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* SPECIAL NOTICE

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* ALL SOURCE HAS BEEN LOST v1.3.2 is the last release of WLAME
* WORM sound enhancements source will not be re-written, v1.3.2 is
* Fully featured, and still 100% compliant with Latest LAME Engine.

v1.3.2 R2

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* Now released with a very Optimised engine (3.97b3)
* Project is Feature Complete

 

v1.3.2
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* New --ABR switch (temporary - in capitals, turns on ABR using -b as the ABR.
* Less memory used.
* DEBUGGED - Re-worked and enhanced code. (Minor fixes)
* ETA Bugfix, is slightly more accurate, when no load on machine!
* Now uses the enhancement model by WORM Sound Laboratories.
* New --strictly-enforce-ISO, makes output comply to MP3 standard.
* Switches routines cleaned up and enhanced, preventing switches from being ignored.
* Bugfix, no code for 160kbps as maximum bitrate, now been added.
* Now even clearer interface - looks clearer, and more stable on most graphics adapters.
* Bugfix, Non-original was reported incorrectly.
* -private is now -PRIVATE. (Switch problems)

v1.3.1
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* Added --nores switch support, disables bit reservoir.
* Added --resample switch, manual re-sampling.
* Automatic fix re-sampling range.
* Bugfix "re-sampling to xxxHz" use to display incorrectly.
* New third screen, if nothing to do.
* Now has complete useful functionality over the lame_enc.dll of current version.
* New Warning system, if output is thought to be incompatible with some players.
* Improved VBR model now in use.
* NEW ETA statistic, on all progress indicators.

v1.3.0
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* Automatic Wave file settings detection, uses the WAV header.(Pre-release system)
* Minor Bugfix, meaning that re-sample stated even if not.
* Ability to specify if file is RAW. (-r switch) if so use 44100hz Stereo input by default.
* Minor Bugfix, if not re-sampling, estimated size appeared on the wrong line.
* Now accepts commands like, wlame [switches] filein.wav fileout.mp3 [more switches]
* Switches may be entered before and after filenames.
* Bugfix, meaning re-sampling is not displayed if not re-sampling.
* If a user enters an incorrect samplerate for a .wav file, it is automatically corrected.
* -r switch also overides .wav automatic settings. (For technical reasons)
* Is now compatible with LAME frontends (32-bit GUI). Statistics may not be indicated.
* New -GUI switch, emulates the LAME screen output, for when using a LAME frontend.

v1.2.9
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* Major Bugfix! Defaults, no longer used if an unrecognised switch occurs.
* Better switch handling code.
* Now states when using defaults (when drag over icon, and [wlame file.wav] at commandline)
* Improved interface statement and organisation.
* Switches are now 100% compatible with lame (-b192 & -b 192 will work!)
* Now -B<bitrate> or "-B <bitrate>" to specify VBR maximum bitrate!
* Estimated filesize is now displayed (CBR only).
* Bugfix, preventing -b320 being recognised as -b32 & -B320 as -B32
* Fixes incorrect VBR ranges if invalid at commandline.
* Bugfix, auto re-sample can be incorrect when using VBR.
* Auto re-sample updated for MONO actions too.
* If input is mono, using defaults, use 96 (50% of 192)
* -V<vbr quality> now turns VBR on automatically, before, both were needed.
* Progress indicator re-newed - much better no more stars and dots!
* -prog has now become -PROG because a switch bug (-p was on if '-p'rog<1|2> was on.
* Now encodes to Joint Stereo by Default, using the High Quality Joint Stereo Model.

v1.2.8
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* Sample protection, if input is 48000, then output will be too. (Unless birate is too low!)
* Bugfix, meaning that most files were re-sampled automatically to 44.1khz
* Automatic re-sampling, to provide the best quality!

v1.2.7
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* New progress indicator. [*****......] 10.05%
* Selection between statistics or a progress indicator. (Progress is default)
* Now approximately 10% faster (using standard settings) without quality loss.

v1.2.6
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* Made the frequency switch compatible with LAME (-f -> -s) [-f doesn't work anymore]
* CRC support was added (-crc or -p)
* -c option to copyright file.
* -o option to mark as non-original file
* -V option to select vbr quality
* -private option to mark as private file
* Interface clarified
* New switches help screen when nothing to do.
* Switches made compatible with LAME.

v1.2.5
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* Filesystem bug fixed, meant problems with .aiff files and files with no extension.
* Command line switches can now be placed anywhere.
* Bugfixes new way of handling commandline switches - a lot of code! Lots of LOOPS!

v1.2.4 (Completed on the day England beat Argentina 1 nil!) June 7 2002
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* New filename system, output will be file.mp3 and not file.wav.mp3
* Improved interface for clarity.
* Ability to use Variable Bitrate functionality.

v.1.2.3 (Completed on the day England beat Argentina 1 nil!) June 7 2002
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* New press Enter to exit function at end of the encoding process.
* New Press Enter to exit code, works better!
* Ability to specify a bitrate from the commandline.
* Ability to specify an input frequency from the commandline.
* Ability to specify the input file's sound mode (stereo/mono etc)
* State's the bitrate.
* Support for bitrates 32 through to 320. (Standard fixed bitstreams)
* Support for Stereo/JStereo/Mono input files.
* State's the input frequency.
* Comes with LAME Engine 3.92.

v.1.2.2
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* New press Enter to Exit function if nothing to do.
* Added built in Enhancement models.
* Comes with LAME Engine 3.92
* Minor code enhancements/slight bug fix.

v.1.2.1
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* Lame encoder used instead of Blade
* Various settings added to gain good results
* Program hugely simplified, started from scratch!
* Comes with LAME Engine 3.92

 

Releases and News

Current releases:

WLAME - v1.3.2

LAME Engine - v3.97b3 (100% Compliance)

REPLACED SOURCE EDITION EXPECTED

 

NEWS:

WORM MP3 Encoder is no-longer maintained. However as of V1.3.2 the project is considered feature complete. Wlame 1.3.2 has been in wide circulation for over 4 years, and has proven to be stable, and no new bugs have been reported.

 

1.3.2 Bug-fixed many issues at the time, and the Changelog only shows the few important changes.

 

Currently I am generating a replaced Source Edition, which will be a cut down version of WLAME, i.e. no sound enhancements.

 

If I ever find the time to complete this, to make an exact replica of WLAME (bar the Sound Enhancement Scheme) then Source will be released to those who request it via email.

 

james@worm.me.uk

 

 

©2002 WORM Group / WORM Technologies / WORMnet / James Walmsley