Ex,&Fx)

. added extra fine volume slide effect commands (&Cx,&Dx)

. added extra fine global volume slide effect commands (&Ax,&Bx)

. added 4-op track extension (ogie dogie :)

. added force instrument volume effect command (=xx)

. added replace feature (hotkey: ^H)

. fixed mixing block bug in pattern editor

. fixed tremor effect command

. fixed retrig note and multi retrig note effect commands

. fixed loading FIN instruments

. fixed instrument preview

. improved autodetection of OPL3 interface

. improved program documentation

. improved debugging mode and playback navigation

. improved song timer

. improved importing AMD/S3M/SAT/SA2/XMS modules

. improved overall volume control (made a bit more logarithmic :)

. improved debug info window

. improved macro editor and instrument editor

. improved program interface

version 2.3.32

released: 04/05/2002 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. major cosmetic improvements (finally had time to do that :)

. advanced macro frequency range (1000Hz should be enough, imho :)

. fixed behavior of global volume indicator

. fixed errors in macro editor

version 2.3.31

released: 03/21/2002 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added swap arpeggio table effect command (!xx)

. added swap vibrato table effect command (@xx)

. added arpeggio/vibrato table swapping switch command (ZFF)

. added macro key-off loop command (ZEx)

. added instrument macro-definitions (yep! they kick EdLib's ass, imho :)

. added instrument bank with macros file format (A2W)

. fixed song change indicator

. fixed instrument testing/preview

. fixed loading older A2P/A2B/A2I file formats

. removed pattern/order editing restriction while song is played

. added lots of other things I can't remember now =)

. added lots of AdLib modules

. added instrument preview in file open dialog and bank browser

. added FIB and FIN file support

. added IBK file support

. added BNK file support

. added S3M file support

. added indicator of unsaved data

. added fine vibrato/tremolo switch commands (ZFD,ZFE)

. added pattern length and number of tracks settings

. added volume scaling switch

. added 2nd effect column (useful, isn't it? :)

. added global volume effects (%xx,&6x,&7x,&8x,&9x)

. added vibrato off and tremolo off effect commands (ZFB,ZFC)

. added tremolo effect command (Mxy); manual slide up/down has been

remapped to &4x,&5x (fine-tune up/down)

. added fixed-note system

. added percussion track extension (yep, yep :)

. improved file format (smaller files :)

. improved transpose feature

. improved instrument preview (chords can be done :)

. improved command typing (see tip #5 in doc file)

. improved importing AMD/XMS modules

. improved importing RAD modules

. improved importing SAT/SA2 modules

. improved importing CFF/DFM/HSC/MTK modules

. fixed pattern loop in combination with Bxx/Dxx effect commands

. fixed calculating frequency shift up/down

. fixed pattern delay effect command

. fixed saving tiny modules

. removed mouse requirement (mouse emulation keys: [Ctrl][Tab] Arrows)

. increased number of patterns and instruments available

. recoded task switching (looks like multi-tasking, eh? :)

. completely recoded timer and keyboard routines

32-BiT PROTECTED MODE PROGRAM PLATFORM
PMODE/W EXTENDER

version 2.0.30

released: 02/24/2001 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added backup feature for song state (Hotkeys: /, [Shift] /)

. fixed loading pattern files

. fixed all (?) cosmetic bugs :))

. added FPC port of replay routine

. fixed TMT Pascal port of replay routine

. fixed instrument loading bug

. added TMT Pascal port of replay routine

. added icon (adtrack2.ico) for the tracker (thanks to Corona688 :)

. added brandnew modules from Nula and Malfunction/Altair

. added drive identification in directory lister

. added active octave and instrument indicators

. added quick octave setting (hotkey: [Shift] 1..8)

. added remapping of instruments (hotkey: ^R)

. added instrument swapping in instrument control panel

. added note delay and note cut effect commands (&2x,&3x)

. added pattern delay effect commands (&0x,&1x)

. added pattern loop and recursive pattern loop effect commands (ZCx,ZDx)

. fixed replay of tone portamento with volume slide effect commands

. fixed sorting in directory lister

. fixed ZAx effect command

. fixed typing in effect command definitions

version 2.0.29

released: 12/31/2000 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added brandnew modules from Nula and Malfunction/Altair

. added track panning and track volume control

. added pattern/song/track/block transpose (hotkey: ^T)

. added sequencing [5xy,6xy],[Gxy,Hxy],[Oxy,Pxy],[Rxy-Yxy] effect commands

. added frequency slide with volume slide effect commands (Rxy-Yxy)

. added changing of instrument parameters while playing

. fixed typing in "Jxy" effect command

version 2.0.28

released: 12/21/2000 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. totally changed color scheme (hope you like it, guys :)

. improved module and tiny module file format

. implemented like 9 new effects (tremor, multi retrig, a.o.)

. implemented advanced song variables

. added support for DFM modules

. bugfixes ;-D

YAMAHA YMF262 / OPL3 PROGRAM PLATFORM
3^RD GENERATiON PROJECT (G3)

version 2.0.27

released: 10/11/2000 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added volume analyzer screen section

. added full user control of color scheme

. added global volume control (hotkey: [Alt] +,-)

. added troubleshoot options

. added song timer setup

. added high precision song timer

. added peripherals setup

. fixed system clock fastening bug

. fixed hooking timer vector (INT 08 and INT 1C are both used now :)

version 2.0.26

released: 09/17/2000 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added "FastTracker_feel" option to configuration file

. fixed IRQ timing (clock rates below 32Hz are now accurate)

. fixed XMS-memory swapping bug

. major cosmetic and interface improvements

version 2.0.25

released: 09/09/2000 at MAZ SOUND TOOLS site

. added support for compressed CFF modules

. added toggling optional volume slide (FF7-FF9)

. added "SAdT_volume_slide" option to configuration file

. improved replay routine (arpeggio, portamento to note, a.o.)

