Symetrix has announced the release of Composer version 8.5, the newest version of its configuration software that adds support for the new xIO XLR-series, new T-7 glass touchscreen, and new Symetrix AV-Ops Center, and it’s available for download from the company web site.
“Composer has always been the standard bearer for professional AV site design,” states Ted Wolfe, Symetrix chief technology officer. “I’m excited for people to use version 8.5 because it adds new capabilities and enhances existing features.”
Among the user-suggestions included is the ability for a control value to be updated in multiple presets at once. This is intended to reduce the design time for systems of all sizes, and especially larger, more complex projects.
“The community of Composer users sent us some great suggestions after the last release,” says Benjamin Olswang, vice president of engineering. “We really value their insights and have implemented a number of improvements based on the feedback we received.”
Wolfe adds, “We’ve also added features including control alignment, transparent faders, and smart selection of multiple controls. These may sound more pedestrian to the lay person, but to integrators pushing the limits with custom Control Screen designs, they make a lot of difference.”
The new release adds dynamic menu functionality to Symetrix W-Series remote controls. Olswang: “We kept hearing how much people liked the multi-language support and bright screens. Now dynamic menus give designers more flexibility, and end-users a simple approach for system management using hardware they already have.”
“With so many tweaks this time, I’d encourage everyone to read the complete release notes,” Olswang concludes. “This is truly one of the largest releases we’ve had in years.”
Composer 8.5 is available at no cost and is compatible with Symetrix Prism, Radius, and Edge DSPs.
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