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v0.4.456

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July 15, 2026

v0.4.456

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New1 update
  • Add a Collection as a track inside another Collection, then play its Sessions together as part of the larger Collection.
Improved6 updates
  • Albums now play more smoothly, with clearer progress and easier play and pause controls for every item.
  • Album buttons now say Add Items so it is clearer that you can add more than tracks.
  • Album and Session lists now have clearer controls for expanding and opening items.
  • Opening a Collection from inside another Collection now takes you directly to it and makes it easy to spot.
  • Your custom Session status names now appear consistently in the mobile app and CarPlay.
  • The help guide now includes clearer steps for allowing iCloud Drive to sync over cellular data.
Fixed1 update
  • Collections now scroll smoothly so every item remains easy to reach.

July 11, 2026

v0.4.455

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New1 update
  • Added full support for Cakewalk and SONAR .cwp projects plus legacy .bun, .ctw, and .cwz formats.
Fixed1 update
  • Free Mobile App Sync now reliably publishes the four most recently edited Sessions instead of depending on database insertion order.

July 7, 2026

v0.4.454

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New4 updates
  • Pin important Sessions so favorite ideas, works in progress, and reference tracks stay easier to find.
  • Added Audio Character tools for understanding the feel of attached audio at a glance.
  • Added a new energy visualization for attached audio so you can see how intensity changes across a Session.
  • Sessions can now be duplicated for alternate edits, new versions, and quick templates.
Improved1 update
  • Session details, audio analysis, and library workflows include additional polish and reliability improvements.
Fixed4 updates
  • Mobile App Sync no longer shows a stale failed Import Cloud Pipeline when there is no preview work left to upload.
  • Dropbox Mobile Sync setup now waits for authorization, account validation, manifest readiness, and the sync engine before marking the provider ready.
  • Lifetime Pro purchased from the Mac App Store now stays unlocked when relaunching while signed out of the App Store.
  • The app no longer asks you to sign in to your Apple account on every launch; Restore Purchases remains available in Settings.

July 6, 2026

v0.4.453

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Fixed2 updates
  • Lifetime Pro purchased from the Mac App Store now stays unlocked when relaunching while signed out of the App Store.
  • The app no longer asks you to sign in to your Apple account on every launch; Restore Purchases remains available in Settings.

July 1, 2026

v0.4.449

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Fixed1 update
  • Fixed a bug where clicking notes in the Album Detail view could add bullet points.

July 1, 2026

v0.4.448

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New1 update
  • Added a Markdown notes editor with list, bold, italic, and underline formatting.
Improved1 update
  • Notes can now be edited directly without first clicking Edit.
Fixed2 updates
  • scan folder is now inline and non-blocking
  • Windows folder scans now skip inaccessible folders, show a non-blocking warning with skipped paths, and no longer surface raw CreateFile access-denied errors.

June 29, 2026

v0.4.446

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Fixed1 update
  • Preview playback now resumes where you paused instead of starting over when you press Play again.

June 28, 2026

v0.4.445

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New2 updates
  • Inbox is easier to review with filters for projects, audio, ready items, items that need review, hidden items, sources, dates, and DAWs.
  • Added more ways to sort large Inbox lists, including file size, year, created date, modified date, file type, preview match, source folder, DAW, status, and name.
Improved2 updates
  • The Inbox now shows the value behind the current sort when it helps, such as Size, Year, Created, Modified, Type, or Match.
  • Inbox controls now live together in the Control Center, leaving the page focused on the review table.

June 27, 2026

v0.4.444

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New3 updates
  • Redesigned and unified the Inbox for reviewing and adding new projects and preview audio.
  • Added scanning, folder watching, import, relink, matching, and identity support for Steinberg Dorico .dorico project files without adding it to the default DAW list.
  • Added folder watching and import support for Vienna Ensemble Pro .vep, .vep64, .vesp32, .vesp64, .viframe, and .mframe project files without adding it to the default DAW list.
Fixed3 updates
  • Deleted built-in DAWs like Cakewalk now stay removed from Control Center after relaunch instead of being restored by session kind migration.
  • Album context menu Edit now opens the redesigned Album Details editor instead of the retired legacy album editor panel.
  • Bitwig Studio auto-backup and bracket-timestamp backup project files are no longer promoted into the Inbox, and existing backup Inbox rows are cleaned up when reviews are listed.

