FretPet

Category	Audio Production / Sequencers
Version	1.3.3
Format
Compatibility	MacOS X UB
License	Commercial Software
Price	$10 / 10€
Rating
Updated On	Sep 3, 2012
Total Downloads	2,474
Mac Downloads	2,474

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Guitar-oriented music sequencer

FretPet is a guitar-oriented music sequencer with a dynamic interface that makes writing music fun and surprisingly easy. FretPet is centered around the six-string guitar, so it makes an ideal reference tool for finding the names of chords on the fretboard. The program can show you any chord in any tuning.

Features :
Create and modify chords with simple point-and-click interfaces
Instantly find guitar fingerings for any tuning and position
Compose chord progressions and picking patterns
Play through QuickTime and MIDI outputs
Play through synths like GarageBand, Absynth, FM7, etc
Export MIDI files and QuickTime Music Movies
Find all twelve names for any chord
Transpose and harmonize chords on the fly
Use filters to transform entire groups of chords
Absorb music theory without breaking a sweat

Mac with a 1GHz or faster processor Mac OS X 10.5 or higher 512MB RAM

FretPet v 1.3.3 Sep 3, 2012 MacOS X UB

Download Update

This is a bugfix release to address problems with the integrity of exported MIDI files. We've been using FretPet with the Alesis IO Dock and our favorite iPad synthesizers, and it's been a lot of fun. To make this experience better for everyone we're working on improved MIDI options and file export for one of our favorite new sequencers, SunVox!

FretPet v 1.3.1 Sep 10, 2011 MacOS X UB

Download Update

Fixed reversed controls in 10.7 Lion

Improved stability in playback animation

FretPet v 1.3.0 Jul 23, 2011 MacOS X UB

Added startup test for a QuickTime conflict (-18077)
Replaced QuickTime Note Player with AU Synth
Added support for the 98 built-in GS instruments
Fixed UI issues with Channels Palette
Updated French and Italian translations
Fixed UI issues in French & Italian interfaces
Improved support for scroll wheels and trackpads
Instrument controls wrap when scrolled/tracked

FretPet v 1.2.8 Jun 16, 2011 MacOS X UB

This update brings incremental improvement to this classic sequencer and restores support for some older Macs. If it used to bug you that playback animation was braking for dialogs, as of this version playback and animation continue no matter what else you're doing. We've been messing with our build settings again, so everything should feel a little more responsive.

FretPet v 1.2.7 Jun 7, 2011 MacOS X UB

* Repaired a potential stuck About Box issue
* Fixed an issue with French and Italian localizations
* Fixed a crash that could occur during save or export

FretPet v 1.2.6 Apr 10, 2011 MacOS X UB

FretPet is now available on the Mac App Store at the new low price of $9.99. The download version can still be purchased through Kagi Shareware also at $9.99. This is the ultimate version of your favorite guitar-based Mac music sequencer!

* Support for the Mac App Store
* New Low Price on the Kagi Store

FretPet v 1.2.5 Jun 5, 2010 MacOS X UB

This update is the first with 100% reliable chord naming, bringing FretPet into parity with ChordCalc 1.1.1. The chord naming code was audited (by feeding its output into the name input of ChordCalc and comparing the result to the original chord). Two issues affecting certain 13th chords were discovered and patched.

* Fixed naming issues affecting some 13th chords.
* Fixed the built-in software updater.

FretPet v 1.2.4 Dec 29, 2009 MacOS X UB

Added keyboard shortcuts for Enabled Parts Filters

Added Sparkle framework for auto update

Fixed issue with player being interrupted by menus

FretPet v 1.2.3 Dec 28, 2009 MacOS X UB

* Further fixes to chord notation
* Replaced deprecated timer code

FretPet v 1.2.2 Dec 11, 2009 MacOS X UB

Improvements to chord naming, bringing parity with ChordCalc 1.0.2

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FretPet v 1.2 Nov 25, 2009 MacOS X UB

* Completely replaced old buggy chord notation code
* Includes (incomplete and likely bad) Italian localization
* Added support for half-diminished chords
* Chord name no longer drawn in red when the root is locked
* Fixed window alignment when the Dock is on the left

