3.1.1709.1535 Release Notes

Supported operating systems

Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

For hardware and software requirements, see further details here:

https://xspl.it/bc/req

Internet connection

Requires Internet connectivity and HTTPS / HTTP port 80/8080 to be open

For live streaming on lowest settings, a minimum upload speed of 500 Kbps is required

Known issues and limitations

For a list of bugs being worked on see “Known Issues” section. For other general known limitations see list here.

3.1.1709.1531 -> 3.1.1709.1535

Fixes

• CPPCORE-1280 - Hauppauge HD PVR 60 filter fails to initialize
• XBC-6638 - Unable to turn off DX12 game capture from Advanced Settings
• XBC-6649 - Some mouse buttons are not working as Push-to-Talk hotkey
• XBC-6664 - Login may get stuck when using free account

3.1.1709.1522 -> 3.1.1709.1531

Features and improvements

• XBC-6586 - Add Steam social login
• XBC-6609 - Enable browser optimization by default
• XBC-6621 - Set 1080p60 as default and correct audio input for AVermedia LGHD2, LGP2 and LGP2 Plus

Fixes

• CPPCORE-1376 - Virtual camera may not be detected
• XBC-6596 - High CPU usage when doing LocalStreaming
• XBC-6607 - Possible incorrect virtual camera resolution
• XBC-6610 - ArgumentException in loading hotkeys
• XBC-6614 - Possible freeze/exception on startup
• XBC-6620 - Possible application freeze/crash and unable to switch scene
• XBC-6622 - NDI output may fail to start

3.0.1705.3124 -> 3.1.1709.1522

Features and improvements

• CPPCORE-661 - Allow for properties editor to dump detailed graph info
  Right-click on camera source and press F12

• CPPCORE-1304 - Improvements for capture card support
• CPPCORE-1311 - Game source enumerator optimization
• CPPCORE-1331 - New Easing Transitions that can work for both for source and scene transitions
• XBC-4000 - Move all stinger transitions into submenu & stinger creator improvements
• XBC-6009 - Prompt for Microsoft Media Feature Pack on startup as needed
• XBC-6108/6475 - Add Logitech "Standard" settings option for 4k camera
• XBC-6206 - Provision for installing missing prerequisite (C++ 2010 redist) if AMD VCE is not working

• XBC-6307 - Option to turn on enhanced logging option (turns off automatically on restart)
  Log files are saved in %ProgramData%\SplitMediaLabs\XSplit\logs\XBC. Only the last 6 log files are retained.

• XBC-6334 - Update TriDef SmartCam integration to handle version Tridef 2.x
• XBC-6347 - Support for Facebook Live Ad Break
• XBC-6348 - Allow option to set to UDP in 'IP camera (RTSP)' dialog

• XBC-6350 - Add option to use RTMPS in Facebook Live plugin
  Specify fbusertmps:1 startup parameter. This is also possible with Custom RTMP plugin, just use the rtmps URL instead of the rtmp URL

• XBC-6365 - Add option, in general settings, to hide viewer count
• XBC-6372 - Change shortcuts for pasting sources
• XBC-6374/6504/XBCPLUGINS-956 - 60 FPS option for browser sources
• XBC-6401/6526 - Add option for 360 projection
• XBC-6469 - Set wider scope in Facebook social login for use in Facebook Live output plugin
• XBC-6480 - Adjustments to auto-start behavior of video sources
• XBC-6489 - Change "when scene loads" in source properties to "on scene enter"
• XBC-6535 - Reorder Tools menu options
• XBC-6538 - Allow windowless extensions to be turned off by clicking on menu label
• XBC-6543 - Improve Plugin Store loading time (round 1)
• XBC-6561 - Update source properties for NDI stream
• XBC-XXXX/XBCPLUGINS-849 - Source property: Make all color picker behavior in source properties consistent
• XBCPLUGINS-726 - Facebook Reactions plugin
• XBCPLUGINS-807 - Twitch Cheers Alert
• XBCPLUGINS-829 - Alerts and Video Playlist source properties improvements
• XBCPLUGINS-846 - Option to manually transition YouTube Live event
• XBCPLUGINS-874 - Elgato Stream Deck extension
• XBCPLUGINS-890/985 - YouTube Live 2160p 30fps/60fps support
• XBCPLUGINS-894 - Periscope broadcast plugin
• XBCPLUGINS-931 - Facebook Live: Use Start date and time and update text labels
• XBCPLUGINS-955 - Facebook Live: Allow to start streaming to scheduled live earlier than 10 minutes
• XBCPLUGINS-986 - FC2 Live: Change test bandwidth URL
• XBCPLUGINS-XXX/XBC-6498 - Facebook Live scheduled live: Add status option for page and list all future scheduled for all timelines

