Monkey Tools: Library Monkey Pro and Sound Grinder Pro

Monkey Tools has updated Library Monkey Pro and Sound_Grinder_Pro  to version 2.0.3, along with updates for Library Monkey (4.1.2) and Sound Grinder (3.4.2).  

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where certain WMA files would cause a crash.

• Fixed a few crashes that could occur when closing the application.

• Fixed a few issues where files could be read incorrectly which may have resulted in crashes.

• Fixed an internal issue that prevented the processing and playback of Apple Lossless content on 10.7.

• This version contains several other fixes and enhancements providing greater stability and efficiency.

Changes in Sound Grinder Pro 2.0.2:

• Fixed an issue with Excluding Metadata: Fixed an issue where selecting to exclude the Broadcast Extension: Description may still export something for this metadata field.

• Fixed an issue with reading text files: Fixed an issue where reading very long lines of text from text files could cause the text to be corrupted.

• Fixed issue with Commit Changes to Original File: Fixed an issue where performing commit changes to original file in an Edit Session would remove any metadata that was set in the Convert Session.

• Fixed an issue with opening a saved Edit Session: Fixed an issue where opening a saved Edit Session that contains audio other than stereo would not open.

• Fixed several issues with Region Spotting: Fixed several issues related to incorrect and extraneous actions occurring when various Region Spotting actions were triggered.

• Fixed an issue with naming interleaved output files when sourced from split files: Fixed an issue where in some cases, an output interleaved file would retain an erroneous split file extension if the asset was composed of split files.

• Fixed several issues where the application would crash on exit: Fixed a number of issues where the application would crash when exiting and a dialog or alert was being shown.

• Fixed issues with importing ID3 Tags: Fixed a couple of issues when importing different ID3 tags where there was actually no data for the tag.

• Improved Import Metadata: The import metadata columns setup is now saved when the Continue button is clicked and restored the next time the setup is displayed.

• Improved Asset Analyzer: Modified the Asset Analyzer to always report errors silently to the log file instead of potentially displaying an error alert.

• General enhancements: This version contains several other fixes and enhancements providing greater stability and efficiency.

Changes in Library Monkey Pro 2.0.2:

• Fixed an issue with Excluding Metadata: Fixed an issue where selecting to exclude the Broadcast Extension: Description may still export something for this metadata field.

• Fixed an issue with reading text files: Fixed an issue where reading very long lines of text from text files could cause the text to be corrupted.

• Fixed issue with Commit Changes to Original File: Fixed an issue where performing commit changes to original file in an Edit Session would remove any metadata that was set in the Database or Convert Session.

• Fixed an issue with opening a saved Edit Session: Fixed an issue where opening a saved Edit Session that contains audio other than stereo would not open.

• Fixed several issues with Region Spotting: Fixed several issues related to incorrect and extraneous actions occurring when various Region Spotting actions were triggered.

• Fixed an issue with naming interleaved output files when sourced from split files: Fixed an issue where in some cases, an output interleaved file would retain an erroneous split file extension if the asset was composed of split files.

• Fixed several issues where the application would crash on exit: Fixed a number of issues where the application would crash when exiting and a dialog or alert was being shown.

• Fixed issues with importing ID3 Tags: Fixed a couple of issues when importing different ID3 tags where there was actually no data for the tag.

• Fixed a crash issue with removing assets from the database: Fixed an issue where removing assets from the database would cause a crash if those items were referenced in a recent search or bin.

• Improved Asset Analyzer: Modified the Asset Analyzer to always report errors silently to the log file instead of potentially displaying an error alert.

• Improved Import Metadata: The import metadata columns setup is now saved when the Continue button is clicked and restored the next time the setup is displayed.

• General enhancements: This version contains several other fixes and enhancements providing greater stability and efficiency.

Previous Updates:

Monkey Tools has released version 2.0.1 updates for Library Monkey Pro and Sound Grinder Pro.

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where importing certain ID3 tags may cause a crash.

• Fixed an issue where initiating playback preview in the Plugin Settings Window would display an error.

• Fixed an issue where a Fade In would be applied even if Trim Beginning was turned off and the same for Fade Out and Trim End.

• Fixed other issues related to Lion compatibility.

• Fixed several issues related to Preview Playback when auditioning Audio Unit and VST plugins.

• Added an error message for a rare Core Audio situation that wasn't being displayed to the user previously.

• Several other fixes and enhancements providing greater stability and efficiency.

