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WIDI Recognition System 3.3.

20 Jun 2005 15:45:38 GMT

Drawing on our experience in using previous version of WAVE & MP3 to MIDI converter, we equip our new WIDI with a host of improvements. We add WMA files support, Recognition Settings now allows to control minimal note velocity and velocity range parameters. Updated TrueTone Editor (WIDI Professional) makes possible to improve notes readability easily with the Quantize tool.
Read full list of improvements in what's new page.

WIDI Audio to MIDI VST plugin 1.02 released.

10 Oct 2005 16:12:33 GMT

WIDISOFT is pleased to announce that WIDI Audio To MIDI VST plugin version 1.02 has been released. Now WIDI VST is available for Windows.

Plenty of new features added in comparison with WIDI VST 0.99 Beta version. New version includes Equalizer tool, selectable MIDI output method, controlled instrument and velocity of output notes and many others.

Now it comes with a detailed help file! All operating modes and controls are described in detail, step-by-step launching instructions for popular VST hosts are provided and a great number of explanatory screenshots is added.

MAC OS X version of WIDI Audio to MIDI VST plugin now available.

26 Oct 2005 16:14:04 GMT

Now WIDI Audio To MIDI VST plugin is available for MAC OS X!

Mac version includes all the features that are in Windows version, including detailed help in MacOS compatible format.

WIDI Audio To MIDI VST 1.05 - maintenance update.

10 Feb 2006 16:15:52 GMT

Maintenance update of WIDI Audio To MIDI VST plug-in is released. Some critical bugs in the MAC version are fixed and overall stability is improved. There are no more bugs with registration code entering and MIDI file writing. New version requires MAC OS X 10.3.9 and later. For Windows version, MIDI file writing is improved.

All users of WIDI Audio To MIDI VST for MAC OS X are strongly recommended to update to 1.05. New version can be downloaded here.

WIDI Audio To MIDI VST 1.10 - with chords recognition feature.

24 Apr 2006 17:41:37 GMT

New release of WIDI Audio To MIDI VST Plugin contains several important features.

Now the plugin is able to recognize chords in real-time. Chord names are displayed in the plugin window, allowing you to accompany recorded music in realtime. A new MIDI recorder is created to simplify recording of MIDI files.

Paste buttons avoid the necessity to retype registration code manually. The compatibility with several VST hosts such as Ableton Live is improved. Version 1.10 is based on the VST engine v2.4.

Registered users of WIDI VST 1.xx can upgrade to WIDI VST 1.10 for free.

WIDI Audio To MIDI VST 1.15 - Maintenance update for MacOS X.

11 May 2006 16:51:17 GMT

WIDI VST 1.15 is compatible with Ableton Live 5.2 under MacOS X. Ableton users are strongly recommended to update

First WIDI Audio To MIDI Audio Unit is released.

13 Jun 2006 16:30:14 GMT

The new plugin is compatible with most AU hosts for MacOS X. Based on the WIDI Audio To MIDI VST, WIDI AU includes chord recognition feature and a built-in MIDI recorder. The plugin allows to use arbitrary MIDI Output devices, including virtual MIDI devices for routing MIDI back to the host.

Get the trial version of WIDI AU from our download page.

New article published: "WIDI Recognition System - from mp3 to score step by step."

17 Jul 2006 17:40:34 GMT

We are often asked, how to use WIDI Recognition System, and is it really possible to achieve acceptable recognition quality. This instruction gives an exhaustive answer:

How to transcribe music with WIDI Recognition System.

The article describe the process of transcribing particular mp3 step by step. Each step is illustrated by images and Flash demos. Initual mp3 as well as all MIDI's and WIDI's intermediate files are available for download.

Meet WIDISOFT at CeBIT 2007!

05 Mar 2007 20:53:11 GMT

WIDISOFT takes part in CeBIT 2007, Hannover, Germany, 15 - 21 March 2007. CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments.

If you want to know more about WIDISOFT and our products, ask us any questions, tell us your thoughts and opinions, or just want to talk to us, you are very welcome - we will gladly assist you.

Special offer: all visitors of our stand can get 20% discount for all WIDISOFT software, do not forget to ask for a coupon!

WIDISOFT stand is located in the Russian Ministry of communications and informatization shared booth, B03 Hall 12.

MIDI back to MP3

10 May 2007 23:23:07 GMT

We are often asked about various third-party software that is convenient to use together with our programs. WIDISOFT has started collecting a list of programs which are likely to be useful for users of WIDISOFT products, based on frequently asked questions.
First item in this list is Direct MIDI to MP3 Converter by Pistonsoft.

Converting MIDI to Audio (MIDI rendering) is an operation opposite to music recognition. It is often used when you need to playback MIDI composition on a device that can only play Audio (CD or Flash portable player, car audio system, etc.) or when you need to abstract the sounding from a certain MIDI realization. While rendering MIDI professionally requires large amount of work and expensive DAW software, there is a simple piece of software that can solve this task with a sufficient quality.

Direct MIDI to MP3 converter has many advantages in comparison to other software of this type and a good price.

WIDI Audio To MIDI AU 1.21: now a Universal Binary

18 May 2007 18:07:27 GMT

WIDI Audio To MIDI Audio Unit is now a Universal Binary. New version 1.21 can be installed either on PowerPC or Intel Mac system from a single package.

Meet WIDISOFT at Musikmesse 2008!

