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Welcome to VoiceQ, where we continuously strive to enhance your dubbing and translation experience. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of updating VoiceQ to the latest version to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date features and improvements.

Note: It's recommended to periodically check for updates to ensure you have access to the latest features, improvements, and security enhancements.

Version 7.3.0

Latest downloads for Swift UI & M Series processors
VoiceQ Pro 7.3.0
VoiceQ Writer 7.3.0
VoiceQ Actor 7.3.0

Latest downloads Intel processors
VoiceQ Pro 7.3.0 C
VoiceQ Writer 7.3.0 C
VoiceQ Actor 7.3.0 C

VoiceQ Pro 7.3.0

Released: January 2024

macOS Sanoma Compatibility

With Latest GPU support for Apple Silicon devices, VoiceQ Pro is now fully compatible with macOS Sanoma 14.3.0 (23D56). VoiceQ Pro is now fully armed with the latest GPU support, ensuring seamless compatibility with the cutting-edge macOS Sanoma. Your favorite voiceover software has never been more powerful!

Accessibility:

Our new Font Size Options feature dramatically improves accessibility and enables a more personalized and enriched user experience. Options range from larger text for improved readability to more compact size for a broader view ensuring all visual preferences are catered for.

Key Features:

  1. 'Done' Prompt for Multiple Line Changes: When changing multiple lines to 'Done,' a convenient 'All Done' prompt has been added to streamline workflows, improving project management efficiency.
  2. Audio recording support: Support for external audio interfaces from makers such as Universal Audio, Audient, Focusrite and PreSonus. This support allows recording in VoiceQ in new formats such as AIFF and M4A both in lossless formats. Audio Description and narration recording will benefit most from this update.
  3. Bluetooth/Headphone Audio: We have added support for automatic connection via Bluetooth or external headphones. Audio settings now seamlessly switch, providing a smoother experience during your voiceover sessions.
  4. Conform files default to 'Leave' on Dropped Lines: When a line is dropped during Matchbox/Conformalizer conforming, the default action now set to 'Leave,' offering a more intuitive and user-friendly conforming process.
  5. Extended Cloud Sync Character Limit: You can now sync up to 1500 characters per line, providing more flexibility for your script management.
  6. Font Size Options: Enjoy increased flexibility with the introduction of font size options. Tailor the display to your preferences by selecting from a range of font sizes for an enhanced user experience.
  7. H.265 Video Codec Support: Official support for the H.265 video codec, offering improved video compatibility.
  8. Hours of Recording Time Calculation: VoiceQ now calculates the estimated recording time for talent based on WPH settings, making project planning a breeze.
  9. Media Window shortcut (F9) compatibility: F9 or Fn+F9 is now fully compatible with the latest macOS versions, ensuring that you can make the most of this shortcut to quickly open and close the media window without a single click of the mouse.
  10. Network iLok Support: Share licenses over networks with ease using Network iLok for hassle-free collaboration.
  11. New advanced exporting options: Allows for more rows to be exported using the feature “Export>Advanced Export”.
  12. New shortcut added for the Script details editor: It can be toggled by Ctrl+E to bring up the script details pop-up window. It is purpose designed to work when one item is selected. Conversely when multiple items are selected, this will be disabled.
  13. OOONA Script Compatibility via JSON: VoiceQ Pro now seamlessly imports OOONA scripts via JSON files, ensuring accurate and efficient script handling for enhanced collaboration and compatibility.
  14. Target Words per Hour (WPH): Customize your target WPH for precise control over project progress and scheduling.
  15. Words per Character Tracking: Keep track of the progress with words per character metrics displayed in the characters view.

Bug and Fixes:

  1. Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance the overall stability and functionality of VoiceQ Pro.
  2. VoiceQ Cloud project saving updated for version 3.0 supports custom server networks

AVID Satellite Enhancements:

Adjusted the selection function using AVID Satellite

  • This caused some selection problems during playback and recording for Pro Tools users
  • VoiceQ now ignores Selection commands
  • Scrubbing performance is now enhanced. This was degraded due to Selection and Update video commands triggering at the same time on certain devices.

