Changelog & Roadmap

Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest changes and improvements to Synthze.

Current Version

May 7, 2026

Release Hardening: Improved the Android release build with code shrinking, resource optimization, and Dart obfuscation.
Protected Sample Assets: Built-in instrument samples are now packed into a cleaner bundled asset format instead of being shipped as individual WAV files.
Wavetable Compatibility: Restored legacy wavetable slot mapping so older presets load the intended sounds.
Sound Library Cleanup: Reworked several built-in sample slots with updated instruments and removed unused or unwanted sample assets.
Metronome Fix: Fixed an issue where the metronome could stop while adjusting BPM in Settings.

Previous Beta

May 5, 2026

Full Unlock Purchase: Added one-time Full Unlock support through Google Play Billing.
Demo Mode: Added a locked demo experience with selected presets and core modules available for preview.
Purchase Restore: Added restore purchase handling in Settings and the unlock dialog.
DAW Remote Control: Added MIDI remote control tools with transport controls and DAW-oriented output profiles.

Previous Beta

April 19, 2026

Built-In Sample Playback: Added integrated sample playback support for a faster, more direct sound design workflow.
Wake Lock Support: Added wakelock handling to keep the device awake during extended sessions and uninterrupted playback.
Stability Improvements: Fixed multiple bugs and refined overall reliability across the app.

Previous Beta

April 8, 2026

Full-Length WAV One-Shot Import: Added full-length WAV sample import support for natural one-shot playback.
Original Timbre Preservation: Imported samples now bypass the synth envelope and filter to keep their native attack, decay, and harmonic character intact.
Accurate Key Mapping & Fixes: Automatic pitch detection now maps each sample to its correct root note for accurate keyboard playback, plus general bug fixes.

Previous Beta

March 9, 2026

Smoother Sound Shaping: New morph controls make it easier to blend and move between different oscillator tones.
Richer Wavetable Character: Fresh waveform material has been added to support warmer, more animated, and more expressive sounds.
Better Sound Design Workflow: The wavetable creation process has been improved behind the scenes, making it easier to build more varied tones for future updates.

Previous Beta

March 9, 2026

More Expressive Modulation: Filter movement became more flexible, opening the door to livelier sweeps and evolving textures.
Improved Resonance Control: Resonance now responds in a more musical way, making sharp, focused, or silky tones easier to dial in.
Early Visual Feedback: The first foundations of the waveform display were added, helping shape the direction of the visual side of the instrument.
Smoother Core Performance: General engine work improved stability and helped the synth feel more solid during use.

Explore our upcoming development milestones. Items are prioritized based on the current product roadmap and release goals.

Offline Render Engine:Frame rate-independent high-quality export rendering (44.1kHz / 24-bit) in C++.
WAV Container Writer:Reliable WAV file writer with correct PCM formatting and headers.
Master Limiter / Normalization:Clip prevention and loudness leveling during export.

UUID Device Recognition:Privacy-friendly anonymous device ID for beta user tracking and entitlement flow.
C++ Verification (Hardcoded Lock):Engine-level gating for premium features when verification is not present.
Asset Pack Key Hardening:Further protect bundled sample assets by moving more of the pack verification and key material into the native layer.
Cloud Preset Sync:Email-linked preset backup and restore across devices.

Responsive Multi-Column Layout:Tablet-optimized multi-panel layout for faster sound design workflow.
Visualizer Evolution (Spectrum):Real-time frequency spectrum view in addition to the waveform display.
Knob Sensitivity / Fine Tune:More precise parameter control on tablets and large screens.
Preset Snapshot A/B + Morph (MVP):Snapshot compare workflow with single-slider A to B morphing.

Low Latency Optimization:Performance mode, buffer/burst tuning, and device-profile adjustments for lower latency audio.