Piapro Studio NT2 v1.2.2.0 (Win/Mac) Update Information

This update includes the following changes. You can view the full update details on this page.

About Loading Previous Project Files

In this version, when loading a project file (.ppsf) created in v1.2.1.0 or earlier for the first time, a data conversion process to the latest format will be performed. This is due to internal processing updates accompanying improvements in vibrato-related operations. Please note that the conversion may take longer than usual.

Due to the improvements in vibrato-related operations, the vibrato parts may change slightly when loading previous project files.

About SmartScreen Warning in Windows

In some Windows environments, a "Windows protected your PC" warning from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may appear when executing this update or launching the application for the first time.
This is a temporary occurrence due to the update of the application's digital certificate. Please click "More info" on the screen and select "Run anyway" to proceed.

Update Details

■New Features

Added real-time MIDI input function. Real-time MIDI input is now possible for NT tracks with the piano roll screen open. Please specify the MIDI input device to be used from the "Preferences" panel.
Added quantize function. It automatically corrects the timing of selected notes. Execution settings can be configured from "Menu > Note > Quantize Settings".

■Changes

Adjusted the behavior so that when the vibrato type is changed, the automatically estimated vibrato length fluctuates appropriately according to the type.
[Important] About changes in pitch line shapes of past projects: Due to the above specification changes and vibrato-related bug fixes described below, the pitch line shape of vibrato parts may differ from before when loading project files created in previous versions.
Adjusted the behavior so that when an edited vibrato is returned to the "Automatically Estimate" state, the "Depth" and "Rate" values return to the auto-estimated values.
Adjusted the behavior so that when the phoneme input field is confirmed while empty, it automatically resets to the default phoneme setting corresponding to the entered lyrics.
Adjusted the behavior so that triplet settings are reflected in the grid display even when the snap function is turned off.
Set an upper limit for the maximum song length of a project (4,000 measures for 4/4 time signature). If you open a project file (.ppsf) that already exceeds this limit, the original song length will be maintained.

■Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where disabling the plug-in under certain conditions in Ableton Live (VST version) and Bitwig Studio caused continuous re-rendering, making operation difficult.
Fixed an issue where performing certain operations during the voice library loading process immediately after startup caused the application to freeze or crash.
Fixed an issue that caused a crash when exiting Piapro Studio NT2 after deleting a region with a specific procedure.
Fixed an issue where the vibrato was reflected in a shape different from the specified vibrato length when "Vibrato: Manually On" was selected and the vibrato type included "Release+".
Fixed an issue where the "Depth" and "Rate" values previously set in the "Note Setting" panel were not reflected in the pitch line shape when vibrato was newly added from a state without vibrato.
Fixed an issue where settings in the track's "Automatic Control" were not correctly applied to the "Depth" and "Blend" of vibrato in newly created notes.
Fixed an issue where when drawing vibrato using the "Line Tool" on an automation track across multiple boxes, the written content was not reflected in some boxes depending on the operation procedure.
Fixed an issue where the pitch curve display might not match the actual playback sound after deleting a drawn pitch curve and removing vibrato from that range.
Fixed an issue where clicking the slider in the "Note Setting" panel did not change the value for some items while multiple notes with different parameter values were selected.
Fixed an issue where the original consonant length was not restored correctly when undoing the creation of a new note at a position that interfered with a manually set consonant length.
Fixed an issue in the Windows environment where some shortcut keys stopped working after performing specific operations until the Enter key was pressed once.
Fixed other minor bugs.

How to Apply This Update

Click on the "DL/LICENSE" button in the "LICENSED PRODUCT" page, and download the latest installer and run it to complete the update.

If you are using Piapro Studio v1.0.0.2 or later, you can also update the software from [Check for Updates...] in the [Help] Menu.

For macOS users

When using macOS, you may see a message asking to "allow the installation of a new helper tool" during this update. Follow the instructions, enter your password, and click the [Install Helper] button.

Notice

When using this product in Logic Pro or GarageBand on an Apple Silicon Mac, several limitations and issues have been confirmed. You can check the details here.

When using the applicable DAWs, we recommend launching the host DAW application in Rosetta mode by referring here.

For previous update information, please refer to https://piaprostudio.com/?p=9157.