2.0.3-devel
Nootka says: I speak Portuguese and Tamil
- added Portuguese translation
- added Tamil translation
- finished Ukrainian transition
2.0.2
Nootka plays ukulele
- added ukulele support with defined popular tunings
- dialog to import voice or part from entire musicXML score
- support for read/write compressed musicXML file format (*.mxl)
- handle partial measure at score beginning - fill with rests
- option for transposing score - to key or by semitones
ANDROID
- fixed access to file system when musicXML is opening
Under the hood:
- increase minimal required Qt version to 5.12
- from now requires zlib
2.0.0
Nootka knows rhythms and plays a few more instruments
- updated online documentation and links to it
- updated Slovenian translation
- bug fixes
LINUX
- PulseAudio backend can work through PipeWire when available
ANDROID
- lightly colorize dialog buttons for better legibility
1.9.1 rc2
- chart tip can be clicked to show complete melody of question
- level creator can display preview of entire melody
- updated Hungarian translation
- version checker/updater was ported to QML
BUG FIXES
- fixed and improved saxophone support
- fixed displaying note names over instrument during exercises
- fixed crash after 'note selection help' was displayed
- a lot of small fixes
ANDROID
- better fit to different screen sizes and layouts
1.9.0 rc1
- when window is not wide enough, instrument can be scrolled
- dialogues can change content layout to fit available size
- added exercise to play Bach Minuet adjusted to instruments
- bandoneon improvements (rhythms detection, layout)
- initial translation into Ukrainian language
- updated translations (cs, es, de, fr, it, pl)
- fixed many bugs (crashes, smaller glitches)
ANDROID
- improved way of zooming instrument to select note on it
- screen rotation is supported (for tablets)
- do not require access to files at very beginning
1.7.4 beta4
- 'Got It!' texts about important Nootka features
- added wizard page to select between single-note or full score
- if no note is selected on the score notes are added one by one,
- if any note is selected - only this one is changed
- improved exam summary
- handle notes beaming of each piano staves separately
- plenty of tiny user interface improvements and fixes
BUG FIXES
- no more jumping UI when some of buttons was pressed
- fixed pitch detection for low-pitched instruments (bass)
ANDROID
- animation about how to edit score with touch
- do not block mic when app is send to background
1.7.3 beta3
- new, better way of detecting note/rest duration (rhythms)
- managing rests and ties in exam melodies
- exam melodies from melody set can be played in order
- melodies order in set is editable
- user can define repeats number of melodies from the set
- improved level preview table
- updated SoundTouch library version to 2.2 (Windows, Android)
ANDROID
- display menu entries to navigate exam (along with quick buttons)
- indicate input volume by scaling menu button dot
- option for suspending mic when screen was touched
LINUX
- fixed AppImage issues - works under Wayland as well
MAC
- available again, no need for chasing font different way
1.7.2 beta2
- improved rhythm detection
- bug fixes
ANDROID
- improved controls for navigating exams (check, next, etc.)
- use long press to display description of some controls
- vol keys invoke tuner but control volume when playing
1.7.1
- improved analysis charts (look and behavior)
- added handy drawer with exam list and chart options
- improved tuner, added middle 'a' frequency settings there
- notes with the same pitches can be tied by user
- disabling level creator pages which are currently unused
- added help topic selector on 'help page' with all the context
- make controls look (check boxes, radios, sliders) consistent
- fixed/improved transposition of bass, transitions from dropped clef
ANDROID
- configurable options for full screen, rotation and lock
- added zoom for selecting piano keys
Under the hood:
- reduced memory usage for charts with many questions
- migrated version control to GIT, keep entire Nootka code history
1.7.0 beta1
Nootka says: I speak Italian
- added Italian translation
- metronome can tick audibly, also during pitch detection
- audible and/or visible countdown before playing and listening
- added support for scientific octave numbers in note names
- read/save melody title, composer, tempo, beat
- level can consist set of melodies loaded from files
- restored charts (analysis) with updated look
- improved start wizard to handle more supported instruments
- exam summary displays pie chart with kinds of mistake
1.5.2 alpha3
- adding/deleting notes to score works like in text editor
- edit/view mode in score
- added dialog to selecting options of random melody
- improvements in algorithm generating melodies
- extended grand staff, beaming notes on every staff separately
- score supports bowing symbols, read them from XML
- keyboard shortcuts for changing rhythm, accidentals, etc.
