The most recent update for the application that pairs with Flock Audio’s series of digitally controlled patchbays has just arrived, delivering a range of long-awaited features that promise to further streamline the range’s functionality. Available now via the company’s website, the latest version of Patch App DX deliver a whole host of improvements including new signal flow and gain control options, as well as improved support for multi-unit setups.
What’s New?
Here’s a breakdown of the new features and improvements introduced in the latest update:
- Grouping: Ability to set up groups so that iOS devices can control only specific Patch-series hardware.
- CX: Adjust CX Gain Levels right from the active routing grid by right-clicking on a CX-connected device.
- CX: Multiple gain values for the same microphone or instrument can now be saved on a per-routing file basis, rather than being fixed to one specific mic or instrument.
- CX (User Preferences): Option for vertical or radial adjustments.
- Bump: Place selections in the Active Routing Grid by Dragging and Dropping them from the Hardware Index over the green Active icon — other selections will be ‘bumped’ down in the signal path.
- Multi-Unit Setup: Optional toggle to turn off the need to drag and drop sends and returns in the Active Routing Grid when using multi-unit setups. Note that this must be activated in the User Preference Section.
- Key Command: Press the Escape key to clear any search fields
- Key Command: OSX (Cmd + F) or Windows (Crtl + F) will select any window or menu’s search field.
- Improvement: Hardware Setup Locks/Unlock — improved visual contrast.
Bug Fixes
Along with the new features, the update has also tackled a range of known bugs, including:
- Folder graphics fix upon reopening window.
- Removed save button from CX window when no CX present.
- Fixed Multi-Unit device connection re-ordering issue.
- Special characters such as “ / “ in file names now work correctly.
- Empty Routing Names will not be hidden when selecting ‘Display Unassigned in Hardware Index’.
- Fixed multiple DX Host Conflict Resolution.
- Multiple Patch XTs’ load time on Patch App DX Corrected
“With every update we’ve continued to streamline the experience of Patch App DX and make it faster and easier to use than ever before — whether you are using a single unit in a small project studio or multiple Patch XTs in a studio complex. This latest version of Patch App DX adds some long-awaited convenience features that were directly sourced from the feedback of our user community.” - Darren Nakonechny, Founder and CEO, Flock Audio
More information can be found on the Flock Audio website.