June 27, 2026

v0.4.443

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Fixed2 updates
  • Album context menu Edit now opens the redesigned Album Details editor instead of the retired legacy album editor panel.
  • Bitwig Studio auto-backup and bracket-timestamp backup project files are no longer promoted into the Inbox, and existing backup Inbox rows are cleaned up when reviews are listed.

June 26, 2026

v0.4.442

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New3 updates
  • Redesigned and unified the Inbox for reviewing and adding new projects and preview audio.
  • Added support for Steinberg Dorico .dorico projects.
  • Added support for Vienna Ensemble Pro .vep, .vep64, .vesp32, .vesp64, .viframe, and .mframe projects.

June 26, 2026

v0.4.441

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Fixed1 update
  • Album artwork now saves reliably, and album covers from earlier versions continue to appear after updating.

June 26, 2026

v0.4.440

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New2 updates
  • Added support for LUNA .luna projects.
  • Added support for Cakewalk .cwb projects.

June 26, 2026

v0.4.439

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Fixed4 updates
  • Creative Canvas context menus now close when clicking outside of them.
  • Added Queue back to the View menu.
  • Fixed session detail panel issues in Pro List View.
  • Added thumbnail generation status when adding artwork.

June 24, 2026

v0.4.438

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New8 updates
  • Replaced folder watching and batch import with a unified Inbox for reviewing, matching, and adding music files more easily.
  • Added an Attach Preview Audio scanner for scanning directories and matching mixdowns to existing sessions.
  • Redesigned Session Details Panel and Album details panel with a customizable workspace, collapsable panels, search, improved organization, and saved layout preferences.
  • Added a complete user manual.
  • Added dedicated Key & Tempo tools, including tempo detection and manual/automatic source controls.
  • Added Import Preview support so preview audio can be attached during import.
  • Improved album and collection playback with better looping, queue controls, and mini-player sync.
  • Added one search box for sessions, notes, albums, clients, tags, key, tempo, and filters.
Improved4 updates
  • Refined library search with better session suggestions, filters, recent searches, and quick actions.
  • Improved Control Center, list view, album detail, Pro List rows, and session card playback sync.
  • Improved performance and reliability for large libraries.
  • Includes many other enhancements and bug fixes.
Fixed1 update
  • Fixed stale linked-project preview status so saved project paths no longer show "No project path configured".

June 24, 2026

v0.4.437

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Fixed2 updates
  • Added a hard backend guard so linked project paths can never surface the stale "No project path configured" preview error in session details or browser summaries.
  • Existing stale linked-project preview rows are repaired when sessions are opened, updated, or link-checked, and project preview generation is requeued.

June 24, 2026

v0.4.436

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Fixed2 updates
  • Saving, relinking, opening details, or checking links for a project path now clears stale "No project path configured" preview status and queues a fresh project preview.
  • Project relinks now clear stale missing-path metadata so valid saved paths no longer keep sessions marked as needing relink.

June 24, 2026

v0.4.435

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Improved1 update
  • Added migration collision and Mac release schema checks to prevent this class of database drift from shipping again.
Fixed1 update
  • Repaired creative canvas databases missing the text-card table after older beta migration-number collisions.

June 23, 2026

v0.4.434

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New8 updates
  • Replaced folder watching and batch import with a unified Inbox for reviewing, matching, and adding music files more easily.
  • Added an Attach Preview Audio scanner for scanning directories and matching mixdowns to existing sessions.
  • Redesigned Session Details Panel and Album details panel with a customizable workspace, collapsable panels, search, improved organization, and saved layout preferences.
  • Added a complete user manual.
  • Added dedicated Key & Tempo tools, including tempo detection and manual/automatic source controls.
  • Added Import Preview support so preview audio can be attached during import.
  • Improved album and collection playback with better looping, queue controls, and mini-player sync.
  • Added one search box for sessions, notes, albums, clients, tags, key, tempo, and filters.
Improved4 updates
  • Refined library search with better session suggestions, filters, recent searches, and quick actions.
  • Improved Control Center, list view, album detail, Pro List rows, and session card playback sync.
  • Improved performance and reliability for large libraries.
  • Includes many other enhancements and bug fixes.