Fixes

• CPPCORE-926 - Unable to generate constant frame rate (CFR) recording when streaming with auto-recording
  Use shareoutrec startup parameter

• CPPCORE-1072 - Internal fixes for Stinger Creator
• CPPCORE-1296 - Possible crash with FTL on limited bandwidth (round 1 fix)
• CPPCORE-1300 - Issue with capturing Rainbow Six Siege (for testing)
• CPPCORE-1302/1342/48/52 - Update NDI to V3 SDK (bugfix in sender, improvements in receiver)
• CPPCORE-1308 - WAV file does not play in CPU or GPU video processing mode
• CPPCORE-1309 - Quirky behavior for Media Files when running on GPU Mode
• CPPCORE-1312 - Crash on Nvidia driver 382.53 (for testing)
• CPPCORE-1332 - Crash in screen capture using helper process
• CPPCORE-1353 - Crash/freeze when Decklink source filter is used in GPU/CPU mode
• CPPCORE-1365 - Flash-based sources do not load, affects Flash player ActiveX version 27
• CPPCORE-XXXX - MOV file fails to load in GPU mode and hardware acceleration in Legacy mode (case 31204)
• CPPCORE-XXXX - Possible crash when recording with QuickSync encoder (crisp case #c-e42)
• XBC-5161 - Application may force itself to foreground
• XBC-5802 - Elgato HD 60S and HD60 Pro has capture feed freezing on WASAPI Render

• XBC-5999 - Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro capture drops below the normal fps range
  Verified working with Elgato software v3.60.105.2605 with XSplit Broadcaster v3.0.1705.3124 and PTR XBC 3.1.1709.0403

• XBC-6000 - Elgato source resolution does not update until filter is refreshed
  Verified working with Elgato software v3.60.105.2605 with XSplit Broadcaster v3.0.1705.3124 and PTR XBC 3.1.1709.0403

• XBC-6342 - Unable to trigger MIDI keys when device is reconnected
• XBC-6371 - Incorrect message shown when adding a resolution larger than maximum resolution supported
• XBC-6381 - Source property: Enter Key should apply automatically when making changes in the RTSP url
• XBC-6397 - Modal dialogs can be triggered while application is minimized, thus, unable to restore
• XBC-6418 - Source property may hide at the back of the main window
• XBC-6419 - Save presentation dialog is shown while loading/starting new presentation with blank mixer
• XBC-6420/6423 - Virtual camera has black bars on web pages - e.g. Google Hangout, Omegle
• XBC-6422 - Linked source are "kept loaded" after loading into Preview Editor
• XBC-6426 - Push to Live options on Preview Editor does not shrink back on click of drop-down arrow
• XBC-6429 - An immediate crash may happen on add of some affected videos on GPU mode
• XBC-6432/6500 - Free version notice dialog issues
• XBC-6434 - Notice dialog consumes significant amount of CPU while hidden
• XBC-6435 - IOException may appear when switching users
• XBC-6445 - Active Scene may be empty when restoring presentation on concurrent operation
• XBC-6449 - Crash happens when some videos are pushed to LIVE during split mode
• XBC-6451 - Some Media tab settings are not retained after switching "Play" value
• XBC-6455 - RTSP feed shows green borders on right and bottom while on GPU mode
• XBC-6458 - Key name for hotkey changes on reopening Hotkeys tab
• XBC-6464 - External link loads directly on the same window/dialog/source when clicked using the mouse wheel button
• XBC-6465 - Some NumPad keys do not work when set as hotkey
• XBC-6472 - Skype call's source property disable flicker hint link is broken
• XBC-6476 - Unable to un-mute microphone button when PTT hotkey is set
• XBC-6477 - GameSource process may continuously try to inject to some "Windows Store" apps
• XBC-6523 - Audio Preview warning overlaps with the dropdown
• XBC-6546 - Improved message for invalid login
• XBC-6553 - Copy pasting of sources via hotkey may not work while on Split mode
• XBC-6554 - Paste source info dialog gets hidden if triggered multiple times and freezes the application
• XBC-6560 - Hotkey Behavior does not reset to Global when clicking the reset button
• XBC-6580 - ArgumentNullException upon dismissing post-login notice dialog
• XBC-6603 - Unable to add stinger as favorite transition
• XBCPLUGINS-380 - YouTube Live: The dialog for reconfiguration of other video encoding settings is not focused when it pops up
• XBCPLUGINS-444 - Prompt to require permission to start the WebM Encoder (and other related extensions) doesn't directly go to the required authorization
• XBCPLUGINS-476 - YouTube Live: Main profile is not retained when switching to hardware encoders
• XBCPLUGINS-582/CPPCORE-1119 - Stinger Creator: Overwriting a transition file that is currently in use or locked shows an endless converting status
• XBCPLUGINS-882 - Per Scene Audio extension plugin does not work on Split Mode
• XBCPLUGINS-907 - Presentation Packager: failure to export as zip when previous operation was cancelled
• XBCPLUGINS-925 - Image Slideshow: Scroll Horizontal/Vertical transition not properly applied
• XBCPLUGINS-970 - YouTube Live: Duration fields on the pre-stream dialog are empty
• XBCPLUGINS-978 - Twitch.tv: Error message may appear after switching from Stream Key to Web Authentication
• XBCPLUGINS-994 - Issues with broadcast plugin viewer count (affects GoodGame, Dailymotion, Facebook Live, & Smashcast)
• XBCPLUGINS-999 - Limelight Networks: No link for signing up
• XBCPLUGINS-1000 - Akamai: Sign Up link does not lead to actual sign up page
• XBCPLUGINS-1002 - Facebook Live: Authentication may show error
• XBCPLUGINS-1007 - Per Scene Audio & Scene Switcher: Missing active scene on Split Mode when script is active
• XBCPLUGINS-1013 - YouTube Live: RequestError 500 when authenticating
• XBCPLUGINS-1019 - Channel settings may take a long time to open
• XVE-342 - Short video could freeze Express Video Editor on add
• XVE-355 - Unable to open about window for XVE

