PlugSearch Release Notes

Note: Version 4 is a paid upgrade if you purchased PlugSearch 3 before January 1st 2024, and free if you purchased PlugSearch 3 on or after January 1st 2024. You can find the discount codes that are available for you here.

Version 4.2.61

New

  • Search, replace and remove Plug-Ins now also works in Pro Tools version 2024.6 or higher
  • Added Plug-In architecture filter buttons in the Plug-Ins window for Logic, AAX and Audio Unit
  • New category system: categories are now hierarchical, with a main level and a sub level
  • Key Commands availability can now be set seperately for Logic Pro and Pro Tools
  • Starting a search with '/' initiates a manufacturer search, listing all Plug-Ins with matching manufacturer
  • The preference setting “Automatically Scan Articulations” can now be disabled to prevent PlugSearch scanning the Articulation Settings folder on launch

Fixes

  • Custom hierarchical Logic Pro categories are now also hierarchical in PlugSearch
  • MIDI initalisation is delayed at first launch, so it recognises inter-application MIDI ports during startup
  • Fixes an issue with ARA Plug-Ins being listed multiple times when manually rescanning the Audio Units
  • Fixes an issue when Plug-Ins with custom names are being inserted by MIDI CC

Version 4.1.52

Fixes

  • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would unexpectedly quit when scanning Waves plug-ins without channel mode extensions

  • Added architecture column in the Plug-Ins window

    Version 4.1.51

    Fixes

    • Plug-Ins with names identical to Logic Pro factory Plug-Ins are now inserted correctly
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch key commands would become unavailable when typing in a text field in Logic Pro
    • PlugSearch now works as expected for Instrument slots in the Mixer when the Logic Pro language is Japanese

    Version 4.1.50

    Fixes

    • PlugSearch now works as expected when searching for inputs, outputs and sends in the latest version of Logic Pro
    • Fixes an issue with high CPU usage when Logic Pro is playing

    Version 4.1.49

    Fixes

    • PlugSearch no longer unexpectedly quits when fetching Plug-In menu items under MacOS Sonoma
    • PlugSearch now works as expected for Instruments when the Logic Pro 11 language is Japanese
    • Added Studio Piano and Studio Bass session player Instruments
    • The Quick Key for Track Search now works again for the complete Track header
    • Replacing Sends now works as expected when the Send is set to 'Pre Fader'
    • Inserting MIDI FX Plug-Ins now works as expected when the menu is not in its default state
    • McDSP Plug-Ins which name starts with a number are now correctly recognised
    • Syncing to Logic's Plug-In Manager now works as expected for Waves and MIDI-Controlled Effects Plug-Ins
    • PlugSearch now works as expected when Caps Lock is enabled

    Version 4.1.47

    New

    • It is now possible to turn automatic scan of the Articulation Settings folder on or off in the PlugSearch Art Conductor preferences
    • The Logic Pro 11 ChromaGlow Plug-In has been added

     

    Fixes

    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would not select the Plug-In in MacOS Sonoma
    • Applying I/O labels for Sends now works as expected when the Send was previously assigned a custom name
    • I/O labels with parentheses or arrow characters are now correctly identified
    • Control Grid items are now displayed correctly when the System appearance is set to 'Light'
    • The right panel of the Control Grids window now resizes as expected when unhiding it
    • MIDI input ports are now listed by their full display name
    • Quick Key actions are no longer trigger when pressing more than one modifier key
    • The virtual MIDI input port of PlugSearch now responds to Control Grid MIDI messages
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would not open the Plug-Ins menu in Logic Pro
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would unexpectedly quit when inserting Plug-Ins
    • Plug-In key commands containing the Option modifier key are now inserted with the correct channel mode
    • Plug-In key commands are now stored in the PlugIns.xml file, so they can be exported and imported between different systems

     

    Version 4.1.43

    New

    • Plug-In key commands can now use the Shift key as modifier

    Fixes

    • Changing the Quick Key for 'Search Tracks' and 'Search Articulation Set' now works as expected
    • The Search Tracks Quick Key now works as expected for all Logic Pro languages
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would unexpectedly quit when receiving MIDI controller messages
    • Plug-In key commands with the option key now work as expected
    • Fixes an issue when searching and replacing Sends with the custom key command
    • The I/O Labels Manager now works as expected when the Logic Pro language is Japanese
    • Custom Articulation Sets with Poly Pressure switches now work as expected
    • The Quick Key now works as expected for occupied Send slots when the Logic Pro language is German

    Version 4.0.31

    Note: this version is a paid upgrade if you purchased PlugSearch 3 before January 1st 2024, and free if you purchased PlugSearch 3 on or after January 1st 2024. You can find the discount codes that are available for you here.

