Snowtape Version History

Version 1.5.7 - Jul 13th 2010

Bug Fixes:

  • Added compatibility with SnowRemote 1.0.8 and above
  • Fixed a possible crash when exporting as MP3
  • Fixed some other minor issues
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Version 1.5.7 - Jul 11th 2010

Bug Fixes:

  • Added compatibility with SnowRemote 1.0.8 and above
  • Fixed a possible crash when exporting as MP3
  • Fixed some other minor issues


Version 1.5.6 - Apr 16th 2010

New Features:

  • Added 'Soundtrack' genre
  • Enabled tab key in track details when editing
  • Enabled zooming main window when holding ALT key while zooming

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved support for Windows Media stations
  • Improved playback of high bitrate streams
  • Improved changing the volume after muting the system speakers
  • Improved Japanese and Russian localization
  • Improved application behaviour when having Snowtape window in the Dock
  • Refrains from switching radio station after importing


Version 1.5.5 - Feb 23rd 2010

New Features:

  • Import stations from Online Directory without a Vemedio Account when licensed
  • Support for time limited licenses
  • Updated Online Directory with longer lists and improved UI

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved editing station information
  • Improved searching Online Directory
  • Change cover dialog can now be canceled with ESC key
  • Fixed problem with filtering genre 70's, 80's, 90's
  • Fixed problem with dropping connection due to temporary limited bandwidth


Version 1.5.4 - Jan 27th 2010

New Features:

  • Added higher quality options for MP3 and AAC export
  • Added support for Snowtape Family Pack

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved import of iTunes radio stations
  • Fixed problem with editing tracks and MP3 export
  • Fixed display of activities in activity panel
  • Improved start behavior after crash


Version 1.5.3 - Jan 20th 2010

New Features:

  • Added "Speakers" panel for remotely controlling speakers
  • Playback volume of AirTunes devices can now be remotely controlled
  • Playback can now be resumed automatically after launch
  • Added option for including beta releases in automatic software update
  • Added Growl notifications for AirTunes devices

Bug Fixes:

  • Cookies are not necessary anymore for licensing
  • Fixed static noise with certain Windows Media streams over AirTunes
  • Fixed static noise with radio stations using 11.025 kHz sample rate
  • Drag & Drop in Online Directory and Licensing window has been disabled
  • Fixed a problem with not automatically reconnecting after connection loss
  • Fixed problem with not resuming recording after rebuffering

Incompatibilies:

  • SnowRemote 1.0.3 or lower is not compatible anymore, please update.
  • When updating from older versions then 1.5, license can not be updated automatically. Please relicense manually.


Version 1.5.2 - Jan 4th 2010

New Features:

  • Added batch importing Top100 stations
  • Added batch importing stations that are great for recording
  • Added importing radio networks from online catalog
  • Added flag icon in station list for stations that are great for recording

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved buffering of low bitrate windows media streams
  • Fixed a crash when connecting to SnowRemote
  • Fixed an issue with restoring the database from backup


Version 1.5.1 - Dec 29th 2009

New Feature:

  • Added Import As Favorite to online directory

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed password problems with Airport Express-n devices
  • Fixed a problem with migrating the database
  • Fixed a crash after relocating the Snowtape folder
  • HUD-PopUp menus are now correctly displayed on secondary screens
  • Fixed cookie problems of licensing dialog
  • Improved compatibility to radio stations


Version 1.5 - Dec 21st 2009

New Features:

  • New integrated Online Directory
  • Support for AirTunes with Airport Express devices
  • New and more comfortable licensing dialog
  • Improved user interface
  • Improved synchronization with SnowRemote
  • Improved behavior when opening radio URLs
  • Improved localization
  • Removed RadioURL.com update feed

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved compatibility with a lot of radio stations
  • Fixed some UI glitches when editing radio stations
  • Show playing items works more reliably
  • Improved database reliabilty and backup feature
  • Fixed submitting console logs with crash reports
  • Fixed some crashes


Version 1.3.4 - Nov 16th 2009

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed a crash when connecting to windows media radio stations


Version 1.3.3 - Nov 12th 2009

New Features:

  • Added automatic backup mechanism
  • Improved UI feedback when buffering a radio station
  • Improved interoperability with radio stations

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with Spotlight indexing
  • Fixed two crashes


Version 1.3.2 - Nov 3rd 2009

New Features:

  • Added multiple selection to station browser

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed problems with radio stream authentication
  • Fixed problem connecting SnowRemote to multiple Macs
  • Fixed exporting mono recordings to MP3
  • Fixed a crash


Version 1.3.1 - Oct 26th 2009

This update improves stability and the overall performance. It is recommended to all users.



