Rlx 1.2.0
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RLX 1.2.0 – 2025-09-29

  • New Features
    • Ableton Live Integration: Native support for Ableton Live (legacy-compatible with Live 11).

    • Bitwig Integration: Full Bitwig Studio control surface integration added.

    • U-SYNC: Sample-accurate DAW sync now available for macOS users via USB MIDI.

    • MIDI FX Engine Expansion:
      • Random: Randomizes pitch, velocity, and duration using adjustable distribution shapes.

      • Groove: Adds swing, shuffle, and humanization to clips.

      • Scale Quantizer: Applies post-scale quantization based on track scale settings.

    • MIDI FX are now stored per clip and follow clip follow-up logic for powerful chaining.

    • Negative Microtime: Step offsets can now be negative, allowing early hits and swung timing.

    • Reset-on-Stop: A new option for the Breakout module reset out to trigger when playback stops.

  • Enhancements
    • Matrix Solo Safe: A new Settings toggle allows tracks to be excluded from SOLO behavior.

    • Default MIDI Velocity: A new Settings option sets the default velocity for new notes.

    • Improved Smoothness of CV Envelopes: CV output from envelopes now has a higher sample rate.

    • Envelopes Trigger When Stopped: CV envelopes can now be triggered even when the sequencer is stopped.

    • Extended LFO Range: LFOs can now run as slowly as one cycle every 8 bars.

    • Matrix Sequencer Stability: Internal handling of follow-ups and chaining has been improved.

    • Under-the-Hood Improvements: Core architecture has been updated for better performance and future expansion.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    • Step Encoder Behavior: Encoder now handles maximum step limits more reliably.

    • Octave Switching Fix: Hanging notes when changing octaves while holding keys is now resolved.

    • Display Brightness: Brightness setting is now reliably restored across reboots, even with older projects.

    • Display Calibration: A new option has been added for users experiencing rare display flicker or instability.

    • Several other minor reported issues have been addressed for improved overall stability.

RLX 1.1.3 - 2025-08-19

  • New Features
    • Modulation Stacking: Sum LFOs and ENVs when assigned to the same destination.

    • LFO Offsets and Phase: LFOs (CV and MIDI) now include Offset and Phase parameters for advanced modulation control.

    • ENV Offsets: Envelopes (CV and MIDI) now support an Offset parameter.

    • MIDI CC Recording: CC automations can now be recorded from external MIDI sources into automation lanes.

    • Breakout Clock 24PPQN: Breakout clock settings now include 1/96th and 1/64th divisions for broader compatibility.

    • MIDI Omni Mode: A new ALL option allows tracks to receive MIDI input from all channels.

    • Step Reset Shortcut: Hold UNDO and press a step to reset all its parameters (pitch, velocity, duration, etc.).

    • Voice-Level Reset: In Piano Roll, the same gesture resets only the selected pitch in the step.

    • Track Parameter Reset: SHIFT + encoder click now resets any track parameter to its default value.

    • Note Step Preview: Holding a step while pressing PLAY previews its contents, ignoring probability and trigger conditions.

    • Octave Jump Shortcut: Hold SHIFT while turning the pitch offset encoder to shift the offset by full octaves.

    • External MIDI P-Lock Entry: Holding a step and sending MIDI notes now sets pitch and velocity directly via MIDI input.

  • Enhancements
    • FX Shortcut from Keys Page: The FX page is now directly accessible from the KEYS page.

    • Track LEDs Indicate Pending States: Track buttons now blink when Mute, Solo, or Arm actions are queued.

    • Project Load Menu: Press any encoder above the project list to load the selected project.

    • Extended Note Durations: Notes can now span up to 16 bars, ideal for pads and ambient layers.

    • MIDI Mapping for Mute, Solo, and Arm: These functions are now available for external MIDI controller mapping.

    • Multi-Sheet Note Lengths: Note durations now persist accurately across clips with multiple sheets.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    • Project Recovery: Projects are now automatically recovered after sudden power loss.

    • Overdub Recording: Recording on tracks with reduced speed (e.g. 1/8) no longer causes instability.

    • External MIDI Transport: Play and Stop messages via USB Host now work as expected.

    • Matrix Sequencer: MIDI FX no longer block Piano Roll access.

    • USB Host: Improved compatibility with external MIDI controllers and hubs.

    • Trigger Conditions: Now correctly applied across multi-sheet clips.

    • Ping-Pong Mode: Now plays correct notes before reversing.

    • Display Stability: Screen blackout issues during recording or while using the Keys page have been resolved.

    • Arpeggiator Automation: Automation lanes now behave correctly when used in conjunction with arpeggiated notes.

    • UI Refinement: Clip name font updates now behave consistently when navigating between pages.

    • Sequencer Core Rewrite: The underlying sequencer and clip logic has been restructured for greater stability and to support future feature expansion.

RLX 1.1.2 - 2025-06-27

  • New Features
    • Undo + Track: Tracks can now be cleared by holding UNDO and pressing a track button.

    • Automation Lane Deletion: Full automation lanes can be removed using UNDO + encoder click.

    • Matrix Sequencer Mute/Solo: Matrix Sequencer tracks now support mute and solo functionality, consistent with regular tracks.

