CompuHost Revision History

CompuHost continues to improve through the suggestions and feedback from our valued users.

• Version 2.10.02 Released May 9, 2013

Feature Enhancements

• Added support for the exciting new MyKJMedia On-Demand Karaoke Content Delivery System!

• Includes updated CDGRip v.2.80 w/WAV+G support.

Bug/Issue Fixes:

• ISSUE: During playback of some multichannel CD+G discs (Most notably NuTech "SAV" series discs) double lyrics were displayed onscreen. -FIXED-

• Version 2.00.24 Released November 8,2012

Feature Enhancement:

• Added ability to to add "Media Player Based" (CD/CD+G/SCDG/VCD/File) requests to a Performer's Song Request Queue.
  
  

• During Video Playback, the applicable Video CODEC description is displayed in the lower Status Bar (Shown only when MP3Sentry and Video Performance Monitor is not activated (default)). This is useful when determining Video Playback problems associated with installed CODECS.
• USB License Key Drivers (Dongle) are now fully Windows 8 compatible. Applies to GEN-I License Users (Dongle) only.
• Windows 8 is now properly identified within the System Information dialog.

 

Bug/Issue Fixes:

• BUG: If performing multiple Song Cataloging/Indexing operations on multiple file locations (folders), it was possible that more than one selection could be assigned the same Song Number, This resulted in incorrect song selections being added to Performer Song Request Queues at times. To correct the issue, please update your CompuHost V2 installation to the latest revision and rebuild your SongList catalog, thus removing/correcting the errant entries.
• ISSUE: It was possible to launch the FillerTunes Player in AutoPlay mode while a Media Based (CD/CD+G etc.) performance was underway. FIXED
• ISSUE: MP4 file selections were not available within the File Dialog while adding song selections to the FillerTunes Playlist. FIXED
  
• ISSUE: KJ Media Pro HD Setup/Configuration dialog was not displaying correctly when using certain display themes. FIXED

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FEATURE ADDITIONS

• Added CDGRip V2 (Version 2)

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FEATURE ADDITIONS

• Added Exciting New File Selection Dialog
  -Allows for rapid File Searches including Recursive Searches (Searching Subfolders) while making file selections. Great for searching and adding FillerTunes Audio Files.
  - Allows for Multiple File Selection (CTRL-Click, SHIFT-Click, CTRL-A) where applicable.
  - Includes an innovative "InstaFolder" feature that provides several configurable InstaFolder Buttons that once configured, allow jumping to the configured folder as easy as clicking a button!

• New "Random Selection (Kamikaze)" feature while adding songs to a Performer's Queue!

• Includes a New MP3Sentry feature that scans and identifies Bad/Corrupt MP3 Audio Files on the fly.

• Inactivating/Activating Performers now updates the "Next Performance Time".

• Songlist Search feature now allows for "Broad Match" (ALL Fields) searches and
  Field (Title, Artist, or Disc ID) specific searches.

OTHER CHANGES

• Includes changes intended to reduce instability issues on some system configurations.

• EQ slides now work as intended on ALL systems.

• Version 1.57 Release April 2, 2007

  FEATURE ADDITIONS

   

  • Performer History is now preserved during SongList Rebuilds!

  • CompuHost assigned Song Numbers are now preserved between SongList Rebuilds!

  • Ability to make MULTIPLE Selections from Searchable SongList!

  • New BROAD MATCH SongList Search capability! All searches now include the Title, Artist, Manufactures Disk ID and CompuHost assigned ID columns by default. Selecting the Title, Artist, Disc ID tabs now simply change the displayed results order. Therefore you can now enter "pres lone sc" to quickly locate your SC version of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by "Elvis Presley"!

  • Main Performer History dialog (History|View History) includes new functionality such as multiple/selective exports, selective deletions etc.

OTHER CHANGES

• Minor corrections to eliminate occasional errors during SongList Refreshing. Tracks ripped and imported by CDGRip did not always reflect immediately after ripping.

• Includes CDGRip v.1.57.12 which includes changes necessary to correct File Permission errors on some computers and enhancements and fixes directed toward users that may have been experiencing issues with some external USB CDROM devices..

• BUG FIX: When overriding the proposed Performer position while adding Performers, and utilizing the instant popup Song Selection dialog, the selected songs were not being placed with the correct performer at times. FIXED.

• FIX: Errors were produced when playing corrupted CDG files. File corruption is now ignored to allow continued playback. However, corrupted CDG files may produce unexpected visual lyrics playback.
  
  
   

• Version 1.56 Released February 13, 2007

FEATURE ADDITIONS

• Added Windows Vista Compatibility

• Added Performance Monitor

• Version 1.55 Released January 22, 2007

FEATURE ADDITIONS

• Extensive Optimizations intended to reduce CPU Usage and improve Memory Management.

• Added ability to change the TEMPO (Speed) of a Karaoke Performance

• TEMPO changes are saved and recalled from history.

• Added ability to replace the Visual Lyrics Background of MOST Karaoke Songs with user selectable Images.

• Option to save Background Image to Performer's History for automatic recall.

• Ongoing "FillerTunes" now pause when a Karaoke Performance is launched. User also has the option of launching a new FillerTune after each Karaoke Performance.

• AutoFade, AutoRotate Method, and "Turn OFF Automatic Song Request Query" added to the options saved and recalled by utilizing the "Save and Recall Setup" features.

• Added "All Supported Formats" option to all File Selection Dialogs to facilitate faster file selections.

• Last Folder accessed when adding "FillerTunes" and "Background Images" is now saved. The saved Folder location is automatically recalled when reopening the File Dialog.

• Added support for the UNDERSCORE character within the filename when importing MP3+G/WMA+G files

• Import process now creates an ERROR LOG file to assist in determining why song files are not imported.

