ok, i already made it to have a correct database - i found <A HREF="http://www.riocar.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=FAQ&file=index&myfaq=yes&id_cat=8&faqent=220#220" >this FAQ entry</a> and it worked fine.

I did find the release notes for alpha5 and alpha7 but not for earlier alpha releases. as far as i can remember there were a few things said about the new features (stereo separation, auto gain control, pitchbend, ..)
this is what i'm looking for.. can someone tell me more about the settings of those features?
thanks in advance