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Version history for LameXP

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Changes for v4.18 - v4.19 Alpha

  • Updated cURL to v7.69.1 (2020-03-11), with libcurl v7.69.1 and OpenSSL v1.1.0k
  • Added command-line switch --no-splash, which can be used to hide the "splash" screen at startup


Changes for v4.17 - v4.18

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2019-07-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.73 (2019-05-15), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.11 (2019-07-18) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 9.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v19.07 (2019-07-16), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Added Japanese (日本語) translation, thanks to Maboroshin
  • Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v4.17 - v4.18 RC1

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100.1-SVN (2019-07-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.73 (2019-05-15), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.11 (2019-07-18) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 9.1.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v19.07 (2019-07-16), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Added Japanese (日本語) translation, thanks to Maboroshin
  • Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz


Changes for v4.18 Beta - v4.18 Beta (July 14, 2019)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.41 (2018-12-05), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 8.2.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v19.04 (2019-04-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz


Changes for v4.17 - v4.18 Beta

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3.1 (2019-04-14) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.41 (2018-12-05), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 8.2.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v19.04 (2019-04-23), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Fixed encoding with Nero AAC encoder for input sampling rate less than 8 KHz or greater than 96 KHz


Changes for v4.17 - v4.18 Alpha

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.9 (MSVC 14.16)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2018-11-14), using libvorbis v1.3.6 with aoTuV b6.03 (2018)
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.2+ Git (2018-09-19), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05) and added 64-Bit binaries, compiled with GCC 8.2.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.08.1 (2018-09-10), compiled with ICL 19.0 and MSVC 14.16


Changes for v4.16 - v4.17

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3 (2018-10-17) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+3 (2018-10-16)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.23 (2018-06-11), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]
  • Some improvements to the auto-update function, which is now using cURL instead of Wget
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v4.17 RC1 - v4.17 RC2

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-RC2 (2018-09-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+2 (2018-09-30)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]
  • Some improvements to the auto-update function, which is now using cURL instead of Wget


Changes for v4.16 - v4.17 RC1

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-RC2 (2018-09-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.2+2 (2018-09-30)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]


Changes for v4.16 - v4.17 Beta

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.8 (MSVC 19.15)
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-RC-1 (2018-06-01) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-71 (2018-04-30)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7
  • Downgraded FAAD to from v2.8 to v2.7 for now, because v2.8 is currently broken with certain MP4 files
  • Fixed detection of certain WMA and AAC files [regression in LameXP v4.16]


Changes for v4.16 - v4.17 Alpha

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.7 (MSVC 19.14)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.05 (2018-05-09), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.7


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 RC4

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.6 (MSVC 19.13)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-beta-31 (2018-03-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-51 (2018-03-04)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.33 (2017-12-01), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.8.6 (2017-10-10), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.64 (2017-05-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v5.1.0 (2017-01-20), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.03.1 (2018-03-26), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.6
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.64 (2017-07-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code
  • Added "Visual Elements" manifest for Windows 8+ "Start" screen tile
  • Some more protection against "DLL pre-loading" attacks has been implemented


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 RC3

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.6 (MSVC 19.13)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.10 (2018-03-05), compiled with GCC 7.3.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.3-beta-31 (2018-03-27) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-51 (2018-03-04)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.33 (2017-12-01), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.8.6 (2017-10-10), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.64 (2017-05-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v5.1.0 (2017-01-20), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Updated MediaInfo to v18.03.1 (2018-03-26), compiled with ICL 18.2 and MSVC 15.6
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in (separate download) to QAAC v2.64 (2017-07-19), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 15.5
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code
  • Added "Visual Elements" manifest for Windows 8+ "Start" screen tile
  • Some more protection against "DLL pre-loading" attacks has been implemented


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Beta

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-5
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.8 (2017-12-02), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1-35 (2017-11-16) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10-9 (2017-05-25)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v17.10 (2017-11-02), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with "fast" (i.e. SSD or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Alpha 6

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-4
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.7 (2017-09-25), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1 (2017-07-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.99 (2017-09-11), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Complete re-write of MediaInfo parsing code, now using XML-based MediaInfo output
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with SSD (or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Alpha 4

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-4
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Final (2017-10-13), compiled with ICL 18.0 and MSVC 14.1
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.25.7 (2017-09-25), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1 (2017-07-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.98 (2017-08-08), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with SSD (or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Alpha 3

