The recently released OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 2 brings a range of substantial improvements, bug fixes, and new features that enhance the user experience. This update specifically targets critical crashes, enhances stability for Linux users, and resolves various issues related to Scene and Group sources, SRT connections, and rendering challenges.
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved issues with invalid configuration files that affected the Plugin Manager, ensuring stable plugin operations.
- Improved stability for browser sources on Linux by addressing stack smash and TLS issues.
- Fixed problems with Scene and Group sources that were missing or invalid.
- Corrected functionality of capture sources on OpenGL platforms.
- Removed inappropriate crash log prompts on systems that do not handle them.
New Features:
- An experimental Metal renderer has been introduced for Apple Silicon Macs, enhancing compatibility and performance.
- A dedicated subdirectory has been created for the crash sentinel file to improve organization.
- The update eliminated workarounds that previously hindered the loading of Qt 5-based plugins.
Enhancements:
- NVIDIA RTX Audio Effects have been upgraded with Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to improve noise suppression during speech.
- The NVIDIA RTX Background Removal feature now includes an option to remove chairs from the background.
- Hybrid MOV support has been expanded, including ProRes support on macOS and a more broadly compatible HEVC/H.264 + PCM audio option across all platforms.
Additional Changes:
- Implemented measures to prevent loading of plugins designed for newer OBS versions to maintain compatibility.
- Introduced custom OBS widgets in preparation for future UI updates.
- Enhanced audio handling logic for nested scenes, groups, and multiple canvases.
- Updated default settings for AMD encoders for improved performance.
Further Bug Fixes:
- Addressed a rare crash on macOS related to moving or resizing the OBS window.
- Resolved multiple SRT-related crashes, including those linked to invalid URLs and non-default packet sizes.
- Fixed a crash in Media Source with specific video files and eliminated the rare occurrence of a blank multiview.
- Addressed SRT reconnection failures to enhance streaming reliability.
Rendering Improvements:
- Fixed issues with overflow texture sRGB-awareness for improved rendering quality.
- Corrected the color range property setting for AMD AV1 encoders to ensure accurate color representation.
Other Notable Fixes:
- Resolved hybrid MP4 file splitting issues, ensuring functionality.
- Enhanced macOS Screen Capture to support higher frame rates beyond 60fps.
- Adjusted focus display in macOS hotkey settings for better user accessibility.
- Restored scrollbar visibility in Light and Rachni themes.
- Correctly set HEVC frame priority to avoid playback errors.
- Addressed increased output latency following temporary encoder stalls.
- Removed a workaround for older Qt versions that prevented docks from loading correctly when OBS was maximized.
Overall, OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 2 aims to create a more stable and efficient streaming and recording experience, with significant attention to user feedback and technical improvements. As the developers continue refining the software, users can anticipate further enhancements and features in future releases
Key Updates in OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 2:
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved issues with invalid configuration files that affected the Plugin Manager, ensuring stable plugin operations.
- Improved stability for browser sources on Linux by addressing stack smash and TLS issues.
- Fixed problems with Scene and Group sources that were missing or invalid.
- Corrected functionality of capture sources on OpenGL platforms.
- Removed inappropriate crash log prompts on systems that do not handle them.
New Features:
- An experimental Metal renderer has been introduced for Apple Silicon Macs, enhancing compatibility and performance.
- A dedicated subdirectory has been created for the crash sentinel file to improve organization.
- The update eliminated workarounds that previously hindered the loading of Qt 5-based plugins.
Enhancements:
- NVIDIA RTX Audio Effects have been upgraded with Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to improve noise suppression during speech.
- The NVIDIA RTX Background Removal feature now includes an option to remove chairs from the background.
- Hybrid MOV support has been expanded, including ProRes support on macOS and a more broadly compatible HEVC/H.264 + PCM audio option across all platforms.
Additional Changes:
- Implemented measures to prevent loading of plugins designed for newer OBS versions to maintain compatibility.
- Introduced custom OBS widgets in preparation for future UI updates.
- Enhanced audio handling logic for nested scenes, groups, and multiple canvases.
- Updated default settings for AMD encoders for improved performance.
Further Bug Fixes:
- Addressed a rare crash on macOS related to moving or resizing the OBS window.
- Resolved multiple SRT-related crashes, including those linked to invalid URLs and non-default packet sizes.
- Fixed a crash in Media Source with specific video files and eliminated the rare occurrence of a blank multiview.
- Addressed SRT reconnection failures to enhance streaming reliability.
Rendering Improvements:
- Fixed issues with overflow texture sRGB-awareness for improved rendering quality.
- Corrected the color range property setting for AMD AV1 encoders to ensure accurate color representation.
Other Notable Fixes:
- Resolved hybrid MP4 file splitting issues, ensuring functionality.
- Enhanced macOS Screen Capture to support higher frame rates beyond 60fps.
- Adjusted focus display in macOS hotkey settings for better user accessibility.
- Restored scrollbar visibility in Light and Rachni themes.
- Correctly set HEVC frame priority to avoid playback errors.
- Addressed increased output latency following temporary encoder stalls.
- Removed a workaround for older Qt versions that prevented docks from loading correctly when OBS was maximized.
Overall, OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 2 aims to create a more stable and efficient streaming and recording experience, with significant attention to user feedback and technical improvements. As the developers continue refining the software, users can anticipate further enhancements and features in future releases
OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 2 released
The latest beta release of OBS Studio 32.0.0 introduces significant enhancements, bug fixes, and new features that build upon the initial beta release. The update addresses critical crashes, improves stability on Linux, and resolves various issues with Scene and Group sources, SRT-related problems, and rendering issues. Key new developments include the experimental addition of a Metal renderer for Apple Silicon Macs and improvements to NVIDIA RTX Audio Effects, including Voice Activity Detection (VAD) for speech noise suppression. Additionally, several bug fixes have been implemented, including potential crashes on macOS, blank multiview issues, and SRT reconnection failures, to ensure a more stable and efficient user experience.
