Release Notes 6.0

This version brings significant upgrades to the software framework, faster plugins & support for new UI languages

Released versions (64-bit builds)

  • Windows 10 and later: 6.0.0.20753
  • macOS 10.15 and later: 6.0.0.20755

Hardware Support (UI)   

  • Loupedeck CT 
  • Loupedeck Live 
  • Loupedeck Live S 
  • Loupedeck+
  • Razer Stream Controller  - Stay on version 5.9.1 for the time being
  • Razer Stream Controller X  - Stay on version 5.9.1 for the time being

Software Support (Plugins in the Loupedeck installer)

  • Windows and macOS desktop support
  • Ableton Live (11 or later)
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic 
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • OBS Studio (v28.0 or later) 
  • Twitch
  • Capture One

+ Many more plugins available at the Loupedeck Marketplace




IMPROVEMENTS

General

    • New installers for Windows & macOS
    • Rebranded the core software to Logi Plugin Service.
    • Loupedeck core software has been updated to .NET 8 technology. 
      • Reduced application startup time.
      • Reduced CPU usage in idle mode.
    • Enabled installation of plugins without restarting the app.
    • Decoupled plugins from the core app, making them installable via the Marketplace.
    • Added Italian and Spanish Language support.
      • Updated localizations in the UI, system and custom actions.
    • Added support for the .NET 8 Plugin SDK, allowing plugin developers to leverage the latest C# language features.
    • Updated the error messages on actions for the following states: Plugin error, Disabled action, Plugin missing.
    • Real-time value synchronization has been implemented for dial actions, allowing users to observe the adjustments as they are made. Initially available for a select number of adjustments.

UI

  • Loupedeck UI now supports .NET 8 plugin installation without requiring a service restart.
  • Renamed the Loupedeck UI executable to Loupedeck.exe on Windows and com.loupedeck.loupedeckApp on macOS.
  • “Copy version” button in the “About Loupedeck” now copies both the UI and LPS version to the clipboard.

Icons & Icon editor

  • Default icon and icon background colors for plugins and system actions
  • Implemented a new icon system and default font.
  • Added hover state to icon preview for enhanced user experience.
  • Removed the “Loupedeck Media Icons” icon pack from the installer and added them to the Loupedeck Marketplace.
  • Added a new default icon pack to the installer.

Logi Plugin Service


  • Updated service to .NET8
  • Limited keyboard shortcut sending rate to prevent target applications from getting stuck.
  • User data is now stored in a new location for Logi Plugin Service
  • Modified the installation location for Logi Plugin Service.
  • Removed the word “Loupedeck” from messages coming from Logi Plugin Service and renamed it with Logi Plugin Service where applicable.
  • Uninstalling Loupedeck does not remove Logi Plugin Service if the user has Options+ installed on their computer.
  • Loupedeck start pop-up has been disabled.
  • Separated the Logi Plugin Service and Loupedeck Application version numbering 
  • Options+ icon is used for Logi Plugin Service in the program files.

MacOs

  • On macOS the system now requests to stop running other applications when installing the Loupedeck Software.
  • Refined the uninstalling flow on macOS.
  • The Loupedeck log zip file logic on macOS has been changed, so that the zip-file is created only after the user stops logging in the troubleshooter.
  • “Control System Events” pop-up has been prevented from appearing during the macOS installation.

Improvements - Plugins


General

  • Improved application plugin installation flow and speed.
  • Enhanced plugin loading.
  • If the plugin is not connected to the client app, a warning message/icon is displayed on the buttons.

Plugins in installer

Ableton Live 


  • Updated to .NET8 and updated the plugin version to 6.1.0
  • Added support for Ableton Live 12.
  • Changed the default plugin icon color and icon background color.
  • Renamed the control surface to Logi Plugin.
  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech.

Capture One


  • Updated new default icon style (incl. background color).
  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech.

Adobe Lightroom Classic


  • Plugin updated to .NET 8.0.
  • Removed non-existing actions from actions list.
  • Updated new default icon style (incl. background color).
  • Fixed navigation in dynamic folders.
  • Updated GetWheelToolNames functions to use the device specific overload. 
  • Added value synchronization to compatible dial adjustments.
  • Updated deprecated action names to match present naming convention.
  • Updated action grouping to match Lightroom Classic.
    • Reset actions moved under corresponding Reset-groups.
  • Fixed layout for quick develop - action.
  • Fixed the masking timer.
  • Removed up Loupedeck related content and folders.
  • Upgraded plugin SDK.
  • Improved develop presets layout and added optimizations.
  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech.

