The Status of Overture 4 for OS X

Although several features will not be in the initial release they will be implemented as quickly as possible. The main feature not in the initial release will be the VST hosting engine. There will also be limited support for the GPO/GPO Studio as in Overture 3. This is because once the VST hosting is implemented, there will be no need for GPO studio. You'll load GPO as a VST instrument and will not need GPO Studio. Please be patient with this.

Download  Overture410Patch.dmg
(Requires that Overture 4.0.0 or higher be installed on your computer)

Known issues with this release:

  • Does not read Overture 1 and 2 files.
  • Does not have the VST Hosting.
  • While moving mouse through Graphics palette the submenus do not work. They work when palette is floating.
  • Editing score while zoomed in to large percentages  may cause improper scrolling of window.
  • When in the background the application may behave funny when resumed or may even crash.
  • Small issues with screen updates.
  • Templates and Sample files need a little work.
  • The dock is automatically hidden until we work out some issues with screen display.
  • Overture manual still has some Overture 3 screen shots.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 13-4/25/2008

  • Fixed bug that destroyed timing when hiding tuplet numbers on beams.

  • Fixed crash when importing some  MIDI files.

  • Fixed default insert characters for of Inverted SForzando and SForzando Dot in articulation palette.

  • Fixed bug that prevented radio buttons from being set in Humanize dialog.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 11-4/14/2008

  • Fixed a small problem in choosing pitches from Drum Library.

  • Fixed a crash when reading an old score with symbols created from Graphic Palette.

  • Fixed a playback crash of some scores that contained the repeat measure symbol.

  • Fixed a problem in Setup track Dialog when going between percussion tracks and normal tracks.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 10-3/28/2008

  • There is finally On-Line Help.

  • Fixed problem that prevented Glissando Dialog box from opening when double-clicking on a Glissando.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 9-3/12/2008

  • The position of the Hollywood lines can be set for individual meters. You can drag the meter characters up or down if they are Alternate Font characters, and the line endpoints near the meter characters can be dragged both horizontally and vertically within certain limits. Holding down the Ctrl (MAC cmd) key applies the change to all meters.

  • Meters on scaled staves are now centered with all meters vertically. NOTE: On previous files you'll have to open the Meter dialog for the meter and then choose OK, so that the meter can center itself.

  • Increased the size of chord symbols in Chord window when using small fonts.

  • Fixed a beam bug while entering beamed notes with the mouse that had the stem directions incorrect when one of the notes was on the middle line and the others were below it. (Only with mouse input and switching to Transposed Scores)

  • Fixed bug that transposed certain chord symbols like Gb incorrectly when choosing octave up or down.

  • Colors for meters and key signatures at left edge are turned off when Options>Show Symbols in Colors is not checked.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 8-3/7/2008

  • Fixed problems with previous patch that caused crashes when deleting pages.

  • Tweaked the new Hollywood lines feature to print better with PDF creators.

  • Fixed bug that prevented first note being played of glissandos (diatonic)  that end note was on same scale position.

  • Allowed more meter space when using alternate meter fonts.

  • Added more settings for Hollywood lines.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 7-3/4/2008

  • Fixed a problem that caused ties to end short of a note on certain clusters.

  • Fixed a problem that a dot on dotted notes to be drawn too low on certain clusters.

  • Fixed  problem when changing a Multi-Measure rest amount that caused layout problems on last page.

  • Extracted parts will have the Show Time Signature and no Hollywood lines set on all tracks by default.

  • Fixed problem that cause the end of  graphic items like vertical lines to be moved when measure width changed.

  • Fixed bug that cause meters not to be drawn when a previous meter had the same top and bottom values.

  • OK HERE IS A BIG CHANGE FOR YOU FILM COMPOSERS. The meter dialog has two new buttons and a new switch.
    1. The Alternate Font button allows you to set the Alternate Meter font for the current score. It is no longer controlled by the preferences. The Preferences Meter Font is only used when new scores are created.
    2. The Track Settings button allows you to Show or Hide the meter on tracks in one simple dialog.
    3.  The Hollywood lines switch tells Overture to automatically draw thick lines between meters. It only draws over staves that have their meters hidden in the Setup track dialog or through the Track Settings dialog.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 6-2/24/2008

  • Fixed the problems with Multi-Measure rests introduced with previous patch.

  • The Show Above in Multi-Measure rests when showing range now works properly.

  • Fixed problem that displayed the incorrect number when stacking Multi-rests back to back.

  • Fixed crash when ctrl clicking multiple objects.

  • The whole measure/system layout process has been much improved. The original bars per system is retained as much as possible when inserting, deleting measures, and other operations that affect the layout. When it has to choose it choose from the last setting for the current page set in the Layout Page dialog.

  • New scores now use the Preferences>Engraver>Measures per System setting correctly.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 5-2/22/2008

  • There is an option in the Setup Track dialog box to force the track to use the enharmonic key signature for the key of F# and C# to Gb and Db, when choosing Options>Show>Tracks Transposed. There is a slight problem that will be cured soon. If you have this switch set and choose Options>Show>Tracks Transposed, and then open the Measures>Set Key Signature dialog box and click OK,  key signatures in the middle of the piece get funny when you switch back to Concert Pitch and your notes will start adding double sharps and flats. So don't go back or don't open the Key Signature box. This will be fixed soon.

  • Multi-Measure rests now retain the original bars per line when being created. This will be improved even more down the road.

  • Added a few more items to Preferences-General section including enabling Auto Save. (Score Writer only).

  • Fixed a few dragging hairpin problems especially Decrescendos.

  • Alto Sax and others now has the correct key signature for the concert key of E, when Options>Show>Tracks Transposed is enabled.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 4-2/19/2008

  • Fix incorrect button settings in Harp Pedal dialog box and corrected the rectangle used to selecting them.

