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Tobi v1.5.1, bug fixes + new audio feature!

Tobi version 1.5.1 is out! As usual, check out the change log to see what's new. The bugs squashed in this release really improve the user experience, so we thoroughly recommend upgrading. I am particularly exited about the new "split and shift" audio feature, which greatly increases productivity. This keyboard-driven functionality (CTRL-RETURN) enables a much smoother workflow when working with a text-only transcript and pre-existing audio assets (reminder: use CTRL-I to insert MP3 or WAV files). The text/audio synchronization consists in a simple, intuitive sequence of repetitive actions, especially when using the "auto play" mode (tip: use SHIFT-CTRL-ALT-SPACE to toggle the mode). I found that speeding-up the audio playback (CTRL-UP) makes the process faster with no loss in accuracy. The undo/redo (CTRL-Z / Y) comes handy when making a mistake or when missing a synchronization point, but because undoing actually highlights / selects the affected audio, don't forget to deselect (CTRL-D) or select-all (CTRL-A) in order to reset the playback cursor (use the HOME key to listen from the beginning). The previous/next text navigation shortcuts (CTRL-COMMA / COLON) make it trivial to verify the state of the synchronization at any given time. Remember, you can hit the ESCAPE key to interrupt the waveform rendering/loading for long audio files (most operations can be performed without the need to display the entire audio). The ESCAPE key turns "auto play" off, so if you need it turned on again you can use the SHIFT-CTRL-ALT-SPACE keyboard shortcut or tick the box in the icon toolbar. We intend to publish a short instructional video for this new feature, hopefully very soon. In the meantime, let us know what you think on the forum! Kind regards, Daniel - UPDATE- A short video tutorial is now available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQaVXdgKSn0