Music Theory 3.0

Version History

The version numbers of ChordWizard products are based on the underlying ChordWizard software framework.  This framework is the foundation of all our products, and has been under continuous development since 1997.

Music Theory 3.0

Version Date Release Notes
3.03c 9-Nov-23

This is the first release under our newly reconstructed development operations processes.  It also adds a couple of fixes.

FIX: Corrected a bug where the Help-Upgrade menu would refer to the Music Theory itself, instead of the edition that it upgrades to (Songtrix Silver).

3.03a 17-Dec-19

ADJUST: Ensure all comms between the application and the ChordWizard Network are conducted securely.

ADJUST: Change default background for improved visuals

3.02c 28-Jun-12

FIX: Fixed a problem where "Improper Argument" message is shown and print job cancelled when attempting to print a report in Print Preview.

ADJUST: Unlock box now accepts Ctrl+V (as well as the Paste button) for pasting the Product Key

3.02a 10-Jun-12

NEW: Updated the installation structure to support multiple users per computer and comply with UAC guidelines.  User-updatable files are now stored separately in the Documents folder.

INFO: From this version onwards, a minimum of Windows XP is required.  Windows 98, ME and 2000 are no longer supported.

FIX: Minor improvements and fixes

3.01j 24-May-12

FIX: Minor fixes

3.01i 5-Oct-11

FIX: Minor improvements and fixes

ADJUST: Change default Tutorials background to white paper

NEW: Use of code-signing certicate on setup file to improve download security

3.01h 30-Mar-11

FIX: Corrections to tutorials text

ADJUST: Allow reports to have margins of up to 100mm to assist with achieving preferred layouts

FIX: Minor bug fixes

3.01g 10-Nov-09

NEW: Additional workspace color themes

FIX: Minor fixes

ADJUST: Presentation improvements

3.01f 7-Nov-08

ADJUST: The workspace frame and toolbars by default are now tinted blue in the Office 2003/2007 style.  You can still choose to use standard Windows colors by using the Options-Workspace-General-Presentation-Office Colors setting.

3.01e 16-Sep-08

FIX: Fix a couple of performance issues.

3.01d 25-Aug-08

NEW: Added access to the Microsoft Synthesizer, which is available on all versions of Windows since Win98.

NEW: The Options-Workspace-General page now contains an Add Reverb setting which applies a reverberation effect to all tutorial sounds if the selected Midi Device supports it (the Microsoft Synthesizer does).

FIX: Minor corrections to the tutorials text.

3.01c 21-May-08

ADJUST: Improvements to setup/uninstall process

3.01a 23-Oct-07

Major upgrade to to the 3.0 series of releases.

NEW: Added 13 new topics, including the new tutorial "Meter and Rhythm", which adds a great deal of information about time signatures and staff notation.

NEW: Added Search Topics function, which allow full text search of the How Music Works tutorials based on a keyword.

NEW: Improved workspace presentation with optional hi-color icons, gradient toolbars, raised or flat toolbar buttons, and flat or sunken pane borders.

NEW: Added automatic Check For Updates function, which notifies you whenever an updated version of the product is available for download.

INFO: Tested and verified operation of Music Theory with Windows Vista.

ADJUST: Converted the Help file to the newer CHM format, and updated screenshots to use Vista style.  This makes viewing help easier with Windows Vista, which doesn't by default install the classic WinHelp viewer.

NEW: Music Theory now uses an installation-independent Product Key licensing mechanism for greater customer convenience and security.  Replacement keys are no longer necessary for new installations.

3.0d 7-Nov-06

ADJUST: Optional Check Sound at startup

ADJUST: Minor improvements to performance and internal structure

3.0c 11-May-06

FIX: Minor corrections to Tutorials text

FIX: Fix splash screen text with large fonts

ADJUST: Add Bookmark button to toolbar

NEW: Add optional Topic/Tutorial numbering

ADJUST: Improved presentation of Layout options

ADJUST: Improved Check Sound tool

3.0a 15-Sep-03

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