18 Feb 2008 18:09:04 GMT

You are welcome to visit WIDISOFT at Musikmesse 2008, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 12-15 March 2008. Musikmesse is an international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.
We will be available at the stand of our German distributor, Midimaster Software. The location is Hall 5.1, Stand D88.

WIDISOFT at Musikmesse 2008 - report published.

21 Apr 2008 16:10:52 GMT

March 12-15, WIDISOFT participated in Musikmesse 2008 - an outstanding event in the music industry.
Read our report .

Minor updates: WIDI 3.32 and Able MIDI Editor 1.32 are released.

15 Oct 2008 19:03:52 GMT

WIDI Recognition System and Able MIDI Editor are updated for better Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility.
Able MIDI Editor is now based on WIDI 3.3 TrueTone Editor and includes additional features such as Quantize, Change Volume, Align Note Onsets and Ends.

No significant new features that are scheduled for WIDI 4 are included in this release.

All upgrades from corresponding editions of WIDI 3.2, WIDI 3.3 and Able MIDI Editor 1.3 are free. If your key does not work with this release, please request a new key from support@widisoft.com.

Visit us at Musikmesse 2009!

13 Mar 2009 11:17:10 GMT

WIDISOFT takes part in Musikmesse-09 exhibition, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1-4 April 2009.
Musikmesse is the world's leading trade fair for the world of music. You will find there everything you may need for making music, including musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.

On the exhibition we will present new WIDI Recognition System 4 with new algorithms and features. Mac lovers may preview WIDI Recognition System for Mac OS X beta.

We also show our new Audio Identinfication technology capable of identifying heavily disorted audio compositions.

Our staff will be happy to answer your questions, hear your opinions and suggestions about our software.

WIDISOFT location is: Hall 5.1, Walkway D, Stand 78.

WIDI Recognition System Professional 4.0 finally released!

30 Mar 2009 03:55:28 GMT

Long-awaited WIDI Recognition System Professional version 4.0 is now available for download!

New Euclid recognition algorithm with comprehensible and effective settings allows to reach new level of recognition accuracy. Newly added drum detection algorithm allows to clone your drum tracks to MIDI commands, with ability to separate high-pitched, medium and bass drums to separate tracks. Another novelty in algorithm area is a Composition Analysis module, that includes Tuning determination algorithm to compensate instrument detuning and Tonality Analyzer for both Audio and MIDI pieces. New double-layer Equalizer allows to choose scale and set piece tonality (or get tonality info from Composition Analysis module) to avoid all off-scale notes with one click.

Also: Language manager created, to choose WIDI's language or create your own translation. Score viewer is now available in TrueTone Editor.

See detailed list of WIDI 4 features.

All upgrades from WIDI 3.3 Professional are free. If your 3.3 key does not work with WIDI 4, please request a new key from support@widisoft.com.

WIDI Professional 4.02 update released.

22 Apr 2009 23:42:49 GMT

WIDI Professional 4.02 maintenance update is now available for download. Several bugs found in 4.0 are fixed:

4.02 is now compatible with AthlonXP processors.
Bug with opening ID3 tagged mp3 files fixed.
Fixed incorrect recognition process termination on "Cancel" button.

WIDI Recognition System Standard 4.02 is released.

24 Apr 2009 02:17:02 GMT

WIDI Recognition System Standard 4.02 includes the same new features as WIDI 4.0 Professional but does not contain TrueTone Editor.
New features are: new Euclid algorithm, drum detection feature, Composition Analysis module with ability to detect tonality and tuning, new Equalizer with Scale Mask feature and some more.
Trial version is available for download. Registered users of previous WIDI Standard 3.3 can upgrade for free.

10% Introductory discount is valid for both Standard and Professional edition as well as for upgrades from older versions until May, 10.

WIDI Recognition System Standard 4.03 for Mac OS X is released.

23 May 2009 17:31:55 GMT

WIDI technology is now available as a stand-alone music recognition software for Mac OS X. WIDI Recognition System does not require any additional host software (compared to the WIDI Audio To MIDI Plugins), just install and use it!

WIDI Standard 4.03 for Mac OS X is functionally equivalent to the Windows edition:

New Euclid music recognition algorithm
Drum detection feature
Composition Analysis module for tonality and tuning detection
New Equalizer with the Scale Mask feature
Real-time module with sliding spectrogram

Special upgrade prices are available for registered users of WIDI Audio To MIDI AU/VST for MacOS X, as well as WIDI Recognition System for Windows until July, 1.

WIDI Recognition System Professional for $199.

03 Sep 2009 22:53:02 GMT

WIDISOFT announce Back To School discount on WIDI Professional 4.03. Order during September for $199

20% Christmas Discount.

03 Dec 2009 01:50:52 GMT

WIDI Recognition System (all editions) is 20% less until 2010 January, 1. Order now and save!

WIDISOFT at MusikMesse-2010.

14 Mar 2010 19:43:11 GMT

You are welcome to visit WIDISOFT at MusikMesse-2010 exhibition that will be held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany at March, 24-27. WIDISOFT and MidiMaster joint stand is E10 in Hall 3.1.

WIDI Recognition System Standard 4.10 for Mac OS X released.

16 Jul 2010 22:12:32 GMT

WIDI Recognition System Standard 4.10 for Mac OS X is now available for download. New in WIDI 4.10:

New WIDI is able to playback MIDI on systems without hardware MIDI devices. No more need to install additional software synthesizers.
Some compatibility problems with Mac OS X 10.6 are fixed.

Registered users of WIDI Standard 4.03 for Mac can use the same code to register WIDI 4.10.