Monkey Tools has announced the release of versions 2.0 of Library Monkey Pro and Sound Grinder Pro.

Changes in both applications:

• Added POW-r Wordlength Reduction Types 1, 2, and 3 dithering.

• Added full support for MP3 HD files. Learn about mp3 HD.

• Added functionality to analyze assets in the background to auto-fill Peak and RMS metadata.

• Added the ability to import Sonic Solutions files with metadata to provide playback and conversion to other file formats.

• Artwork in media files is now handled by loading the artwork as needed instead of loading during import. As a result, the "Import Embedded Artwork" Preference has been removed.

• Added support for capturing crashes in order to collect user feedback and upload to Monkey Tools.

• Added Open Recent Session menu to provide quick access to recent Sessions.

• Added functionality to read and write Markers through WAVE file cue points.

• Added support for disabling the Channel Mask when creating WAVE files Added a WAVE file setting called "Include Channel Mask" that defaults to off that will make multi-channel files more compatible with Pro Tools.

• Added Preference to disallow spaces in output filenames.

• Added the option to use the filename without extension as a source to a metadata field in the Metadata Tab.

• Improved Monkey Tools Trim Plugin: Added the option to limit assets to a maximum time on export. -Added ability to select to trim just the beginning or just the ending of the audio.

• Fixed an issue where default settings would not be restored properly and would cause incorrect files to be created.

• Fixed an issue where converting from FLAC => FLAC and changing the sample rate would result in incorrect output files.

• Fixed an issue with "Copy from Selection" in the Metadata tab where the application could crash.

• Fixed an issue where processing through AU plugins would always display an error.

• Fixed an issue when reading ID3v2.4 tags where the size of individual metadata was not being calculated correctly for large metadata.

• Fixed an issue where using the FhG Surround encoder could cause the application to hang.

• Fixed an issue where a crash could occur if an Empty folder was selected for import.

• This version contains several other fixes and enhancements providing greater stability and efficiency.

Additional changes in Library Monkey Pro 2.0:

• Added support to import the iTunes XML Database directly including all Tracks, Metadata, and Playlists.

• Added functionality to allow for the pruning of missing files as well as removal of any asset from any library.

• Added a metadata item "Asset Added Date" to indicate the date and time an asset was added to the Database.

• Added Soundminer to file and iTunes Library to file metadata mappings.

• Fixed an issue where a crash could occur in the Database when an asset was updated in a Convert Session.

• Fixed some issues where the search engine was not properly handling the search scope and search terms.

Library Monkey Pro features extensive asset management tools, CD ripping with index support, search options with recent search recall, waveform editing, plugin support, MP3 export and batch processing.

Feature Overview

Power:

• Sophisticated processing engine for speed and stability.

• One window design.

• Customizable list view.

• Resizable control section.

• Quick access to conversion-only session.

• Rapid Convert providing in-Finder file conversion.

• Unattended processing mode.

• Multiple error logging levels.

• Unicode support.

Asset Management:

• CD ripping with index support.

• User-defined fields.

• User-defined Sets.

• Smart Sets for automated searches.

• Recent search recall.

• Field specific searches.

• Multiple bins for quick asset recall.

• Support for Finder/Spotlight Comments, and other industry-wide standards.

• Open assets in external applications including Pro Tools, Digital Performer, etc.

• Quicktime movie video preview.

Waveform Editing:

• Multi-channel editing.

• Movie Preview while editing.

• Waveform overview with advanced selection options.

• Sample-level editing.

• Resizable channel waveform view.

• Support for fades/loops/markers/regions.

• Auto-trimming.

• Auto-regioning with naming.

• Comprehensive edit actions.

Processing:

• Comprehensive conversion engine.

• AU and VST plugin support.

• Multi-channel file support.

• RMS and Peak normalizing.

• Force sample rate feature.

• Advanced naming options.

• User presets.

• "Retain Folder Structure" option.

• Naming options for Pro Tools compatibility with split audio files.

• Pull-up/pull-down sample rates.

• Custom sample rates.

• 31 character name limit support.

Metadata:

• Metadata batch-processing.

• Copy metadata from selection.

• Support for Finder/Spotlight comments.

• Support for ID3 tags, Vorbis Comments, FLAC Comments, BWAV, Soundminer and Quicktime User Data.

• All metadata viewable in the List view.

Playback:

• Preview process settings.

• Full playback control including scrubbing.

• Playback slider.

• Loop playback.

• Quicktime movie video preview.

See also: Sound Grinder Pro

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