June 23, 2026

v0.1.432

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New8 updates
  • Replaced folder watching and batch import with a unified Inbox for reviewing, matching, and adding music files more easily.
  • Added an Attach Preview Audio scanner for scanning directories and matching mixdowns to existing sessions.
  • Redesigned Session Details Panel and Album details panel with a customizable workspace, collapsable panels, search, improved organization, and saved layout preferences.
  • Added a complete user manual.
  • Added dedicated Key & Tempo tools, including tempo detection and manual/automatic source controls.
  • Added Import Preview support so preview audio can be attached during import.
  • Improved album and collection playback with better looping, queue controls, and mini-player sync.
  • Added one search box for sessions, notes, albums, clients, tags, key, tempo, and filters.
Improved4 updates
  • Refined library search with better session suggestions, filters, recent searches, and quick actions.
  • Improved Control Center, list view, album detail, Pro List rows, and session card playback sync.
  • Improved performance and reliability for large libraries.
  • Includes many other enhancements and bug fixes.

June 23, 2026

v0.1.430

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Fixed3 updates
  • Fixed Album Drawer track drag reordering so valid drops are preserved reliably.
  • Removed first-row Album Drawer drop-zone dead spots.
  • Prevented Album Drawer tray overlay chrome from blocking track drag starts.

June 23, 2026

v0.1.429

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Fixed1 update
  • Made album track drag reordering more reliable by preserving valid drops, avoiding first-row hit-test dead zones, and preventing tray overlay chrome from blocking drag starts.

June 22, 2026

v0.1.428

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New1 update
  • Added drag-and-drop album track resorting in album edit mode.

June 20, 2026

v0.1.427

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New7 updates
  • Replaced folder watching and batch import with a unified Inbox for reviewing, matching, and adding music files more easily.
  • Redesigned Session Details with a cleaner workspace, persistent artwork, improved organization, and saved layout preferences.
  • Added a complete user manual.
  • Added dedicated Key & Tempo tools, including tempo detection and manual/automatic source controls.
  • Added Import Preview support so preview audio can be attached during import.
  • Improved album and collection playback with better looping, queue controls, and mini-player sync.
  • Added one search box for sessions, notes, albums, clients, tags, key, tempo, and filters.
Improved4 updates
  • Refined library search with better session suggestions, filters, recent searches, and quick actions.
  • Improved Control Center, list view, album detail, Pro List rows, and session card playback sync.
  • Improved performance and reliability for large libraries.
  • Includes many other enhancements and bug fixes.

June 18, 2026

v0.1.426

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Improved1 update
  • Kept compact scan-run summaries for operational counts while preserving compatibility with older database schemas.
Fixed2 updates
  • Stopped watched-folder safety scans and rescans from inflating db
  • Existing match-history rows are cleared on startup and large databases are compacted through a validated backup-and-swap flow.

June 15, 2026

v0.1.425

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New3 updates
  • Redesigned Session Details as a modular workspace with a fixed artwork hero, anchored overview, persistent footer, and locally saved module layout state.
  • Added a dedicated Key & Tempo module for current key and tempo management, including manual/auto source controls and explicit detection actions.
  • Added a contextual Session Details filter with Command-F/Ctrl-F focus support and sticky in-drawer placement.
Improved1 update
  • Moved tags, collections, preview diagnostics, project assets, release metadata, artwork, intelligence, and advanced controls into clearer dedicated modules.
Fixed1 update
  • Manual Detect Tempo now applies the detected BPM even when background auto-apply would not apply it automatically.

