What’s new
Release Notes
What changed in each version of Stem Checker for Mac, newest first. The latest version is 3.0.
Download for macOSVersion 3.0
LatestNew
- Null test (beta): subtract the reference from the stem sum and see whether the stems rebuild the mix — and if not, where and the likely cause. Listen to the residual from compare mode
- Audio Statistics: integrated loudness (LUFS), true peak, clipping, RMS and loudness range for any stem, the stem sum and the reference
- Reference lane: your bounce sits in its own lane above the stems, unaffected by stem solo and mute, with one-click level match
- Delivery report: export as PDF, text or a shareable link
- Light mode (Settings → Display → Appearance)
- Polarity invert on every track, and optional exclusive solo and mute
Improved
- Drag to reorder stems with an insertion line; order and pins are remembered for the same set of files
- Stems load in Finder order, so “2 Snare” comes before “10 Bass”
- New checks for stems with unclear names and for mixed file formats
- A/B switching, mute, solo and level-match changes crossfade instead of clicking
- A damaged file is skipped and named, instead of emptying the whole session
- File menu with New Session (⇧⌘N), Add Files (⌘O) and Export Session (⌘E)
- Many fixes from tester feedback
- Redeem an offer code from your account to unlock Stem Checker Pro
- Bug fixes and polish
- Fix: converting 32-bit float AIFF stems to mono now works on macOS Sequoia — when a float AIFF is detected, choose WAV (32-bit float, lossless) or AIFF (24-bit) output
- Bug fixes and polish
- Export: removed metadata embedding on export (not reliably shown by macOS Finder for WAV/AIFF stems)
- UX: Issues panel “Export cloud” label (was “Send with Dropbox”)
- UX: clearer vertical zoom — selected track vs all tracks, click again to deselect
- UX: New Session is easier to find (toolbar, footer, Session menu, ⇧⌘N)
- UX: additional hover tooltips on welcome and transport controls
- Fix: export metadata now writes correctly to WAV and AIFF files (visible in Finder Get Info)
- Bug fixes and polish
- Export: embed metadata (title, artist, album, comment) on supported audio formats
- Export: folder picker opens to your stem source folder and remembers the last location
- Batch rename: save and reuse naming presets
- Bug fixes and polish
- Issues panel: clearer message after you fix all flagged issues
- Edit menu Undo/Redo reflects available actions
- Batch rename: text case applies to prefix, suffix, and numbering
- Bug fixes and polish
- ↑/↓ track selection, S/M solo and mute shortcuts, and solo-selected-track audition mode
- Import folders of stems (drag, drop, or file picker)
- Hover tooltips on workspace controls and shortcuts
- Institution licensing: validates on launch so revoked or deleted licences take effect promptly
- Institution licensing: sends device name, hostname, and hardware info to help admins identify lab machines
- Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- Institution licensing: activation unlocks the app immediately and remembers your licence on this Mac
- Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- Institution licensing for universities and labs — activate with a code, no sign-in required on each machine
- Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- Easier to activate Pro after purchasing on stemchecker.io
- Dropbox Business: browse team folders and your files in one place
- Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- Simplified Dropbox Business browsing — member and team folders in one All files view
- Removed redundant Business / Team vs Personal tabs
- Dropbox Business: fixed team folders not appearing for some accounts
- Dropbox Business namespace switcher fix for newer account layouts
- Dropbox dashboard shows account type (Personal / Business / Business · Team space)
- Dropbox Business: browse your team space as well as your own folders
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