    • Long Note Input on SEQ Page: Step length can now be defined by pressing and holding a pad, then another pad to set the duration.

    • Shift + Encoder to Duplicate Sheets: New sheets can be created with duplicated content from the previous sheet using SHIFT + encoder.

  • Enhancements
    • Notes played in Keys page are played and recorded regardless of ARM state of the Track.

    • Brighter, Clearer LEDs: Mute, Solo and Arm LED colors have been refined for improved visibility.

    • Smarter Button Behavior: Mute, Solo, and Arm actions are now applied on button release, enabling multiple tracks to be selected before confirmation.

    • Scale & Root Note Feedback in Piano Roll: Root notes are now indicated in yellow, while scale-conforming notes are dimly highlighted for improved visual sequencing.

    • Visual Indicators for Sub-Steps: When zoomed out to 1/16, notes placed at 1/32 resolution are now shown dimly for clearer step representation.

    • Improved Piano Roll Visuals: Octave scrolling, scale display, and note durations have been enhanced for more intuitive alignment between sound and visuals.

    • Shift + REC: All armed tracks can now be disarmed simultaneously using SHIFT + REC.

    • Shift + Lowest Pad on Faders: Fader values can be set to 0 by pressing SHIFT and the lowest pad in fader-based pages.

    • Consistent Deletion Gestures: Containers such as clips, sheets, or blocks can now be deleted across all pages by pressing UNDO and the target pad

    • Recovery Mode: skip loading last project by pressing SHIFT while powering on.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    • Step recording now handles end-of-bar notes more accurately.

    • CV pitch and gate outputs have been synchronized more precisely for improved compatibility with external hardware.

    • Copy/paste and clip deletion on the Sequencer page now behave more consistently.

    • Matrix routing labels now refresh correctly when changed from the Matrix Sequencer.

    • Clip follow-up in the Matrix Sequencer now operates smoothly across all pages and track ranges.

    • LED states on track and function buttons now initialize correctly when autoloading the last project.

    • USB MIDI reconnection is now more reliable across various hubs and operating systems.

    • Ongoing refinements in MIDI feedback, Piano Roll editing, and project handling provide a more stable and responsive experience.

RLX 1.1.1 - 2025-06-03

  • New Features
    • Momentary Page Switching: Hold any page button for a temporary view, returning automatically when released.

    • Global Offset Edits: Hold SHIFT and turn an encoder in the Piano Roll to adjust the clip’s global parameter offset.

    • Track Arming: Press REC + Track to instantly arm a track for monitoring and recording.

    • Shift+Mute / Shift+Solo: Instantly release all mutes or solos using these quick shortcuts.

  • Enhancements
    • Brighter Cursor LEDs: Improved LED visibility in bright studio environments.

    • MIX Faders Can Now Be Set to 0: Set the in/out virtual faders to 0 by holding SHIFT and pressing the last pad in the Mix page.

    • Cleaner UI: Improved behavior when switching between pages, editing automation, or using the Piano Roll.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    • Creating a new project now resets all track states properly.

    • Improved reliability of project saving, clip LEDs, and recording behavior.

    • Song mode playback fixes.

    • MIDI CC and Pitch Bend message feedback is now routed correctly from external devices.

    • Improved LFO and Envelope performance during mute, copy/paste, and rate changes.

    • Matrix routing and clip follow-up behavior improved for better live performance control.

    • USB host stability improved when reconnecting hubs or MIDI devices.

    • Improved USB host compatibility with more USB hubs and devices.

    • General bug fixes and UI polish throughout.

RLX 1.1.0 - 2025-04-25

  • New Features
    • Song Mode: A new Song page allows for structured arrangements using blocks and snapshot sequencing.

    • Undo/Redo: Available on all pages.

    • MIDI Automation: Each track supports up to 8 lanes of CC automation, editable from the grid.

    • MIDI FX Engine: The first MIDI effect, Arpeggiator, is now available. More FX are under development for future updates.

    • External MIDI Control: Reliq’s core functions can now be controlled from any external MIDI device via the host port.

  • Enhancements
    • LFOs & Envelopes can now target external MIDI CCs.

    • USB host improvements: Devices connected via hubs are now available as MIDI inputs.

    • “Note” page renamed to KEYS for clarity.

    • Clip Follow Chains: Hold a track button, then select a start and end clip to auto-create a follow chain.

    • Smooth re-sync for LFOs when rate changes mid-playback.

    • Breakout module connection status now appears on the status bar.

    • On-screen confirmations added for Save, Undo/Redo, and other key actions.

    • Save Anywhere: The SAVE button now works on all pages.

    • Mute and Solo controls are now available on Matrix, Mix, Keys, LFO, and ENV pages.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    • Fixed pad hang on KEYS and P-Lock pages.

    • Eliminated LED flickering.

    • Trig conditions now persist between clips.

    • Improved CV envelope stability.

    • Resolved project category freeze bug.

    • MIDI input can now be set to None.

    • Resolved page scrolling via Shift + Arrows in LFO and ENV pages.

    • Global sequencer settings now persist correctly across clips.

    • General performance and UI polish throughout.