The latest version 6 of the psychology experiment software “SuperLab” has been officially released.

Cedrus's "SuperLab” latest version,SuperLab 6 and SuperLab X6has been officially released.

SuperLab is software for creating stimulus presentation programs for psychological experiments, including text information, images, sounds, videos, etc., and for recording and analyzing subjects' reactions to them. You can perform hierarchical test design, such as creating blocks or combining tests.

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What's New in SuperLab 6

1. New features in SuperLab 6

1-1. New Run-Time Engine

The Run-Time Engine is a collection of files (libraries) required to run an application, so it is not a visible function, but improvements to this function will improve the timing of visual and auditory stimulus presentation. No more jitter.It is possible to collect data including the subject's response time more accurately.

1-2. Sublists

It is now possible to divide the list of stimulus positions and presentation times into sublists, and to maintain the pairing (synchronization) of sublists.This simplifies the design of advanced and sophisticated experiments.

1-3.Supports SuperLab Remote

SuperLab Remoteis a new feature added in the latest version 6.You can provide tests created with SuperLab 6/6X to subjects in remote locations and collect test result data.Please note that subjects will need a computer running Windows or Mac OS to conduct the test.

*SuperLab Remote is an annual license (there is no limit to the number of subjects or tests).

1-4. Microphone input in Windows version

Similar to the Mac version, the Windows version can also use the built-in microphone as a voice key.Timing accuracy (Windows/Mac) is approximately 20ms.

1-5.Support for input from StimTracker

Hardware for recording event markers of input stimuli StimTrackerYou can input from Duo or Quad. Quad models offer more accurate voice keys (voice responses).

1-6. Improved Go/No-Go support

You can set time limits on the length of video or audio clips.

1-7.Icon redesign

The icon design has been improved to make the software's functionality more clear.

1-8.Support light sensor input

Optical sensor input for RB-x40 response pad model is possible.

1-9. Previewing events using lists

You can preview up to 20 events.

2.About SuperLab 6X

SuperLab X6 has all the features of SuperLab 6 plus support for Tobii and SMI Eye Trackers.It understands gaze data streaming from eye trackers and helps determine whether it is within an area of ​​interest (AOI).

[Main function]

・You can use your gaze as an input interface just like a mouse or keyboard.
・Build experiments using eye tracker emulation mode
・Record and save streamed gaze data

3.SuperLab 6 / X6 operating environment

3-1.SuperLab 6

・Mac OS X (10.7.2 [Lion] or later, Intel-based Mac)
・Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP(SP3)

3-2.SuperLab X6

・Mac OS (10.12 Sierra or later)
・Windows 10/8/7/Vista

*If you want to use videos, install DirectX 9 or later and a compatible video card.^*(*includes hardware acceleration support and VMR).

4.About version upgrade

All owners of SuperLab 5 can upgrade to SuperLab 6 for free.In addition, all users who own SuperLab X5 can upgrade to SuperLab X6 for free.

Upgrade details:  This (maker page)