June 15, 2026

v0.1.424

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Fixed5 updates
  • Preview variants now keep independent playback state so playing one variation no longer makes every variant appear active or scrub in lockstep.
  • Inbox Add now attaches automatically matched preview audio to the imported session instead of sending the same file back through Audio Imports.
  • Folder Settings now closes after a successful save.
  • Cloud Sync disabled now skips background cloud uploads without showing failed upload banners or retry loops.
  • Beta Darwin builds now remove stale sessiondock output before rebuilding so existing app binaries do not block go build.

June 14, 2026

v0.1.423

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Fixed1 update
  • Fixed the session detail drawer in Pro List view so single-click selection no longer opens it, double-click opens it, and closing works without dimming the list.

June 12, 2026

v0.1.422

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New1 update
  • Added the beta tempo detection algorithm.
Improved1 update
  • Made folder watching more stable and reliable across library folder changes.

June 10, 2026

v0.1.421

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Improved1 update
  • Album detail loop controls now use clearer queue-aware labels and the inspector loop control is tucked into the album artwork header.
Fixed3 updates
  • Album track rows and album cards no longer expose misleading loop controls for queue-level playback.
  • Loop Album and Loop Collection now toggle loop state without starting playback.
  • Session cards now start standalone session previews instead of inheriting an active album queue.

June 9, 2026

v0.1.420

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New1 update
  • Added unified queue-aware preview playback so album and collection loop controls repeat the active queue instead of the current track.
Improved1 update
  • Mini-player queue context now shows the active album or collection position while playback is running.
Fixed3 updates
  • Kept album detail, album cards, Pro List rows, and the Control Center mini player synchronized through the same active playback queue.
  • Scrubbing and toggling Pro List waveforms no longer drops album playback context or falls back to standalone session looping.
  • Added previous and next queue controls to the collapsed Control Center mini player when album queue playback is active.

June 9, 2026

v0.1.419

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Fixed3 updates
  • Kept the Control Center sort control inside its pill at narrower window widths.
  • Kept the preview mini player centered across responsive Control Center layouts.
  • Pro List album rows now open the shared album inspector instead of the retired inline album panel.

June 9, 2026

v0.1.418

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Improved2 updates
  • Refined library search into a compact command-search experience that prioritizes session suggestions, contextual filters, recent searches, and actions in that order.
  • Bare text search now keeps matching all indexed session content while ranking exact and prefix session title matches first.
Fixed2 updates
  • Session suggestions now focus sessions without creating filter chips, session focus fades last exactly 2 seconds, dropdown menus no longer visibly slide in from the side, and list view loading is deterministic.
  • Restored Sessions First and Collections First library view options.

June 8, 2026

v0.1.417

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New1 update
  • Unlocked the Import Preview option so preview audio can be attached during import.

June 7, 2026

v0.1.416

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New2 updates
  • Added folder management and folder-specific Inbox review flows for scanned music folders.
  • Added reusable preview naming rules so folders can recognize exported preview files by custom patterns.
Improved1 update
  • Inbox review now supports preview candidate playback, manual audio selection, and clearer ignored/already-added states.
Fixed1 update
  • Watched-folder exports now refresh already linked previews and preview variants without creating duplicate review work.

May 31, 2026

v0.1.414

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Fixed4 updates
  • Replaced preview variations now refresh waveform SVGs immediately after save without requiring an app restart.
  • Replaced preview variations now refresh their cached playback source so the updated variation plays immediately.
  • Control Center main preview playback now stays in sync with session card mini players by using the same canonical preview key.
  • Switching between main and variation previews while playing now continues from the current playback position.

May 29, 2026

v0.1.413

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Fixed2 updates
  • Fixed Windows watched-folder monitoring so folder changes are detected reliably.
  • Major Windows app fixes.

May 29, 2026

v0.1.412

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Improved1 update
  • Control Center now keeps Now Playing from overlapping count, multi-select, and view/sort controls across intermediate window widths.
Fixed3 updates
  • Removed the Pro List session detail side tab and collapsed rail that could appear detached in the middle of the screen.
  • Session detail drawer resize handles now slide with the drawer surface instead of staying behind during open and close animations.
  • Session card artwork now stays visible when toggling the session inspector.