Playback Commands and Nudging Options for Pro Tools:

  • AVID Satellite functionality has been extensively tested with the latest version of Pro Tools.
  • Users can confidently control playback and perform precise nudging operations when collaborating with Pro Tools projects through VoiceQ Pro.

VoiceQ Writer 7.3.0

Release: January 2024

macOS Sanoma Compatibility

With Latest GPU support for Apple Silicon devices, VoiceQ Pro is now fully compatible with macOS Sanoma 14.3.0 (23D56). VoiceQ Pro is now fully armed with the latest GPU support, ensuring seamless compatibility with the cutting-edge macOS Sanoma. Your favorite voiceover software has never been more powerful!

Accessibility:

Our new Font Size Options feature dramatically improves accessibility and enables a more personalized and enriched user experience. Options range from larger text for improved readability to more compact size for a broader view ensuring all visual preferences are catered for.

Key Features:

  1. 'Done' Prompt for Multiple Line Changes: When changing multiple lines to 'Done,' a convenient 'All Done' prompt has been added to streamline workflows, improving project management efficiency.
  2. Audio recording support: Support for external audio interfaces from makers such as Universal Audio, Audient, Focusrite and PreSonus. This support allows recording in VoiceQ in new formats such as AIFF and M4A both in lossless formats. Audio Description and narration recording will benefit most from this update.
  3. Bluetooth/Headphone Audio: We have added support for automatic connection via Bluetooth or external headphones. Audio settings now seamlessly switch, providing a smoother experience during your voiceover sessions.
  4. Conform files default to 'Leave' on Dropped Lines: When a line is dropped during Matchbox/Conformalizer conforming, the default action now set to 'Leave,' offering a more intuitive and user-friendly conforming process.
  5. Extended Cloud Sync Character Limit: You can now sync up to 1500 characters per line, providing more flexibility for your script management.
  6. Font Size Options: Enjoy increased flexibility with the introduction of font size options. Tailor the display to your preferences by selecting from a range of font sizes for an enhanced user experience.
  7. H.265 Video Codec Support: Official support for the H.265 video codec, offering improved video compatibility.
  8. Hours of Recording Time Calculation: VoiceQ now calculates the estimated recording time for talent based on WPH settings, making project planning a breeze.
  9. Media Window shortcut (F9) compatibility: F9 or Fn+F9 is now fully compatible with the latest macOS versions, ensuring that you can make the most of this shortcut to quickly open and close the media window without a single click of the mouse.
  10. Network iLok Support: Share licenses over networks with ease using Network iLok for hassle-free collaboration.
  11. New advanced exporting options: Allows for more rows to be exported using the feature “Export>Advanced Export”.
  12. New shortcut added for the Script details editor: It can be toggled by Ctrl+E to bring up the script details pop-up window. It is purpose designed to work when one item is selected. Conversely when multiple items are selected, this will be disabled.
  13. OOONA Script Compatibility via JSON: VoiceQ Pro now seamlessly imports OOONA scripts via JSON files, ensuring accurate and efficient script handling for enhanced collaboration and compatibility.
  14. Target Words per Hour (WPH): Customize your target WPH for precise control over project progress and scheduling.
  15. Words per Character Tracking: Keep track of the progress with words per character metrics displayed in the characters view.

Bug and Fixes:

  1. Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance the overall stability and functionality of VoiceQ.
  2. VoiceQ Cloud project saving updated for version 3.0 supports custom server networks.

VoiceQ Actor 7.3.0

Release: January 2024

macOS Sanoma Compatibility

With Latest GPU support for Apple Silicon devices, VoiceQ Pro is now fully compatible with macOS Sanoma 14.3.0 (23D56). VoiceQ Pro is now fully armed with the latest GPU support, ensuring seamless compatibility with the cutting-edge macOS Sanoma. Your favorite voiceover software has never been more powerful!

