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--- beyond:latest_features [2026/01/05 22:00] – Bob Varkevisser
+++ beyond:latest_features [2026/10/27 13:38] (current) – Fix Media Tracer page link typo Bob Varkevisser
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 ====== Latest Features ======
 This page lists the additions and changes in recent BEYOND releases.
 [[https://pangolin.com/pages/contact-us|Please send any feature requests or bug reports to Pangolin.]]
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 **Note that we offer full support on the latest version of BEYOND. \\
 We can only provide __very limited support__ on older versions.**
+For a detailed overview of all changes in each build, please view our [[https://wiki.pangolin.com/software/changelog/|build changelog here]].
+===== Release 5.8 =====
+  * **[[from_quickshow_to_beyond|Beyond Lite]]** A new base tier of BEYOND has been introduced for the BEYOND 5.8 release. This activates with control hardware just as QuickShow does but can also be activated just by having a license account. BEYOND Lite has a number of benefits compared to similarly activated QuickShow, including more Live control tools, The full advanced timeline and Playlist modes, and so much more. Check out the linked wiki page to see all the important information related to BEYOND Lite!
+  * **[[https://pangolin.com/compare|BEYOND Upgrades for Paid users]]** With the release of BEYOND Lite, we have also improved features for paid tiers, most notably laser output quantities. Where Lite gets 9 lasers, Essentials gets 17, Advanced gets 33, and Ultimate gets 65. As well is increased distribution groups, Zone quantities, timeline tracks and more. Check out our new compare page to see all new changes.
+  * **[[pangobeats|PangoBeats]]** Updated for BEYOND 5.8, Pangobeats hosts a new UI, improved detection and is now directly integrated into BEYOND under the BPM Dropdown controls of the system BPM.
+  * **[[beyond:pangolin_media_tracer|Pangolin Media Tracer]]** The Pangolin Media Tracer is a new companion app for our BEYOND software that allows you to take all kinds of media including pictures, videos, vector files and live inputs like cameras and NDI. Then convert it into quality traces and rendered animations to be used in our BEYOND software. It includes many tools to enable designers to actually get exactly what they are looking for in a rendered frame instead of just dealing with what the tracer gives them. Enabling better graphic tracing then ever before.
+  * **[[http_server|HTTP Server]]** The new HTTP server for BEYOND is a new way to interact with the internal commands and scripts of BEYOND through your own code allowing better control through more common programming languages and tools. We expect most users will use this tool to create their own UI's, operator tools, and plugins to make beyond do whatever they can dream of.
+  * **[[https://wiki.pangolin.com/software/changelog/|Fresh Changelog]]** Also for 5.8, we have introduced our new Changelog and global notice area. This link will host all changes from build to build and host any public notices about currently known issues at the top. A great reference to determine when you might want to upgrade or see if something you are experiencing is already known and being worked on.
 ===== Release 5.5 =====