This is a list of changes, fixes or additions to Swift Elite.

• SWIFT ELITE 4.0
   
• Revisions past this date are found on the Support Forum

• Release 4.0, Apr. 9/2007 (no version change)
  • New Feature: HSL Video Montage - Replaced RGB style with Highly accurate chroma key
  • New Feature: Multi-Threaded Collection Loading
  • New Feature: Multi-Threaded Slideshow Load
  • Adjusted: Move to Top
• Release 4.0, Mar. 1/2007 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Skin Button States (Stay Highlighted)
  • New Feature: Now Playing (Will Not Appear in Alternate Mode)
  • Adjusted: Refresh on Song Properties
  • Adjusted: Run DPInst without Quite Mode (License on Vista)
  • New Feature: Add Folder for non-tags or non-parse
  • New Feature: Filenames with no information
  • New Feature: FLAC extension suport
  • Adjusted: Empty Singer Names (appears as "No Singer")
  • New Feature: Dialogs Parent under Prefs
  • New Feature: Clear Playlist Prompt
  • New Feature: Save Dedications w/ Playlist
  • New Feature: Super Snail text (Snail, Turtle, Slow)
  • Adjusted: Quick Vids with JPEG will not start CDG Image Rotation
  • New Feature: Allow Picture w/out picture playback
  • Adjusted: Left to Right Text Messaging (scroll with Symbol)
  • New Feature: Scrolls entire Symbol
  • New Feature: Skin Selector Tool
  • Adjusted: Flip Editing With Single Quotes
  • Adjusted: Tag Comments with Single Quotes
  • Adjusted: Tag Years with Single Quotes
• Release 4.0, Feb. 27/2007 (build 40001)
  • New Release: Version 4.0 Released
  • New Feature: Windows Vista Ready
  • New Feature: 3D Company Logo Cube
  • New Feature: Animated Company Logo
  • New Feature: New Playlists
  • New Feature: Column Order Save/Recall
  • New Feature: Now Playing Ticker
  • New Feature: Smooth Text Message Ticker
  • New Feature: Custom Ticker Symbols
  • New Feature: New Skin Colors
  • New Feature: Quick Find "As Next"
  • New Feature: Frame Control Engine
  • New Feature: Assign Visual Per Song
  • New Feature: Assign Picture Per Song
  • New Feature: Ascending/Decending Lists
• SWIFT ELITE 3.0
   
• Release 3.0, June 8/2006 (build 30002)
  • New Feature: Flip Naming in Collection (under Edit menu)
  • New Feature: Flip Naming in CD/CD+G Dialog (good for FreeDB)
  • New Feature: Checkboxes in Visual Effects (select only the effects or visual you want to use)
  • New Feature: New Randomize Increment (ensures no repeat)
  • New Feature: Double-click to select Visual
• Release 3.0, June 8/2006 (no build change)
  • New Feature: Key Changer 1.0 Added - Built-in
• Release 3.0, May 4/2006 (build 30001)
  • New Release: Version 3.0 Released
• SWIFT ELITE 2.0
   