Accessibility:

Our new Font Size Options feature dramatically improves accessibility and enables a more personalized and enriched user experience. Options range from larger text for improved readability to more compact size for a broader view ensuring all visual preferences are catered for.

Key Features:

  1. 'Done' Prompt for Multiple Line Changes: When changing multiple lines to 'Done,' a convenient 'All Done' prompt has been added to streamline workflows, improving project management efficiency.
  2. Audio recording support: Support for external audio interfaces from makers such as Universal Audio, Audient, Focusrite and PreSonus. This support allows recording in VoiceQ in new formats such as AIFF and M4A both in lossless formats. Audio Description and narration recording will benefit most from this update.
  3. Bluetooth/Headphone Audio: We have added support for automatic connection via Bluetooth or external headphones. Audio settings now seamlessly switch, providing a smoother experience during your voiceover sessions.
  4. Extended Cloud Sync Character Limit: You can now sync up to 1500 characters per line, providing more flexibility for your script management.
  5. Font Size Options: Enjoy increased flexibility with the introduction of font size options. Tailor the display to your preferences by selecting from a range of font sizes for an enhanced user experience.
  6. H.265 Video Codec Support: Official support for the H.265 video codec, offering improved video compatibility.
  7. Media Window shortcut (F9) compatibility: F9 or Fn+F9 is now fully compatible with the latest macOS versions, ensuring that you can make the most of this shortcut to quickly open and close the media window without a single click of the mouse.

Bug and Fixes:

  1. Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance the overall stability and functionality of VoiceQ.
  2. VoiceQ Cloud project saving updated for version 3.0 supports custom server networks

VoiceQ Pro Version 7 (2023)

Release: Last release November 2023

Disclaimer

This version of VoiceQ will create projects that are not compatible with older versions of VoiceQ. Due to the inclusion of FORCED NARRATIVE in the TTAL format export and importing features we can not guarantee that the project files will open on older versions of VoiceQ software. We also have added new data to the VoiceQ Cloud structure to accommodate new features added as well.User Guides UpdateUpdated user guides for Cloud, MIDI with Pro Tools, and Google Cloud are now available on our website at https://www.voiceq.com/support/voiceq-applications-user-guide.

macOS Sonoma Compatibility

With Latest GPU support for Apple Silicon devices, VoiceQ Pro is now fully compatible with macOS Sonoma. VoiceQ Pro is now fully armed with the latest GPU support, ensuring seamless compatibility with the cutting-edge macOS Sonoma. Your favourite voiceover software has never been more powerful!

Accessibility

Our new Font Size Options feature dramatically improves accessibility and enables a more personalized and enriched user experience. Options range from larger text for improved readability to more compact size for a broader view ensuring all visual preferences are catered for.

Features

TTAL 1.1 Formatting:

  • Option to import/export 'DUB_SCRIPT' with forced narrative indication in TTAL format.
  • When importing TTAL with 'FORCED NARRATIVE,' the line is set as the character 'FORCED NARRATIVE.'
  • Data for 'Position on-screen' imports settings for 'top, bottom, left, right.'FN in the characters menu defines the character as a 'FORCED NARRATIVE.'
  • Screen position field in the comment pop-out extension to log on-screen position.
  • Character on screen is required for actors to know if the person appears in view.

OOONA Script Support:

  • Added support for importing and merging translation scripts from OOONA in VoiceQ Pro/Writer.Enables users to create and export files back to the application after completing the dubbing process.
  • Users can refer to the support guide for instructions on using OOONA with VoiceQ.

Support for XL8 SYNC Scripts:

  • Added support for XL8 sync scripts in Excel format, recommended for users wanting to automate spotting.Users can refer to the support guide for instructions on using the sync option with VoiceQ.

