1.2.0 final	  
  Nootka plays melodies
     - updated on-line help
     - unlocked help button(s) to opening related help sites
     - improved displaying accidentals and neutrals in melodies
    BUGS FIXES
     - repaired and improved asking penalty melodies in exams
     - fixed melody chart tip - correctly displays every attempt summary
     - fixed and improved animations of accidentals from note to key signature
     - intonation checking respects properly setting of accuracy level
     - fixed issue when exam was corrupted due to wrongly reading it from a file
     - fixed determining mistake types for melodies
     - fixed chart issues when melodies are analyzing
     - fixed a lot of small glitches

1.1.7 rc2
     - improvements/fixes related to low latency and real-time audio
     - updated Qt libraries to the latest version in Windows installer
     - changed all static font sizes to system related sizes
    BUGS FIXES
     - proper clef rendering in question tips
     - proper re-sampling when rate is bigger than 48000
     - avoiding multiple calls of status messages for better performance
     - fixed loading Qt translations and switching languages
     - fixed Debian package dependencies, Ubuntu 14.04 is supported now

1.1.6 rc1
     - new, advanced settings for pitch detection
     - workarounds to avoid pitch-detection of the same note twice
     - other pitch detection improvements
     - better support when audio input and output are different devices
     - updated translations
    BUGS FIXES
     - updated RtAudio to latest git version - many bugs fixes
     - tons of fixed bugs, mistakes and glitches...

1.1.5 beta
     - detailed preview of melodies in charts
     - added new tool button with menu to manage a score
     - new, quick, click-less way for adding notes to a score
     - improved pop-up for selecting note name over score
     - a note from played exam melody can be selected to start playing from it
     - improved look of sound meters widgets
     - intonation accuracy can be set from intonation view
     - first run wizard comes back improved  - it is a plugin now
     - improved user visible texts
     - updated Windows installer
    BUGS FIXES
     - tons of fixed bugs, mistakes and glitches...
    Under the hood
     - external executable-s converted to plugins, loaded on demand
     - audio device has single instance shared with external settings plugin

1.1.4 alpha
     - exam tips are storing their position when moved by user
     - some icons changed
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed a lot of small glitches
    Under the hood
     - removed all 'extern' statements from libraries

1.1.3 alpha
     - There is an option for using JACK (Linux) and ASIO (Windows)
     - pitch detection range is set dynamically instead of settings
     - two pitch detection methods merged into single, two-steps method
     - improved detection of quickly repeated (the same) notes
     - exam question tips are movable and were improved
     - window elements (hints, sound view, guitar, tool bar) can be hidden
     - dots marking frets are configurable
    BUGS FIXES
     - flickering of an analyze chart was put right

1.1.2 alpha
     - exams/exercises support for playing melodies from a score
     - exams/exercises support for writing listened melodies
     - recognizing new mistake types related to melodies
     - added tuning fork button to play middle A in exams based on listening
     - added pop-up panes to quick manage a note in a score
     - improved randomization, all notes from range will occur equally
     - simple import/export melodies to XML (music) format
    Under the hood
     - binary format of exam files (*.noo) changed to text based
     - saving melodies and related information in *.noo files
     - dividing and cleaning monolithic code of examining process

1.1.1 alpha
     - interactive score with staves (systems)
     - possibility of adding/removing notes to the score
     - GUI layout changed
     - option for displaying accidentals from key signature close to a note
     - note names can be displayed on the score (below every note)
     - option for forwarding audio input through selected audio output
     - improved level creator
    Under the hood
     - ported to Qt5
     - divided for libraries and external executable files
     - updated RtAudio version
     - updated SoundTouch version (Windows/MacOs), better optimization
     - under newer Windows Os-es version WASAPI or ASIO is used and DS for XP
     - merged audio input and output callback methods
     - ported binary format of *.nel files to XML

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1.0.1
     - finished German translation
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed crash with some JACK configurations
     - small scaling issues in a chart 

1.0.0
  Nootka says: I'm number one
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed grand staff lines width and switching to single staff
     
0.9.8 rc4
     - alternate note names on an axis chart
     - adjusting pitch detection range to possibilities of a clef
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed animation of corrected position for left-handed players layout
     - styles of note names on linear charts are displayed properly
     - fixed desktop entry for rpm packages

0.9.7 rc3
  Nootka says: I speak German
     - added German translation
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed acting with non pitch-ordered strung/tuned guitars
     - fixed/improved electric/bass guitar look
     - fixed layout in different window sizes
     - improved rpm validation results
     - fixed detecting clef type from older versions of Nootka files

0.9.6 rc2
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed high CPU usage with PulseAudio
     - fingerboard properly hides highlighted string
     - font scaling fixes and placement of texts (note name)
     - translations fixes

0.9.5 rc1
  Nootka says: I'm afraid of exams
     - added exercise mode, without penalties and elapsing time
     - more options for exercises (clues, additional note names, etc.)
     - extended support for instruments different than guitar 
     - transposing is possible in a range ±12 semitones (octave)
     - Nootka gives 'Certificate of Exam Completion' when you pass
     - exam can check intonation of a sound and its accuracy is configurable
     - English language in Nootka was corrected and improved
     - buttons with octaves and accidentals are highlighted during answering
     - audio input device settings dialog is more clear and neat
     - GUI layout enhancements
     - crossing of played notes is fluent now - it was cleaned from cracks
     - preview of a level was improved and levels can be deleted as well
     - intonation view displays differences more accurate
     - added animations of accidentals corresponding with key signature
     - tons of smaller fixes/improvements
    BUGS FIXES
     - Nootka doesn't crash when guitar or singing is out of tune
     - fixed random crash when midi output was in use
     - piano stave is properly locked in exams and level creator
     - audio devices not supported rate of 44100 Hz work properly
     - fixed switching instrument type when an exam is continued
     - fixed losing default audio device in Linux ALSA

