LihisSplattener Changelog

All notable changes to LihisSplattener are documented here.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

Unreleased

📋 Planned

Audio test suite implementation (10+ comprehensive tests)
DSP validation and optimization
Character mode variations
Mix control refinement
Visual feedback improvements
UI polish with condiment theme 🍅🍯
Factory presets (12-15 presets)

✨ Added

Production readiness plan and roadmap
Legal documentation (EULA, attributions)
Versioning system integration

🔄 Changed

Updated company branding to "KnobSmith Audio"
Updated company website to knobsmithaudio.com

0.2.0-alpha.1Phase 1 Complete2026-01-04

🎯 Phase 1 Testing Complete

✨ Added

Complete Audio Test Suite: 10 comprehensive tests
- DC Offset, Gain Staging, Parameter Smoothing
- Relish (Mix), Grease (Drive), Mustard (Tone), Ketchup (Output)
- Noise Floor, Saturation Character, Extreme Settings
Dynamic Background System: 5 background images (Gain levels 0/25/50/75/100)
Dual-Stage Clipper: Enhanced saturation (soft tanh + hard brick-wall)
Real-Time Safety: ScopedNoDenormals, atomic parameters, NaN/Inf sanitization

🔄 Changed

DSP Architecture: Enhanced with soft + hard clipping stages
Makeup Gain: Automatic compensation (1.0x-2.0x based on Grease)
Background Switching: Discrete image switching at thresholds

✅ Validated by Lead Developer

Grease (Drive): 0-24 dB gain with tanh✓

Mustard (Tone): High-shelf ±6 dB✓

Ketchup (Output): ±12 dB gain✓

Relish (Mix): 0-100% dry/wet✓

⚠️ Known Issues

Test Suite: 3 parameter tests fail due to test isolation (NOT DSP bugs)
UI Polish: Background transitions are discrete, not crossfaded (~2-3h to fix)

📊 Status Summary

DSP:Verified Correct

Testing:7/10 Passing

UI:Functional (needs polish)

Next Phase:Phase 2 (Design + Presets)

0.1.1-alpha.12025-12-25

⚠️ Status: Alpha - NOT FOR PRODUCTION

✨ Added

Core "splattener" saturation effect
Character enhancement DSP
Simple one-knob interface
Level metering
VST3 and AU formats

⚠️ Known Issues (Resolved in 0.2.0)

Effect algorithm refinement needed
UI design incomplete

0.1.0-alpha.12025-12-20

✨ Added

Initial alpha release
Basic effect framework

First alpha release for internal testing

🗺️ Path to Release Candidate

LihisSplattener is on track for v1.0.0-rc.1 with a comprehensive production readiness plan. Here's what's coming:

Phase 1: Audio Quality & Testing (5 days)

Comprehensive audio test suite (10+ tests)
DSP validation (saturation curve, color control, gain staging)
Edge case testing (extreme parameters, automation, sample rates)

Phase 2: Performance & Optimization (3 days)

CPU profiling (target: < 0.5% at 48kHz)
SIMD vectorization for saturation
Real-time safety audit

Phase 3: UI Polish & Visual Identity (4 days)

Condiment-themed visual design 🍅🍯
Dynamic background system (changes with Grease level)
Splatter particle effects
Aggressive aesthetic matching product philosophy

Phase 4: Presets & Documentation (2 days)

12-15 factory presets (Warmth, Drive, Texture, Live categories)
User manual and quick start guide
Parameter reference

Phase 5: DAW Validation & Release (3 days)

DAW compatibility testing (Logic, Ableton, Reaper, FL Studio, Bitwig)
Pluginval Level 10 certification
macOS notarization

🎯 Estimated Timeline

Total: ~17 days (~2.5 weeks) to Release Candidate

For support and updates, visit knobsmithaudio.com

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