. improved "F2x" effect command (able to handle both cells)

. bugfixes...

version 2.0.24

released: 09/04/2000

. added tiny module file format

. added compression setup (refer to configuration file)

. added more compression algorithms

. optimized memory usage

version 2.0.23

released: 08/23/2000

. added full ADSR control (FAx-FDx; FF5,FF6)

. added Feedback strength control (FEx)

. minor bugfixes

version 2.0.22

released: 08/10/2000

. added "programmer's issue" section (refer to "adtrack2.doc" file)

. improved skipping to previous/next pattern

. fixed Advanced status

. finished messing around with "OPL2 autodetection on SB+GUS" ;-D

version 2.0.21

released: 08/01/2000

. fixed program code (some heuristic methods used to report a virus)

. fixed CFF/HSC/MTK replay (added "fix_c_note_bug" option)

. fixed autodetection on SB+GUS (now should work in window under Win9x)

. fixed scrollbar accuracy

. fixed manual slide up/down after Key-Off

version 2.0.20

released: 07/26/2000

. enhanced & managed "MODULES" directory

. fixed polling bug in sourcecode (IRQ timing is now intact :)

. major cosmetic improvements

version 2.0.19

released: 07/15/2000

. added some color options to configuration file

. added some new keyboard conventions

. option "attempts_detect" is no longer used

. fixed OPL2 autodetection (now works even on SB+GUS)

version 2.0.18

released: 07/04/2000

. added all those cool SGI files (browse "iNSTR" directory)

. added support for Sound Generator 3.0 instruments

. bugfixes...

version 2.0.17

released: 06/30/2000

. added / removed some options to / from "ini" file

. added line marking setup

. improved MBoard mode

. fixed counting marked lines

. visual enhancements

version 2.0.16

released: 06/16/2000

. added "wide_columns" option

. added pascal originals of decompression routine to sourcecode

. added parsing local / global "ini" file

. fixed built-in configuration

. minor fixes

version 2.0.15

released: 05/27/2000

. fixed OPL2 autodetection

. improved MBoard mode

. added "RAd-Tracker_look" option

. default configuration changed due to user confusion ;)

version 2.0.14

released: 05/13/2000

. optimized program code & replay routine

. recoded vibrato effect

. option "slide_overflow" is no longer used

. fixed calculating frequency shifts

. fixed setting key scaling level

version 2.0.13

released: 05/06/2000

. improved "doc" file

. optimized source package (replay routine reduced to 15k)

. optimized program code

. fixed "F0x,F1x,F2x" effects

. improved MBoard mode

. recoded internal playroutine

. added Advanced status ("[Alt] A" command)

. fixed CFF conversion

. fixed set operator intensity effect

. fixed arpeggio effect

. improved playing with Trace

. improved line marking

. slightly changed color scheme

version 2.0.12

released: 04/11/2000

. added volume / peak lock indicators

. added instrument change after typing in instrument number

. improved replay routine sourcecode

. fixed missing pre-slide in tone portamento / arpeggio effect

. fixed typing in "500" effect command

. improved pre-defined font

version 2.0.11

released: 03/31/2000

. added "trace_by_default" option

. improved MBoard mode

. cosmetic changes

version 2.0.10

released: 03/24/2000

. added Note retrigger ("F9x" effect)

. fixed SAT/SA2 volume slide conversion

version 2.0.09

released: 03/21/2000

. added JukeBox function, and "demo3.pas" to source package

. fixed bug in arpeggio effect

version 2.0.08

released: 03/16/2000

. improved "preview_events" option

. added support for saving / loading pattern and instrument bank;

"[Alt] F2" command, and corresponding path settings to "ini" file

. improved source demonstration "demo1.pas"

. some minor fixes

version 2.0.07

released: 03/07/2000

. fixed small bug in tone portamento / arpeggio effect

. minor improvements

version 2.0.06

released: 03/06/2000

. included replay routine sourcecode

. fixed packed AMD conversion

. fixed direction of reading events

. fixed bug in pattern/line number base

version 2.0.05

released: 03/04/2000

. included "doc" file

. added "[Alt] M" command

. improved line marking

. fixed bug in static path system

. improved HSC conversion

. added "paths" item to configuration file

. improved "^Enter" command

. fixed jump to pattern order

. fixed tone portamento and vibrato volume slides

. added "alternative instrument name" and "default octave" options

. added "[Alt] S" and "[Alt] R" commands

. added some RAd-Tracker shortcuts

. cosmetic changes

version 2.0.04

released: 02/24/2000

. replay routine is now paused while saving data

. fixed small bug in replay routine

. slightly improved file selector

. fixed some CFF/SAT/SA2 conversion bugs

version 2.0.03

released: 02/22/2000

. added new settings to configuration file

. improved instrument preview

. fixed bug in midiboard

. fixed OPL2 interface's base address counting

. improved debugging

version 2.0.02

released: 02/21/2000

. added "[Shift] F6" command

. fixed some minor bugs

version 2.0.01

released: 02/19/2000

ADLIB TRACKER II (2^nd GENERATiON PROJECT)

. 2000

MPU-401 TRAKKER (FORMER PROJECT)

. 1999