- all playing routines moved to separate thread
- improved level creator
1.5.1 alpha2
- detecting duration (rhythm) of sound along with its pitch
- simple metronome and its menu for configuring parameters
- added bandoneon and saxophone views
- audio plays different sounds (piano, bandoneon, sax)
- real support for transposing instruments
- new Nootka icons (application, level/exam files)
- more stuff ported to QML
1.5.0 alpha1
- added support for rhythms to the score
- import/export to/from music XML files
- added piano view
- porting visible part into QML - rendering with graphics device
- many improvements of user interface
- option for enable/disable animations
1.4.7
- a few improvements for instruments other than guitar
BUG FIXES
- properly display answer result messages
ANDROID
- fix write access for newer Android versions
1.4.6
Nootka says: I speak Slovenian
- added Slovenian translation
- more user friendly method of checking played notes in exercises
BUG FIXES
- fixed crash after finishing exam/exercise
- keep random generated melody in clef range
LINUX
- use standard path for icons (app, mime) (/usr/share/icons/hicolor)
- set of scaled icons for above
- added appdata XML file for better desktop integration and packaging
- Flatpak package available
ANDROID
- asking for permissions: required by newer Androids
- added arm64_v8a and x86_64 versions
1.4.5
Nootka says: I speak Hungarian
- added Hungarian translations
- Stylus support on touch screens (Requires Qt 5.9/Android 4.2 and above)
- using secure SSL connections when possible (update check, links)
BUG FIXES
- Don't stop pitch detection when question and answer are a sound
ANDROID
- Removed memory leaks, fixed two issues causing random crashes
1.4.4
- German translation is complete
- support for marking more frets on the fingerboard
BUG FIXES
- fixed annoying crash on entering settings when 'other' instrument was used
1.4.3
ANDROID
- attempt to fix random crashes related to audio input
Mac
- improved look of checkable buttons (note name)
BUG FIXES
- removed a few memory leaks
1.4.2
- added standalone AppImage for Linux
BUG FIXES
- don't stop pitch detection after playing a note
- avoid false update messages
- properly detect default language under Win 10
1.4.1
BUG FIXES
- Fixed issues with note range in custom created levels
1.4.0
- new method to make random melodies more... melodic
- melody can be randomized from selected notes, i.e. pentatonic scale
- so added level with pentatonic scales
- solfege or letter note names can be selected during first run wizard
- improved look of sound views, better fit to high DPI screens
ANDROID
- reduced number of paint operations, works even 2-4 times faster
- volume settings and pitch preview can be invoked with volume keys
- settings menu entry is placed on the top menu label
- stop pitch detection when app is going background, restore when backs
BUG FIXES
- fixed positioning of tips with question content
- other small fixes
1.3.0 alpha1
- removed roundness of widget/tips
- scroll-able widgets can be flicked with mouse/finger
- improved scaling of dialog windows
- prepared code for further features
Under the hood
- Android and Desktop code are in the single branch now
- reorganized layout of libraries, score is in separate lib
- exam execution moved to plugin
1.2A.7 rc3
ANDROID
- handle pinch gesture to zoom score in/out
- touching screen suspends pitch detection
- updated Qt version to 5.6.1
BUG FIXES
- prevent stopping input sound randomly
- fixed issues with saving exams/levels on device
1.2.7
Nootka says: I speak Spanish
- translated to Spanish language
- better method of handling input audio data, increased buffer size
- forwarding input to output works with every sound system now
BUG FIXES
- fixed reason of random crashes when audio input started
- repaired starting exam with melodies from single note mode view
- file descriptions are translated under Mac Os Finder
- fixed deb package compatibility with Ubuntu 16.04
- other minor fixes
1.2A.6 rc2
Google Play(s) with Nootka
ANDROID
- prepared to release in Google Play
- change of any option highlights menu button to remember about confirmation
- added help-like animation to describe how to use sweeping of main menu
- better fit to high dpi screens
BUG FIXES
- fixed some scaling issues
1.2.6
- clicking melody note displays guitar position (only exercises)
- updated Russian translation
- improvements of scaling guitar image for different resolutions
BUG FIXES
- fixed bug with doubled fingerboard on high resolution screens
