OnTheAir Video 4 and OnTheAir Video Express 4 - Pre-release version available for download
15 Jul 2020
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OnTheAir Video 4 is now available for everyone to download as a pre-release version. It is probably one of our biggest releases ever with a host of new features to enhance both the user experience and the performance. As an example, we are adding CG projets directly into OnTheAir Video through the “Dynamic Graphics Overlay” option.
 
Our development team probably got too excited about this release and decided to add even more exciting new features like a powerful HTTP/REST API, new playback behaviours and many other things. This is why  our release date has slipped "a bit". But, every new license purchased includes a free upgrade to version 4, and there are already TV channels that are using the pre-release version for their production and broadcast, so if you need the best playout software you can already order it now. You won’t need to purchase anything when the final version is released, and, as always, you will enjoy our free support and update.
 
There are many new features with OnTheAir Video 4. Too many to be listed all here. The best is that you download and try it out, but here are a few that we wanted to highlight:
  1. Dynamic graphics overlay: OnTheAir Video now comes with a built-in Character Generator. Add animated logos, tickers, lower third very easily in your playlist.
  2. Transitions: Use either built-in transitions such as cross-fades, or custom transitions (made with your own movies with an Alpha Channel) to add more dynamics to your playout
  3. On screen video and audio preview. Preview directly on your computer screen what you are playing out.
  4. Secondary Audio Output: Additionally to the video output on the selected video device, you can now also output to another available audio output on your Mac. Works with CoreAudio, so supports the audio devices that are available for macOS (including Dante or MADI).
  5. Streaming input: Supports RTMP video input to play a web stream easily. Just add a "stream clip" to your playlist, enter the RTMP url and start playing it back.
  6. Improved for 24/7 playout stations: We have improved the built-in scheduler of OnTheAir Video for easy broadcast scheduling. But we also have added features to be used by major broadcasters, such as a new integration with Wide Orbit Traffic software for advanced master control operation. OnTheAir Video can now be used as a playout automation solution with features that were until now available only with expensive solutions.
  7. Improved for Live shows:  With audio countdown announcements, get a voice telling you automatically when the remaining time is 30, 20, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2. No need to have someone look at the remaining time.
  8. And many more improvements: such as Automatic Folder-based Playlist, shuffle playback, Comments, new REST API to control OnTheAir Video remotely, simply from a web page, etc...

 

RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.4.1
04 Dec 2019
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GPICommander, Release

What's new in GPICommander 2.4.1?

  • Added compatibility with macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
It's Upgrade Time! New Prices (EUR)
11 Oct 2018
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MovieRecorder, New Versions, Release, Support

MovieRecorder 4 was introduced more than a year ago now, and it adds a lot of new features and improvements over MovieRecorder 3. Check out this article to know the differences between the two versions.

At the time if was released, we said that the upgrade prices were valid until June 2018. We have extended that "grace" period a little bit, but you should know that these introductory promotional prices will end on October 31st. Starting on November 1st, the upgrade prices from MovieRecorder 3 to MovieRecorder 4 will go up.

We will also discontinue the special price for the MovieRecorder 3 licenses with the pro codecs option. The same upgrade price will apply for all, whether you have a pro codecs option or not.

Here are the prices comparison:

  • from MovieRecorder 3:                         Now: €     695           November 1st:  €     995
  • from MovieRecorder 3 (4-pack):          Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.495
  • from M|80:                                             Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.995
  • from M|62:                                             Now: €  1.995           November 1st:  €  2.995
  • from M|44:                                             Now: €     995           November 1st:  €  1.995

As you can see the promotional price is a great deal, so take advantage of this terrific offer, and upgrade today. Here are the current upgrade prices.

Contact your local reseller or Softron directly if you have any questions.

It's upgrade time! New Prices (USD)
10 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, News, Release, Support

MovieRecorder 4 was introduced more than a year ago now, and it adds a lot of new features and improvements over MovieRecorder 3. Check out this article to know the differences between the two versions.

At the time if was released, we said that the upgrade prices were valid until June 2018. We have extended that "grace" period a little bit, but you should know that these introductory promotional prices will end on October 31st. Starting on November 1st, the upgrade prices from MovieRecorder 3 to MovieRecorder 4 will go up.

We will also discontinue the special price for the MovieRecorder 3 licenses with the pro codecs option. The same upgrade price will apply for all, whether you have a pro codecs option or not.

Here are the prices comparison:

  • from MovieRecorder 3:                          NOW: $     995       ->    November 1st:  $  1.395
  • from MovieRecorder 3 (4-pack):            NOW: $  3.495       ->    November 1st:  $  4.995
  • from M|80:                                               NOW: $  3.495       ->    November 1st:  $  5.495
  • from M|62:                                               NOW: $  2.795       ->    November 1st:  $  3.995
  • from M|44:                                               NOW: $  1.395       ->    November 1st:  $  2.795

As you can see the promotional price is a great deal, so take advantage of this terrific offer, and upgrade today. Here are the current upgrade prices.

Contact your local reseller or Softron directly if you have any questions.

RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.6.4
30 Apr 2018
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OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.6.4?

  • NEW: Added support for Stream Deck
  • NEW: When modifying the Audio gain, it is also modified when playing the clip in inspector
  • NEW: Added a preference to enable/disable the premultiplied output (when ARGB Keying is enabled)
  • IMPROVED: NDI output names now use the application name (was previously using the computer's Bonjour name)
  • IMPROVED: AJA devices: routing to Composite or component output
  • IMPROVED: When a document is in "bakcground", the "already played" cells are a bit darker (easier to read)
  • IMPROVED: The naming of some video devices (when using 2 identical cards in one computer it could have been confusing)
  • FIXED: Issues with some mp3 file when playback format was set to 59.94p

 

What's new in OnTheAir Video 3.6.4 only?