AVID Satellite Integration:

  • Seamless integration with AVID Pro Tools Ultimate or Pro Tools HD with Satellite LE for flawless audio selection and playback.
  • Precise frame-level snapping and playback capabilities in Pro Tools enhance the dubbing process.
  • Enables loop recording, advanced ADR features, punch-in, destructive recording, and efficient navigation/editing of recordings directly from Pro Tools.
  • Highlights the start and end points of audio lines in Pro Tools for easier navigation and editing.
  • Achieves a synchronization accuracy rate of 99.9% between VoiceQ and Pro Tools over both MIDI and ReWire connections.
  • Simplified connection process with just three easy steps for connecting the two devices.

Formatted Text Integration:

  • Option to import scripts with formatting (Italic, Bold, Underlines).Supports markdown system for formatting similar to HTML applications.
  • Shortcuts for Italic, Bold, Bold Italic, and Underline introduced.
  • Escape character ('') for special characters.

VoiceQ Phonics:

  • Users can add icons for specific voice adjustments (inhale, exhale, lip-smack, swallow, breath, etc.).
  • Phonic icons in the new menu icon in the lower left of the main window.
  • Icons can be added to each character and stretched for on-screen use by the actor.

Character Pin Option:

  • Introduces a "Pin" option in the scene character menu to keep characters in the lowest section of the band at all times.Multiple character selection, deletion, merging, filtering, and display options added.
  • Faster Scene/Line Shifting:
  • Allows shifting in the negative time direction.
  • Simplified messages for faster scene/line shifting.
  • Scene start time cannot overlap with other scenes.
  • Unassigned characters can be quickly assigned to a character in the project via right-click.

Enhancements:

Audio Recording Support:

  • Added support for external audio interfaces (e.g., Universal Audio, Audient, Focusrite, PreSonus).Allows recording in new formats like AIFF and M4A in lossless quality.Particularly beneficial for Audio Description and narration recording.

Bluetooth/Headphone Audio:

  • Introduced automatic connection support via Bluetooth or external headphones.Audio settings seamlessly switch for a smoother voiceover experience.

Conform Files Enhancement:

  • Conform files default to 'Leave' on Dropped Lines during Matchbox conforming, improving user-friendliness.

Workflow Streamlining:

  • Added a 'Done' prompt for multiple line changes to streamline workflows and improve project management efficiency.Font Size Options introduced for increased flexibility and personalized user experience.

Media Window and Script Editing:

  • F9 or Fn+F9 shortcut now fully compatible with the latest macOS versions for quick media window access.Added a new shortcut (Ctrl+E) for the Script details editor to enhance script editing efficiency.

Script Compatibility and Collaboration:

  • Seamless OOONA Script Compatibility via JSON for accurate and efficient script handling.VoiceQ now ignores Selection commands, enhancing user control during sessions.

Performance Improvements and Support:

  • Enhanced scrubbing performance, addressing degradation due to simultaneous Selection and Update video commands.Added support for Veritone 3.0 SSML voices, offering Prosody support for duration.Support for XL8 SYNC scripts in Excel format for automated spotting.Customizable AAF Export, allowing users to name AAF files for personalized project organization.

Extended Capabilities and Compatibility:

  • Extended Cloud Sync Character Limit to 1500 characters per line, providing more flexibility for script management.Official support for the H.265 video codec for improved video compatibility.Calculation of estimated recording time for talent based on Words Per Hour (WPH) settings for better project planning.Full compatibility with macOS Sanoma.

Network and Collaboration Features:

  • Network iLok Support for easy license sharing over networks.Target Words per Hour (WPH) customization for precise control over project progress and schedule.Words per Character Tracking for progress monitoring displayed in the characters' view.Increased AVID Satellite Network Locking support for Dante systems and expanded LAN compatibility.

Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements:

  • Fixed issues related to Cloud Scene Duplication, Horizontal Scrolling, MIDI Feedback Loop, and more. Improved ReWire Stability on non-Intel devices, ensuring smooth operation. Enhanced Timecode Locking for imported media, maintaining sync even if the start time is modified. Added toggle for region selection in settings, improving ADR and Loop recording capabilities. Stability improvements in fast playback scenarios and when the network drops.