  • Alternate Meter Font now works correctly. (Overture only)

  • Tracks names no longer disappear when clicking on them without dragging.

  • Page Dimensions - Set Orientation changes Page Setup setting and is no longer lost in Undo.

  • Notes>Beam>Break in Middle menu command now works.

  • The Font Menu Style submenu no longer has redundant Align commands.

  • Fixed bug that caused Font Menu items to be disabled after using the Font Men when entering text.

  • Fixed Text Box redraw problems.

  • Fixed mouse cursor ghost redraw problems after switching note head/rest values using cursor keys.

  • Cmd and option modifier keys now work when dragging staves vertically.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 3-2/17/2008

  • Fix crash when opening lyrics window with some files.

  • Fixed Quantize Dialog bug that cause radio button to not work properly.

  • Fixed transcribe bug that cause the third note of a tied group not to be attached to the tie.

  • Removed the following restriction: Older versions of the Overture will not be able to open files saved with this version. This may cause a few problems with device names on scores created with versions 4.0.0 - 4.1.0. Nothing major.

  • Improved position of page while following playback and editing.. Playback no longer tries to keep the current track on the screen. This way if you scroll down to see another track on large scores, the vertical position is retained throughout the playback.

  • NOTE: We have removed the saving of Preference Font sizes until the problem has been fixed.

  • Option key now works when changing devices in tracks window.

  • The Full Orchestra template has been cleaned up.

  • Fixed the weird playback that caused a turn to be played at end of a measure.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 2-2/12/2008

  • Fix problem when opening scores that contained devices that were no long available.

  • Fixed more errors in Overture 4 manual.

  • Fixed a bug that displayed the Thru patch name incorrectly in the Transport.

  • Fixed a bug that did not display Device names longer than 31 characters.

  • Fixed a Thru bug that caused the output to ignore the Thru Tracks, channel number.

  • NOTE: Older versions of the Overture will not be able to open files saved with this version.
    The free update cures the problem. I may fix this so that all recent versions can open it.

  • ALSO: If the program crashes when closing simply delete the Preference file found at
    com.geniesoft.plist file in your <Users><Your Login>Library>Preferences folder

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 1-2/11/2008

  • You can now directly create multi-measure rests beyond 999 measures.

  • The font sizes in preferences are now stored in preference file.

  • Fixed bug that caused double bar lines to disappear when inserting key signatures.

  • You can now select a device to record from in MIDI Options dialog.

  • Fixed errors in Overture 4 manual.

Changes and Improvements in 4.1.0 since initial release - Patch 0-2/8/2008

  • Fixed bug that prevented notes and graph position from being dragged when MIDI Data Mode was Notes Only.

  • Fixed bug that prevented play position vertical line from being displayed on first beat when window scrolled during playback.

  • Fixed bug that prevented System text and Codas, Segnos, etc. from showing color.

  • The step input chords now default to mute. Playback can be enabled using the Edit >Enable Playback menu option.

  • Added playback of mordents and turns including a new dialog.

  • Fixed Trill dialog to match PC version.

  • Added Notes>Beam>Hide Tuplet menu item to show/hide the tuplet number on beams.

  • Fixed incorrect accidentals being forced to show inside the measure.

  • Fixed incorrect playback of hairpins after opening and closing the dialog to edit them. (Score Writer only)

  • Added Default Volume Controller field in Preferences>Playback dialog.

  • Updated the Overture 4 manual and also added the new Mordent/Turn dialog and Trill dialog.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 22-11/20/2007

  • Fixed bug that sometimes prevented setting font on Title Page text.

  • Fixed printing problem with Multi-Measure Rests.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 21-11/08/2007

  • Fixed lyric hyphen bug that did not show on score.

  • Fixed lyric underscore bug that extended too far or skipped a note in some rare cases.

  • Fixed crash when dragging expression extension lines past one measure.

  • Fixed crash when inserting a note into a measure that had a beam from previous measure.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 20-10/16/2007

  • Enabled System, Rehearsal text, and Tempos for copying and pasting.

  • Use the command key instead of option key when dragging to change the size of enclosure around Rehearsal text.

  • Fixed Portrait/Landscape setting on some older files.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 19-10/10/2007

  • Fixed crash when importing MIDI files that had a tempo of  0.

  • Fixed popup menu when setting line type in expressions.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 18-10/03/2007

  • Fixed a incorrect horizontal spacing bug when dragging notes on staves below top staff and Auto Justify is on.

  • Fixed beams and ties not being displayed in proper in some colors

  • Fixed track stem directions for different voices not being obeyed when inserting notes.

  • Fixed drawing slur bug on tuplets that are drawn using a slur at small scale sizes.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 17-9/5/2007

  • Fixed exporting to MIDI file not working.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 16-6/5/2007

  • Fixed the popup menu item in Transpose Dialog to include Minor Third.

Changes and Improvements in 4.0.2 since initial release - Patch 15-5/11/2007

  • Added an EOS button that when checked, pressing load button loads lyrics to the end of score skipping all barlines.

  • Fixed problem  when reading some Overture 3 files created with Macintosh version.

  • Fixed crash when playing some scores that had an expression before the first note.

  • Fixed check box problem in Respace Staves Dialog.

  • Fixed problem with Auto Correct Dialog, when notes were inserted out of range.

  • Fixed crash when clicking on the dividing line between cells in Notes Palette.

  • Fixed Keystroke problems with Step Input.

  • Fixed Drum Palette problems.

  • Fixed key usage in Notes>Add Interval menu.

  • Fixed incorrect Auto Justify behavior.

  • Fixed problem when printing or preview with huge default triplet numbers showing on beams
 

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