Added tempo-based time stretch, including Zone Ticks and quick options for 1-16 Bars.
Fixed loop point creation when no selection is active.
Improved waveshaping quality with 16x oversampling for Sin, Tanh drive and Rectify effects.
Added .deb distribution for Linux.
Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Fixed master volume initialization to prevent muting in Pro Tools.
Added dynamic bus channel configuration for AAX.
Fixed sample editor drag area alignment and cursor flickering.
Enhanced B-spline, Sinc-32, and Sinc-256 with vectorized processing.
Renamed interpolation modes to match actual DSP tap counts (Sinc-32/Sinc-256).
Added fast path to skip interpolation at root note playback.
Optimized interpolators with SIMD for ARM NEON and x86 SSE4.1.
Enhanced performance with tree vectorization and loop unrolling.
Added SIMD optimizations for Linux Release builds.
Added individual path memory for each file dialog type.
Revamped LCD display fonts.
Added user manual and update checker to Options menu.
Added automatic update checking with version comparison.
Implemented comprehensive license management system with purchase validation.
Added comprehensive permission checking with native warning dialogs.
Added subtle shadow effects to knobs for improved visual depth and tactile feedback.
Reorganized Options popup menu with logical grouping and intuitive submenus for better usability.
Made Global Parameter Edit setting persistent across sessions with automatic save/restore functionality.
Implemented advanced SOLA (Synchronized Overlap-Add) time stretch algorithm, emulating classic AKAI S1000 samplers.
Added comprehensive time stretch menu with ratios from 0.25x to 4.0x including classic jungle timing (1.33x).
Added undo functionality for time stretch operations with complete state preservation.
Reorganized time stretch menu by removing pitch shifting options and streamlining ratio controls.
Added "Same as Realtime" option to Bounce Engine as the new default setting.
Fixed reverb sample rate scaling issues with frequency compensation and smart buffer management.
Fixed loop points not resetting properly during sample navigation between zones.
Implemented intelligent audio file loading with format detection and graceful fallback handling.
Improved export dialogs with better filename defaults and enhanced single-zone WAV handling.
Fixed WAV loader to handle corrupt loop points where start position exceeds end position.
Added native dialog compatibility check for EDIT/FX/AMP/FILTER menus when "Save Samples to State" is disabled.
Made selection areas homogeneous across the sample editor for consistent user experience.
Comprehensive sample editing improvements with enhanced stability and performance.
Enhanced sample editor zoom behavior after operations for better workflow continuity.
Added pointer cursor on hover for all LED elements.
Enhanced LED click areas and add global parameter edit feedback.
Refactored sense parameter display to show clean percentage format.
Modified pitch bend range knob to use 100 cent intervals.
Fixed mod wheel and pitch bend MIDI/GUI integration.
Fixed sample editor functions and waveform display issues.
Added rename program functionality and improve rename dialogs.
Fixed root note pitch with proper oversampling compensation.
Fixed program and zone text coords.
Fixed tempo-sync timing issues for 2x oversampling.
Added comprehensive undo functionality to sample editor.
Added "Add Cues from Peaks" submenu to the sample editor with configurable threshold detection.
Enhanced reverb engine with dynamic sample rate scaling for improved quality across different sample rates.
Improved play position indicator.
Added waveform caching system for performance optimization.
Improved waveform rendering for retina displays.
Oversampling compensation system to fix tempo-sync timing issues.
LFO and delay sync fixes preventing double-speed timing problems.
Musical notation displays for both LFO and delay sync modes.
Magnetic snap zones for delay knob when sync is enabled.
Implemented ThreadPool for parallel sample loading with SSD-optimized performance (CPU cores * 2, capped at 16 threads).
Added comprehensive ZBP (Bliss Program) import and export support with complete round-trip fidelity.
Introduced Sample Library system with cached browsing and hierarchical folder navigation in ~/Documents/discoDSP/HighLife/Samples.
Added "Save Samples in State" option with automatic missing file detection and graceful fallback.
Implemented automatic sample size management with 25MB threshold for reference mode switching.
Enhanced sample editor selection system with visible drag handles and zoom persistence.
Fixed filter cutoff calibration and display mapping.
Improved reference mode switching robustness with proper data preservation during sample edits.
Changed settings file from HighLife.settings to Settings.xml for better organization.
Enhanced ARM/NEON compatibility and performance.
Fixed SFZ parser to correctly reset parser_lovel=0 and parser_hivel=127 for each new <region>.
Implemented smart Add New Zone workflow with sample library integration.
Enhanced memory management with proper bounds checking and memory-safe allocation.
Refactored memory streams for better cross-platform compatibility.
Improved handling of large sample sets.
Enhanced memory allocation with aligned memory and SIMD-optimized operations.
Fixed Bounce settings and SIMD implementation for SINC engine.
Added Use Sinc-512 for Bounce switch.
Dramatic improvements in SFZ file handling and memory management.
Significant engine improvements.
Enhanced audio processing capabilities.
Improved SFZ compatibility and file handling.
Performance optimizations across the engine.
Replaced Hermite interpolation with B-Spline for superior sound quality.
Added 2x engine oversampling to reduce aliasing in nonlinear processors.
