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Soundpad Update v3.1.8

The changes include:

- Fixed playback device selection not being saved. When changing the playback device and recording devices at the same time and applying the changes, then only the recording device changes were saved.
- Fixed sound list save process, where sounds disappeared or appeared in another category after next launch.
- Fixed decoding of certain FLAC files.
- Special hotkey to pause or resume a sound now plays the selected sound if no sound was paused or playing.
- When you open up the search by just typing something, then the first letter in the search will respect your keyboard layout and language.
- Fixed some buttons on the search panel not being directly rendered when the search was opened by just typing (only Windows 7).
- Some error dialogs, that also show an error code, now have a link to get more information about the code.
- Added more descriptions and solutions for known error codes.

Soundpad Update v3.1.4

The changes include:

- Fixed regression as of v3.1.3: pause was not working in certain situations.

Soundpad Update v3.1.3

The changes include:

- Installer fix for silent microphone on Corsair Void USB headset (same fix as in the beta 3.1.1).
- Fixed application freeze when playing back missing files in a loop. The freeze occurs when Continue playback after current file and Repeat playback of sound list are enabled and every file in the sound list is missing.

Soundpad Update v3.1.2

The changes include:

- Fixed application not starting when launched in maximized state with native theme (Thanks for sending in the crash dumps).

Soundpad Update v3.1.0

The changes include:

- Sound recorder can now record speakers or microphone and shows maximum recording time.
- Fixed application freeze when the maximum recording time is reached.
- Hotbar entries now have a flexible width and resize dynamically.
- Added context menu entries to play a hotbar sound on speakers or microphone only.
- Added option to start Soundpad minimized (not available in demo version).
- Added option to show Soundpad always on top.
- Preparations for dark theme. It is not yet complete and colors are subject to change, but if you want to test it, launch Soundpad with parameter -t 2.
- When the default playback device is changed in Windows, and Soundpad is configured to play on the default device, then the currently played sound will continue to play on the new default device.
- Changed pause symbol in main window title on Windows 10.
- Added option to remember if hotkeys are enabled or disabled throughout application starts.
- Added status symbols to the status bar showing Repeat playback of current file and Continue playback after current file.
- Added notification icon to status bar. Is not yet used in the Steam edition, but only in the standalone version to notify if a new version of Soundpad is available.
- Certain error codes, that are shown in the status bar, e.g. when a sound can't be played, can now be clicked to get further information and solutions.
- Installer fix for silent microphone on certain systems with IDT sound chips. Affected users received the temporary version 3.0.8 to fix it and can now uninstall that version.
- Installer fix for silent microphone on systems with specific Realtek Chip when sample rate was set higher than 48kHz.
- Troubleshooting report is now generated asynchronously and contains date, elevation state and if a minidump exists.