FretPet v 1.1.1 Mar 8, 2009 MacOS X UB

* Expanded selection of Guitar Themes
* Includes some large Guitar Themes for big displays
* Added larger views to the Keyboard Palette
* Guitar Themes are now fully user-customizable
* Increased the size of the Diagram palette
* Bracket dragging is now smoothly rendered
* Fixed Format 0 Running Mode MIDI Export
* Fixed broken Undo/Redo of Velocity/Sustain changes
* Cleaned up various Undo/Redo anomalies
* Fixed display of string tones in horizontal mode
* Improved OpenGL graphics engine
* Guitar Themes now include customizable playback animations
* Moved the Root/Key selector to the main toolbar
* Guitar strum timing now syncs with the tempo
* Fixed a "stuck keys" bug in the Keyboard palette
* Added double-click editing to Channels Palette
* Instrument tooltips update properly in the Channels Palette
* Option-click in the circle palette now strums upward
* Clicked sequencer tones no longer sound during playback
* Fixed display of the Diagram for certain functions
* Init Part 1 as guitar, Part 2 as Piano
* Better mousewheel and trackpad support in controls
* Fixed transpose command keys in halftone view mode
* Re-implemented data storage classes under STL

FretPet v 1.1 Sep 8, 2008 MacOS X UB

Added a full-featured Guitar Theming system

Dots, Playback Effects, and Bracket graphics now customizable

Includes larger Guitar Themes suitable for modern displays

Added mousewheel/trackpad support to the Guitar Palette

Special playback effects included in some of the built-in guitars

Fixed a crash that could occur when quitting with unsaved documents

Fixed Undo / Redo of Velocity and Sustain

Added medium/large views to the Keyboard Palette

Bracket resizing is now smoothly rendered

Streamlined OpenGL-based graphics rendering

Fixed Export of MIDI Format 0 "Running Mode"

Fixed broken Undo/Redo of Velocity/Sustain changes

Fixed display of string tones in the Sideways orientation

Guitar strum timing now aligns with the tempo

Fixed a "stuck keys" bug in the Keyboard Palette

Added double-click editing to the Channels Palette

Fixed a bug with help tips in the Channels Palette

Option-click in the Circle Palette to strum upward

Clicked sequencer tones no longer sound during playback

Re-implemented data storage classes with STL

Fixed transpose command keys in halftone view mode

Better mousewheel and trackpad support in controls

Part 1 now starts out as Guitar, Part 2 as Piano

Fixed display of the Diagram for certain functions

Reset Palettes now aligns palettes to screen edges

Enlarged and simplified the Diagram Palette

Moved the Tonic/Key button to the main Toolbar

FretPet v 1.0.8 Feb 8, 2007 MacOS X UB

Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur on startup

FretPet v 1.0.7 Feb 1, 2007 MacOS X UB

Drag-selecting no longer scrolls too fast. Fixed cosmetic glitches in the D# dot graphics. Click-and-hold can now be used to override fretboard dots. Command key shortcuts now work in the Save Alert. Filters are now disabled when they would have no effect. Fixed the Undo/Redo behavior of several filters. The Dots Display setting is now properly saved. Numbered Dots now show the correct extensions.

FretPet v 1.0.6 Aug 4, 2006 MacOS X UB

Added an option to display fretboard dots with Letter Names.

FretPet v 1.0.5 Jun 24, 2006 MacOS X UB

Fixed a bug in which tuning the low string below C could cause a crash

FretPet v 1.0.4 Jun 16, 2006 MacOS X UB

Improved French Localization
Fixed the "Instrument Picker" command in the Instrument Popup
Fixed a bug where volumes with recent documents would auto-mount
Fixed drawing of sequences in inactive documents during playback
Fixed a bug in which loading a document could alter other documents
Replaced Demo Sequences damaged by the aforementioned bug

FretPet v 1.0.3 May 22, 2006 MacOS X UB

Compiled as a Universal Binary for Intel-based Macs (consider this a beta!)

Added visual feedback to the Circle Palette

Fixed a bug loading guitar images in a Unicode pathname

Fixed a bug in which fingering overrides weren't reflected in the document

Fixed a bug in which inactive menu items didn't block raw key events

Fixed a bug in which Paste Tones failed to update the Scale Cursor

Fixed an issue where Undo / Redo improperly affected playback

Fixed a bug where the Revert command would crash the program

Changed the keyboard to only light up tones in the current part

Reduced the size of the application's resource files

FretPet v 1.0.2 Feb 14, 2006 MacOS X PPC

Fixed crash when the low string is tuned below C
Fixed improper undo/redo of deleted chords
Added a new Tones:Cleanup filter to remove unused tones
Recompiled with the 10.4u SDK targeting 10.3
Updated Kagi Registration Module
Updated manual and web site
Fixed menu item marks in the French instrument popup

FretPet v 1.0.1 Oct 16, 2005 MacOS X PPC

Updated the diagram button
Fixed missing Random2 filter

FretPet v 1.0 Oct 10, 2005 MacOS X PPC

Non-expiring release version
Fixed paste-replacing at the end of a document
Added a "Pattern:Random 2" filter (one tone per string)

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