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-4
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1 (2017-07-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.98 (2017-08-08), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.22 (2017-07-19), compiled with GCC 7.2.0
  • Improved auto-detection of max. parallel instances on computers with SSD (or similar) drive
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Alpha 2

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-3
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1 (2017-07-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.98 (2017-08-08), compiled with ICL 17.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Some improvements to output file name generation code


Changes for v4.15 - v4.16 Alpha

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with Update-2
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.2.1 (2017-07-26) and Opus-Tools to v0.1.10 (2017-05-25)


Changes for v4.12 - v4.14 Beta 4

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 with Update-2
  • Fixed the location of temporary intermediate files for SoX-based audio effects
  • Fixed embedding of meta tags with OggEnc2 when reading directly from OGG/FLAC input file
  • Enabled the "built-in" resampler for QAAC encoder
  • The "Algorithm Quality" slider now also affects the QAAC encoder
  • Added "AVX" (Advanced Vector Extensions) to CPU feature detection code
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.2 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.9 (2016-05-22)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Alpha-2 (2016-01-29), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.85 (2016-04-29), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in to the to QAAC v2.58 (2016-01-05)
  • Updated FhgAacEnc add-in to "Case" edition (2015-10-24)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.23.4 (2016-05-11), compiled with GCC 5.3.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.58 (2016-01-05)
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.21 (2016-08-17), compiled with GCC 6.1.0
  • Improved auto-update function (faster Internet connectivity check)


Changes for v4.13 RC1 - v4.14 Beta 3

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 with Update-2
  • Fixed the location of temporary intermediate files for SoX-based audio effects
  • Fixed embedding of meta tags with OggEnc2 when reading directly from OGG/FLAC input file
  • Enabled the "built-in" resampler for QAAC encoder
  • The "Algorithm Quality" slider now also affects the QAAC encoder
  • Added "AVX" (Advanced Vector Extensions) to CPU feature detection code
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.2 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.9 (2016-05-22)
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.100 Alpha-2 (2016-01-29), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.85 (2016-04-29), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated QAAC add-in to the to QAAC v2.58 (2016-01-05)
  • Updated FhgAacEnc add-in to "Case" edition (2015-10-24)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.23.4 (2016-05-11), compiled with GCC 5.3.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.58 (2016-01-05)
  • Improved auto-update function (faster Internet connectivity check)


Changes for v4.12 - v4.13 RC1

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015
  • Apply the original file's "creation" and "last modified" date/time to the output file (optional)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.88 (2015-09-10), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.78 (2015-10-02), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Fixed resampling bug with Vorbis encoder, regression in OggEnc v2.87
  • Fixed creation of Monkey's Audio (APE) files, when no meta data is being embedded


Changes for v4.11 - v4.12

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added support for building LameXP and MUtilities with Visual Studio 2015
  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.76 (2015-08-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.4 (2015-08-12), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.16 (2015-03-24), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.75.0 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore
  • Fixed parsing of command-line parameters, regression in MUtilities library (LameXP v4.12 RC-1)
  • QAAC encoder is now using --cvbr instead of --abr when "ABR" mode is selected
  • Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using the --picture option
  • Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
  • Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v4.11 - v4.12 Beta 1784

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team zityisoft@gmail.com
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2015-08-03), using libvorbis v1.3.5 and aoTuV b6.03_2015
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.74 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.4 (2015-08-12), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore
  • Enable the embedding of cover artwork for Opus encoder (opusenc), using the --picture option
  • Some installer improvements have been implemented (especially in "update" mode)
  • Full support for Windows 10 RTM (Build #10240)


Changes for v4.11 - v4.12 Beta 1780

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-5
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 Final (2015-05-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team zityisoft@gmail.com
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Added capability to select multiple files on "Source Files" tab
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.74 (2015-05-25), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.2 (2015-05-24), compiled with GCC 5.1.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore


Changes for v4.11 - v4.12 Alpha 2

  • Added Hungarian translation, contributed by Zityi's Translator Team zityisoft@gmail.com
  • Added optional support for the libfdk-aac encoder, using the fdkaac front-end by nu774
  • Added detection of the 64-Bit version of QAAC encoder, requires 64-Bit Apple Application Support
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Default file extensions can now be overwritten
  • Added enhanced file renaming option: Files can now be renamed via the regular expression engine
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.73 (2015-04-09), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated ALAC decoder to refalac v1.47 (2015-02-15), based on reference implementation by Apple
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.19 (2015-02-27), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Fixed potential deadlock in Cue Sheet import dialog when "Browse..." button is clicked
  • Fixed function to restore the default Temp folder, if custom Temp folder doesn't exist anymore