• Release 2.0, April 8/2006 (build 20012)
  • New Feature: Commercials and Jingles
• Release 2.0, Jan. 29/2006 (build 20011)
  • New Feature: FreeFrame Visual Plugins.
  • New Feature: Random Plugins w/ Crossfade.
  • New Feature: Next 3 Singer List (New Single Track Mode).
  • New Feature: New Remaining Time Index.
  • New Feature: 7 (Seven) New Animated Transitions.
  • New Feature: Plasma and Drop Visualization.
  • New Feature: Real Elapsed from Outro.
  • New Feature: Drag/Drop recalls from Database.
  • New Feature: Crossfade Triangles.
  • New Feature: Random Plugins w/ Crossfade.
  • New Feature: SCRAM Input Controls.
  • Adjusted: Repeat Mode is now "Repeat Track".
• Release 2.0, Dec. 14/2005 (build 20010)
  • New Feature: Multichannel ASIO Soundcard Support.
  • New Feature: ASIO Live Cue (Alternate/Off-Air).
  • New Feature: New Remote Tool Layout.
  • New Feature: Keyboard Only Requests.
  • New Feature: Remote Tool Search Options (Karaoke Only, VCD Only, Anything but Karaoke, Anything but Karaoke or VCD).
  • New Feature: New Crossfade Options.
  • New Feature: Random Visualizations.
  • New Feature: Quarter Scale Logo, 10% Transparency.
• Release 2.0, Nov. 26/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Fade In/Out Montage (Montage will fade out when selected content is played).
  • New Feature: Quick Video Selector (Click the Video Clip and it Plays, Fades In, Stops Other Deck).
  • New Feature: Auto Next on Manual Crossfade option (on Manual Fade, out-going deck stops at end of Fade and Proceeds to Next Item).
  • New Feature: Right-Click on Progress Slider sets Loop (A/B).
• Release 2.0, Nov. 22/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Fade-In Company Logo.
  • New Feature: Spinning Logo Option.
  • New Feature: Auto Enable 20 Second Logo.
  • New Feature: Advanced Video Tilt Options (for TriceraProjection).
  • New Feature: New Next Singer Output.
  • New Feature: New Request Tool Client Layout.
• Release 2.0, Nov. 5/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Search for All Keywords or Atleast One.
  • New Feature: All Keywords defaults in Remote Client.
• Release 2.0, Oct. 20/2005 (build 20009)
  • New Feature: BeamX Spotlight Parameters.
  • New Feature: DMX Active Scenes
  • New Feature: DMX Effects Editor
  • New Feature: DMX Planar or Polar Coordinates
  • New Feature: Collection is a Database (old collections are automatically imported)
  • New Feature: Remote Request Tool (Server and Client)
• Release 2.0, Sep. 27/2005 (build 20008)
  • Adjusted: Optimized Memory Management.
  • Adjusted: Analyze Song(s).
  • Adjusted: Previews Now Use DirectDraw (Fast).
• Release 2.0, Sep. 23/2005 (no version change)
  • Adjusted: Optimized Render.
• Release 2.0, Sep. 15/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Single Step Slideshow.
• Release 2.0, Sep. 09/2005 (build 20007)
  • New Feature: Analyze Song(s) option - this option allows items to be analyzed for BPM, Intro/Outro on silence, and populates the Media Length field (this is only for Audio, Video, and Audio+G collection items).
  • Improved: Video Auto BPM Analysis is now instant.
• Release 2.0, Aug. 10/2005 (build 20006)
  • Adjusted: Engine Efficiency (cleaner memory management)
  • New Feature: Outro Setting (Right-Click Set/Clear Cue)
• Release 2.0, Aug. 6/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Add Audio Capture Source (Playback of Live Audio Input)
  • Adjusted: Audio capture Selection
• Release 2.0, Aug. 4/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Balance Selection for Single Soundcard Systems
  • New Feature: Cueing with Alternate Balance Selection
  • New Feature: SCRAM Extended Scenes (Save DMX and Combined Commands)
  • New Feature: Year Entry Field (Tags and Collection)
  • New Feature: Lower CPU usage on Video
  • New Feature: 2 new visualizations (Sparks and Spectrum Wheel)
  • Modification: Disabled Double-Click on Collection (use only Edit/Song Properties)
• Release 2.0, July 8/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Auto Gain Control (maintains around -4dB)
  • New Feature: SCRAM Save Scenes
• Release 2.0, July 6/2005 (build 20005)
  • New Feature: SCRAM DMX Ready
  • New Feature: Visual DMX Skin
• Release 2.0, June 20/2005 (build 20004)
  • New Feature: Playlist Scheduler
  • New Feature: TouchScreen Keyboards
  • New Feature: SCRAM Lighting Controls
• Release 2.0, May 19/2005 (build 20003)
  • New Feature: Hardware License Key Required
  • Adjusted: Next Singer Repair
  • Adjusted: Fade Stop/Start Repair
  • Adjusted: Double Buffered Video
• Release 2.0, May 1/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Simple A/B Loop
  • Adjusted: Double-click Block
  • Adjusted: Save Plugin Settings
  • Added: Red Skin
• Release 2.0, Apr. 23/2005 (build 20002)
  • New Feature: Smooth Slideshow Transition
  • New Fetaure: Clear Cue Button
  • New Fetaure: Nested Export (Export with Sub Collections)
• Release 2.0, Apr. 21/2005 (no version change)
  • New Feature: Visual Cue Slider (shows current cue position)
  • Added: Alternate Skin called VisualCue that presents the Sliders
• Release 2.0, Apr. 10/2005 (build 20001)
  • Features: MIDI Controllers
  • Features: Web Broadcast MINI
  