    New Features:

    • Search for Inputs, Outputs, Sends and Side-chain Inputs
    • Search for Tracks
    • The I/O Labels Manager will let you save Logic Pro I/O Labels as presets
    • Control Grids for triggering Plug-Ins by MIDI CC from any MIDI enabled application or hardware device
    • Plug-In categories can now be manually adjusted
    • Search for Legacy Logic 9 Plug-Ins
    • The default sort order can now be set to 'Chronological' or 'Alphabetical'
    • You can now attach notes to individual Plug-Ins
    • Added 'Recent' tab to the Articulation Set search window
    • Apply the track names of Send/Aux tracks to Logic Pro's I/O Labels
    • Added 'Sync to Logic Plug-In Manager' action to the PlugSearch Plug-Ins window, which will automatically hide Plug-Ins in PlugSearch that are also unavailable in Logic Pro
    • You can now show or hide Articulation Sets in the Articulations window
    • New key commands for 'Open Plug-Ins Window' and 'Open I/O Labels Manager'
    • New key command for 'Update All Articulation Settings in Project'
    • New key command for 'Save Articulation Setting'

    Other improvements:

    • You can now copy/paste the license code in the License field
    • Version number added to the PlugSearch menu
    • Colorred icons for Plug-Ins to easily identify the type of Plug-In
    • For Plug-Ins with a custom name, PlugSearch will only search for the custom name and not the original name
    • PlugSearch will show 'No matching results' when the search results are empty
    • The 'Purchase' and 'Activate' menu items are hidden once PlugSearch is licensed
    • Search for an articulation from the Articulation pop-up menu in the Piano Roll / Score window

    Fixes:

    • PlugSearch now works as expected under MacOS Sonoma when triggered from the Mixer window
    • Sorting the search results by clicking the column headers now works as expected
    • PlugSearch no longer raised CPU usage when Logic Pro is playing
    • PlugSearch no longer closes Logic Pro dialogs automatically
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would unexpectedly quit when handling Logic Pro events
    • The available MIDI input ports are now automatically updated
    • Fixes an issue for loading Waves 'DeEsser'

    Version 3.5.9

    Important: This version needs to update the Articulation Settings database, this might take a few minutes depending on your system and the number of Articulation Settings installed.

    New Features:

    • Legacy Logic 9 Plug-Ins are now available in PlugSearch. You can set the availability of these Plug-Ins in the Preferences - Appearance panel.
    • The MetaGrid Pro Free version will now work with the Art Conductor Demo version

    Fixes:

    • Fixes an issue for systems running MacOS Sonoma when a large number of Plug-In categories are defined in Logic Pro

    Version 3.5.8

    Fixes:

    • Stability improvemts for systems running MacOS Sonoma
    • Stability improvemts for systems running MacOS Monterey

     

    Version 3.5.7

    Fixes:

    • PlugSearch now works again when creating new Instrument tracks for systems running MacOS Sonoma
    • PlugSearch will no longer show a warning when the .artcon Art Conductor database can’t be found when ‘Connect to MetaGrid’ is disabled
    Version 3.5.6

     

    Fixes:

    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch would accumulate memory over time
    • The MetaGrid Art Conductor object now follows the selected Articulation in the Piano Roll / Score Window or Plug-In window correctly
    • The MetaGrid Art Conductor object will now display a status message if PlugSearch is busy scanning the Articulation Settings folder
    • Fixes an issue when the Articulation Settings folder is changed by creating, moving, renaming or deleting files or folders
    • Fixes an issue where the Search/Remove or Search/Replace key commands have identical triggers
    • Fixes an issue scanning the Articulation Settings label in Logic Pro 10.7.8

    Version 3.5.5

    • Fixes some stability issues

    Version 3.5.4

    New Features:

    • The Articulation Sets window will show the installation path of a selected Articulation Set
    • The Articulation Sets window now displays a link button in the top tool bar. When enabled, the selection will follow the articulation set that is assigned to the selected Instrument track in Logic Pro.
    • PlugSearch can now detect track selection in Logic Pro to update the MetaGrid Art Conductor object, without the need for installing the PlugSearch Control Surface.
    • PlugSearch will show a warning when Articulation Sets with the same name have been found, and informs which set will be used for MetaGrid

     Fixes:

    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch could quit unexpectedly when selecting an articulation in MetaGrid when other applications are active with virtual MIDI ports defined
    • The MetaGrid Art Conductor object now automatically updates when Logic Pro is activated
    • The 'Update MetaGrid Pro' command will now automatically open the Inspector to scan the Articulation Setting of an Instrument track in Logic Pro if it is collapsed
    • The 'Update Articulation Set' command now also works for Art Conductor sets where the name starts with the Babylonwaves icon
    • PlugSearch will now show a warning if the Art Conductor database file could not be found in the Art Conductor folder
    • Changing the Articulation of notes with MetaGrid in the Piano Roll / Score window now works for all languages and Logic Pro version 10.6 or lower
    • Fixes an issue where MetaGrid would not update the articulation set for Logic Pro version 10.6 or lower
    • Fixes an issue when selecting an articulation in MetaGrid when the Piano Roll / Score window does not have focus
    • Fixes an issue when changing the Articulation of notes with MetaGrid in the Piano Roll / Score window when the Articulation pop-up button is not visible on screen
    • Fixes an issue where the Inspector would not automatically close after inserting a Plug-In
    • Fixes an issue where PlugSearch could quit unexpectedly when executing the 'Search Plug-Ins' command when the selected track in Logic Pro is a 'No Output' track

    Version 3.4.6

    Important: To use Art Conductor Remote, install the Plug-In Control Surface in Logic Pro as described in the setup windows

    New Features:

    • Support for Art Conductor Remote
    • New key commands for ‘Update MetaGrid Pro’ and ‘Update Articulation Set’
    • Added Articulations window

    Version 3.3.3

    New Features:

    • Assign custom key commands to insert any Plug-In instantly
    • You can now assign different custom key commands for Search, Replace and Remove

     Fixes:

    • PlugSearch is now compatible with Logic 10.7.8

    Version 3.2.38

    Important: if you are using Waves Plug-Ins with custom names, please perform a rescan of Audio Units from the Preferences window, so they are properly registered.