  • NEW: Added support for Closed Captioning CEA-608 with SD files (paid option required)
  • FIXED: Issues with playlist absolute start time when automatic start time was enabled

 

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.4
30 Apr 2018
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OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, Release, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.4?

  • NEW: Added support for Closed Captioning CEA-608 (Requires option)
  • IMPROVED: Added more info to the REST API playback status
  • IMPROVED: AJA devices: routing to Composite or component output
  • IMPROVED: Default NDI Source name now corresponds to the application name (was previously the computer's Bonjour name)
  • FIXED: Order of Nodes could be inverted in system preference pane + issues with Node 2 and 6
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 3.6.3
14 Mar 2018
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MovieRecorder, Release, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 3.6.3?

  • IMPROVED: Re-implemented Loop through for some AJA devices
  • IMPROVED: HDV Preset now uses Quad mono audio
  • FIXED: Desination token is now not added anymore if auto naming creates a different file name
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 4.0 and MovieRecorder Express 4.0
23 Oct 2017
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MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Release, Release Notes

MovieRecorder 4.0 and MovieRecorder Express 4.0 are now out of beta. Enjoy!

macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) Compatibility
26 Sep 2017
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GPICommander, MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, M-Replay, New Versions, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Switch, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release, Release Notes, Support

We are happy to say that we have been working on macOS High Sierra since a while and there is no known issue with the latest versions of our applications. If you want to upgrade, we recommend as usual to have a backup readily available so you can revert back just in case the upgrade does not go as smoothly as it has been for us. If you do so, and you are using a serial number, remember to deactivate your serial number before booting from a backup hard drive.

If you are using a dongle, make sure to update your Softron application to the latest version available from the downloads page (the ones released after September 10th, 2017) to ensure that your dongle license will be seen.

NEW: MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4
11 Sep 2017
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MovieRecorder, M-Family, News, Press Release, Release, Release Notes

Ten years after the release of the first version of MovieRecorder, we are bringing another major (r)evolution to ingest solutions with MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4. We will be showing MovieRecorder 4 at IBC2017, stand 7.G12, so come by and see for yourself.

NEW in MovieRecorder 4:

  • Fully configurable user interface 
  • NDI® sources
  • External audio sources
  • Effects and overlays
  • HEVC (H.265) support
  • Save and restore configurations

MovieRecorder Express 4 is an entry-level version of MovieRecorder. It uses the same reliable recording engine and beautiful user interface as MovieRecorder 4, with the same outstanding features such as edit-while-ingest, NDI® sources, scheduling, remote control,...  But it limits some of the available features to make it even more affordable for everyone.

MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4 will be available for purchase on October 1st, 2017. Contact us if you are interested in being part of the beta program when it's available.

RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.2 - Now with NDI™
24 Apr 2017
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New Versions, OnTheAir CG, Release, Release Notes
NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products. 
 
What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.2?
 
  • NEW: Support for NDI output (even Fill & Key)
  • NEW: You can now select a folder where you will place your own web pages for easier integration with our REST API.
  • NEW: Password for remote control is now optional
  • IMPROVED: Fade and transparency is now done using alpha level and not intensity
  • FIXED: Some items would "blink" when using the "Push and crop" effect and using the "Stay forever"
  • FIXED: Some issues with RSS feeds
  • FIXED: The first letter of some characters was slightly cropped to the left
  • FIXED: Issues with rich etxt formatting in 10.10
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.5 - Now with NDI™
24 Apr 2017
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New Versions, OnTheAir Node, Release, Release Notes

NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products. 

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.5?

  • NEW: Support for NDI output
  • IMPROVED: <strong>Important behaviour change </strong>when reaching the end of the last clip in an event, instead of looping back to the beginning of the event, OnTheAir Node will stay on "hold last frame" of the clip.
  • IMPROVED: When a clip is paused, and user does a "skip to next", the playback starts again on the next clip (useful for Live events that were set to pause and that ends)
  • FIXED: Some "growing files" could remain opened even after they have been closed.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.5 - Now with NDI™
24 Apr 2017
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New Versions, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release, Release Notes
NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products. 
 
What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.5.1 ?
  • NEW: Support for NDI output
  • NEW: Support for control from Tricaster (when selecting the OTAV input in your Tricaster, playback will start automatically in OnTheAir Video)
  • FIXED: Issue when splitting the same clip multiple times in a row
  • FIXED: Issue with the "K" button to enable/disable keying

 

Price changes in January 2016 !
07 Dec 2015
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MovieRecorder, MovieStreamer HLS, Multicam Logger, M-Family, News, OnTheAir CG, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Studio, OnTheAir Tools, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Press Release, Release
New UPRGRADE PRICES
 
When we released our various upgrades for OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, and MovieRecorder, we set different upgrade prices which were determined by the date when the license was purchased and the options acquired.  We also set an introductory upgrade price for OnTheAir CG.
 
On January 1, 2016, almost two years after the introduction of these upgrades, we are changing the requirements and the prices for the upgrades.  Instead of the various upgrade prices, the upgrade procedure and pricing are being streamlined. You will find the new upgrade prices at the bottom of each of the product's pages.
 
 
Temporary prices dropped
 
On January 1st, 2016, we will also change the temporary promotional price of OnTheAir Studio, as well as the temporary upgrade price from OnTheAir CG 1 to OnTheAir CG 3.
 
So now is a good time (before the end of the year) to upgrade if you still have old versions. Please note that we will no longer provide free support for older versions. Additionally, compared to these older versions, there are a number of things that have been greatly improved and new features added, so there are a lot of compelling reasons to upgrade !