   
• SWIFT ELITE 1.01x
   
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• Release 1.012, Apr. 8/2005 (build 10010)
  • Adjusted: Minor Adjustments and Repairs
• Release 1.012, Apr. 2/2005 (build 10009)
  • New Feature: VIDEO MONTAGE!!
  • New Feature: Next Singer Shadow
  • New Feature: Song COllection Font and Look
  • New Feature: Ruffle Curtain Transition
  • New Feature: Flying Spirit Visual
  • New Feature: Stop Command
  • Repaired: Minor Repairs
  • Adjusted: Removed VideoBar
• Release 1.012, Mar. 22/2005 (build 10008)
  • New Feature: QFX Pages, Quick Access
  • New Feature: QFX New Maintenance
  • New Feature: MP3+G Picture in Folder - If picture of similar basename is present, CD+G Background is replaced (can also be in ZIP).
  • New Feature: New Collection Load and Sort
  • New Feature: Random Slideshow Option
  • Repaired: One Picture Slideshow
  • Repaired: Both Quick Finds Can Stay Open
  • Adjusted: Text With Shadow, Text Scrolls with Clock
• Release 1.012, Mar. 10/2005 (build 10007)
  • New Feature: Fully Transparent BK. Allows KJs to set karaoke with fully transparent backgrounds, use deck B as background content (Live Source, Movie, or the Slideshow).
  • New Feature: Search Status During Search
  • New Feature: QFX Labels Below Buttons
  • New Feature: Tunnel and Globe Trott Visuals
  • Repaired: Collections Refresh Issue. Editing Items would not refresh list.
• Release 1.012, Feb. 18/2005 (build 10006)
  • New Feature: Earphone Off-Air Selection
  • New Feature: Resizing Preview Monitors
  • New Feature: Resizing Collection
  • New Feature: Resizing Playlists
  • New Feature: QFX Tooltip Names
  • New Feature: Large WaveForm View
  • Modified: Larger VU-Meter
• Release 1.012, Feb. 11/2005 (build 10005)
  • New Feature: Direct Load Deck A/B from Collection and Search
  • Repaired: Drag/Drop from Search
• Release 1.012, Jan. 31/2005 (build 10005)
  • New Feature: Brake Deck
• Release 1.012, Jan. 27/2005 (build 10004)
  • Adjustment: Render Event Adjusted (Smoother Frames)
  • Adjustment: Crossfade Set to App Timer
• Release 1.012, Jan. 24/2005 (build 10003)
  • New Feature: Auto CDG Palette (cleaner backgrounds)
• Release 1.012, Jan. 21/2005 (build 10002)
  • New Feature: Import/Export
  • New Feature: Select CDG Background Palette (Top Hits uses 6 or 10)
  • DAC-2 Lag Repair
• Release 1.012, Jan. 14/2005 (build 10001)
  • New Feature: Simple KAR File with Lyrics
• Release 1.012, Jan. 10/2005 (build 10000)
  • New Feature: Cue Sheets Per Media File
  • New Feature: Drag/Drop directly on Decks
  • New Feature: New Audio Visuals
• Release 1.012, Dec. 30/2004
  • Repair: Text Messages will now appear with any Video Card
• Release 1.012, Dec. 20/2004
  • New Feature: Match BPM (between decks)
  • New Feature: Rename Collection Menu Option
  • New Feature: Playlist Color Changes
  • New Feature: Crossfade Level 100 Step Precision
  • New Feature: Rename Collection Menu Option
  • New Feature: Match BPM Crossfade Option
  • New Feature: Selectable Columns

• Release 1.012, Dec. 8/2004
  • New Feature: Song Collection now Tree
  • New Feature: Sub Collections
  • New Feature: Add Folder w/ Entire Folder Structure
  • New Feature: Drag/Drop Folders into Collection or Playlist

• Release 1.012, Nov. 24/2004
  • New Feature: All Video in 32-bit Depth
  • New Feature: 12 Hour Clock/Time Option

• Release 1.012, Nov. 14/2004
  • New Feature: BPM Field (carries value from Song Collection)
  • New Feature: Copy to Position (for seemless rotations)
  • MultiMonitor Engine Repair

• Release 1.012, Oct. 31/2004
  • Slideshow Performance Increase
  • Additional Transitions
  • Playback Performance Increase

• Release 1.011, Oct. 24/2004
  • Plugin Panels Complete

• Release 1.011, Oct. 19/2004
  • New Feature: New Video Skin
  • New Feature: 8 Point Cue
  • New Feature: Cue from Preview Player
  • New Feature: Skin Font now Transparent

• Release 1.011, Sept 22/2004
  • New Feature: Simple VU-Meter
  • New Feature: Company Logo Overlay

• Release 1.011, Sept 16/2004
  • New Feature: Smooth Increment Pitch Control (120 steps)
  • New Feature: Preparation for Plugins

