2.4.1 Release blogpost (#344)

Version 2.4.1

Co-authored-by: Evelynne <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: ronso0 <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Daniel Schürmann <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Swiftb0y <[email protected]>

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+title: Mixxx 2.4.1 released
+authors: Evelynne Veys
+tags: 2.4, 2.4.1, release announcement
+comments: yes
+status: draft
+
+#### Dear Mixxx-ers
+
+The Mixxx developers started the year with good intentions and therefore imposed some deadlines on themselves.
+That is why only three months after version 2.4, version 2.4.1 has been released.
+This version delivers solutions for minor bugs and issues that came with 2.4.
+
+#### What's new / What's changed / What's corrected in 2.4.1
+
+You can download the new release from the [Download](https://mixxx.org/download/) page, the list of changes can be found in the [ChangeLog](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/blob/2.4.1/CHANGELOG.md)
+
+##### Controller Mappings
+
+* Behringer DDM4000 & BCR2000: Fix exception in JS code
+  [#12969](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12969)
+* Denon DJ MC6000MK2: Fix mapping of filter knob/button
+  [#13166](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13166)
+* Denon DJ MC7000: Fix redundant argument and migrate to `hotcue_x_status`
+  [#13113](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13113)
+  [#13121](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13121)
+* Hercules Inpulse 200: Configure shift-browser knob to scroll the library (quick)
+  [#12932](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12932)
+* Pioneer DDJ-FLX4: Add waveform zoom and other mapping improvements
+  [#12896](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12896)
+  [#12842](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12842)
+* Traktor Kontrol F1: Fixes for hid-parser and related script
+  [#12876](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12876)
+* Traktor S2 Mk1: fix warnings
+  [#13145](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13145)
+* Traktor S3: Fix mapping crash on macOS
+  [#12840](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12840)
+* Controller I/O table: sort action column by display string
+  [#13039](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13039)
+
+##### Target Support
+
+* Fix various minor build issues
+  [#12853](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12853)
+  [#12847](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12847)
+  [#12822](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12822)
+  [#12892](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12892)
+  [#13079](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13079)
+  [#12989](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12989)
+* CMakeLists: Always prefer OpenGL framework on macOS
+  [#13080](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13080)
+
+##### Skins
+
+* Deere: make sampler rows persist
+  [#12928](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12928)
+* Tango: Remove unneeded waveform Singleton
+  [#12938](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12938)
+* Prevent possible crash in customs skins using parallel waveforms
+  [#13043](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13043)
+  [#12580](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12580)
+  [#13136](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13136)
+* Slider tooltip: consider orientation for up/down shortcut tooltips + add support for WKnobComposed
+  [#13088](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13088)
+* Tooltips: update 'hotcue' with saved loop features
+  [#12875](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12875)
+* Animate long press latching of sync button
+  [#12990](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12990)
+* Polish fx chain controls
+  [#12805](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12805)
+
+##### Library
+
+* Sidebar: show track count and duration of History playlists
+  [#12811](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12811)
+  [#13020](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13020)
+  [#13019](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/13019)
+  [#12788](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12788)
+  [#12880](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12880)
+  [#12882](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12882)
+* Computer feature: update removable devices on Linux
+  [#12893](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12893)
+  [#12891](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12891)
+* Playlists: Prevent removing tracks from locked playlists
+  [#12927](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12927)
+* History feature: Fix removing deleted tracks after export
+  [#13016](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13016)
+  [#13000](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/13000)
+* BPM display uses decimal separator of selected locale
+  [#13067](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13067)
+  [#13051](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/13051)
+* Fix relink directory when migrate between Linux/macOS and Windows
+  [#12878](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12878)
+* Allow adding new directories while watched directories are missing
+  [#12937](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12937)
+  [#10481](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/10481)
+* Require a minimum movement before initiating the drag&drop of tracks
+  [#13135](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13135)
+  [#12902](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12902)
+* iTunes/Serato/Traktor/Rhythmbox: Print error if library file could not be opened
+  [#13012](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13012)
+* Playlists: improve table update after deleting (purging) track files
+  [#13127](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13127)
+* Fix Color column width issue
+  [#12852](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12852)
+* Tracks: select track row when clicking the preview button (only when starting preview)
+  [#12791](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12791)
+* Library track menu: show Hide action also in Playlist & Crates
+  [#11901](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/11901)
+
+##### Miscellaneous
+
+* Remove unnecessary unpolish operation of the style, before polish the new style
+  [#12445](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12445)
+* Developer Tools: Initially sort controls by group name, ascending
+  [#12884](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12884)
+* Waveforms: Fix scratching crossing loop boundaries
+  [#13007](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13007)
