Tentative changelog for 1.3

Nobody has claimed this yet.

I am compiling a tentative changelog here which contains the changes from 1.3-alpha1 till master (and some extra notes). If I missed anything, feel free to add here. Also, I might have added in some changes which are present in the alpha builds. Point them out and I'll remove.

so here it is:

# Changelog for LMMS 1.3

## New Features
- LV2 support https://github.com/orgs/LMMS/projects/5
- MP3 import [#6750](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6750)
- Ability to reverse sample clips [#5765](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5765) ([#7446](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7446)?)
- Knife tool for sample clips and piano roll [#4998](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4998)
- Compressor effect [#5458](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5458) ([#6986](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6986), [#7157](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7157), [#7343](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7343), [#7501](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7501), [#7484](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7484))
- LinuxVST native support [#416](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/416) ([#6048](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6048), [#7205](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7205), [#7257](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7257))
- Per-note detuning and panning in SF2 Player [#6602](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6602)
- Dispersion effect [#6683](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6683)
- Tap Tempo [#5181](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5181)
- Detailed CPU load info [#5970](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5970)
- Mallets now has a random knob [#6466](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6466)
- Sample and hold for LFO Controller [#6850](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6850)
- Tangents of the automation editor's Cubic Hermite splines can be edited [#5924](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5924)
- LOMM [#6925](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6925) ([#7026](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7026), [#7048](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7048), [#7355](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7355), [#7484](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7484))
- SlicerT [#6857](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6857) ([#7174](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7174), [#7214](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7214), [#7453](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7453), [#7519](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7519))
- Ghost notes for the automation editor [#4628](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4628)
- Plugin category buttons for the effect browser [#7024](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7024)
- Added macOS arm64 builds [#7285](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7285)
- Granular Pitch Shifter [#7328](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7328) ([#7348](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7348), [#7354](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7354), [#7484](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7484))

## Enhancements

> Small features, QoL improvements, performance, and dependency/build system upgrades

- Sample track performance improvement [#5927](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5927), [#6610](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6610) ([#7040](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7040), [#7063](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7063), [#7071](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7071), [#7100](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7100), [#7113](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7113), [#7124](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7124), [#7266](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7266))
- Partially got rid of global automation (has it been completed?)
- Fixed some FreeBoy static and clicks [#6680](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6680)
- Improved performance in file browser [#6962](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6962) ([#6985](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6985), [#6996](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6996))
- Add BPM tags to built-in .ogg samples [#5439](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5439) ([#7236](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7236))
- Migrated to CTest [#7062](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7062)
- Updated game-music-emu for FreeBoy [#7144](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7144)
- Updated Jack2 [#7147](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7147)
- Updated Carla [#7149](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7149)
- Only repaint `LcdWidget` if necessary [#7187](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7187)
- Native system semaphore and Windows shared memory [#7212](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7212)
- Remove problematic high quality mode from codebase [#7219](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7219)
- Remove global oversampling [#7228](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7228) ([#7239](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7239))
- Updated Calf [#6771](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6771)
- Updated Linux CI [#6993](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6993)
- Removed old demo project Greshz-CoolSnip [#7248](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7248)
- Updated ZynAddSubFX instruments [#7250](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7250)
- Rework MSYS2 support [#7251](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7251), [#7287](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7287), [#7526](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7526), [#7625](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7625), [#7644](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7644)
- Revamp resource embedding [#7241](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7241)
- Enable LADSPA plugins on MSVC [#6973](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6973)
- Migrate to new LV2 header paths [#6990](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6990)
- FindWine improvements [#7268](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7268)
- Menu options and hotkeys to move controllers/effect [#5773](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5773)
- Accessibility improvements [#7078](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7078), [#4464](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4464)
- Updated MinGW CI [#7259](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7259)
- Redesigned file browser searching [#7130](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7130)
- Improved project loading time [#3312](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/3312)
- Add peak indicators [#7295](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7295)
- Modernize CMake scripts [#4430](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4430)
- Cleanup of MinGW-related scripts [#7327](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7327)
- Removed mingw-std-threads dependency
- Added "Hidden content" checkbox to file browser
- Do not apply ZynAddSubFX lowpass filter by default [#7381](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7381) ([#7401](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7401))
- Added Continuous Auto-Scrolling [#7396](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7396) ([#7433](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7433))
- Warn about LADSPA loading problems [#7267](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7267)
- Do not put the main thread in realtime or high priority [#7436](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7436)
- Added SDL driver input and output device configuration via combo box [#7421](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7421)
- Remove support for SDL1 [#7443](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7443)
- Add input dialog to the mixer channel LCD spin box [#7399](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7399)
- Update translations ([e0ae8a1](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/commit/e0ae8a1cecff3a91153591c054ae171b4affe3a9))
- Proportional horizontal scroll [#7474](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7474)
- Maximize button for resizable instruments [#7530](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7530), [#7514](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7514)
- Optimize dBFS/amplitude conversion functions [#7535](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7535)
- Inline `TimePos` and `TimeSig` functions to improve performance [#7549](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7549)
- Improve performance of `AudioEngine` getter methods [#7552](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7552)
- Updated macOS CI [#7572](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7572)
- Updated ExprTk for Xpressive [#7571](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7571)
- Upgrade to C++20 [#7554](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7554) ([#7624](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7624))
- Revise README [#7545](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7545)
- Drop 32-bit support from CI [#7286](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7286)