- keep right-side note pane always visible, even at the staff end
1.2A.5 rc1
ANDROID
- added update checker
- improved widget to starting lessons
BUG FIXES
- fixed fluency of playing guitar sounds
- fixed random crashes during editing score with multiple staves
Under the hood
- reorganized layout of libraries, score is in separate lib
- exam execution moved to plugin
1.2.5
- added new levels
- added donors list
BUG FIXES
- clef menu visibility fixes for Qt 5.6 compatibility
- fixed storing of instrument scale for non guitars
- other minor fixes
1.2A.4 beta2
ANDROID
- exam file can be sent directly through Android native services
- improved main menu
BUG FIXES
- fixed crash when re-enabling input/output settings
- fixed note scaling during correction animation
- note cursor is hidden properly
- other glitches repaired
1.2.4
- reduced memory consumption of pitch detection process
- Ported 1.2 branch to Mac Os
BUG FIXES
- Fixed crash when note name tip was invoked from temporary, auto added note segment
- Default color of enharmonic notes/names is set properly and approved when changed
- Resizing issues - fingerboard never goes out of a view
- other small fixes
1.2A.3 beta1
- added touch interface, adjusted GUI layout to it
ANDROID
- new file and color dialogues adjusted for touch screens
- corner menu button and menu similar to Android native
- new layout of dialog windows for better touch integration
- audio stack ported to Qt Audio for mobile devices
Under the hood
- code fully depends on c++11 capable compiler
1.2.3
BUG FIXES
- During exams - don't run pitch detection after settings dialog was closed
- Fixed layout of exam results when note name is visible
- Additional staff lines are hiding properly
- Fixed conditions when 'correct' tool button is displayed
- Questioned note and corrected one might have distorted colors - fixed
- small fixes of translations
1.2.2
- updated Russian translation
- added flick-able scroll (by mouse dragging) to windows with help
BUG FIXES
- fixed crash related to hiding temp note segment at the staff end
- properly loading translations of guitar tuning
- fixed French translation
- fixed mistakes in Polish translation
- preventing of text selection in help windows
1.2.1
BUG FIXES
- fixed finger position validation - it might corrupt exam files
- properly hide disabled double accidentals buttons in note name menu
- fixed position of note name menu when it is moving between staves
- fixed compilation issues if missing c++11 flag
1.2.0 final
Nootka plays melodies
- updated on-line help
- unlocked help button(s) to opening related help sites
- improved displaying accidentals and neutrals in melodies
BUG FIXES
- repaired and improved asking penalty melodies in exams
- fixed melody chart tip - correctly displays every attempt summary
- fixed and improved animations of accidentals from note to key signature
- intonation checking respects properly setting of accuracy level
- fixed issue when exam was corrupted due to wrongly reading it from a file
- fixed determining mistake types for melodies
- fixed chart issues when melodies are analyzing
- fixed a lot of small glitches
1.1.7 rc2
- improvements/fixes related to low latency and real-time audio
- updated Qt libraries to the latest version in Windows installer
- changed all static font sizes to system related sizes
BUG FIXES
- proper clef rendering in question tips
- proper re-sampling when rate is bigger than 48000
- avoiding multiple calls of status messages for better performance
- fixed loading Qt translations and switching languages
- fixed Debian package dependencies, Ubuntu 14.04 is supported now
1.1.6 rc1
- new, advanced settings for pitch detection
- workarounds to avoid pitch-detection of the same note twice
- other pitch detection improvements
- better support when audio input and output are different devices
- updated translations
BUG FIXES
- updated RtAudio to latest git version - many bugs fixes
- tons of fixed bugs, mistakes and glitches...
1.1.5 beta
- detailed preview of melodies in charts
- added new tool button with menu to manage a score
- new, quick, click-less way for adding notes to a score
- improved pop-up for selecting note name over score
- a note from played exam melody can be selected to start playing from it
- improved look of sound meters widgets
- intonation accuracy can be set from intonation view
- first run wizard comes back improved - it is a plugin now
- improved user visible texts
- updated Windows installer
BUG FIXES
- tons of fixed bugs, mistakes and glitches...