Known issues:

Major

• XBC-4909 - Elgato GameCapture HD/HD60 captures may lag or stutter on some systems
  Note: On Win 8.1/10 we recommend the following settings:
          1. Right click Elgato source and UNCHECK Internal decoding
          2. Use GPU video processing mode: Tools -> settings -> advanced -> Video processing mode: GPU

• XBC-5095 - General Settings can get stuck on loading with laggy internet connection
• (M34) XBC-5343 - Crash may occur with RSS reader via the Text plugin

• XBC-5523 - XSplit may freeze on startup due to Nahimic audio software
  Note: We have requested Nahimic to whitelist our executables which may come as a future update to Nahimic audio software. In the meantime, users are advised to shut down Nahimic software when using XSplit
  
  UPDATE: This should be fixed with the latest Nahimic software update.

• XBC-6212 - Intel RealSense keying does not work even after installing prerequisites

• XVE-226 - Express Video Editor: Crash when exporting very large video files

Normal

• (M35) CPPCORE-521 - Audio/Video desync with Axis IP Cameras running on RTSP
• CPPCORE-769/XBC-4232 - Audio Preview gets delayed
• CPPCORE-901/XBC-4667 - Setting the Magewell XI100DUSB-HDMI device as "Audio Input" can produce a crackling sound
• CPPCORE-964 - AMD VideoCodecEngine (VCE2) recordings results in noticeable video pixelation after component update - affects broadcast plugins
  
• (M35) CPPCORE-965 - Issues with Darkest Dungeon (OpenGL)

• After changing game resolution from 1080p fullscreen to 720p windowed, the game capture becomes cropped on the stage
• Mouse cursor displayed on the stage and on the game are also mismatched
  

• (M35) CPPCORE-1046 - Application may freeze on disabling of sound device by while capture card source is on stage
• CPPCORE-1098/XBC-4475 - Intel Quick Sync bandwidth usage goes beyond set bitrate

• (M35) CPPCORE-1150 - Capturing with "Rise of the Tomb Raider" on DX12 results in DXGI error with AMD Crossfire

Note: We have seen this issue to be driver-related and has been reported to AMD. For now, please disable the CrossFire configuration to be able to play the game in DX12.