Changes for v4.10 - v4.11

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-4
  • Starting with this version, LameXP is based on the MUtilities library + massive code clean-up
  • Added support for the DynamicAudioNormalizer normalization filter
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.7 snapshot-5 (2015-03-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.72 (2015-01-07), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated SoX to v14.4.2-Final (2015-02-22), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.9 to latest Git Master (2015-03-26)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.22.0 (2015-02-24), compiled with GCC 4.9.2
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2014-07-03), using libvorbis v1.3.4 and aoTuV b6.03_2014
  • Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1 (2015-03-19), using libVorbis v1.3.5
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.1 (2014-11-26), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.18 (2014-06-30), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
  • Updated QAAC add-in to the latest to QAAC v2.44, including a fix for the --artwork option
  • Fixed potential crash in Cue Sheet importer (occurred when all input files were missing)
  • Fixed a severe performance bottleneck, especially with a large number of parallel instances
  • Fixed a very rare problem that, occasionally, prevented the TEMP folder from being removed
  • The limit for the maximum number of parallel instances has been increased to 32
  • Experimental support for Windows 10 Technical Preview
  • Updated language files


Changes for v4.10 - v4.11 beta

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-4
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.71 (2014-11-09), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated SoX to v14.4.2-Git (2012-10-06), compiled with ICL 15.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.9 to latest Git Master (2014-10-04)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.20.1 (2014-06-17), compiled with GCC 4.9.0
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to OggEnc v2.87 (2014-06-24), using libvorbis v1.3.4 and aoTuV b6.03_2014
  • Updated Vorbis decoder to OggDec v1.10.1 (2014-06-25), using libVorbis v1.3.4
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.18 (2014-06-30), compiled with GCC 4.9.1
  • Fixed potential crash in Cue Sheet importer (occurred when *all* input files were missing)
  • Fixed a severe performance bottleneck, especially with a large number of parallel instances
  • The limit for the maximum number of parallel instances has been increased to 32
  • Experimental support for Windows 10 Technical Preview


Changes for v4.09 Build 1524 - v4.10

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-2
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.6 (2014-04-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.8 to latest Git Master (2014-04-13)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.69 (2014-04-26), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.19.0 (2014-03-08), compiled with GCC 4.8.2
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the cover artwork to be lost under certain circumstances
  • Fixed "overwrite existing file" mode to NOT delete the input file
  • Some more tweaks to the LAME algorithm quality selector
  • Added command-line options to adjust the LameXP font size (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Various bugfixes and code improvements


Changes for v4.10 Beta 2 - v4.10 RC 1

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-2
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.6 (2014-04-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated Opus libraries v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.8 to latest Git Master (2014-04-13)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.69 (2014-04-26), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.19.0 (2014-03-08), compiled with GCC 4.8.2
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the cover artwork to be lost under certain circumstances
  • Added command-line options to adjust the LameXP font size (see FAQ doc for details)


Changes for v4.09 Build 1524 - v4.10 Beta 2

  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 with Update-1
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.6 (2014-04-25), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • * Updated Opus libraries v1.1.x and Opus-Tools v0.1.8 to latest Git Master (2014-04-13)
  • * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.69 (2014-04-26), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.19.0 (2014-03-08), compiled with GCC 4.8.2
  • * Fixed a bug that could cause the cover artwork to be lost under certain circumstances
  • * Added command-line options to adjust the LameXP font size (see FAQ doc for details)


Changes for v4.09 Build 1514 Beta - v4.09 Build 1524

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 RTM
  • Complete overhaul of the file analyzer, resulting in up to 2.5x faster file import speed
  • Reworked the application initialization code, resulting in notably faster startup speed
  • Added encoding support for Monkey's Audio (APE) format, including APEv2 tagging support
  • Improved file analyzer to retain the original ordering of files imported from a playlist
  • Improved internal encoder API, so each encoder can define its own configuration options
  • Improved splash screen and working banner, using "sheet of glass" effect on supported OS
  • Improved dropbox widget, including proper multi-monitor support
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.8 (2013-12-05)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.12 (2013-06-26)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.16.0 (2013-10-06), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.70.0 (2013-10-19), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.67 (2014-01-10), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.14.0 (2012-08-05), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.16 (2013-12-13), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated the QAAC add-in for LameXP to QAAC v2.33 (2014-01-14), compiled with MSVC 12.0
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed a resource (file descriptor) leak in "static" builds, didn't cause much harm though
  • Various bugfixes and code improvements