• The ERROR LOG File (importerrors.log) is created in the CompuHost Program Folder (default: \Program Files\CompuHost).

• Includes CDGRip v.1.56 which now offers support for adjusting the Ripping Speed, thus reducing the possiblilty of Garbled Lyrics output on some faster CDROM devices.

• Added option to automatically delete a Performer when the Performer does NOT have additional Song Requests. (Only applies to "ROTATE" AutoRotate Method)

• Added "Manual Configuration" of Audio Settings to Recording Device Setup thus allowing the user to select from ALL available formats.

• Added Performer "Active/Inactive" feature to allow Performer(s) to remain in rotation yet not appear on the VRS (Visual Rotation Scroller) if set to inactive.

• Added convenient "Quick-Click" popup menu to Performer List allowing for faster toggling of Active status, deletions, and edits of performers. To utilize this feature simply select a performer from the list and click the RIGHT mouse button to display the Quick-Click menu options.

• Added "Confirm Close" to CDGRip to prevent accidental shutdown during ripping.

• Version 1.50 Release August 21, 2006

FEATURE ADDITIONS

FillerTunes Player GREATLY Enhanced!

• Support for MP3, WMA, and WAV Audio Files.

• Easily Organize Playlist, Move songs up/down etc.

• Select and CUE Next Song

• Immediately Launch CUED Song

• Randomize PlayList

• Select Desired Processing After Song Has Played (Delete From Playlist, Rotate to Bottom Of Playlist) (AutoPlay ONLY)

• Select Desired Action After Karaoke Performance (Continue Playing Previous Song, Launch NEW Song After Each Karaoke Performance)(AutoPlay ONLY)

• -Speed Of Loading And Saving Playlist GREATLY Enhanced

• Add Songs to Playlist Utilizing Simple Drag and Drop Process

VideoBits Feature Enhanced

• Support For MPG, AVI, WMV Full Motion Video (Proper CODECS Required)

• Support For Slide-Show Presentation With Choice of 100+ Transition Effects or Automatic Randomizing of Effects!

Other Enhancements

• Key Changes Now Saved and Recalled From History

• Now Confirms Shutdown Before Closing Application

• Karaoke AutoFade Feature Reinstituted

• Column Widths Now Saved In SongList Search Dialog

• Version 1.22.6 Release May 30, 2006

FEATURE ADDITIONS

• Added ability to further customize Onscreen Display (Text, Font Color etc.)

• Enhanced ability to launch out-of-order performance instantly.

INTERMITTENT BUG FIXES

• Occasionally, Song Requests may show up in improper performer's queue

• Deleting a song from a FillerTunes Playlist may not delete properly at times.

• Editing of Performers may produce unexpected results (Intermittent)

• Version 1.22.5 Released May 18, 2006

FEATURE ADDITIONS:

• Support for WMA+G format.

• Ability to remove the "vocal" channel of Multiplex discs while ripping.

• Ability to rapidly locate a disc utilizing the AutoName feature within CDGRip. (Similar to the new "Rapid Disc Locator" in FastTracks)

• Option to export either the CompuHost assigned Song# (18278) or the Manufacture DiscID-Track (SC8101-01) to FastTracks V2.

• Ability to select multiple listings from the Performer's History.

• Ability to add multiple songs at a time "Example: entering "1726 ; 2878 ; 537 ; 129" in the Song ID field and clicking "Retrieve" will add ALL four songs! Of course you may also use the DiscID-Track such as "SC8101-01 ; CB6405-12 ; PI093-07" etc. Click the "Click here for helpful hints" button while adding songs for an explanation of this feature.

• Automatic query for a song selection when adding a new singer (this option may be disabled if not desired)

MAJOR BUG FIXES:

• Corrected Error 9 messages when song path exceeded 128 characters

• Corrected irremovable "Phantom Singer" in songlist.

• Corrected FillerTunes importation of MP3 files containing the "()" characters

• Version 1.22 Released January 9, 2006

• FIX: Some users were unable to access the CDROM Drive while CompuHost was running.

• FIX: FunFacts Reports at times were not generating properly.

• FIX: Stopping and Restarting AutoPlay within the FillerTunes Player at times generated an error.

• FEATURE ADDITION: AutoPlay Button in the FillerTunes Player now turns red when activated providing visual feedback.

• FEATURE ADDITION: Added capability of Adding/Deleting song selections to/from performer's history without the need to perform the selection first.

• FEATURE ADDITION: Added AutoFade to AudioBits, AudioBits now automatically fade away when the AudioBits stop button is utilized.
   

• Version 1.21 Released December 5, 2005

• Updated the CDGRip CD+G to MP3+G Ripper Utility included with CompuHost to correct issues regarding the improper lyrics display of some Nutech SAV Series CDGs.

• Version 1.20 Released October 29,2005

• Added ability to replace default CompuHost backdrop with custom BMP, JPG, GIF image.

• Added ability to control Scrolling Rotation display Speed, Number of Upcoming Performers, and option to hide Scroller display during Performances.

• Version 1.17 Released October, 27,2005

• Added ability to add song(s) to Performer's Song Queue by both CompuHost Song# (ex.10189) and Manufactures Disc ID (ex. SC8101-01).

• Version 1.15 Released October 13, 2005 

• Improved Search feature to allow for partial match searches. Example: Searching keywords "TOB KE" would bring up all "Toby Keith" and/or "Keith, Toby" listings

• Added optional "Evaluation Screen" for users wishing to view the Auxiliary Screen output without the necessity of a second monitor or TV attached. Please bare in mind that this feature is for EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. A second Monitor/TV is REQUIRED for proper operation in real life situations.

• Added support for uncompressed MP3+G as well as Compressed (Zipped) MP3+G files.

• Version 1.10 Initial Release October 7, 2005