- trying to open a non-existent scheme-file does not change the currently open scheme now
+ QuickSelect toolbar-button
+ Right-click the "x"-Button to reset a slot
- display bug in quickselect dialog
* quickselect: pressing 0-9 opens scheme immediately
* quickselect: enter always opens the selected item
+ quickselect: show filenames with and without path
+ quickselect: show filenames in bold
* quickselect: filenames are now stored in a txt-file "CombiWave.qs"; one filename per line; "CombiWave.quickselect" can be deleted manually
+ quickselect: add multiple files at once (multiselect in open dialog)
+ "Keep Window Active" restores the window if it's minimized
+ "Double-hit to stop" (to interrupt fade-out)
* "Cue next slot on play": clearer option label
+ New "QuickSelect" dialog

Thesse changes will appear in the next alpha/beta release.

A new alpha is available for curious testers.

Its might look to be a bit silent again but behind the scenes the new fading functions are maturing. A new major release is coming closer. Those who can't wait might want to take a look at the current preview release.

The trial version of CombiWave PRO is back again. It can be found on the download page.

While a new alpha with improved fading support is out another one is already in the making. Fade In/Out default settings and scheme support are around the corner now.

While there's no native Version of CombiWave for OSX in sight the software can be run using CodeWeavers CrossOver Office or WINE.

CombiWave 4.0 received the "Gold Medal" in CodeWeavers' compatiblilty database:
"The Gold is awarded to applications that install and run as you would expect them to in Microsoft Windows."

However, please note that running CombiWave using WINE/CrossOver is not supported officially.

Unfortunately CombiWave 4.0.1.3 has been infected by the non-destructive malware Win32/Induc. The latter was not known to virus researchers when version 4.0.1.3 was released.

How to fix the problem?

• Normal users can fix the problem by updating to the latest version of CombiWave.
• Delphi developers should read the description of Win32/Induc and restore SysConst.dcu by overwriting it with SysConst.bak

Symptoms

• CombiWave.exe might disappear (virus scanners remove it)
• Installation of CombiWave 4.0.1.3 might fail

Luckily the malware does nothing if the Delphi software is not installed. It only modifies installations of the Delphi development environment to spread itself.

A coupon code can be found on CombiWave's twitter page. Be quick - it's going to expire after Dec 24.

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Here's an update of what's going on behind the scenes... A first preview release of CombiWave 4.1 will be made available for paid users as soon as the implementation of automated fading is finished.

4.1.0.0 - 4.1.0.6
+ update the BASS library to 2.4
+ add FLAC support
+ highlight duplicate hotkeys
+ warn when assigning a hotkey that's already in use

4.1.0.7
+ use Vista taskdialogs when on Vista
/ new slots occasionally did't have a hotkey assigned
+ ID Tags can now be formatted via the .ini file (IDTagFormat)
+ default ID Tag format is now: "ARTIST - TRACK TITLE"
+ CombiWave.ini file is now stored in "%appdata%\CombiWave\CombiWave.ini" (for Vista compliance)
+ an existing CombiWave.ini in "Program Files\CombiWave" will be renamed to CombiWave.old.ini upon installation
+ if "%appdata%\CombiWave\CombiWave.ini" does not exist copy CombiWave.old.ini to "%appdata%\CombiWave\CombiWave.ini"
+ an ini-template for new users can now be defined by creating the file "Program Files\CombiWave\CombiWave.default.ini"

4.1.0.8
+ detailed FLAC info in file open dialog
+ edit files in external application (AudaCity, ...)
+ open web streams (M3U, PLS support not yet implemented)
+ automated fade in (per slot) (partially implemented)
+ automated fade out (per slot) (partially implemented)
/ Change Alias Dialog: clicking cancel does not change the alias anymore now