Changes for v4.08 Build 1338 - v4.09 Build 1514 Beta

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 RTM
  • Complete overhaul of the file analyzer, resulting in up to 2.5x faster file import speed
  • Reworked the application initialization code, resulting in notably faster startup speed
  • Added encoding support for Monkey's Audio (APE) format, including APEv2 tagging support
  • Improved file analyzer to retain the original ordering of files imported from a playlist
  • Improved internal encoder API, so each encoder can define its own configuration options
  • Improved splash screen and working banner, using "sheet of glass" effect on supported OS
  • Improved dropbox widget, including proper multi-monitor support
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.8 (2013-12-05)
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.12 (2013-06-26)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.16.0 (2013-10-06), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.70.0 (2013-10-19), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.65 (2013-11-20), compiled with ICL 14.0 and MSVC 12.0
  • Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.14.0 (2012-08-05), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.15 (2013-10-05), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Fixed a resource (file descriptor) leak in "static" builds, didn't cause much harm though
  • Various bugfixes and code improvements


Changes for 4.07 Build 1286 - v4.08 Build 1338

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-3
  • Encoder settings (RC mode + bitrate/quality) are now stored separately for each encoder
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.5 (2013-05-31), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • Updated FLAC encoder/decoder to v1.3.0 (2013-05-27), compiled with ICL 13.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1-beta and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-07-22)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.64 (2013-07-05), compiled with ICL 13.1 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.14 (2013-07-25), compiled with GCC 4.8.1
  • Updated GNU Wget binary to v1.13.4 (2011-09-17)
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed a potential deadlock during startup when %TMP% points to an invalid folder
  • Fixed a superfluous "beep" sound that appeared on application startup
  • Fixed the Ogg Vorbis quality modes "-1" and "-2" (those were clipped to "0" before)
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the output directory to be reset mistakenly
  • Implemented "natural order" string comparison/sorting, using strnatcmp() by Martin Pool


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - 4.07 Build 1286

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-2
  • Minimum supported platform now is Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (download)
  • Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-04-23)
  • Updated Valdec decoder (2013-04-07), based on AC3Filter Tools v1.0a
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.15.3 (2013-04-03), compiled with GCC 4.8.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.62 (2013-02-22), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.11 (2013-01-20)
  • Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line
  • Fixed handling of certain characters when renaming output files
  • Fixed Keccak library to not crash on systems without SSE/SSE2 support
  • Fixed LAME algorithm quality selector better match the LAME documentation


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 RC 4

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • Minimum supported platform now is Windows XP with Service Pack 3
  • Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-03-12)
  • Updated Valdec decoder to v1.4.0a (2013-03-17), based on latest AC3Filter Tools
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.62 (2013-02-22), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line
  • Fixed Keccak library to not crash on systems without SSE/SSE2 support
  • Fixed LAME algorithm quality selector better match the LAME documentation


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 Beta 10

  • Changes between v4.06 and v4.07:
  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • * Minimum supported platform now is Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (download)
  • * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • * Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-03-12)
  • * Updated Valdec decoder to v1.4.0a (2013-03-17), based on latest AC3Filter Tools
  • * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.62 (2013-02-22), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • * Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line
  • * Fixed Keccak library to not crash on systems without SSE/SSE2 support
  • * Fixed LAME algorithm quality selector better match the LAME documentation (link)


Changes for v4.07 Beta 6 - v4.07 Beta 7

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-02-09)
  • Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 Beta 6

  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • * Minimum supported platform now is Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (download)
  • * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • * Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-02-09)
  • * Updated Valdec decoder to v1.4.0a (2013-02-11), based on latest AC3Filter Tools
  • * Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 Beta 4

  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • * Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-02-09)
  • * Updated SoX to to v14.4.1 (2012-02-09), compiled with ICL 13.0 and MSVC 10.0
  • * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.07 Beta 2 - v4.07 Beta 3

  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • * Added Opus decoder option to output always at the native sample rate of 48.000 Hz
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-01-24)
  • * Updated GnuPG to v1.4.13, compiled with GCC 4.7.2
  • * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 Beta 2

  • * Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • * Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • * Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • * Added "Up One Level" button to the output folder tab
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2013-01-24)
  • * Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.06 Build 1170 - v4.07 Beta 1

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 with Update-1
  • Added option to select the "overwrite mode" to advanced options tab
  • Added option to filter the log entries on the "processing" dialog (see context menu)
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.4 (2012-11-29), compiled with MSVC 11.0
  • Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.1.x and Opus-Tools to v0.1.6 (2012-12-07)
  • Fixed handling of certain characters when passing meta tags on the command-line


Changes for v4.05 Build 1100 - v4.06 Beta 1

  • Changes between v4.05 and v4.06 [unreleased]:
  • * Updated Opus encoder/decoder libraries to v1.0.1 and Opus-Tools to v0.1.5 (2012-09-22)
  • * Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.14.4+ (2012-09-24), compiled with GCC 4.7.1
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.3 (2012-09-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.60 (2012-09-07), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • * Fixed a bug with the "Store temporary files in your system's default TEMP director" checkbox
  • * Fixed a regression in Qt v4.8.3 that broke Drag&Drop support (details #1) (details #2)
  • * Reworked the "About..." dialog – now using a custom dialog instead of message boxes


Changes for v4.04 - v4.05 Beta 2

  • Added support for Opus Audio Codec, based on Opus-Tools v0.1.4 (2012-08-05) by Xiph.org/Mozilla
  • Added Swedish translation, thanks to Åke Engelbrektson
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.2 (2012-05-22), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.14.4 (2012-07-26), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.58 (2012-07-31), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated optional add-ins for QAAC encoder and FHG AAC encoder (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Implemented multi-threading in file analyzer for faster file import (about 2.5x to 6.0x faster!)
  • Implemented multi-threading in initialization code for faster application startup
  • Fixed a potential crash (stack overflow) when adding a huge number of files
  • Fixed a problem with Cue Sheet import and files that contain trailing dots in their name
  • Workaround for a bug (feature?) of Qt's command-line parser that screwed up some arguments


Changes for v4.04 RC 1 - v4.04

  • Changes between v4.03 and v4.04:
  • Added support for the QAAC Encoder, requires QuickTime v7.7.1 or newer (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Added Chinese and Taiwanese translations, thanks to 456Vv <123@456vv.com>
  • Added experimental support for DCA Enc, created by Alexander E. Patrakov
  • Added CSV export/import for Meta tags (available from the context-menu on the "Source Files" tab)
  • Added a button to modify the current output folder path in an edit box
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.1 (2012-03-14), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.5 Final (2012-02-28), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0 (details)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.56 (2012-04-08), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated SoX to to v14.4.0 (2012-03-04), compiled with ICL 12.1.7 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.6 (2011-03-11), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated Monkey's Audio binary to v4.11 (2011-04-20)
  • Updated Musepack decoder to revision 475 (2011-08-10), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.12, compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Implemented coalescing of update signals to reduce the CPU usage of the LameXP process (details)
  • Run more than four instances in parallel on systems with more than four CPU cores (details)
  • Improved handling of different character encodings for Playlist and Cue Sheet import
  • Tweaked directory outline on "output folder" tab for improved performance (hopefully)
  • Improved LameXP inter-process communication by adding queue support
  • Workaround for a bug that causes MediaInfo to not detect the duration of Wave files (64-Bit only)
  • Prevent LameXP from blocking a system shutdown (encoding process is aborted, if necessary)
  • Improved internal handling of MediaInfo output, including extraction of cover art
  • Fixed a very rare "live-lock" situation in early initialization code


Changes for v4.03 RC 2 (Build 756) - v4.03 R2

  • Added an option to rename the output files (based on an user-defined naming pattern)
  • Added an option to enforce Stereo Downmix for Multi-Channel sources
  • Added "built-in" WMA decoder (see this thread for details) and removed all remnants of "old" decoder
  • Added optional support for the FHG AAC Encoder included with Winamp 5.62 (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Added a menu for bookmarking "favorite" output folders to the "output folder" tab
  • Added an option to hibernate the computer (aka "Suspend-to-Disk") instead of shutting it down
  • Added Polish translation, thanks to Sir Daniel K
  • Added channel equalization options to the normalization filter (also fixes multi-channel processing)
  • Added indicators for current CPU usage, RAM usage and free diskspace to the processing window
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.0 RC-1 (2011-10-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.1 Final (2011-11-05), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0 (details)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.4 (2011-09-07), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.51 (2011-11-11), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Improved "downmix" filter by using explicit channel mappings for each number of input channels
  • Fixed a potential bug in CPU type detection that might have caused the wrong binary to be used
  • Fixed Cue Sheet import for tracks with certain characters in the title
  • Fixed a bug with "Prepend relative source file path to output file" under certain conditions
  • Workaround for malicious "anti-virus" programs that prevent innocent applications from functioning
  • Enabled "Aero Glass" theme in installer and web-update program (Vista and Windows 7 only)
  • Restored Windows 2000 support with Visual Studio 2010 builds (this is experimental!)
  • The "Open File(s)" and "Open Folder" dialogs will now remember the most recent directory
  • Miscellaneous bugfixes


