Release Notes

Version 2.3 Beta

January 20, 2025

🚀 Major New Features

  • •Comprehensive Tagging System: Create custom color-coded tags to organize your plugins (e.g., "Mixing", "Mastering", "CPU Heavy", "Go-To")
  • •Authentication Type Tracking: Track plugin authentication types - iLok, License Key/Serial, or Free plugins
  • •CSV Import/Export: Backup and share your entire plugin catalogue with tags, authentication types, and license keys
  • •AAX Support: Added read-only support for AAX plugin format, expanding compatibility to Pro Tools users

🏷️ Tagging Features

  • •Create unlimited custom tags with color coding
  • •Filter plugins by tags for quick organization
  • •Tags included in CSV export/import
  • •Visual tag indicators on plugin cards

🔐 License Management

  • •Store serial numbers securely for License Key plugins
  • •Visual indicators for iLok protected plugins
  • •Filter plugins by authentication type
  • •Authentication info preserved in CSV exports

📊 CSV Import/Export

  • •Export entire plugin catalogue to CSV format
  • •Import plugin data from CSV files
  • •Includes: Name, Type, Publisher, Version, Authentication, License Key, Tags
  • •Perfect for backup or sharing configurations

⚡ Performance & UX

  • •Improved caching system with manual refresh option
  • •Right-click context menu with Reload option
  • •Export always includes entire catalogue (not just filtered view)
  • •Enhanced plugin detail view with tags and license info

🔧 Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed tag persistence after app restart
  • •Resolved CSV import not replacing existing tags
  • •Fixed authentication type display ("None" now shows as "Free")
  • •Improved duplicate detection accuracy

Version 1.03

December 31, 2024

Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed corrupted DMG files issue - rebuilt installers for both ARM and Intel architectures
  • •Resolved plugin scanning crash when encountering corrupted plugin bundles
  • •Fixed memory leak in database operations when handling large plugin libraries
  • •Improved duplicate detection accuracy for plugins with similar names

Improvements

  • •Enhanced disk usage calculation speed for large plugin collections
  • •Added progress indicators for database matching operations

Version 1.02

December 25, 2024

Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed application not launching on macOS Sonoma due to code signing issues
  • •Resolved plugin disappearing issue when moving between directories
  • •Fixed UI layout issues on smaller screen resolutions
  • •Corrected plugin file size reporting for VST3 bundles

New Features

  • •Added plugin validation before enabling/disabling operations
  • •Implemented backup and restore functionality for plugin directories

Version 1.01

December 20, 2024

Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed crash on initial scan for systems with 1000+ plugins
  • •Resolved duplicate finder not detecting all duplicate plugins
  • •Fixed plugin tags not saving properly after application restart
  • •Corrected manufacturer detection for certain VST2 plugins

Improvements

  • •Improved scan performance by optimizing file system operations
  • •Enhanced database matching with updated plugin information
  • •Better error handling for corrupted or incompatible plugins