May 28, 2026

v0.1.411

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Fixed3 updates
  • Release queue item context menus now show Show in Grid and Show in List View actions, including album rows.
  • Session context menus now stay inside the viewport and scroll when space is limited.
  • Beta direct builds now fall back to the legacy Sparkle public key file when a beta-specific key file has not been created yet.

May 28, 2026

v0.1.410

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New3 updates
  • Added new auto updater.
  • csv export for pro list view
  • auto update test
Fixed1 update
  • Status changes from batch edit and the session edit panel now update grid/list badges immediately.

May 28, 2026

v0.1.409

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New3 updates
  • Added new auto updater.
  • csv export for pro list view
  • auto update test

May 28, 2026

v0.1.408

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New2 updates
  • Added new auto updater.
  • csv export for pro list view

May 26, 2026

v0.1.399

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New2 updates
  • Added a Project Path column to list view so dense library passes can show where each session lives.
  • Added Show Variation in Finder from session variation context menus.
Improved3 updates
  • Hardened the full repair flow and dry-run repair coverage.
  • Refined list/detail layout sizing, resizable panels, and context menu organization.
  • Updated press and media-kit release materials for the current desktop release.
Fixed3 updates
  • Fixed the May 26 desktop launch crash.
  • Fixed a panel-stretch regression in the list/detail layout.
  • Tightened watched-folder tests around newly linked project paths.

May 24, 2026

v0.1.396

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New2 updates
  • Added expanded repair result models and a richer Full Repair panel for reviewing recovery work.
  • Added repair dry-run end-to-end coverage for safer release checks.
Improved3 updates
  • Hardened session repair so relinked sessions, previews, and storage records stay aligned.
  • Made watched-folder export recovery more resilient during repair and rescan flows.
  • Added migration upgrade coverage for repair-related storage paths.
Fixed3 updates
  • Fixed cloud provider switching so stale provider state is cleared more reliably.
  • Fixed session access handling around unavailable or relinked preview files.
  • Fixed several repair and scan edge cases that could leave project references incomplete.

May 23, 2026

v0.1.391

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New3 updates
  • Added background processing for watched-folder scans and export evaluations.
  • Added project identity tracking for relocated watched-folder projects.
  • Added follow-up scan scheduling and export suggestion processing helpers.
Improved3 updates
  • Expanded sync debugging around project identities and watched-folder state.
  • Added package fingerprinting tests, including permission-denied scenarios.
  • Cleaned up release change-log sections and release metadata for the 0.1.389-0.1.391 builds.
Fixed2 updates
  • Standardized closed database writer errors.
  • Ensured listeners close correctly during shutdown and immediate close paths.

May 21, 2026

v0.1.386

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New3 updates
  • Added preview playback source resolution with local fallback handling.
  • Added watched-folder export baseline tracking so export suggestions compare against known prior exports.
  • Added batch import and Creative Canvas end-to-end release coverage.
Improved4 updates
  • Batch import is easier to discover from session menus and honors unlock conditions more consistently.
  • Asset fetching, artwork loading, and waveform render tests now cover more failure paths.
  • First-run onboarding and main-view session visibility have broader regression coverage.
  • Demo video callouts, proof zooms, and social promo tooling were expanded for release content.
Fixed1 update
  • Fixed watched-folder export state handling around candidate filtering and preview identity matching.

May 20, 2026

v0.1.382

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New4 updates
  • Added the Pro Creative Canvas workspace with Pro entitlement checks and updated upsell messaging.
  • Added expandable album rows with inline session detail panels in embedded list view.
  • Added a reusable session inspector action footer that only shows launch actions that are actually available.
  • Added session focus view mode logic for focused browsing workflows.
Improved4 updates
  • Watched-folder export suggestions now use stronger candidate filtering and preview identity matching.
  • List view now preserves filter sidebar state and album detail state across embedded windows.
  • Selection, album expansion, and virtualization diagnostics are smoother in large embedded lists.
  • Backup classification now recognizes more DAW backup patterns before imports and scans.
Fixed2 updates
  • Deferred cloud-sync reset imports now preserve asset job fields through the pipeline.
  • Import canonicalization and scan backup handling now follow the expanded DAW backup rules.
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