Preference Profiles and Satellite Link Settings:

  • Preference profiles now ignore Satellite selections in DAW settings. Additional handling for fast playback scenarios.

Pre/Post-Roll Handling:

  • VoiceQ requests pre/post-roll values when the connection is established. Disabled changing pre/post-roll values from VoiceQ when AVID Satellite is active. VoiceQ prompts an error when the network drops or is disconnected.

General Fixes:

  • Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements for overall stability.
  • Importing on-screen notes issue preventing language options update is resolved.
  • Legacy 2.0 projects now save in the correct format (XML) without issues.
  • Selection function using AVID Satellite causing problems during playback and recording for Pro Tools users is adjusted.

TTAL Conforming and Script Handling:

  • Addressed JSON file merging issue for FN (Forced Narrative) data in TTAL conforming.

Save Functionality:

  • 'Save As...' function issue preventing some users from saving correctly is fixed.

Export and Format Fixes:

  • Fixed an error after exporting a video (.mov).
  • Merging lines with '*' now works as intended.
  • Fixed MIDI issues when connecting over a network.
  • Non-English header detection issue resolved.
  • Timecode format corrected for accurate representation.
  • Audio monitoring channel fixed for stereo inputs.Reduced the size of the preferences window and added a 'System' menu for better organization.Advanced export excel issue is fixed.
  • Characters panel menu re-ordered for easier selection functions.
  • Minor UI glitches in advanced detection mode and preferences window fixed.
  • Fixed software closure issue when exporting to Voice Q 2.0 script output.
  • Minor UI glitch on track heights in advanced detection mode fixed.Issue with importing excel with underlined text addressed.
  • Vertical slider added to increase WAV sizing.
  • Characters can be added to the scene through a right-click option in the characters panel.

New Features and Improvements:

  • Added initial position request whenever connected.
  • Addressed issues where VoiceQ would close or Pro Tools would play from the start in certain scenarios.
  • Export the Script text in 'docx' format.
  • Export audio in 'm4a, wav' formats.
  • VoiceQ Project 3.0 format introduced for faster load times and increased stability.
  • Duplicate a language feature added for easier regional adjustments.
  • Loop Count reports now allow users to adjust loop timing to any required range.
  • Critical issue causing the application to freeze when deleting a line in a certain state is fixed.
  • Jump to start issue removed when performing Undo, delete, split, and merge actions.
  • Added a visual “rebuilding text” dialogue when using Open GL or Blackmagic outputs.
  • Fixed comments not transferring from VoiceQ Cloud.
  • Fixed splitting line issue when project has multiple languages and user intervention option is turned off.
  • 'FN' column in characters now hidden for non-Netflix projects.
  • Text updates correctly when importing SRT.
  • Veritone 3.0 support for voice technology introduced.
  • Cloud projects saved as VoiceQ Project format v3 no longer save as XML format.

These fixes and improvements aim to enhance the user experience and ensure smoother functionality of VoiceQ.


How to Update VoiceQ to the Latest Version

1. Check for Updates:

  • Launch your current version of VoiceQ on your macOS-based system. Once open, navigate to the main menu and select "Help."

2. Select "Check for Updates":

  • Within the "Help" menu, you'll find an option labeled "Check for Updates." Click on it to initiate the process.

3. Download and Install:

  • VoiceQ will now connect to the update server to search for any available updates. If an update is found, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install it.

4. Complete the Installation:

  • Once the download is complete, the installation process will begin automatically. Follow the prompts to complete the update.

5. Restart VoiceQ:

  • After the update is successfully installed, restart VoiceQ to ensure that all changes take effect.

6. Verification:

  • To confirm that the update was successful, navigate to the main menu and select "About VoiceQ." The version number displayed should correspond to the latest release.

By following these steps, you can easily update VoiceQ to the latest version and take advantage of the newest features and improvements. If you encounter any issues during the update process or have further questions, please consult our comprehensive support resources or reach out to our dedicated support team. We're here to ensure your VoiceQ experience is always optimized and up-to-date. Happy dubbing and translating!