Music Media Helper (Tools for Multichannel Audio & Music Videos)

[himey]

Can't download the Beta Version.

I did using Chrome. I normally use Edge.

 

[AudiophileStyle]

A beta version with fixes for two issues reported last night is ready (issues were related to use of new ffmpeg 7 in MMH):

Version 7.1.24 Beta 1 (April 24 2024)
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Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @AudiophileStyle (NOTE: A new ffmpeg command line is now created for 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 remixes)
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @NCFan1999
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

@AudiophileStyle and @NCFan1999 please confirm fix is valid at your end.

Beta installer here:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/Beta/MMHInstaller.msi

Works perfectly Garry. Thank you so much.

 

[HomerJAU]

Music Media Helper 7.1.24 released

Version 7.1.24 (April 25 2024)
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Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

Changes:
Media File Manager: 'Movie' column now uses 'Natural' sorting (e.g. before '300' before '1917')
Media File Manager: 'Media Size' column forces 3 decimal points (e.g. 5.340 GB)

Direct link:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/MMHInstaller.msi

Otherwise use the existing MMH 'Check for Updates' command

 

[HomerJAU]

Can't download the Beta Version

Try the ‘Check for Updates’ on the MMH Launcher dialog. That should download the new msi installer.

 

[HomerJAU]

I have just uploaded Music Media Helper 8 Alpha 1 for user testing/feedback.

MMH 8 uses Microsoft .NET 8 which is the current long term .NET release which offers improved performance and features for developers/users.

This MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1 release is identical to the current MMH 7 official release, except that it uses the .NET 8 runtime and the latest 3rd Party UI library which now supports .NET 8.

I have started to split the UI code into a library for future support of non-Windows systems but this isn't utilised in MMH 8 just yet (see why below) but its more important to get users onto .NET 8. Over the coming weeks I'll merge the new Library code into MMH 8 (one tool/release at a time)

IMPORTANT: Microsoft ends support for .NET 7 on May 14 2024. .NET 7 will no longer receive security patches and other fixes. It is critical that ALL MMH users update to .NET 8 (and MMH 8) as soon as possible, certainly before the end of May 2024 otherwise .NET 7 and any apps using .NET 7 could become a security risk to your PC.


INSTALLING MMH 8:
To use MMH 8 users must first install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64). MMH 8 and MMH 7 are independent (you can install both and run either. But I recommend you move to MMH 8 asap and uninstall MMH 7 and .NET 7 by end of May 2024.

Change log (from current MMH 7.1.24):
MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1
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New:
.NET Desktop Runtime upgraded to version .NET 8 (performance improvements)

Changes:
Updated 3rd party UI controls to latest 23.2.5
Updated 'Check for Updates' dialog (now shows more information)
Updated PDF docs (only changing MMH and .NET references to version 8)

NOTE: There will be one further update to MMH 7 before May 14. After that update I will only support users on MMH 8.

Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64):
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

THX
Garry

 

[DuncanS]

Installed.

You will get warnings from Windows and most likely from your Anti-virus software etc. (Norton 360 in my case)

Windows initially tries to block it, but persevere by clicking on Keep etc.
Norton 360 then says it doesn't have a Digital Signature, so clicked on always allow.
I've also reported to Microsoft as a Safe Website.

 

[Bob Romano]

I have just uploaded Music Media Helper 8 Alpha 1 for user testing/feedback.

MMH 8 uses Microsoft .NET 8 which is the current long term .NET release which offers improved performance and features for developers/users.

This MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1 release is identical to the current MMH 7 official release, except that it uses the .NET 8 runtime and the latest 3rd Party UI library which now supports .NET 8.

I have started to split the UI code into a library for future support of non-Windows systems but this isn't utilised in MMH 8 just yet (see why below) but its more important to get users onto .NET 8. Over the coming weeks I'll merge the new Library code into MMH 8 (one tool/release at a time)

IMPORTANT: Microsoft ends support for .NET 7 on May 14 2024. .NET 7 will no longer receive security patches and other fixes. It is critical that ALL MMH users update to .NET 8 (and MMH 8) as soon as possible, certainly before the end of May 2024 otherwise .NET 7 and any apps using .NET 7 could become a security risk to your PC.


INSTALLING MMH 8:
To use MMH 8 users must first install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64). MMH 8 and MMH 7 are independent (you can install both and run either. But I recommend you move to MMH 8 asap and uninstall MMH 7 and .NET 7 by end of May 2024.

Change log (from current MMH 7.1.24):
MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1
-------------
New:
.NET Desktop Runtime upgraded to version .NET 8 (performance improvements)

Changes:
Updated 3rd party UI controls to latest 23.2.5
Updated 'Check for Updates' dialog (now shows more information)
Updated PDF docs (only changing MMH and .NET references to version 8)

NOTE: There will be one further update to MMH 7 before May 14. After that update I will only support users on MMH 8.

Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64):
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

THX
Garry

Thanks again Garry. I was able to download and install without a hitch. I did have to tell Windows to "keep" the file but it was a quick install and using it to convert from MKV to flac and then convert from 7.1 to 5.1 was lightning fast. And it seems to work nicely to down convert the Atmos to 5.1. I'll find out once I play it in the car. Amazing work.

 

[georgeshannon]

Thanks for this version. I was also able to download and install with no problems using windows 7. Need to find the tool to convert 7.1 to 5.1. I believe I found the conversion process for Atmos to 5.1. Thanks again.

 

[Bob Romano]

I just ripped the 8 channel flac from MKV and then remixed channels from 7.1 to 5.1. Seemed to work fine.

 

[HomerJAU]

Music Media Helper 7.1.25 released

Version 7.1.25 (May 2 2024) - Support for MMH 7 ends soon. Microsoft .NET 7 unsupported from May 14 2024
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Fixes:
MMH Atmos Helper: 'CopyTags' error when creating MKV files in certain circumstances - fixed @niunduro

Changes:
Updated MKVToolnix to 84.0

(Same changes made to new MMH 8 Beta 1 release)

MMH 8 Beta 1 here:
Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64): Only if not already installed
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

 

[niunduro]

Music Media Helper 7.1.25 released

Version 7.1.25 (May 2 2024) - Support for MMH 7 ends soon. Microsoft .NET 7 unsupported from May 14 2024
-------------
Fixes:
MMH Atmos Helper: 'CopyTags' error when creating MKV files in certain circumstances - fixed @niunduro

Changes:
Updated MKVToolnix to 84.0

(Same changes made to new MMH 8 Beta 1 release)

MMH 8 Beta 1 here:
Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64): Only if not already installed
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

bug fixed confirmed. Thanks!

 

[DuncanS]

MMH 8 Beta 1 auto updated, no issues

In October 2025, Windows 10 will stop being supported by Microsoft so security will decrease from then on. Will the switch to Windows 11 cause any changes?

I've only Windows 11 on my Microsoft Surface, and my perfectly functioning 5 year old top spec PC will not support W11 so a new PC is needed (I'll keep the old one just not use it on the Net), so much for eco friendly computing

 

[leefarber]

Installed V. 8 Beta. Everything launches perfectly, but when I click "Extract Audio from MKV" I get this alert:

 

[Nevrim]

Installed V. 8 Beta. Everything launches perfectly, but when I click "Extract Audio from MKV" I get this alert:

View attachment 105039

Same for me too...

 

[DuncanS]

I got the same, Error Log attached

 

[HomerJAU]

Installed V. 8 Beta. Everything launches perfectly, but when I click "Extract Audio from MKV" I get this alert:

Same for me too...

I got the same, Error Log attached

If you download MMH8 Beta 1 installer again this fixes the missing MMHLibrary.dll file (new to MMH8 Beta 1)
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

 

[DuncanS]

If you download MMH8 Beta 1 installer again this fixes the missing MMHLibrary.dll file (new to MMH8 Beta 1)
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

That has cured the error

I really did have to fight Windows/Norton to get it this time, there were some updates to them yesterday and it seems they really are making it difficult to download!

 

[AYanguas]

MMH 8 Beta 1 auto updated, no issues

In October 2025, Windows 10 will stop being supported by Microsoft so security will decrease from then on. Will the switch to Windows 11 cause any changes?

I've only Windows 11 on my Microsoft Surface, and my perfectly functioning 5 year old top spec PC will not support W11 so a new PC is needed (I'll keep the old one just not use it on the Net), so much for eco friendly computing

I'm running two main Windows 10 PCs and a NUC for my wife. None of them are valid for Windows 11, of course.

I do not want to migrate to new HW for some years more, unless the PCs break.

I understand that with the end of support for Windows 10, in October 2025, there will be no more "New Features" updates, but there will continue to be security patches for a few more years. Therefore security would not be diminished, or very little. Am I right?

 

[DuncanS]

I'm running two main Windows 10 PCs and a NUC for my wife. None of them are valid for Windows 11, of course.

I do not want to migrate to new HW for some years more, unless the PCs break.

I understand that with the end of support for Windows 10, in October 2025, there will be no more "New Features" updates, but there will continue to be security patches for a few more years. Therefore security would not be diminished, or very little. Am I right?

Doesn't look like security updates will continue
from the Microsoft website https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/lifecycle/faq/windows

 

[AYanguas]

Doesn't look like security updates will continue
from the Microsoft website https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/lifecycle/faq/windows

View attachment 105112

It looks that you will still receive security patches after 2025 if you pay.
Price fee will double each year.

This does not seem too much if you want to stay with current HW for some more years. And the price for individuals, not for companies, could be even lower, some say.

Edited: or perhaps higher !

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24120093/microsoft-windows-10-extended-security-updates-price