VenueTune Software Release Notes

2.0.0 

Release Date: June 2025 

New Features

• Added storing Project files on device (Requires Tesira 5.1.0 or newer firmware) 

• Added Firmware Update 

• Added Network Port Mode selection 

• Added Loudspeaker Profile creation 

• Added editing of Loudspeaker Profiles 

• Added new Amplifier models D 4800.4, D4800.4M, and D 4800.2M 

• Added Lockable Groups 

• Added Faults and Warnings filtering 

• Added Health list to Speaker Configuration panel 

• Added Panning and Autozoom and Show all Objects view 

Updates

• Increased the number of Amplifiers to 32. 

• Power Headroom displayed when matching speakers 

• The Loudspeaker version is displayed on Add Speaker window 

Known Issues

• VenueTune v1.2.0 cannot start after VenueTune 2.0 was installed 

• Sometimes VenueTune fails to relink an amplifier after changing from Converged to Redundant Port Mode with static IP 

• Save Dialog is sometimes not shown when switching offline after initial Save action 

• Amplifier Configuration panel incorrectly displayed in Redundant Dante Port Mode 

• Loudspeaker limiter incorrectly enables Thermal Shaping when ByPassAll is set to true in .tsp file 

• Pressing F1 while on the FW Update window opens the last accessed phase in the Help page instead of the correct help section. 

• Linking of amplifier blocks fails when locate is active 

• The Speaker name is obstructed by the underline if the name is longer than 8 characters 

  • A long Amplifier name can cause the block to be drawn incorrectly 

 

 

1.2.0

Release Date: August 2024

Compatible with firmware versions up to 4.11.2.

New Features:

•  User interface updated to support touch interaction.
• Added support for the following Voltera D M Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers:
  • Voltera D 600.4M
  • Voltera D 1200.2M
  • Voltera D 1200.4M
  • Voltera D 2400.2M
  • Voltera D 2400.4M

Updates:

• User interface revamped with improved look and feel.
• Linking operations are now completed in significantly less time.
• A custom name can be given to a Dante input channel.

Resolved Software Issues:

• Resolved issue where Custom Loudspeaker Profiles were not stored in the active user’s Documents folder.
• Resolved issue where the value of Design > Speakers > Parallel would be retained when changing speaker Design > Speakers > Mode rather than reverting to the default value of 1.
• Resolved issue where dynamic channel power shading persisted when all channels of an amplifier were matched to speakers.
• Resolved issue where the value of Design > Speakers > Mode would not be retained when navigating away and back again.
• Resolved issue where the value of Deploy > Configuration > Speaker > Status would often be incorrect.
• Resolved issue where blocks could become hidden outside the workspace if moved while more than one selected.
• Resolved issue where no warning was given when adjusting gain or delay from a group block and one of the child Speakers has reached its maximum.
• Resolved issue where closing the application could occasionally leave it in a state where it would not open correctly next time.
• Resolved issue in Design > Match where deselecting by double-clicking on the selected amplifier or clicking on empty space on the workspace does not work.
• Resolved issue on Deploy > Solo where Mutes set during Solo are not reliably cleared on the linked amplifier when navigating away from Solo.
• Resolved issue where amplifier would fail to be detected after disconnecting and reconnecting control network port, or powering amplifier off and back on.
• Resolved issue where EQ Bandwidth adjustment handles were difficult to select.

 Known Issues:

• Fader value will jump slightly from current value before tracking to the new value at the start of a fader adjustment.
• The Dante input indicator continues to show as Analog after connecting Dante to all channels using Dante Controller.
• After zooming or panning the workspace, the snap grid becomes inconsistent, making it difficult to re-align blocks if subsequently moved.
• RAM utilization can be high in some conditions.

 

 

1.1.0

Release Date: July 2024

New Features:

• New additions to the library of ALAMOS Loudspeaker Profiles.
• New User Loudspeaker tab in the Add Loudspeaker dialog.

Updates:

• More responsive audio meters
•  Improved performance of “Mute All” functionality.

Resolved Software Issues:

• Resolved issue where output mute state was incorrect and unresponsive after linking.
• Resolved issue where a fault message was not cleared in Health section of the Configuration panel or Status section on Control bar.
• Resolved issue when an invalid subnet mask was entered in the Subnet Mask field of an IP Address and no error was displayed.
• Resolved issue where incorrect LED color displayed on amplifier and speaker blocks after successful linking.
• Resolved issue where a blank name can be entered for groups, speakers, and amplifiers in its Configuration panel.
• Resolved issue where a group name could be more than 32 characters in Group configuration.
• Resolved issue where the group name on the Group block is displayed in full instead of being truncated.
• Resolved issue where the Dynamic Power Shading value is displayed with excessive decimal places when it is less than 1.
• Resolved issue where new Group block could not be placed in the location of a previous deleted group.
• Resolved issue where after matching, the Power Shading value on Amplifier block is different to the Speaker block.
• Resolved issue where an error message is displayed preventing the adjustment of the gain to any new value.
• Resolved issue where double click was required to open contextual button dropdowns menus.
• Resolved issue where importing an unsupported image format shows no warning message.
• Resolved issue where after pressing enter once or twice, the contextual button gets a red counter, the entered IP address is cleared, and "Set IP address" is displayed again.
• Resolved issue where Optimize Phase Settings not sent to the amplifier when matching a speaker while online.
• Resolved issue where display issues at manufacturer-recommended scaling settings.

Known Issues:

•  New Project File format prevents project files from VenueTune 1.0.0 from being opened.  Project files will need to be re-created in 1.1.0.
• The amplifier remains selected and cannot be deselected by double-clicking or clicking on empty space in the Match action.
• Pressing F1 while using any drop-down feature opens the last accessed phase in the Help page instead of the correct help section.

 

 

1.0.0

Release Date: June 2024

 New Features:

• First public release of VenueTune.
• VenueTune Software provides in-depth control of Voltera D amplifiers through an intuitive graphical interface, which uses simple 2D floorplans and a phased workflow to guide system designers and installers.
• Support is included for the following Voltera D Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers:
  • Voltera D 1200.4
  • Voltera D 1200.8
  • Voltera D 2400.4
  • Voltera D 2400.8