Giada - Your Hardcore Loop Machine Blog

A new smashing version of Giada is ready for your desktop. Inspired by Konstantīns Raudive, a guy who investigated electronic voice phenomena (EVP), this release provides MIDI learn for plugins parameters. From now on you can let your favorite MIDI hardware control any VST effect or VST instrument: a golden feature for live performing. In addition we added the ability to toggle hidden files in File Browser, fortified plugin loading, fixed lots of bugs plus the usual overall cleanup. Enjoy!... read more

Today we released a new shining version of Giada, number 0.13.1 codename The Shunned House, inspired by the short horror story by H.P. Lovecraft. This episode brings many exciting features:

• MIDI messages to channels/plugins — now you can play and record your favorite VST instruments through a MIDI keyboard/controller;

• revamped input dynamics — record actions and sounds is now easier, faster and more intuitive. The new built-in input monitor makes live performances a breeze;... read more

Giada 0.12.2, codename "Flatland" is ready for your machine. With this version we introduced quite a few inner changes:

• Upgrade RtAudio to version 4.1.2 ― thanks to this change we can provide WASAPI support on Windows. We also simplified a lot the inclusion of RtAudio dependency when compiling Giada from source code;
• plugin management improvements ― you can now sort the plugin list by name, manufacturer and type; the plugin window's size and position are finally stored properly in the configuration file;
• nasty crashes on OS X El Capitan fixed;
• minor code cleanups.... read more

Today we released Giada 0.12.1, codename Permutations. In mathematics, the notion of permutation relates to the act of arranging all the members of a set into some sequence or order. This time we focused almost exclusively on audio plugin management, with useful features like the percentage progress for plugin scan and notifications for missing/unknown VSTs. We would also like to thank everyone who reported nasty crashes on OS X El Capitan: an investigation is underway!... read more

A new awesome release of Giada, codename Pareto principle is ready for your hardware. The Pareto principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. What's new in this version:

• Support for JSON-based midimap files;
• Add new channel by right-clicking anywhere on a column;
• Fixes for many compilation warnings on GCC 5.3 (and LLVM as well);
• Fix for a nasty bug that prevented MIDI Jack from being selected on Linux.... read more

Today we are proud to celebrate the new release 0.11.0, codename Self-similarity. Self-similarity is an important property of fractal objects. This version features lots of under-the-hood improvements:

• New JSON-based patch system — forget the old, buggy, messy patches: now they are clear and beautiful JSON files, easy to read and to manage. You can even generate them via scripts, if you like it!;
• ability to save and restore column widths;
• more code reorganization and cleanups;
• lots of bugs fixed.... read more

Giada 0.10.2, codename Benford's Law is out today. This is the last release in the 0.10 branch, with several interesting news:

• support for test-driven development — thanks to Catch and Travis CI for continuous integration;
• improved behavior of some loop modes;
• tons of nasty bugs fixed.
• We are also packing our stuff for the 0.11 series. Lots of goodies are coming from the labs!

www.giadamusic.com

Today we celebrate the new branch 0.10.x with a juicy feature: MIDI lightning! Born as a proof of concept by our GitHub friend Blablack, Giada is now able to light up your MIDI device's knobs and buttons, by sending custom MIDI messages.

Of course this is an experimental feature, we need your help! Test the new functionality and submit new midimap files on the official midimaps repo. More information on our documentation pages.... read more

Today we release a brand new version of Giada Loop Machine, codename Flammarion engraving. The name comes from a wood engraving by an unknown artist, often used as a metaphorical illustration of either the scientific or the mystical quests for knowledge.

The release provides a bunch of delicious features, namely:

• Keyboard binding for MIDI channels;
• Support for multiple files in drag-n-drop operations;
• Different color for wait/end statuses;
• Lots of bugs fixed and other minor improvements.... read more

Another shiny release of Giada Loop Machine, codename Nabla Symbols is ready for your desktops. Main changes:

• Better column resize algorithm;
• New patch loading system with permanent MIDI mapping;
• Ability to clear assigned keys (keyboard mode);
• Minor fixes and tweaks.

From now on we provide MD5 checksums for our packages. We also no longer ship raw binary Linux versions. Save bandwidth, save the planet!... read more

Today we released a new version of Giada Loop Machine, codename Bayes' theorem. Bayes' Theorem is a theorem of probability theory. It can be seen as a way of understanding how the probability that a theory is true is affected by a new piece of evidence. (trinity.edu). Changelog:

• Store 'resize recordings' flag in giada.conf;
• Better management of duplicate samples;
• Drag-n-drop now works also in existing channels;
• Add more VST debug information;
• Minor fixes and tweaks.... read more

Another interstellar version of Giada, codename Terraforming, has been released today. Main features:

• Several GUI improvements — resizable columns, better column handling mechanism, many graphical glitches fixed;
• upgrade to FLTK 1.3.3;
• support for MIDI devices without Note Off message;
• many bugs fixed and internal improvements.

