We’re excited to announce the release of Milan Manager 3.0, our biggest update yet. This major release rethinks how you connect audio across your Milan-AVB network, adds smarter handling of multi-controller environments, and makes installation simpler than ever on both macOS and Windows.

Channels Mode: Connect Audio, Not Streams

Routing audio just got dramatically simpler. With the new Channels mode, you simply pick channels on a talker, drag them to one or more listeners, and drop them onto their inputs. Need to route more than one at a time? We’ve got you covered: just hold Ctrl/Cmd or Shift to select several channels at once. Milan Manager then automatically picks the right streams and channel mappings to make the connection work.
Here’s what that means in practice

• Faster setup: route a whole channel group in a single drag, instead of building stream connections and mappings one by one.
• One source, many destinations: send the same channels to several listeners at once, such as feeding multiple amplifiers from one console output.
• Fewer errors: with stream and mapping selection handled automatically, there is less room for mismatched or missing channels.
• Easier onboarding: engineers new to Milan-AVB can start routing audio right away, without first learning how streams and mappings work.

Channels mode is now the default workflow. Prefer the familiar stream matrix? You can switch back at any time from the main menu under Workflow > Streams mode.

Improvements

Better Device Identification

An updated vendor database identifies more switches and devices by vendor, making large networks easier to read at a glance.

Safer Work with Multiple Controllers

Devices locked by another controller, or that Milan Manager cannot register with, are now marked and protected from changes. The Event Log also tells you when other controllers come online or go offline.

Easier Installation on macOS

Milan Manager now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs and no longer asks you to install Rosetta.

Plus: Stability Fixes

We’ve also resolved a number of issues to keep Milan Manager running smoothly, including a crash when saving the network state with no network interface selected, and a Windows issue that could prevent Milan Manager from restarting after it was closed.

Milan Manager 3.0 is all about making network orchestration faster, safer, and more intuitive. Whether you’re routing a festival main stage or configuring a permanent installation, Channels mode lets you focus on the audio rather than the streams behind it.

Ready to Upgrade?

Milan Manager 3.0 is available now from www.milanmanager.com and through the in-app auto-update functionality. As always, Milan Manager remains free to use. We’re listening, so keep the feedback coming!

Milan Manager continues to benefit from frequent, feature-rich updates, and version 2.4 is no exception. This latest release introduces significant enhancements that make the software more versatile than ever, extending its reach beyond live sound into studio and music creation environments.

• 44.1 kHz CRF Stream Support
  For the first time, Milan Manager supports media clocking at 44.1 kHz, enabling seamless integration with devices used in studio and MI workflows. This means one-click configuration of media clocking is now available for environments requiring 44.1, 88.2, or 176.4 kHz operation.
• Quick-select Groups
  Save time and reduce errors by grouping devices for fast multi-selection and control. Whether managing amplifiers for a line array or other configurations, quick-select groups make system adjustments easier and more efficient.
• Keyboard Shortcuts
  Speed up your workflow with new shortcuts for common operations, allowing quicker navigation and control without relying solely on mouse clicks.
• Estimated Cable Lengths (BETA)
  Gain insight into your network setup with estimated cable lengths displayed in the network diagram. This beta feature helps identify discrepancies between physical and reported configurations, supporting troubleshooting and optimization.

These updates were driven by a clear motivation: to improve ergonomics and integrate user feedback. Milan Manager 2.4 makes system management faster, more intuitive, and more adaptable to diverse audio environments.

Milan Manager 2.4 is available for immediate download.