## Bug Fixes
- Fixed some crashes related to automation tracks [#6718](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6718)
- Fixed mallets stk not found error on windows [#6705](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6705)
- Fixed BitInvader data corruption [#5805](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5805)
- Fixed loading of automated parameters for several instruments [#6669](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6669), [#6797](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6797)
- Fixed Vibed data loss [#6671](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6671)
- Fixed invalid colour on sf2 player dialog box [#6914](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6914)
- Fixed some issues related to pause button [#6590](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6590)
- Fixed Connection Settings window crash [#6811](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6811)
- Fixed many memory leaks [#6300](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6300), [#6670](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6670), [#6843](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6843), [#6879](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6879), [#7001](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7001), [#7423](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7423)
- Fixed Instrument release clicking issue [#6908](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6908)
- Fixed JACK crashes [#6912](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6912)
- Fixed thread safety issues in audio engine [#6881](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6881) ([#7359](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7359))
- Fixed issues with zero-length notes [#5339](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5339), [#5340](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5340)
- Fixed AudioFileProcessor reverse sample bug [#6708](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6708)
- Fixed SIGFPE on startup [#7014](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7014) ([#7018](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7018), [#7021](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7021), [#7368](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7368))
- Fixed editor windows keeping focus after close [#7035](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7035) ([#7177](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7177), [#7515](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7515))
- Fixed terminal popup on startup for non-debug Windows builds [#7022](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7022)
- Fixed crash on subsequent song loads [#7046](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7046)
- Fixed scaling of `PixmapButton` in layouts [#7053](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7053)
- Minor UI fixes [#7044](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7044)
- Fixed AudioFileProcessor playback indicator not shown when dragging and dropping samples [#7005](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7005)
- Fixed track cloning for MIDI ports [#5706](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5706)
- Fixed deletion of mixer channels [#7081](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7081) ([#7160](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7160)?)
- Fixed track resizing [#7109](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7109) ([#7132](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7132), [#7209](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7209))
- Fixed invalidated iterator when removing notes in Piano Roll [#7080](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7080)
- Apply master gain outside audio devices [#7135](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7135)
- Fixed Equalizer muting output [#7131](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7131) ([#7146](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7146))
- Fixed DynamicsProcessor bugs [#7168](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7168)
- Fixed arpeggio cycle bug [#7007](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7007)
- Fixed font sizes under Wayland [#7178](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7178) ([#7185](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7185), [#7493](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7493))
- Fixed NaNs for some dbFS value displays (-∞ dbFS) [#7142](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7142)
- Don't auto-quantize notes when recording MIDI input [#6332](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6332)
- Fixed locale-related CMT delay effect loading/saving bug [#5167](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5167)
- Fixed plugin release frames dependent on sample rate [#7211](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7211)
- Fixed Kicker release stage [#7225](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7225)
- Fixed Lb302 release time [#7223](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7223)
- Fixed valid file disappears in sample clip when replaced with invalid one [#6287](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6287)
- Fixed shifting of sample waveform during zoom [#7222](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7222)
- Fixed Dual Filter pops when enabled/bypassed [#4612](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4612)
- Fixed Unfa - Spoken demo project [#3167](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/3167)
- Fixed UI freeze when zooming in on long samples [#7249](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7249)
- Fixed lost connections when restoring automation clip [#6829](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6829)
- Fixed rounding error when setting automation points [#6212](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6212)
- Fixed missing initialization in `TrackContentWidget` [#7271](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7271)
- Fixed natural scrolling from knobs and spinboxes [#5507](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5507)
- Fixed Reverse Delay crash [#5936](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5936)
- Fixed Triple Oscillator's noise generator [#7318](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7318)
- Fixed artifacts in sample playback [#7321](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7321)
- Fixed cleanup issue for 64-bit VSTs on Linux [#7315](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7315)
- Fixed MSVC compiler warnings [#7329](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7329)
- Enable and fix more GCC compiler warnings [#7379](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7379), [#7389](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7389) ([#7499](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7499))
- Fixed alt + left or right causing a crash in Piano Roll [#7390](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7390)
- Fixed duplication of solo state when cloning tracks [#7391](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7391)
- Fixed instrument height wrong with four or more effect units [#5851](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5851)
- Fixed track handles disappearing [#6334](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6334)
- Fixed zooming and sliding of the waveform view in AudioFileProcessor [#7375](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7375)
- Fixed instrument presets saves MIDI settings [#3922](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/3922)
- Fixed metronome starts skipping at fast tempo [#4038](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4038)
- Fixed various AudioFileProcessor bugs [#7533](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7533)
- Fixed Peak Controller Attack/Decay isn't a smooth curve [#7383](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7383)
- Fixed startup popup can be resized while it shouldn't be [#7587](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7587)

## UI Changes
- Beat and Bassline editor renamed to Pattern editor [#6284](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6284)
- Better HiDPI support [#6787](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6787) [#6788](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6788) [#6789](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6789)
- Slider zoom in Song Editor [#6664](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6664) ([#7118](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7118))
- Draggable effects [#6648](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6648)
- Undoable add/remove bar [#6347](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6347)
- New UI for LADSPA plugins [#2068](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/2068) ([#6982](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6982), [#7299](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7299))
- New loop marker shortcuts [#6382](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6382)
- Use Qt layouts for mixer channels [#6591](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6591) ([#7055](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7055), [#7502](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7502), [#7507](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7507), [#7503](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7503))
- Resizable mixer window [#7037](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7037)
- Set center value of W/D knobs to 0 [#7076](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7076)
- Enable different colors for oscilloscope channels [#7155](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7155)
- Remove "GENERAL SETTINGS" label from instruments and sample tracks [#7188](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7188)
- Use Qt layouts for instrument sound shaping tab [#7193](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7193)
- Scalable consistent faders with themeable gradients, marker at unity, dbFS by default [#7045](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7045)
- Rename "Custom Base Velocity" to "Base Velocity" and remove the long text [#7195](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7195)
- Scalable envelope graph [#7194](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7194)
- Scalable LFO graph [#7203](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7203)
- Update combo box widths [#6613](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6613)
- Song Editor bar lines follow snap size [#7034](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7034) ([#7296](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7296), [#7610](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7610))
- Resizable mixer channels/strips [#7293](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7293)
- Better wording in Plugin Browser hint [#7301](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7301)
- Capitalize root sidebar widget [#7350](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7350)
- Remove term "blacklist" [#7365](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7365)
- Fixed typo in Update DataFile.cpp [#7478](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7478)
- Fixed unnecessary space in Update EqControlsDialog.cpp [#7485](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7485)
- Use Qt layouts for track operations widget [#7537](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7537)
- Fixed 3 minor typos [#7635](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/7635)

## Known issues/regressions
- Some VST issues haven't been solved yet. [#4885](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/4885), [#3918](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/3918), [#5433](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5433)
- Some Carla issues exist. [#6414](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6414) [#6315](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6315) [#5883](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5883), [#5525](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5525)
- LV2 is buggy and has no GUI(yet). https://github.com/orgs/LMMS/projects/5
- Attempting to delete a track/clip while playing causes a segfault. [#6935](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6935)
- Drag and drop sometimes does not work on Wayland. [#6684](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6684)
- Mono VST plugins seems to output only on the left side. [#6558](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/6558)
- Copy paste is broken on pattern tracks
- Portaudio does not work properly on Windows. [#5383](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/issues/5383)

Review the existing tentative changelog in this issue and verify its entries against the linked issues and changes through master. Done means producing an accurate, agreed-upon LMMS 1.3 changelog with missing items added and entries from alpha builds removed or corrected.

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