A primary emphasis for Version 1.4 was to make Liquib a more capable tool for Veejays and other people who produce dynamic art performances.  But also a new Tool, a new Effect and several usability and appearance improvements were implemented.  Here is a summary of the new features:

• Tool/Effect Controls =>  A Tool/Effect Controls bar can now appear at the top of the screen when a Tool or Effect has been selected.  This makes it quite convenient to adjust common parameters and experiment with different combinations, without having to access the detailed Options screens each time.  The Random check box controls whether manipulations are generated with random attributes, rather than using the specified values.

• Video Capture and Playback =>  Display sequences can now be captured to Video files, making it possible to share Liquib performances over the internet.  A Video Options screen is available to configure Video Size, Frame Rate, Video and Audio Compression Formats, etc.  A Video Player is also included.
  

• Contort Tool =>  A new Contort Tool provides additional methods for abusing images.  Curl, Drag, Shove and Extrude contortions can be applied by clicking and dragging the mouse.

• Quake Effect =>  The new Quake Effect initiates pulsating, rhythmic distortions to the display with each mouse click.  As with other Effects, clicking and dragging the mouse creates a series of single occurences, in this case called Tremors.  The Quake and Tremor Styles include Wobble, Bulge and Schism.

• Appearance Options =>  Appearance Options set preferences for the overall user experience.  The default Liquib interface, with colors on a dark background, doesn't suit everybody, and can even cause eye strain with some display monitors.  So now it's possible to choose a Standard Windows Interface Style to provide a more conventional appearance.  A Use Larger Cursors option can be set for people who prefer bigger cursors to represent Tools and Effects.  A Background Color can be selected for the area where images are displayed, instead of just black.
  

• MIDI Control and Playing =>  Liquib actions can now be initiated via signals from a connected MIDI device (sent when Notes are played, Knobs turned, Sliders moved, etc.)  It's also possible to play music from an attached MIDI device.