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As well as a dedicated
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As of version 1.3.6, it has been possible to configure numerous features when launched from a terminal window, for example, system settings and bank lists, among others. Since version 1.5.9, it has been possible to edit the instrument patches themselves. With version 1.5.10, there was almost complete
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Since version 2.0, all windows can be resized independently and their previous sizes and positions are stored. LFOs in the synth engines can now be in sync with the MIDI timecode. Version 2.1.0 expands on this with MIDI sync added to all effects where it is relevant, such as Echo delay time. Version
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