NEWS

0.5.1 (unreleased)

  * Replaced oscillator "Mix" parameter with a full mixer.
  * Added patch changing through MIDI so you can use one instance of Helm with multiple patches throughout a song
  * Fixed some problems with presets in different DAWs
  * Added update checking
  * Added third envelope
  * JACK MIDI input is now labeled "Helm"
  * Added some more patches
  * When reopening the plugin GUI, Helm now shows the current patch and folder
  * Better starting phases for unison voices

0.5.0 (10 September 2015)

  * New patch browser!
  * Added a bunch of patches submitted by Cris Owl Alvarez
  * Finally fixed AAX plugin on OSX ( Windows AAX still broken :( )
  * Fixed latency when playing monophonically with legato off
  * Portamento now always uses the last note pressed to slide from
  * Saving dialog shows up over synth now
  * Saving now allows to specify author
  * Fixed freeze when quickly loading patches
  * JACK inputs are now labeled "Helm"
  * Tooltip shows better names for controls
  * Fixed audio breaking bug when first note is played with formant filter on
  * Fixed setting new parameters with old patches
  * Added configuration file where users can customize the keyboard layout
  * Added --version [-v] flag for GNU/Linux
  * Fixed clipped text on GNU/Linux

0.4.1 (13 August 2015)

  * Add Audio/MIDI settings page under Helm logo button
  * Fixed occasional hang when using MIDI learn/automation
  * JACK support for GNU/Linux!
  * Better MIDI default device connection.
  * Reduced aliasing in sub oscillator a bit
  * Added DC blocker
  * Added retrigger to monophonic LFOs and step sequencer
  * Added playhead sync to monophonic LFOs and step sequencer
  * Improved portamento slide function
  * Change white noise LFO to Sample and Hold
  * Added Sample and Glide to LFO waveforms
  * Fixed unintentional automation cancelling in some DAWs
  * Fixed zippering when modulating some parameters

0.4.0 (16 July 2015)

  * Fixed a crash when opening plugin GUI after changing parameters
  * Fixed loading back parameters from a saved DAW project
  * Mac AU Validation now succeeds
  * Mac build is 64/32 bit universal instead of just 64 bit
  * Windows installer now asks where to install VST plugin.
  * Windows 64 bit build is actually 64 bit now
  * MIDI input is marked "Helm" now instead of "JUCE: Midi Input"
  * Fixed Modulation Wheel input
  * Fixed Pitch Wheel's default pitch bending
  * Small optimizations to GNU/Linux builds

0.3.2 (8 July 2015)

  * Initial Release.