Version 1.3 - Oct 22nd 2009

New Features:

  • Added support for Windows Media streams
  • Added MP3 export option in preferences
  • Improved RadioURL plugin to forward links directly to Snowtape
  • Added support for HTTP authentication
  • Added pref option to install RadioURL plugin
  • Added support for ASX and WAX playlist files

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed pressing spacebar in Mini Controller
  • Export to Folder does not overwrite existing files anymore
  • Fixed drawing glitches in Snow Leopard
  • Fixed selection of tracks when ordered differently then default


Version 1.2.2 - Aug 27th 2009

New Features:

  • Added support for AAC and OGG radio streams
  • Enabled support for dragging files into the trash
  • Improved syncing with SnowRemote
  • Enabled option key for alternate export behaviour
  • Improved display of errorous files on cover collection view
  • Changed window zoom button behaviour

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed bug with truncated lyrics
  • Fixed crash bug when importing certain radio stations


Version 1.2.1 - Aug 10th 2009

New Features:

  • Added Russian localization
  • Improved Italian localization
  • Improved AppleScript support
  • RadioURL Plug-In installation is now optional

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed crash bug when using Snowtape with SnowRemote
  • Improved connecting behaviour with offline radio stations


Version 1.2 - Aug 4th 2009

New Features:

  • Added Support for SnowRemote

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed display of countries


Version 1.1.3 - Jul 30th 2009

New Features:

  • Added countries browser in radio directory
  • Added trash functionality
  • Improved status display for displaying stream format
  • New plugin based architecture for stream decoders

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed charset problem in iTunes recommendations


Version 1.1.2 - Jul 16th 2009

New Features:

  • Improved automatic search for album artwork
  • Changed menu items for Mini Controller and main window toggling

Bug Fixes:

  • Improved import of iTunes radio stations
  • Improved audio format detection
  • Fixed a crash when seeking in audio tracks


Version 1.1.1 - Jul 7th 2009

New Features:

  • Integrated Crash Reporter
  • Added manual check for new radio stations
  • Improved scrolling and scaling performance of covers
  • Added Industrial and Gothic genre

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed weird selection behavior of cover view
  • Fixed deleting files of audio tracks


Version 1.1 - Jun 25th 2009

New Features:

  • Added automatic download of Online Radio Directory
  • Redesigned list style for list of radio stations
  • New scalable papercase cover style for list of audio tracks
  • Added playback progress slider to LED display
  • Added support for Spotlight and QuickLook
  • Redesigned preferences
  • Added preferences to change the database folder location
  • Added preferences option of deleting commercials automatically
  • Added preferences for changing export to folder location
  • Added support for Japanese radio stream titles
  • Added menu option to reveal currently playing radio station or track
  • Added more keyboard shortcuts for item actions
  • Recording date is now exported as release date into iTunes for better sorting
  • Added full compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed currently playing indicator when using favorites
  • Fixed sorting of audio tracks
  • Fixed crash when importing radio stations
  • Fixed replacing older radio stations when importing new ones
  • Fixed display of bitrate indicator if not necessary
  • Fixed iTunes recommendations display behaviour


Version 1.0.1 - Jun 11th 2009

New Features:

  • Integrated Online Radio Directory
  • Help Book is now available in German
  • RadioURLs can now be imported
  • Supports cyrillic and korean title encoding
  • Added support for XSPF internet playlist files
  • Optimized importing from RadioURL.com
  • Last imported now shows imports of a whole day

Bug Fixes:

  • Reconnects automatically after slow connection dropped
  • Fixed stream title detection for certain radio stations
  • Fixed a crash after importing


Version 1.0 - May 29th 2009

Initial release.