Black Diamond Distortion Changelog

v1.2.4 2026-08-16
  • Remove unnecessary README from presets
v1.2.3 2026-08-16
  • Fix bug where init preset did not fully reset the state.
v1.1.24 2026-07-14
  • Drastically increase efficiency of graphics (caching, improved algorithms, and simd)
v1.1.23 2026-06-11
  • Make impulse response presets portable by storing the response itself, not just the path or metadata
v1.1.22 2026-06-09
  • Smooth the new tone controls and make them compatible with undo and redo.
v1.1.20 2026-06-04
  • Add tone shapers like resonant lowpass, highpass, and impulse response.
  • Add DC bias control.
  • Reorganize layout for visual hierarchy of primary features.
  • Allow locking oversampling to a preferred default.
  • Fix bug where duplicating plugin lost preset metadata.
v1.1.16 2026-05-21
  • Curve re-renders even when audio or plugin is disabled
v1.1.15 2026-05-18
  • Bugfix: curve preset browser did not work after opening and closing UI.
v1.1.14 2026-05-16
  • Show both transfer functions (single curve snapshots) and full patches (multiple curves blended together) at the top level preset browser.
v1.1.13 2026-05-15
  • Optimize glow on Windows SIMD
v1.1.12 2026-05-11
  • Caching to improve efficiency of UI
v1.1.11 2026-05-07
  • Implement stack-blur for efficient CPU glow
v1.1.8 2026-05-05
  • Improve performance of curve rendering at high LFO rates. Improve efficiency of glow algorithm.
v1.1.0 2026-05-03
  • Major update: Add curve mixer, hysteresis simulation, multiple clipping modes, modulators, and online preset browsing within the app.
  • Add Linux installer (Ubuntu 22.04+, x86_64).
v1.0.24 2026-03-19
  • Bugfix: saving in spline mode cleared data
v1.0.23 2026-03-17
  • Add artist metadata to preset.
v1.0.22 2026-03-16
  • Oversampel dry and wet signals to keep phase locked.
  • Add goldilocks scaling to harmonic sliders.
v1.0.21 2026-03-15
  • Bugfix: Spline mode compatibility with windows DPI scaling.
v1.0.20 2026-03-15
  • Fix spline anchor coordinate scaling bug.
v1.0.19 2026-03-15
  • Equation string persists when changing modes, opening closing plugin, and can be undone.
  • Fix Aspen Logo size.
  • Fix version string on windows.
v1.0.18 2026-03-14
  • Add gain linking feature.
  • Fix crash on windows when closing UI.
  • Add support for older version of Mac OS.
  • Support Intel based Mac with universal installer.
v1.0.13 2025-01-24
  • Add softclipper
  • Initialized settings are friendlier
  • Fix bug in gain parameter smoothing
v1.0.9 2025-01-19
  • Initial beta release