• (M35) CPPCORE-1184 - Game FPS drops by more than 50% when DX12 game is added as source - Forza
• (M35) CPPCORE-1190 - Browser source special optimization may fail

• (M35) CPPCORE-1280 - Hauppauge HD PVR 60 fails to display video feed on the Windows 10 Creators build (1703)
  Note: Reported to Hauppauge
  Workaround: Run Hauppauge capture software while the capture filter is in the XSplit mixer

• (M35) CPPCORE-1338 - Input stuttering/slowdown on scene transitions
• (M35) CPPCORE-1360 - RTSP source does not restart if connection is lost
• XBC-5539 - Application momentarily freezes on close of plugin store after installing a source
• XBC-5645 - Diamond VC500 capture dongle shows “camera is not available” screen
• XBC-5628 - Unmuting from a recording device can result in some audio crackling on some systems
• (M35) XBC-5633 - Newtek NDI Output can desync over time (for retesting)
• (M35) XBC-5744 - Title bar may show "Live" even though it is not
• (M35) XBC-5828 - Desync is present in Hauppauge devices while using WASAPI Audio Render
• XBC-5865 - Browser sources always restarts even if "Keep source in memory" is enabled on WASAPI render or device change
• (M35) XBC-5869 - RTMP Stream source may lockup and crash over time (for retesting)
• (M35) XBC-5941 - Elgato Game Capture WASAPI Audio Issues
• (M35) XBC-5960 - System.InvalidOperationException occurs when repeatedly opening and closing some submenus
• XBC-5962 - Logitech C922 frame rate mismatch on manual configuration

• XBC-6063 - Strict CBR checkbox is available on the Reconfigure Stream dialog for hardware encoders
• (M35) XBC-6119 - Video audio gets de-sync when using WASAPI output
• (M36) XBC-6264 - 4K video may stutter and display artifacts when using CPU mode
• XBC-6271 - Issue with resolution of Avermedia C353 encoder

• (M35) XBC-6428 - Some video becomes black and loses aspect ratio when pushed to Live scene; Crash happens when repeated a few times
  Note: Affects AMD GPU only

• (M35) XBC-6471 - RTSP feed may stop when pushing to live scene then eventually crashes
  Note: Green feed happens on GPU mode only; Crash happens in CPU & GPU mode

• (M35) XBC-6490 - Skype video source stutters when using XSplitBroadcaster virtual camera as Skype camera
• XBC-6598 - Elgato Stream Deck fails when mixer is initially loaded and triggered on Split mode
• (M36) XBCPLUGINS-492 - Per Scene audio is only limited to 100 for the volume settings
• (M35) XBCPLUGINS-597 - Video Playlist: Playback completely stops on a missing video in the playlist
• XBCPLUGINS-623 - Presentation Packager may crash during export process

• XBCPLUGINS-631 - YouTube Live: Unable to stream to a new event while embed is allowed
  YouTube API does not currently allow
  Workaround: Uncheck “Allow embed” on the broadcast details popup

• (M35) XBCPLUGINS-921 - CEFcom crash encountered while changing the interval for Media Slideshow
• (M35) XBCPLUGINS-964 - Presentation Packager: Export/validation process may get stuck when an empty Image Slideshow is in presentation
• XVE-262 - Express Video Editor: Gray preview after quickly deleting chunks of file
• XVE-311 - Express Video Editor: Certain video resolutions will not load in Windows 7 and 8.1, and crashes in Windows 10
• (M35) XVE-330 - Express Video Editor: Application skips frames and may play incorrect frame timeline when adding multiple videos one after another finishes playing

• (M35) XVE-331 - Express Video Editor may not show
• (M35) XVE-360 - Express Video Editor: Saved/exported video loses audio

Minor

• CPPCORE-546 - Source Transitions do not reflect crop settings for Sources.

• XBC-2960 - "Skype Video" flickers when mini video window is opened
  Workaround: Calls > Call settings > Show advanced settings > Uncheck “Show call controls when Skype is in the background”

• XBC-3178 - Projector can show thumbnail previews of other scenes if projecting specific scenes that is not the active scene
• XBC-3347 - Text (Duration and Timer) refreshes when changing System Sound device
• XBC-3874 - Streaming plugins with NVENC shows "Variable" for Frame rate mode (local recording is ok) (FPS is constant, but Mediainfo show variable due to a small time stamp variation on the first few frames)
• XBC-4316 - Source Properties dialog loses focus on changing camera sources
  
