Spyder Studio 6.x for Windows 11 Release Notes.


Upgrade note:
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If upgrading from a previous version, we strongly recommend performing a backup of the system data
using the backup feature of the Spyder Studio client software.  Optionally, remove any previous versions
of the product by using 'Add / Remove Programs' in the Windows control panel.


Legend:
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[+] new feature
[-] bug fixed or removed
[*] bug fixed and improvement made
[N] general note
[K] known issue


Stability Index:
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The stability index provides a benchmark over the level of quality involved in a specific release or beta version of
software.  Before installing any beta software versions, be sure to check the stability index to ensure 

Why make Alpha / Beta software available to users:
   Pre-release builds allow us to collect customer feedback and refine new features and functionality, 
   increasing the user experience available in release versions.

   Stability Index Scale (1-5)
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    1: (Alpha) Released for testing of specific features.  Software features may not be complete and may even contain severe
       issues or contain broken features or functionality.  Users are strongly urged NOT to run this software in a 
       production environment.

    2: (Alpha) New features are considered to be complete or very close to completion.  Little testing has been performed
       on the overall functionality of the build, and is not recommended for production use.

    3: (Beta) Build has received a large amount of internal testing, and is considered to be in fair overall working condition.
       This build is recommended for expert-level Spyder users interested in previewing and testing new functionality and
       fixes available since the last release version, in a non-production environment.

    4: (Release Candidate) Software considered to be production ready.  Software builds in this state receives extensive testing 
       internally, and is recommended for intermediate to expert users interested in providing feedback on the build.  In cases where 
       specific issues have been resolved since the previous release, Vista may recommend the use of this software in a production 
       environment.  Manuals and other documentation may not yet be complete at this stage.

    5: (Release) Software is considered production grade, and the software package is being distributed as an official release.  This 
       software is recommended for production use, and new units purchased are shipped with the latest release version.  Be sure to 
       read any applicable release notes, if available, before updating software to be informed of any 'breaking changes' or other 
       notes.


What's new in the Spyder Studio Version 6.0.1 (10-20-2025)
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Stability Index: 5 (Release)
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 1. [*] Fixed loading sources onto all Mix Effects when Spyder starts. Defaults to Source 1 on all MEs.
 2. [*] Fixed the Configuration Manager not having guardrails to prevent bandwidth over usage when the user configures the system.
 3. [-] Fixed selecting Layer mode in the Configuration Manager not creating AUX MEs after applying the configuration.
 4. [-] Fixed HD Mix effect count not loading when opening the Configuration Manager - Load current configuration.
 5. [-] Fixed Background source not freezing when the Background mixer is set to freeze.
 6. [-] Fixed background stills are being removed during a new configuration, when the user did not change the background settings or clear background stills.
 7. [-] Fixed sources on Output 4 getting cut in half when Output 3 is set to Tiled Mode.
 8. [-] Fixed the last source name appearing for all inputs in OpMon when 'Patch Sources' is enabled.
 9. [-] Fixed Preview Keyframe resizing instead of cropping.
10. [-] Fixed the 'Lock front panel' Global Parameter incorrectly being displayed.
11. [-] Fixed the Next button being disabled even after correcting an invalid configuration.
12. [-] Fixed issue where system would try and use layers hidden by background sources - now setting layer locks on hidden layers by default when applying a new configuration.
13. [-] Fixed assigning background stills not drawing the background image into the pixelspace in systems with backgrounds greater than 4 outputs.
14. [-] Fixed video noise in the program portion of the OpMon.
15. [-] Fixed potential memory issue between linux and the R5 that could cause HDMI node to crash.


What's new in the Spyder Studio Version 6.0.0 (09-17-2025)
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Stability Index: 5 (Release)
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 1. [*] Initial RTM for Spyder Studio.  Note this software is compatible with the Spyder-S only.