Changes for v4.02 (Build 578) - v4.03 RC 2 (Build 756)

  • Added an option to rename the output files (based on an user-defined naming pattern)
  • Added an option to enforce Stereo Downmix for Multi-Channel sources
  • Added "built-in" WMA decoder (see this thread for details) and removed all remnants of "old" decoder
  • Added optional support for the FHG AAC Encoder included with Winamp 5.62 (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Added a menu for bookmarking "favorite" output folders to the "output folder" tab
  • Added an option to hibernate the computer (aka "Suspend-to-Disk") instead of shutting it down
  • Added Polish translation, thanks to Sir Daniel K
  • Added channel equalization options to the normalization filter (also fixes multi-channel processing)
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.0 RC-1 (2011-10-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.99 Final (2011-10-17), compiled with ICL 12.1.6 and MSVC 10.0 (details)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.4 (2011-09-07), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.50 (2011-09-23), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Improved "downmix" filter by using explicit channel mappings for each number of input channels
  • Fixed a potential bug in CPU type detection that might have caused the wrong binary to be used
  • Fixed Cue Sheet import for tracks with certain characters in the title
  • Fixed a bug with "Prepend relative source file path to output file" under certain conditions
  • Workaround for malicious "anti-virus" programs that prevent innocent applications from functioning
  • Enabled "Aero Glass" theme in installer and web-update program (Vista and Windows 7 only)
  • Restored Windows 2000 support with Visual Studio 2010 builds (this is experimental!)
  • The "Open File(s)" and "Open Folder" dialogs will now remember the most recent directory
  • Miscellaneous bugfixes


Changes for v4.02 (Build 578) - v4.03 Beta 5 (Build 742)

  • Added an option to rename the output files (based on an user-defined naming pattern)
  • Added an option to enforce Stereo Downmix for Multi-Channel sources
  • Added "built-in" WMA decoder (see this thread for details) and removed all remnants of "old" decoder
  • Added optional support for the FHG AAC Encoder included with Winamp 5.62 (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Added a menu for bookmarking "favorite" output folders to the "output folder" tab
  • Added Polish translation, thanks to Sir Daniel K
  • Added channel equalization options to the normalization filter (also fixes multi-channel processing)
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.8.0 RC-1 (2011-10-13), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.4 (2011-09-07), compiled with GCC 4.6.1
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.50 (2011-09-23), compiled with MSVC 10.0
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Improved "downmix" filter by using explicit channel mappings for each number of input channels
  • Fixed Cue Sheet import for tracks with certain characters in the title
  • Workaround for malicious "anti-virus" programs that prevent innocent applications from functioning
  • Enabled "Aero Glass" theme in installer and web-update program (Vista and Windows 7 only)
  • Restored Windows 2000 support with Visual Studio 2010 builds (this is experimental!)
  • The "Open File(s)" and "Open Folder" dialogs will now remember the most recent directory
  • Miscellaneous bugfixes


Changes for v4.0.1 (Build 418) - v4.02 (Build 578)

  • Upgraded build environment to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
  • Dropping support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP RTM. Windows XP needs (at least) Service-Pack 2 now!
  • Added Cue Sheet import wizard, which allows splitting and importing tracks from Cue Sheet images
  • Added ATSC A/52 (AC-3) encoding support, based on Aften encoder v0.0.8+ (Git Master)
  • Added Avisynth input (audio only!) using 'avs2wav' tool, partly based on code by Jory Stone
  • Added a method to use custom tools instead of the "built-in" ones (see FAQ doc for details)
  • Added an option to copy all meta information of a single file over to the "meta information" tab
  • Added two new command-line switches: "--add-folder " and "--add-recursive "
  • Added one new translation: Korean
  • Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.7.3
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.1.0 (2011-04-15), compiled with ICL 12.0.3 and MSVC 10.0 (details)
  • Updated Vorbis encoder to v2.87 using aoTuV Beta-6.03 (2011-05-04), compiled with ICL 11.1 and MSVC 9.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.13.3 (2011-04-21), compiled with GCC 4.6.0
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.45 Beta (2011-05-02), compiled with ICL 12.0.3 and MSVC 10.0
  • Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed placement of the Dropbox when the Taskbar is located on the top or on the left side
  • Improved playlist generation: Generate M3U (Latin-1) or M3U8 (UTF-8) playlist file as required
  • Only show the most recent 50 items in the "processing" window (for better performance)
  • Miscellaneous bugfixes


Changes for v4.00 - v4.0.1 (Build 418)

  • * Added an option to manually specify the number of parallel instances
  • * Added an option to select a user-defined TEMP directory
  • * Added an option to shutdown the computer as soon as all files are completed
  • * Added an option to add directories recursively
  • * Added support for embedding cover artwork (currently works with LAME, FLAC and Nero AAC only)
  • * Updated Qt runtime libraries to v4.7.2
  • * Updated LAME encoder to v3.99.0.16 (2011-04-04), compiled with ICL 12.0.2
  • * Updated Vorbis encoder to v2.87 using aoTuV Beta-6.02 (2011-02-28), compiled with ICL 11.1 and MSVC 9.0
  • * Updated TTA decoder multiplatform library to v2.1 (2011-03-11), compiled with MSVC 9.0
  • * Updated SoX to v14.3.2 (2010-02-27), compiled with ICL 12.0.2
  • * Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.43 (2011-03-20), compiled with ICL 12.0.2 and MSVC 9.0
  • * Updated language files (big thank-you to all contributors !!!)
  • * Fixed a problem with the LAME encoder that could cause glitches (VBR mode), reported by Wolfgang Waldeck
  • * Fixed a problem with the LAME encoder that could cause very slow encoding speed
  • * Fixed a bug that caused AAC encoding to fail in CBR mode (the "-2pass" parameter was set wrongly)
  • * A warning message will be emitted, if diskspace drops below a critical limit while processing


Changes for v4.00 TechPreview - v4.00 TechPreview 246

  • Key Features:
  • Complete re-write of LameXP in C++ using the Qt Framework.
  • Switching from dated Delphi IDE (version from 2002) to an up-to-date tool chain (VS2008 or GCC 4.5.x).
  • Full Unicode support, which means that all problems with "Codepages" and "strange characters" will finally be gone!
  • Support for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, MacOS X) will be possible.
  • Creating new LameXP translations will be much easier for contributors thanks to the Qt Linguist tool.


Changes for v3.18 Hotfix 2 - v4.00 TechPreview

  • Complete re-write of LameXP in C++ using the Qt Framework.
  • Switching from dated Delphi IDE (version from 2002) to an up-to-date tool chain (VS2008 or GCC 4.5.x).
  • Full Unicode support, which means that all problems with "Codepages" and "strange characters" will finally be gone!
  • Support for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, MacOS X) will be possible.
  • Creating new LameXP translations will be much easier for contributors thanks to the Qt Linguist tool.


Changes for v3.17 - v3.18 Hotfix 1

  • Added an Unicode-safe "Open" dialog: File names are converted to "short" names if required
  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.4 (2010-03-23), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.30 (2010-03-26), compiled with ICL 11.1.060
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.12.1 (2010-03-31), compiled with GCC 4.4.3
  • Updated Ogg Vorbis decoder to v1.9.7 (2010-03-29), compiled with MSVC 9.0
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v3.16 - v3.17

  • Updated TAK decoder to v2.0.0 (2010-01-07)
  • Updated ALAC decoder to v0.2.0 (2009-09-05)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.28 (2010-02-19), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
  • Fixed "No Disk" error message box that could appear under certain circumstances
  • Fixed "...is not responding" error message box that could appear during startup
  • Various minor fixes and improvements


Changes for v3.15 - v3.16

  • Added support for Nero AAC encoder v1.5.3.0 (2009-12-29)
  • Disable DPI warning on Vista and later, as they handle DPI != 96 much better than WinXP
  • Updated WavPack decoder to v4.60.1 (2009-11-29)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.27 (2010-01-04), compiled with ICL 11.1.054
  • Updated GnuPG to v1.4.10b (2009-09-03), compiled with GCC 4.2.1