Under the hood
- external executable-s converted to plugins, loaded on demand
- audio device has single instance shared with external settings plugin
1.1.4 alpha
- exam tips are storing their position when moved by user
- some icons changed
BUG FIXES
- fixed a lot of small glitches
Under the hood
- removed all 'extern' statements from libraries
1.1.3 alpha
- There is an option for using JACK (Linux) and ASIO (Windows)
- pitch detection range is set dynamically instead of settings
- two pitch detection methods merged into single, two-steps method
- improved detection of quickly repeated (the same) notes
- exam question tips are movable and were improved
- window elements (hints, sound view, guitar, tool bar) can be hidden
- dots marking frets are configurable
BUG FIXES
- flickering of an analyze chart was put right
1.1.2 alpha
- exams/exercises support for playing melodies from a score
- exams/exercises support for writing listened melodies
- recognizing new mistake types related to melodies
- added tuning fork button to play middle A in exams based on listening
- added pop-up panes to quick manage a note in a score
- improved randomization, all notes from range will occur equally
- simple import/export melodies to XML (music) format
Under the hood
- binary format of exam files (*.noo) changed to text based
- saving melodies and related information in *.noo files
- dividing and cleaning monolithic code of examining process
1.1.1 alpha
- interactive score with staves (systems)
- possibility of adding/removing notes to the score
- GUI layout changed
- option for displaying accidentals from key signature close to a note
- note names can be displayed on the score (below every note)
- option for forwarding audio input through selected audio output
- improved level creator
Under the hood
- ported to Qt5
- divided for libraries and external executable files
- updated RtAudio version
- updated SoundTouch version (Windows/MacOs), better optimization
- under newer Windows Os-es version WASAPI or ASIO is used and DS for XP
- merged audio input and output callback methods
- ported binary format of *.nel files to XML
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1.0.1
- finished German translation
BUG FIXES
- fixed crash with some JACK configurations
- small scaling issues in a chart
1.0.0
Nootka says: I'm number one
BUG FIXES
- fixed grand staff lines width and switching to single staff
0.9.8 rc4
- alternate note names on an axis chart
- adjusting pitch detection range to possibilities of a clef
BUG FIXES
- fixed animation of corrected position for left-handed players layout
- styles of note names on linear charts are displayed properly
- fixed desktop entry for rpm packages
0.9.7 rc3
Nootka says: I speak German
- added German translation
BUG FIXES
- fixed acting with non pitch-ordered strung/tuned guitars
- fixed/improved electric/bass guitar look
- fixed layout in different window sizes
- improved rpm validation results
- fixed detecting clef type from older versions of Nootka files
0.9.6 rc2
BUG FIXES
- fixed high CPU usage with PulseAudio
- fingerboard properly hides highlighted string
- font scaling fixes and placement of texts (note name)
- translations fixes
0.9.5 rc1
Nootka says: I'm afraid of exams
- added exercise mode, without penalties and elapsing time
- more options for exercises (clues, additional note names, etc.)
- extended support for instruments different than guitar
- transposing is possible in a range ±12 semitones (octave)
- Nootka gives 'Certificate of Exam Completion' when you pass
- exam can check intonation of a sound and its accuracy is configurable
- English language in Nootka was corrected and improved
- buttons with octaves and accidentals are highlighted during answering
- audio input device settings dialog is more clear and neat
- GUI layout enhancements
- crossing of played notes is fluent now - it was cleaned from cracks
- preview of a level was improved and levels can be deleted as well
- intonation view displays differences more accurate
- added animations of accidentals corresponding with key signature
- tons of smaller fixes/improvements
BUG FIXES
- Nootka doesn't crash when guitar or singing is out of tune
- fixed random crash when midi output was in use
- piano stave is properly locked in exams and level creator
- audio devices not supported rate of 44100 Hz work properly
- fixed switching instrument type when an exam is continued
- fixed losing default audio device in Linux ALSA
0.8.95 beta
Nootka says: I speak Russian and play bass
- Nootka can play natural bass and electric guitar sounds
- Russian translation added
- pitch detection improvements - minimal note duration is configurable
- compiling under Windows is simpler now
- possible launching without installation
- a lot of small improvements
BUG FIXES
- fixed crashes related with DirectSound under Windows
- many small bugs were repaired
0.8.89 prebeta (not so official release)
- added support for bass guitars
- strings number can be changed, width depends on their pitch
- added possibility to display notes on grand stave
- support for different clefs (bass, alto, tenor)
- range of detected pitches was extended and is configurable
- settings dialog launches faster and takes less memory
- default settings can be restored
Under the hood
- score widget written from scratch and ready for further changes
0.8.77 beta
- added intonation view of played sound
- checking for new versions of an application
- improved reaction on detected pitch (faster and fluid)
- audio output supports change of base frequency
Under the hood
- audio layer ported to RtAudio
- under Linux added support for PulseAudio & JACK (experimental)
- sound data compressed to ogg
0.8.60 beta
- added bar charts
- new types of chart: sorted by question type and by mistakes
- line on a chart showing progress of an exam
- added tip how to confirm an answer
- images on tips are clickable to simpler navigate through an exam
- changes preview
Under the hood
- many improvements in a chart engine
0.8.51 stable
BUG FIXES
- eliminated some memory leaks related with charts and tips
- fixed crash for exams with all answers incorrect
0.8.5 stable
Nootka says: I will tell You about what You've been thinking for so long...