• Release 1.011, Aug 25/2004
  • New Feature: Skin Window Panels
  • New Feature: New Test Skin Using Panels

• Release 1.01, July 19/2004
  • New Feature: Parse Filename Titles (Artist - Title - Album)
  • New Feature: Sustained Singer View
  • New Feature: Text Messaging Speed and Time Length

• Release 1.01, July 11/2004
  • New Feature: MP3 Auto BPM Analyzer
  • New Feature: Video Always On Top
    (back by popular demand)
  • New Feature: Optimized Video Playback
  • New Feature: Conversion Tools
    With Title - Artist option
  • New Feature: Daily Log option
  • New Feature: Program Minimized
    Shows on Taskbar
  • New Feature: Search Button
    All Collections Default
  • New Feature: Support for more video cards
  • New Feature: Singer View shows:
    Singer (Song Name)
  • Fixed: sorting one item in a Song Collection
  • Fixed: Singer name and Search Dialogs get Keyboard focus

• Release 1.01, Jun 11/2004
  • Manual Updated

• Release 1.01, Jun 9/2004
  • Preview Player Monitor now functions through Direct3D similar to other two (to remove video on top issues)

• Release 1.01, Jun 3/2004
  • New Feature: Various Crossfade Effects

• Release 1.01, May 30/2004
  • Adjustment for Multi-Monitor Support
  • (refer to the Swift Elite FAQ)

• Release 1.01, May 29/2004
  • Minor Windows '98 Repair in Loading Preferences

• Release 1.01, May 28/2004
  • New Feature: Elite Conversion Tools FreeDB CD-Audio lookup
  • New Feature: Save Singer Names in Playlist
  • New Feature: Engage Deck with Manual Crossfade Option

• Release 1.01, May 25/2004
  • New Feature: ID3v2
  • New Feature: Single Playlist Mix and Queue to both Decks

• Release 1.01, May 23/2004
  • New Feature: Load from Either Playlist Deck A or B.
  • Allows mixing from one playlist.
• Release 1.01, May 14/2004
  • New Feature: Second Monitor AutoDetect
  • New Feature: Additional Song Collection Options
    • Copy To.. (Copy from one collection to another)
    • Update Tag (Edit Properties)
    • Modify Filename (Adjust Filename, changes CDG file as well)
  • Quotes added to Export Text fields - accounts for commas in fields.

• Release 1.01, Apr. 23/2004
  • New Feature: Hercules DJ Console
  • Repaired Song Collection Import Location

• Release 1.01, Apr. 16/2004
  • New Feature: Numark DMC-1 v2 Controller
  • Render Engine Refined

• Release 1B, Mar. 19/2004
  • New Feature: CDG Image Rotation (Change Image LIVE)
  • Right-Click (Context Menu) added to Search Collection

• Release 1B, Mar. 17/2004
  • New Feature: Added Quick Sound FX BUttons

• Release 1B, Mar. 14/2004
  • New Feature: Per Song Tempo Setting
  • New Feature: Reset DSP Settings
  • New Feature: Add Text Message from main screen
  • Unlimited items in Song Collection (30000 limit removed)

• Release 1B, Mar. 07/2004
  • New Feature: Rate Control Replaced with True Tempo Control
  • (Smooth, Efficient, and Synchronizes with Video)

• Release 1B, Feb. 22/2004
  • New Feature: Per Song Played Count
  • Song Collection Search Update
  • Download Patch Update

• Release 1B, Jan. 31/2004
  • Export RTF/Text Repair and Song Collection Update
  • Requires Removing prefs.cfg and Importing old collection
  • Patch Installation Download available here: Patch Update

• Release 1, Jan. 28/2004
  • Increased CDGA Buffer (allows USB1.1 drives to better perform)

• Release 1, Jan. 17/2004
  • Intermitant Pitch Control with Disc Playback bug repaired

• Release 1, Jan. 10/2004
  • MP3+G Zipped Added

• Release 1, Dec. 23/2003
  • Minor Cosmetic bugs repaired.
  • Flashing bug (occurred only on few systems).

• Release 1, Dec. 18/2003
  • Release 1 is official.

• Release Candidate 1, Dec. 10/2003
  • This will become the official release if no major issues arise.

• BETA 9, Nov 29/2003
  • Direct CD+G Playback with Deinterleave
  • Import tools with Deinterleave
  • Song Collection Can be Skin Element (Skin Pending)

• BETA 8, Oct 22/2003
  • BETA 8 Available
  • Includes Elite Conversion Tools Release