MusicHarvester 3.5.0

Automatic Updates

• Sparkle 2 fully integrated
• New “Check for Updates …” menu item
• Automatic checks for new versions
• Support for signed and notarised updates
• Sparkle feed and public signing key integrated
• Sandbox permissions added for update installation
• Foundation created for future direct updates within the app

Dashboard and Statistics

• Statistics cards completely redesigned
• Module colours matched to the respective application areas
• Transparent, colour-coordinated card backgrounds
• Overall statistics presented more clearly
• Date removed from individual cards
• Unnecessary areas removed
• New statistic for the total amount of downloaded data
• Numbers displayed more consistently and readably

Files Actually Processed

The counters now record files that were actually processed instead of application launches. The following areas were revised:

• Music Downloads
• Track Editor
• Batch Editor
• Audio Converter
• Cover Finder
• Duplicate Scanner

Cover Finder

• New “Also list tracks with cover art” option
• Existing cover art can be replaced selectively
• Fast cover updates without selecting an album first
• Additional safety confirmations for larger track collections
• Improved workflow for large music libraries
• The statistics counter records only cover art that was actually replaced
• Newly added cover art is not counted as replaced

Duplicate Scanner

• Improved stability and performance for large music libraries
• Optimised demanding file and hash checks
• Duplicate searches are more responsive
• A delete button is available directly beside every found track
• Deleted tracks are removed from the results immediately
• Groups with only one remaining file disappear automatically
• Improved safety confirmations when deleting
• Colours corrected for Quick, Thorough and Custom buttons
• “Remove X selected” button highlighted
• Dashboard shows the number of additional duplicates actually found
• Counter also updates when pausing or cancelling
• Already counted matches are not added to the overall statistics twice
• Improved quit dialog while a duplicate search is running

Media Check and Tables

• Columns can be shown and hidden
• The selected column configuration is saved permanently
• Several columns can be adjusted in sequence without the selection window closing immediately
• Columns are removed completely instead of hiding only their headings
• Column order can be adjusted using drag and drop
• The order is saved permanently
• Default order and visibility can be restored
• Column customisation integrated into additional table areas
• Improved scrollbar appearance and position in the column window
• Colours corrected for Pause and Cancel buttons

User Interface

• Colours of individual application modules unified
• Buttons matched to the colour of their module
• Improved visual association of functions
• Corrections to incorrectly displayed buttons and symbols
• Download button and animated search icon in Music Search corrected
• Improved contrast and readability in various views

Information and Contact

• Website link added to the About window
• Contact available through support@musicharvester.ch
• Website link also available in the app menu

Technical Improvements

• Minimum requirements and build settings unified
• Version and build management improved
• Stability improvements in several modules
• Memory and performance optimisations for extensive file operations
• Preparation for future automated releases and updates

Usage notes

• Update through Sparkle
• Dashboard and statistics values
• Duplicate Scanner including pause, cancellation and deletion
• Media Check and column customisation
• Cover Finder
• Track Editor
• Batch Editor
• Audio Converter
• Quitting the app while operations are running