+* Prohibit un-replace when deck is playing
+  [#13023](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13023)
+  [#12906](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12906)
+* Track Properties dialog: Prevent wiping metadata when applying twice quickly
+  [#12965](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12965)
+  [#12963](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12963)
+* AutoDJ: Fix button state after error message about playing deck 3/4
+  [#12976](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12976)
+  [#12975](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12975)
+* Tagfetcher: Cache fetched covers
+  [#12301](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12301)
+  [#11084](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/11084)
+* Avoid beats iterator being one off and DEBUG_ASSERT in Beats::iteratorFrom
+  [#13150](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13150)
+  [#13149](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/13149)
+* Show hint if resource path in CMakeCache.txt does not exist
+  [#12929](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/12929)
+* Always calculate the auto value for colorful console output.
+  [#13153](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13153)
+* Fix FLAC recording on macOS and Windows
+  [#10880](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/10880)
+  [#13154](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13154)
+
+#### What happened?
+
+I would like to share some memorable moments from the [Zulip](https://mixxx.zulipchat.com/login/)-chat that are significant for the atmosphere and motivation of the Mixxx team:
+
+##### Not giving up...
+
+Ten days ago a Mixxx-er posted a problem that he struggled with for over a year.
+He was unable to make a MIDI-connection between his Pioneer DJM-750MK2 Mixer with Mixxx and then activate the DVS (Digital Vinyl System) to work with Mixxx's Vinyl Control.
+A Mixxx developer took the challenge and during 2 weeks you could see the messages flying over: log-files, screenshots, debugging-info, tooltests, capturing communication, a new pull request...
+I think I've seen over 100 messages.
+Trying things, fail, one step forward, two steps back ...
+After two weeks the Mixxx developer managed to get it fixed.
+All from a distance, not having the hardware available, putting a lot of time in it.
+It was fantastic to be a witness of this magic.  
+*Shout out to [Niko/Swiftb0y](https://mixxx.org/news/author/nikolaus-einhauser/) !*
+
+##### Wow!
+
+About three weeks ago a Mixxx developer proposed a new feature: showing the remaining beats till the next cue point in the waveform.
+After some writing, testing, rewriting ... he created a feature I couldn't do without anymore.
+If you make a hotcue at eg. a climax, or a loop, or an intro start in a song, you can see the remaining time (or number beats) until this point in the waveform.
+Once a DJ has used this feature, they can't live without it.
+This feature will be available in the next stable version 2.5  
+*Shout out to [m0dB](https://github.com/m0dB) !*
+
+#### What's going on in the Mixxx team?
+
+* At the moment some people are trying to get Mixxx ready for stems. Stems are a new multi-channel format of audio files with which DJ's can 'remix' the song on-the-fly.
+* A lot of people are improving controller-mappings to support more hardware with more features.
+* Research is ongoing to make Mixxx able to share its database over a network.
+* There's someone very keen on giving Mixxx the ability to support Spatial Audio.
+* Translators are very busy adapting the manual and interface.
+* Developers continue improving features, correcting minor bugs, and adapting code to support more machines and operating systems.
+* On daily basis Mixxx-ers are given adequate support for small or big problems. Every question is taken seriously.
+
+There is no cure for the spreading Mixxx-virus, everyone is invited to [join the Mixxx team](https://mixxx.org/get-involved/).
+
+#### Appeal
+
+I want to take the opportunity to make an appeal to all Mixxx-ers:
+As we try to explain Mixxx's features in an optimal way and try to give the best possible support to every user, not everyone understands the English language as well as others.
+Especially when the language contains technical terms it can get confusing for not native speakers.
+If you understand the English manual well and you notice missing translations in your own language, please take the time to translate a/some part(s).
+It needs a little effort in the beginning, but you can make a huge difference for other users.
+We are available to get you started.
+[Translators Wanted](https://mixxx.org/get-involved/#translators)
+
+#### Who's writing this?
+
+Music was my first love and it will be my last.
+I like music, from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, from A Capella and Classical Aria's to Zouk, as long as it has a soul.
+Since I was very young I discovered the power of music, it can strengthen or change emotions.
+When I was thirteen (in the 80's) I started making my own radio show for myself, playing discs I found in my fathers (huge) collection.
+A family party started my DJ-career, I felt the joy of sharing music, making people happy with it, make them want to dance.
+
+In the late 90's I got involved with BPM Studio, a superb but dated program. Dated because it was only compatible with MP3 and WAV.
+Soundquality was and is very important for me, the term audiophile describes me very well, so I don't want to make a compromise in the audio quality.
+Believe me, in the 90's, early 00's harddrive space wasn't that obvious and WAV-files took a lot of space.
+
+BPM development stopped about ten years ago and Traktor worked fine for me until a couple of years ago.
+I could no longer trust and rely on Traktor for live gigs and I rediscovered Mixxx, with the versions 2.3.5/6 a big step was made.
+
+I found a controller-mapping file (+10 years old) for my Denon HC4500 that worked fine.
+My first test: Auto-DJ (autopilot in Traktor)
+The software must be able to play music for days without an error = test of hardware and software.
+Mixxx passed the test gloriously.
+So started playing around with Mixxx, I started importing my live-library, playlists, crates and history, found some minor bugs which I discussed on the forum and in bugreports.
+
+I got more and more interested.
+I found some translation problems so I offered to make the Dutch translate of the Mixxx-application.
+Meanwhile I started diving and swimming in the code to tweak some minor things, like exporting statusfiles, nowplaying, writing a new cpontroller-mappingsfile.
+To give something back to the Mixxx-community I answered questions about little problems in the forum, I translated the manual and I offered to write this announcement that became a sort of testimony.
+
+And that all in about 12 weeks since I did the Auto DJ test.

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