Dear Mappers,
MadMapper 5 is out and it's free for v4 owners!
It's more powerful than ever, it's M1 native for macOS users and it introduces a new website along a new user-centric licensing system you'll love. No more Yourspace : create your user account now from the MadMapper website!
If you're a v4 owner, import your current license in your new account, then download MadMapper 5 for free from the Downloads tab!
For v1 to v3 owners, enjoy the -20% MADWEEK offer valid until Thursday, December 2nd!
Plus, MadLaser is the other big news: it's the first paid extension of MadMapper 5 and it allows you to control beams of light while benefiting from everything you already love in MadMapper!
Regarding the Native M1 support, macOS users we think of you : MadMapper 5 (including MadLaser) is a native M1 software, fully optimized for macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey and new M1 Mac computers using Apple silicon chips.
Intel build and Windows version are available too : everyone can enjoy MadMapper 5 and MadLaser!
MadMapper 5 Release Note
ADDITIONS
+ Native Apple Silicon Build
+ MadLaser: the laser projector extension for MadMapper !
+ Laser Lines Scroll FX (very useful for scrolling text)
+ Improved security for laser projection: limit beam intensity on non moving beam (can be disabled in Preferences)
+ Added input channels "Media Playback" to create controls reacting to a movie loop etc.
+ New Laser Lines 3D Transforms FX
+ Added logging in the Library to publish resources
+ Added internal loopback for video projectors (a bit more performant than Syphon/Spout)
+ Added feedback on Scenes / Cues
IMPROVEMENTS
* Switched to a new licensing / activation server with a MadMapper user account etc.
* Updated to latest NDI SDK / Canon EDSDK / FFMPEG player
* Improved surface inspector by grouping parameters in collapsable groups
* When creating laser line, show segment in construction on laser
* Laser Cursor: added Level slider
* Improved Laser Projector dispatching
* Improved morph transitionning
* Many optimizations
FIXES
- Fixed startup on macOS 10.13 or earlier
- Fixed possible glitches on Windows depending on connected USB devices
- Fixed Y flipped fullscreen when using a video projector loopback on Windows
- Fixed a major performance issue working with very small Laser Lines surfaces
- Fixed a smoothness issue with ShowNET & Helios DACs
- Added missing Microsoft redistributable files on Windows
- Various fixes
Enjoy!
The Mad Team.