- added detailed description of an application in first run wizard
BUG FIXES
- fixed crash after right click on exam help window
- made application more proof on abnormal DPI settings
- proper recognizing answers on wrong strings
- fixed shortened sound output under Windows
- a few smaller bugs were fixed
0.8.4 rc1
- tons of visual changes to fix, adjust and improve
- time of wrong aswers is no more included to average
BUG FIXES
- fixed proper note pitch in exams with single key
- fixed crashes related with preferences window
- proper displaying natural signs in questions preview
- proper counting of number of mandatory questions in exams
- fixed translation of color/open/save dialogues
0.8.3 beta
Nootka says: I speak French
- French translation added
- exams can be finished after answering specified number of questions
- displaying progress of an exam end details
- mistakes are stored and are asked oftener
- New chart - ordered by key signatures
- implemented question and answer as position on a guitar
- recognizing answers with proper sound but wrong string
- simpler level creator and improved validation of levels
- improved hints during an exam
BUG FIXES
- in Nootka font- fixed look of string numbers under Windows
0.8.2 beta
- Added new charts - data sorted by note pitch and fret number
- improved dialog window to start/continue exams
- new, more detailed dialogues with question during exams
- A few settings of a chart
0.8.1 beta
- !!! Added analyze of an exam results - first chart !!!
- opening Level Creator from starting exam dialog
- starting exams from Level Creator dialog
Under the hood
- implementation of chart engine
0.8 final
Nootka says: I can hear You
- added support for MacOs and related issues
- during exams double accidentals buttons in Note Name are hidden if no needed
- GUI texts improved
- adjustments and bug-fixes for some rare question/answer combinations
BUG FIXES
- fixed behaviour of the buttons in Note Name Widget
- fixed segmentation fault after probing audio input
- fixed forcing accidentals on ear training level
- a lot of smallest
0.8 beta
- !!! Added sound input and pitch detection !!!
- added possibility to change base pitch of a1 note
- simple preview of an exam results
- expert's mode in an exam
- help window during exams
- better sound output under Windows (in Linux it remains good)
- layout of widgets was improved
- Bespin QT style "friendly" - more clear look of buttons
BUG FIXES
- right mouse button does what it has to do
- fixed hanging up on an exam start for some levels
- a lot of small bug-fixes
Under the hood
- cpack rules for building deb & rpm & src packages
- ported audio lib to "Qt native" QtMultimedia
0.7.8
Nootka says: I speak Czech
- added Czech translation
- added language selector to settings
- added translations for associated Nootka files under Windows
BUG FIXES
- key signatures suffixes are translated properly
- removed untranslated strings
- fixed segmentation fault occurred after run on some
platforms (Fedora, Debian)
0.7.7
Nootka says: I can play
- !!! Sound output added, also questions as played sound !!!
- added midi playback
- added playback with natural sound of classical guitar
- support for opening external nootka files
- polish translation
- associate Nootka files with executable also under Windows
- added button for fast switch on/off hints
- questions and answers view is more clear
- right mouse button asks questions and checks answers
- preventing to use levels with a range out of current tune and frets number
- possibility of changing colors of some elements
BUG FIXES
- fixed drawing last fret out of a fingerboard
- fixed proper position of a clef and accidentals
- fixed encoding characters under non UTF8 systems
- Guitar is disabled during exams in proper way
- Fixed behaviour of right mouse button over fingerboard
- and few smaller bugs
0.7.0
- !!! executing exams !!!
- storing user settings
- created nootka font
- added first run wizard
0.6
- Levels creator dialog
Under the hood
- all resources moved out of executable file