Download it now!

Giada Loop Machine version 0.9.2 is out today! Main features:

• New grid tool for the Sample Editor;
• load samples via drag and drop;
• fix compilation issues on some Linux distros;
• many internal optimizations and bugs fixed.

Download it now!

Today we released Giada 0.9.1, codename Chandrasekhar, a bug fixing release which features:

• fix startup crash on OS X;
• restore custom version of RtAudio;
• other minor fixes and usability improvements.

We also decided to make our website fully open-source by pushing the code on GitHub, in the official repo. Fork it, blend it, destroy it, be inspired by it!

... read more

We are very glad to kick off the new branch 0.9 with Central limit, a sparkling release rich of features and surprises:

• Deep GUI redesign with full-screen support;
• New multi-column layout;
• New advanced logging system.

We also made the configure scripts a lot smarter, smashed many bugs and made copious invisible improvements. Have fun, and download it for free on giadamusic.com!

Giada Loop Machine 0.8.4, codename Gevurah is finally ready. It features a magnificent new loop once bar mode, tons of internal (and invisible) improvements and bugs fixed. We are also happy to announce the end of the 0.8 series. Let's get ready for a new era of exciting new features, like the full screen mode and the multi-column layout. Happy looping!

Download Giada Loop Machine for free on giadamusic.com

Giada 0.8.3, codename 196 layers is out today. Top features:

• Experimental MIDI timing output with MTC and MIDI clock;
• New pitch operators x2 and /2;
• Many nasty bugs fixed and other minor improvements done.

MIDI Time Code is very experimental, please report any issue you may be experiencing. Thank you all guys!

Download it for free at giadamusic.com/download

Giada 0.8.2, codename Golden Globe Awards is now ready for the masses. Top features:

• Pitch control exposed via MIDI;
• New tools in Sample Editor (linear fade in/out, smooth edges);
• Enhanced VST MIDI event support;
• Tons of bugs fixed and internal improvements.

And of course a big "thank you" to all our beloved supporters out there! Download it for free: www.giadamusic.com/download

Giada Loop Machine 0.8.1, codename Jack Sparrow is finally ready for download. Main new features:

• new high quality pitch control, based on libsamplerate;
• spread sample to bar, spread sample to song functions.

We also want to welcome the Flattr button and a new section of giadamusic.com in which we store our beloved source code.

Giada 0.8.0, codename benzoyl peroxide is out today, with a long-awaited (by us, at least) feature: initial MIDI input support! The release also fixes many annoying bugs and introduces some minor improvements.

Download it for free on giadamusic.com

While MIDI input development goes on smoothly on GitHub, we are pleased to recommend you another thrilling demo video called "The Beauty", plus a in-depth review of Giada 0.7.3 on Leo Cabrera's blog (Spanish only, but Google Translate is your friend).

giadamusic.com

Giada 0.7.3, codename klickibunti is finally available! Here's the list of the unbelievable features:

• experimental 64 bit version for Linux;
• many many improvements in the Piano Roll tool;
• massive internal cleanup - Giada is now ready for future development;
• copious bugs fixed and minor improvements.

This version will probably be the last one in the 0.7 adventure. A big thanks to all of our friends/supporters!

Giada 0.7.2, codename 0x90323F00 is now available, with its list of new, appetizing features:

• initial MIDI output support on multiple channels (1-16);
• a complete rewrite of the VST GUI part on OS X: better design, more stability, less/no crashes;
• many improvements on the internal MIDI routing;
• usual bugfixing and cleanups.

As always, we want to thank our precious supporters with their ideas and suggestions.

Giada 0.7.1 summer forgiveness is out today! What's new in this release?

• Initial Jack Transport support;
• many improvements to the Piano Roll Editor and MIDI output;
• custom version of RtAudio shipped with the source package;
• tons of bugs fixed and cleanups.

Many thanks to our sweet supporters, with their ideas and precious suggestions. Download it!

Giada 0.7.0 dark signals is out today! This release celebrates the beginning of MIDI development, with a couple of delicious features:

• VSTi (instrument) support;
• new Piano Roll widget — in its infancy, but it rocks!

As always, feel free to submit any thoughts or feedback to our friendly forum, and remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The documentation will be updated very soon.