Changes for v3.14 - v3.15

  • Added support for Nero AAC encoder v1.5.1.0
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.10.0 (2009-12-05)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.26 (2009-12-18), compiled with ICL 11.1.051
  • Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.31b (2009-10-01), compiled with ICL 11.1.051


Changes for v3.12 - v3.13

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.2 (2009-09-26), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
  • Updated FLAC encoder to v1.2.1b (2009-10-01), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.22 (2009-09-25), using statically linked build (MSVC 9.0)
  • Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.31b (2009-10-01)
  • Updated TAK decoder to v1.1.2 (2009-07-27)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.9.1 (2009-10-09)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated the Splash screen and modified the sound that plays on very first launch
  • Updated JEDI-VCL from v3.34 to v3.38 (2009-08-27)


Changes for v3.12 - v3.13 Beta

  • Updated LAME encoder to v3.98.2 (2009-09-26), compiled with ICL 11.1.046
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.22 (2009-09-25), using statically linked build (MSVC 9.0)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC 8

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Added options to override the Nero AAC profile (be aware: it's not recommended to do that!)
  • Added experimental support for Windows 7 taskbar progress indicator
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
  • Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.3a (2009-08-04)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)
  • Fixed a number of minor glitches


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC 7

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Added options to override the Nero AAC profile (be aware: it's not recommended to do that!)
  • Added experimental support for Windows 7 taskbar progress indicator
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
  • Updated AC3Filter Tools to v0.3a (2009-08-04)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)
  • Fixed a number of minor glitches


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC 6

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Added options to override the Nero AAC profile (be aware: it's not recommended to do that!)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)
  • Fixed a number of minor glitches


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC 5

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Added options to override the Nero AAC profile (be aware: it's not recommended to do that!)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)
  • Fixed a number of minor glitches


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC 2

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)
  • Updated Auto-Update tool, from now on only signed updates will be accepted (using GnuPG)


Changes for v3.11 - v3.12 RC1

  • Added support for FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) output
  • Added progress display for individual files (for the "encoding" step only)
  • Added a SSE2 (Pentium 4) build of the Ogg Vorbis encoder that will be used if supported by the CPU
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.20 (2009-07-31), using statically linked build
  • Updated Speex decoder to v1.2 RC-1 (2009-07-04)


Changes for v3.10 Hotfix 2 - v3.11

  • Added options to sort the source files (by title, by filename or by track number)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.8.1 (2009-06-14)
  • Updated FLAC decoder, now using the ICL 9.1 build of FLAC v1.2.1b
  • Updated the "Normalization" filter to v0.41 (2009-06-16)
  • Fixed a few minor issues and in meta tag processing


Changes for v3.0.9 (2009-05-22) - v3.10 (2009-06-01)

  • Added a NSIS-based installer (will be released in addition to the ZIP package)
  • Added support for the TAK lossless audio format
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.8.0 RC-2 (2009-05-24)
  • Updated the "Normalization" filter to allow multiple instances running in parallel
  • Fixed a few minor issues


Changes for v3.08 (2009-03-05) - v3.0.9 (2009-05-22)

  • Added support for detecting the file type via MediaInfo instead of guessing the type from file extension
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.7.3 (2009-04-27)
  • Updated FAAD decoder to v2.7 (2009-05-13)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.16.0 (2009-05-20)
  • Fixed detection of the WMA decoder under certain circumstances (e.g. Windows 7)


Changes for v3.0.7 (2008-12-24) - v3.08 (2009-03-05)

  • Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, libvorbis v1.2.1 RC2, aoTuV b5.7 (2009-03-04)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.6.4 (2009-01-10)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.11.0 (2009-02-13)


Changes for v3.0.6 (2008-10-16) - v3.0.7 (2008-12-24)

  • Added an option to disable multi-threading on multi-core machines
  • Updated Ogg Vorbis encoder to v2.85, libvorbis v1.2.1 RC2, aoTuV b5.61 (2008-12-24)
  • Updated mpg123 decoder to v1.6.3 (2008-12-20)
  • Updated MediaInfo to v0.7.8.0 (2008-12-10)
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)


Changes for v3.05 - v3.0.6

  • Added a custom build of the mpg123 decoder v1.5.1
  • Added one more language: Romanian
  • Updated language files (big "thank you" to all contributors !!!)
  • Fixed a few minor bugs


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