    New Features:

    • Added ‘Date Detected’ column in the Plug-Ins window. It will be initialised with the date you first open this version of PlugSearch.

     Fixes:

    • PlugSearch now switches between different views again when pressing Control
    • Fixed an issue for Plug-Ins with custom names that contain colons
    • Fixed an issue when loading Waves Plug-Ins that are only available as (m->s) for mono insert slots
    • Wave Plug-Ins with custom names are now properly loaded for stereo insert slots
    • Logic Pro factory Plug-Ins with visibility turned off are no longer listed in the search results
    • Fixed an issue with the Random function, where it would load Plug-Ins that were set to invisible
    • Art Conductor articulation settings are now registered when the folder has been renamed by an earlier version of PlugSearch
    • PlugSearch now works for Selection Based Processing insert slots in Logic Pro 10.7.7

    Version 3.2.37

     Fixes:

    • PlugSearch now works as expected when Logic Pro is running in full screen mode
    • The highlight box is now properly displayed when the system is running in ‘Light’ mode

    Version 3.2

    New Features:

    • When the cursor is not at an insert slot, PlugSearch opens as a floating, resizable window that can be positioned freely on the screen. Selecting a Plug-In will insert it in the first available insert slot in the Inspector. For Instruments, you can set the desired behaviour in the Preferences when the Instrument slot is already occupied: Replace, Create New Track, or Show Dialog.
    • You can now drag and drop Plug-Ins from the floating window to an insert slot, to a Track Header, or below existing Tracks.
    • PlugSearch will automatically toggle the Inspector or Inspector tiles when an insert slot is hidden
    • Search' now also works for occupied insert slots, replacing the existing Plug-In
    • ’Search’ now also works for the insert bar inbetween occupied Plug-In slots or above the first Plug-In
    • For Waves Plug-Ins, the correct channel configuration is automatically inserted
    • When PlugSearch is active, you can press Option to toggle between automatic or manual Plug-In channel format selection
    • The ‘remove’ command now also works for bus sends slots in the Inspector or Mixer window
    • PlugSearch is now compatible with MacOS Ventura

     Fixes:

    • PlugSearch no longer accidentely triggers key commands in Logic Pro
    • If PlugSearch can’t find the selected Plug-In, a warning is shown
    • Improved language detection: the system and Logic Pro can now be set to different languages
    • Performance speed setting in the preferences: for slower systems decrease the speed so PlugSearch waits longer before a new track is created
    • Command-A selects the complete search string in the search window
    • PlugSearch now automatically is paused when Spotlight search is triggered with command-space

    Version 3.1

    New Features:

    • Favourites can now also be managed from the Plug-In Info Panel, by clicking the yellow Favourite star button  
    • PlugSearch now supports dark or light system Appearance settings, which can be set from the Preferences window
    • Favourites can now be triggered by sending CC messages to the MIDI port set in the Preferences window. Define a CC number, and send CC values 1-127 to insert the corresponding favourite at the current or first available insert slot. Use MIDI Channel 1 for Audio FX, Channel 2 for Instruments, and Channel 3 for MIDI FX.
    • Press Option (⌥) instead of enter if you want to manually perform the last step, so you can choose between the different channel layouts (mono, stereo, multi-channel, etc.)
    • PlugSearch now supports custom categories defined in Logic. PlugSearch scans the Logic categories automatically, you can also use the Rescan button to force a rescan.

     Fixes:

    • A custom key-command is now properly released when changing it to Control, Command or Disabled
    • The Plug-Ins window is now resizable
    • PlugSearch now works on systems where the inserting the Plug-In would not work
    • Plug-Ins with long names are now properly inserted
    • All icons are now correctly shown
    • The Popover has been restyled to follow the Logic Pro menu styling
    • The update window can now show more information about new updates
    • The random function is now working again

     Version 3

    New Features:

    • Automatic categorisation of all Plug-ins  
    • Improved search window  
    • Quick Load for first empty Plug-in slot
    • User defined favourites with dedicated shortcut
    • Plug-In info panel
    • Google, YouTube and manufacturer quick links
    • Art Conductor Pro Articulation Set search
    • Support for MainStage 3
    • Support for Selection-based Processing
    • Universal key command for search, remove & quick load
    • Automatic updates
    • Option to show original name for Plug-ins with a custom name
    • Support for Japanese and Chinese
    • Automatically hide unauthorised UAD Plug-Ins