Adobe Photoshop


  • Plugin updated to .NET 8.0 (plugin version 6.1).
  • Updated new default icon style (incl. background color).
  • New tools: Remove, Rectangle Shape, Object Selection, Adjustment Brush, Perspective Crop, Slice, Slice Select, Frame, Ruler, Curvature Pen, Triangle Shape, Artboard,
  • New actions: Generative Fill, Select All Layers, Deselect All Layers, Levels-actions, Canvas Size, Image Size, Export As, Rasterize Layer, Lock / Unlock Layer, Single Column Marquee, Single Row Marquee, 
  • Renamed a large amount of legacy actions
  • Removed non-working/legacy actions 
  • Regrouped a large amount actions
  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech
  • Updated tool parameter-system for smoother size adjustment
  • Added value synchronization to compatible dial adjustments 
  • Updated Tool Size adjustment to be smoother
  • "Layer Visibility" action has been fixed
  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech

Twitch 

  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech
  • Updated the plugin to .NET8 and updated the plugin version
  • Updated new default icon style (incl. Icon & background color)
  • Updated the support page links to logitech.com

OBS Studio 

  • Changed the plugin author to Logitech
  • Updated to .NET8 and updated the plugin version 
  • Updated new default icon style (incl. Icon & background color)



BUG FIXES

General


  • macOS System language is no longer switched to English after performing shortcut-based actions and installing/uninstalling admin rights plugins.
  • Fixed a bug where creating a new Multi-Action consisting another Multi-Action crashed the app.
  • Made the system volume adjustment less sensitive.
  • Fixed an issue that happened While logging on macOs, a log zip file is not created if the user logs out from macOS.
  • Fixed a bug that caused a plugin, that requires admin rights, installation to disappear in case the uninstallation was canceled.
  • Fixed an issue where the dynamic mode was occasionally not working correctly while switching between game menu and active game window
  • Fixed a bug where “Run” custom action did not open folders like %LocalAppData% or %UserProfile%


KNOWN ISSUES

General


  • Open Application on macOs does not recognize all system applications
  • The overlay does not show for adjustments in Windows
  • Sometimes Japanese Input Switches to Hiragana when Typing English Text in Multi-Action “Text”
  • Long keypress in Loupedeck+ keyboard mode does not work consistently 
  • User is not able to copy a stored “Keyboard Shortcut” custom action
  • macOS: In cases where two versions of a supported application are installed, the non-active version may start when Loupedeck uses press actions.
  • Loupedeck+ may not wake up after sleep mode in some circumstances.
  • Loupedeck does not recognize Live2D and LibreOffice apps with custom profiles.
  • Loupedeck Live devices occasionally remain active while screens are locked in Windows OS.
  • Profile changes in the task bar menu do not always reflect the active application in the UI.
  • Custom Groups can only be deleted when they are empty of actions.

Plugins in the installer

Ableton Live

  • Plugin support for Ableton Live 10 must be manually installed from the Loupedeck Support pages.
  • The dynamic page "Clip Launch Mode" scales incorrectly on Live S - console.
  • Dynamic modes are disabled for devices that cannot support them.

Capture One

  • Some icons, such as "Set Rating," are not shown.
  • Loupedeck+ / Loupedeck Original: Control Dial / Crop does not work.
  • The Brush tool does not open when the action is used (affects Windows users).
  • The Crop Tool does not initiate when the action is used (affects Windows users).

Lightroom Classic

  • Pressing the Home button in masking-submode returns to the library instead of the Develop mode.
  • Some brush parameters are missing from the action list.
  • "Activate Crop Tool by Rotation" has inconsistent behavior.
  • Filtering actions are affected on CT/Live if the legacy "--/Col" toggle-action is used on Loupedeck+.
  • Some Masking actions are visible in the action panel when develop workspaces are active. These actions only work within the Masking submode.
  • The Tools folder is incorrectly named as "Tools Menu".

OBS Studio

  • Windows: If OBS Studio is restarted a few seconds after having closed it, the Loupedeck will not connect as it has not finished disconnecting from the previous instance (5.0.3).
  • Changing scene collections has a chance to break functionality.

Photoshop

  • Dynamic pages cannot be added using the new UI.
  • Loupedeck+ and Loupedeck Original: None of the main dials are working.