What's New¶

A summary of user-visible changes per Grainulator release. For commit-level history, see the GitHub commit log.

v2.0.0 — 2026¶

A major layout and effects update plus the first public release of the new documentation system.

Compressor on the FX tab — a feed-forward compressor with parallel mix and limiter, sitting between the master filter and the delay in the post-mix chain.
Multi-mode reverb — the reverb now has three selectable algorithms (Misty, Cloudy, Stormy) sharing one unified control surface. Pick the mode that fits the material; common controls behave as expected.
Rhythmic mod sources — clock-divided modulation patterns, including a Euclidean LFO generator and an 8-step bipolar sequencer, each optionally synced to host tempo.
Dual waveform display on the GRAIN tab — see both layers' audio at a glance in the full layout.
MIDI root-note glide — independent root notes for Layer 1 and Layer 2 with a shared glide knob for smooth voice tracking.
Layer Link — Layer 2 can share Layer 1's audio buffer, making it easier to build dense textures from a single source sample.

Master panel moved — the master faders (Layer 1/2 level, pan, wet/dry) relocated from the FX tab to the GRAIN tab's new MASTER column. The FX tab is now dedicated to the post-mix effects chain.
Window shape visualization — a live preview above the TEXTURE tab's shape controls updates as you change tilt, curve, and sides.

Grainulator — the project formerly known as GrainulatorV2 is now shipped simply as Grainulator. Internal parameter IDs still begin with V1/V2 and some code comments reference the old name, but all user-facing copy has been updated.
Layer 1 / Layer 2 — what used to be called "Voice 1" and "Voice 2" in the UI is now "Layer 1" and "Layer 2". The terminology change clarifies that a layer is a granular engine instance, not a polyphonic voice in the classical sense.

First release of the new docs site — a single source of prose produces the website you are reading, plus two edition PDFs (Desktop and iPad). The old docs/manual/mac.html and docs/manual/ipad.html files are deprecated; anything they said and the current code disagreed on has been reconciled in favor of the code.

Earlier releases are summarised in the project's GitHub Releases page.