0.8.95 beta
  Nootka says: I speak Russian and play bass
     - Nootka can play natural bass and electric guitar sounds
     - Russian translation added
     - pitch detection improvements - minimal note duration is configurable
     - compiling under Windows is simpler now
     - possible launching without installation
     - a lot of small improvements
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed crashes related with DirectSound under Windows
     - many small bugs were repaired

0.8.89 prebeta (not so official release)
     - added support for bass guitars
     - strings number can be changed, width depends on their pitch
     - added possibility to display notes on grand stave
     - support for different clefs (bass, alto, tenor)
     - range of detected pitches was extended and is configurable
     - settings dialog launches faster and takes less memory
     - default settings can be restored
    Under the hood
     - score widget written from scratch and ready for further changes

0.8.77 beta
     - added intonation view of played sound
     - checking for new versions of an application
     - improved reaction on detected pitch (faster and fluid)
     - audio output supports change of base frequency
    Under the hood
     - audio layer ported to RtAudio
     - under Linux added support for PulseAudio & JACK (experimental) 
     - sound data compressed to ogg

0.8.60 beta
     - added bar charts
     - new types of chart: sorted by question type and by mistakes
     - line on a chart showing progress of an exam
     - added tip how to confirm an answer
     - images on tips are clickable to simpler navigate through an exam
     - changes preview
    Under the hood
     - many improvements in a chart engine
    
0.8.51 stable
    BUGS FIXES
     - eliminated some memory leaks related with charts and tips
     - fixed crash for exams with all answers incorrect

0.8.5 stable
  Nootka says: I will tell You about what You've been thinking for so long...
     - added detailed description of an application in first run wizard
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed crash after right click on exam help window
     - made application more proof on abnormal DPI settings
     - proper recognizing answers on wrong strings
     - fixed shortened sound output under Windows
     - a few smaller bugs were fixed

0.8.4 rc1
     - tons of visual changes to fix, adjust and improve
     - time of wrong aswers is no more included to average
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed proper note pitch in exams with single key
     - fixed crashes related with preferences window
     - proper displaying natural signs in questions preview
     - proper counting of number of mandatory questions in exams
     - fixed translation of color/open/save dialogues

0.8.3 beta 
  Nootka says: I speak French
     - French translation added
     - exams can be finished after answering specified number of questions
     - displaying progress of an exam end details
     - mistakes are stored and are asked oftener
     - New chart - ordered by key signatures
     - implemented question and answer as position on a guitar
     - recognizing answers with proper sound but wrong string
     - simpler level creator and improved validation of levels
     - improved hints during an exam
    BUGS FIXES
     - in Nootka font- fixed look of string numbers under Windows

0.8.2 beta    
     - Added new charts - data sorted by note pitch and fret number
     - improved dialog window to start/continue exams
     - new, more detailed dialogues with question during exams
     - A few settings of a chart

0.8.1 beta
     - !!! Added analyze of an exam results - first chart !!!
     - opening Level Creator from starting exam dialog
     - starting exams from Level Creator dialog
    Under the hood
     - implementation of chart engine

0.8 final	  
  Nootka says: I can hear You
     - added support for MacOs and related issues
     - during exams double accidentals buttons in Note Name are hidden if no needed
     - GUI texts improved
     - adjustments and bug-fixes for some rare question/answer combinations
    BUGS FIXES
     - fixed behaviour of the buttons in Note Name Widget
     - fixed segmentation fault after probing audio input
     - fixed forcing accidentals on ear training level
     - a lot of smallest

0.8 beta
     - !!! Added sound input and pitch detection !!!
     - added possibility to change base pitch of a1 note
     - simple preview of an exam results
     - expert's mode in an exam
     - help window during exams
     - better sound output under Windows (in Linux it remains good)
     - layout of widgets was improved
     - Bespin QT style "friendly" - more clear look of buttons
  BUGS FIXES
     - right mouse button does what it has to do
     - fixed hanging up on an exam start for some levels
     - a lot of small bug-fixes
  Under the hood
     - cpack rules for building deb & rpm & src packages
     - ported audio lib to "Qt native" QtMultimedia

0.7.8
  Nootka says: I speak Czech
     - added Czech translation
     - added language selector to settings
     - added translations for associated Nootka files under Windows 
  BUGS FIXES
     - key signatures suffixes are translated properly
     - removed untranslated strings
     - fixed segmentation fault occurred after run on some 
      platforms (Fedora, Debian)

0.7.7
   Nootka says: I can play
     - !!! Sound output added, also questions as played sound !!!
     - added midi playback
     - added playback with natural sound of classical guitar
     - support for opening external nootka files
     - polish translation
     - associate Nootka files with executable also under Windows
     - added button for fast switch on/off hints
     - questions and answers view is more clear
     - right mouse button asks questions and checks answers
     - preventing to use levels with a range out of current tune and frets number
     - possibility of changing colors of some elements
  BUGS FIXES
     - fixed drawing last fret out of a fingerboard
     - fixed proper position of a clef and accidentals
     - fixed encoding characters under non UTF8 systems
     - Guitar is disabled during exams in proper way
     - Fixed behaviour of right mouse button over fingerboard
     - and few smaller bugs

0.7.0
     - !!! executing exams !!!
     - storing user settings
     - created nootka font
     - added first run wizard

0.6
     - Levels creator dialog
  Under the hood
     - all resources moved out of executable file
