Merge pull request #425 from acolombier/release-2.5.5

Release: 2.5.6 annoucement

Author: daschuer

content/news/XXXX-XX-XX-mixxx-2_5_6-released.md

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+title: Mixxx 2.5.6 Released
+authors: Antoine Colombier
+tags: 2.5.6, release announcement
+comments: yes
+status: draft
+#### Mixxx 2.5.6 Release Announcement
+
+We're proud to announce a new stable release of Mixxx: version 2.5.6. This version contains updates and fixes for issues, as well as improvements to effects, controller mappings, and overall stability. This should be the last 2.5 release.
+Note that this version is the successor of version 2.5.4 because version 2.5.5 has been skipped following an issue in the release workflow.
+We'd like to thank all users for their feedback and emphasize once again the importance of testing and reporting. Please join our [team](https://mixxx.org/get-involved/) to help make Mixxx even better.
+
+Enjoy Mixxx!
+
+#### Important updates and fixes in 2.5.6
+
+- The 'not' operator in the search function was not working correctly.
+- Rhythmbox imports were not functioning as expected.
+- History playlists now allow track file export.
+- Performance when restoring large track selections has been improved.
+- White Noise and Echo effects have been enhanced, and crackling in QuickEffect has been fixed.
+- Controller mappings for Numark Mixtrack 3, Pioneer CDJ-350, Reloop Beatmix 2/4, and Traktor Kontrol Z1 have been updated.
+- Scratching with keylock enabled has been fixed.
+- Flatpak packaging files have been added for easier installation on Linux.
+
+#### 2.5.6 Changelog
+
+The complete changelog can be found [here](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/blob/2.5.6/CHANGELOG.md).
+
+##### Library
+
+* Search: fix 'not' operator
+  [#15923](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15923)
+  [#15918](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15918)
+* Rhythmbox: fix imports
+  [#15798](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15798)
+  [#15770](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15770)
+* WTrackMenu: warn before opening more than 10 tracks in file browser
+  [#15828](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15828)
+  [#15819](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15819)
+* Fix "dataChanged() called with an invalid index range" warning
+  [#15937](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15937)
+  [#14610](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/14610)
+* History: allow track file export
+  [#16074](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16074)
+* History: prevent deletion of current history after purging tracks
+  [#15991](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15991)
+* Tracks: improve performance when restoring large track selections
+  [#15973](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15973)
+
+##### Effects
+
+* White Noise: remove DC offset
+  [#15979](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15979)
+* White Noise: improve gain responds
+  [#15949](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15949)
+* Echo: fix distortion bug
+  [#15985](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15985)
+  [#15835](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15835)
+* Echo: fix ramping of the send and feedback parameters
+  [#16006](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16006)
+* QuickEffect: fix crackling noise when switching
+  [#15796](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15796)
+  [#15794](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15794)
+* Glitch: remove unnecessary cast to integer
+  [#16068](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16068)
+* Reverb: fix ramping of the send parameter
+  [#16001](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16001)
+
+##### Controller Mappings
+
+* Numark Mixtrack 3: update scripts
+  [#14180](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/14180)
+* Pioneer CDJ-350: fix incorrect name in controller mapping
+  [#15683](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15683)
+* Reloop Beatmix 2/4: implement shift+jog wheel seek
+  [#15575](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15575)
+  [#12334](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12334)
+* Traktor Kontrol Z1: fix crossfader cut
+  [#14451](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/14451)
+  [#14450](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/14450)
+  [#15945](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15945)
+* Traktor S4Mk2: check for deck undefined
+  [#14445](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/14445)
+
+##### Engine
+
+* Fix scratching with keylock enabled and mapping using scratch2
+  [#15845](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15845)
+* AudioUnit: fix crash due to off-by-one error in parameter syncing
+  [#15919](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15919)
+* AudioUnit: fix startup crash by loading out-of-process
+  [#16106](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16106)
+* FX units: resolve issue preventing use on all samplers
+  [#15971](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15971)
+  [#15799](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15799)
+* Fix false positive "First sound has been moved!" warnings log message
+  [#16054](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16054)
+* Beats: fix rare off-by-one beat issue with quantize and sync
+  [#13262](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/13262)
+  [#16086](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16086)
+
+##### Preferences
+
+* Interface: use main window screen to detect if skin fits
+  [#15824](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15824)
+  [#15823](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/15823)
+
+##### Skins
+
+* Time widget: make ShowSeconds only show seconds, no extra locale info
+  [#15805](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15805)
+* Search related menu: fix search click trigger
+  [#15912](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15912)
+* Tracks: avoid re-sorting table when purging/hiding tracks
+  [#15872](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15872)
+  [#12565](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/12565)
+
+##### Target support
+
+* Add Flatpak packaging files
+  [#15695](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15695)
+  [#15922](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15922)
+  [#15935](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15935)
+* Fail early if not running from Visual Studio environment
+  [#14623](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/14623)
+* Make Debian non-free optional
+  [#15895](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15895)
+* Debian: remove 'qml6-module-qtquick-nativestyle
+  [#15771](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15771)
+* Ubuntu: retire Plucky Puffin 25.04
+  [#15926](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15926)
+
+##### Miscellaneous
+
+* Fix `mixxx-test` build to find `mad.h` [#15803](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/15803)
+* Num deck streamline
+  [#14112](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/14112)
+  [#16009](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/pull/16009)

content/pages/download.md

@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ title: Download
 template: pages/download
 versions:
   stable:
-    name: 2.5.4
-    release_announcement: /news/2025-12-14-mixxx-2_5_4-released/
-    download_manifest: https://downloads.mixxx.org/releases/2.5.4/manifest.json
+    name: 2.5.6
+    release_announcement: /news/2026-03-27-mixxx-2_5_6-released/
+    download_manifest: https://downloads.mixxx.org/releases/2.5.6/manifest.json
     downloads:
       - slug: windows
         os: Windows 10 build 1809 or later
@@ -73,16 +73,16 @@ versions:
 
               git clone -b 2.5 https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx.git
 
-          The 2.5.4 release has been [tagged](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/releases/tag/2.5.4) with `2.5.4`.
+          The 2.5.6 release has been [tagged](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/releases/tag/2.5.6) with `2.5.6`.
 
           Compilation instructions are available for [Windows](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/wiki/Compiling-On-Windows), [macOS](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/wiki/Compiling-on-macOS), and [Linux](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/wiki/Compiling-On-Linux).
         packages:
         - slug: source
           name: 2.5 branch
           file_url: https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/archive/2.5.zip
         - slug: source
-          name: 2.5.4 release
-          file_url: https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/archive/2.5.4.tar.gz  
+          name: 2.5.6 release
+          file_url: https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/archive/2.5.6.tar.gz  
   beta:
     name: 2.6-beta
     release_announcement: /news/2025-05-11-mixxx-2_6_beta-released