• (M35) XBC-4983 - Incorrect scene name displayed on the permissions window after swapping scenes
• XBC-5017 - Prompt to save settings may appear after confirming the restart prompt from Advanced Settings
• (M35) XBC-5038 - Mask file for Skype source is not applied right away while offline unless source is refreshed
• XBC-5084 - Preview Editor prompts to save changes to an unchanged scene after swapping to it via Go Live
• XBC-5129 - Sources can stick to the mouse on dismiss of a dialog
• XBC-5144 - "Adaptive bitrate" option value is retained on the Reconfigure Stream window after switching from x264
• XBC-5562 - Video size on reconfig stream dialog appears as default if set the same with the stage resolution
• XBC-5608 - Stopping a just-started stream shows a growl that the stream has delay enabled when there is none
• XBC-5638 - Go Live menu locks the selection on the "Change preview scene" list once opened
• XBC-5721 - Mouse cursor not rendered when capturing some UWP applications
• XBC-5722 - Built-in overlays on some UWP applications are not rendered completely
• XBC-5940 - ALT key menu bar interaction may not work after window activation by keyboard
• (M35) XBC-6405 - "Remember Playback position" may still be applied when hardware acceleration for video playback is enabled
• (M35) XBC-6605 - Transition time can be set to non-zero for Cut transition
• XBCPLUGINS-328 - Reconfigure stream dialog can be accessible after stream, with delay enabled, has been stopped
• XBCPLUGINS-330 - YouTube Live channel properties shows 'no data' on Extra Param but shows 'with data' from the Reconfigure Stream dialog
• XBCPLUGINS-336 - FC2: Max bitrate limit is ignored after changing codec value
• XBCPLUGINS-337 - Tooltips specific to HTML plugins are not triggered on hover after clicking the property dialog's title bar
• (M35) XBCPLUGINS-610 - Presentation Packager: Exporting as zip file using symbols in file name reflects a different directory and presentation name
• (M36) XBCPLUGINS-633 - Dailymotion: Application is stalled to a non-responsive dialog on start of stream while no internet connection
• (M34) XBCPLUGINS-847 - Facebook Live: Some live video details aren't loaded back on select
• (M36) XBCPLUGINS-919 - Output channel wizard's account field is not aligned to center
• (M36) XBCPLUGINS-948 - Text: Duration timer's maximum value is less than 6 hours

Known limitations:

• A bug in some Nvidia’s driver versions (incl 337.50 and 337.88) prevents some functions in XSplit Broadcaster from working on Laptops with GTX 8XXM GPUs. Nvidia has released updates to its drivers to resolve this problem. Drivers from 340.52 and up resolves this issue

• CPPCORE-399 - Screen capture issues with multi-GPU combination (Exclusive mode window capture is disabled on multi monitor systems where monitors are connected to separate GPU’s)

        See Notes on limitation.

• CPPCORE-875 - Virtual camera does not work with Lync/Skype for Business; Affects Windows 8.1/10
  Lync/Skype for Business cannot see XSplit Broadcaster because it does not support DirectShow capture sources. Some Microsoft applications only support native hardware driver and XSplit does not provide this yet.

• CPPCORE-902 - AMD VideoCodecEngine bitrate goes higher than the set bitrate
  This has been reported to AMD.

• Some Origin-enabled games (eg. Mirror’s Edge - DX9) may crash or freeze. A workaround for the moment is to disable Origin overlay by going to Origin client’s Application Settings -> Origin In Game -> Uncheck “Enable Origin In Game”

• XSplit Broadcaster may not be compatible with other similar applications that capture games running at the same time (i.e.: MSI Afterburner, Fraps).

• To resolve issues with MSI Afterburner, users may try either of the following: Run MSI Afterburner after XSplit Broadcaster, or set the "Application detection level" to “Low” in the RivaTuner properties.

• In DirectX11 games (for example World of Warcraft and Assassin's Creed 3), XSplit Broadcaster will not enter into game and cannot capture when Fraps is running. UPlay and Steam has the same problem, since Fraps prevents any other software from capturing in DX 11.

• XSplit Broadcaster is incompatible with some games using GameGuard for anti-cheat protection, hereunder Hero of the Obelisk and RF online. 

• On Enduro laptops running Win 7/8 (Laptops with Switchable graphics running Intel CPU/iGPU and also extra AMD dGPU), XSplit only supports power saving mode (running the program on the iGPU). This is due to the issue reported here. (This issue has persisted since 2013 and has only been corrected for Win 10)
  
  So if running AMD Enduro laptop on Win 7,8 your best options are:
  1. Set XSplit to run in power saving mode in the laptop settings, which means it will run on your intel GPU (not great for game capture if your games run on the AMD dGPU)
  2. Upgrade to Window 10, then you should be able to run XSplit with high performance mode.

• AMD Mantle Graphics API and Vulkan is not supported by GameSource

• Nahimic Audio Solution and ASUSTeK Sonic Suite may cause XSplit applications to freeze. These software inject themselves into processes and have been known to cause our application to freeze. As a workaround, it is advised to disable these software to avoid freezes in XSplit applications.
  

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