Added sustain pedal (CC64) support.
Full support for SFZ ADSR envelope parameters.
Added Loop > Find Loop Points auto-detection.
Added Cue > Add Cues from Beats (4-128 values).
Enhanced wave editor design and behavior.
Major framework update for better performance.
Introduced HiDPI compatibility and GUI resizing feature in the Options menu.
Improved the user experience with various enhancements.
Added support for importing the SFZ defaultPath opcode with relative path.
Introduced compatibility for Akai MPC 2000 SND file format.
Enhanced the functionality of file dialog system.
Support for ProTools AAX plug-in format (Windows and macOS Universal).
Binary builds for macOS Universal 2, designed natively for Apple Silicon.
Comprehensive updates to the graphical user interface (GUI) look and feel.
Flawless OGG, WAV, FLAC, MP3 loaders, ensuring improved reliability.
Framework updates of major significance.
New, visually appealing application icon.
Optimizations to the sampling engine for superior performance.
Standalone and VST3 builds for wide-ranging compatibility.
Re-released as freeware for non-commercial use to celebrate discoDSP's 20th anniversary.
Available for macOS, Windows and Linux.
All features from the original commercial version now available for free.
New LowPass, HighPass, BandPass and BandReject Zero Delay Feedback filters.
Edit > Wave Editor cursors on wave selection borders.
Edit > Wave Editor Mouse wheel zoom based on mouse cursor position.
Shift+Mouse wheel for quick zoom.
Edit > Wave Editor Zoom in/out based on active selection.
Drag'n'drop support for wave samples and SFZ programs.
Shift+Drop bypass sample replacement dialog.
Options > Global Parameter Edit (On/Off) or using Shift+Ctrl/Cmd.
Options > Morph Edit (Tick On/Off).
Zone > Duplicate Zone, Delete All Zones functions.
Reworked wave editor view with scrollbar.
Mouse wheel scroll and zoom in/out with control key+wheel.
Zoom out limited to the wave length.
Selection active if > 2px. Full wave acts as selected when no selection is active.
Enhanced waveform visualization at higher zoom levels.
Import/Export Sample/Program dialog opens at active sample Zone/Program path.
Automatically enabled Edit menu items.
Morphing opacity support to FX sends.
Enhanced waveform scroll supporting horizontal axis.
Fixed waveform behavior with devices supporting inertia scrolling.
Fixed Chorus FX not sounding correctly.
Fixed SFZ export.
Cue/Loop points are removed after wave trim if they are not on the range.
Auto adjust wave size after operation on wave.
Drop down menus for Root / Key / To.
< > buttons to browse waves in the current folder.
Rename Zone function.
Fixed Options > Change zone on MIDI note behavior.
A playing position line is displayed on wave area.
FX Chorus/Delay/Reverb sends are enabled by default.
Delay sync to tempo is enabled on by default.
Fixed AU version number.
Panning now uses Michael Gogins law.
EDIT > Cue > Add cues from sync. Adds distributed cue samples from Sync number.
File > Import Sample Auto-Drum-Machine spread when selected several samples.
Improved dialog windows.
Broader LCD display.
High contrast popup menus.
Better color theme for wave display.
Better preset init configuration. MIDI note to zone off by default.
Removed MIDI keyboard.
Mac/Windows/Linux builds available.
Windows/Linux VST 64-bit support.
First stable Mac release.
Audio Units validated.
Fixed and optimized drop-down menus.
Code optimizations.
Revised PDF manual.
Demo version won't recall presets.
First Mac beta release.
Performance sampler with built-in sample editor.
Five built-in effects.
Flexible modulation and parameter morphing.
VSTi sampling capabilities.
Greatly improved SFZ import, more in line with official SFZ specs.
Most SFZ files can now be used right away without modification.
Enhanced compatibility with standard SFZ format.
Menu items added to save/load instrument in a special HighLife format.
Polyphony stealing is changed, so that the oldest voice is stolen.
Improved file handling and instrument management.
Enhanced open source functionality.
Library browser with disk based program managing.
Automatic cue maker (cue on transients detection) based in 70% sensitivity.
New sample content library (260 MB).
Enhanced commercial features over open source version.
Source code released to the community.
Became open source and available for community development.
HighLife became freeware.
All features available at no cost.
New sample content library (260 MB).
Auto-cue marker (cue on transients detection).
Enhanced library management features.
Sample editor autotuner, sample root tuning and pitch shifter.
File browser WAV preview capabilities.
Enhanced sample editing tools.
New library browser with disk based program managing.
Enhanced file organization and management.
Improved sample library handling.
Initial commercial release.
Built-in VST host for 32bit sampling of VSTis.
Performance sampler VST instrument/host for Windows.
32-bit floating point based wavetables.
128 Programs with unlimited zones.
Up to 32 voices polyphony with multilayered zone sampling engine.
Built-in wave editor with comprehensive editing tools.
Five built-in effects: chorus, delay, reverb, and special wow-effects.
Morphable scheme and automatable zone parameters.
Support for WAV, MP3, OGG, RAW, FLAC sample formats.
AKP (Akai S5000/S6000) and SFZ program import.