Release Notes

What's New in RenderWave

Every meaningful change to the app, from new shaders to engine work. Newest release first.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

RENDERWAVE 1.5 is Live

Latest

v1.5 · May 2026

New visuals, rebuilt audio analysis, a reloaded FX rack, MIDI mapping with APC40 mkII feedback, and 8K custom output — ready for your next set.

Expanded shader catalog with new GPU compute kernels across the mainstage rotation.
Smoother parameter response across rate-driven shaders — speed, rotation, twist, and scroll now accumulate on the CPU for stable motion at any tempo.
Slider ranges and defaults retuned across the catalog so every knob lands in a usable visual range from the start.

Hardened audio modulation system with advanced parameter classification — bass, mid, and treble routing is more predictable per shader.
Multi-band reactivity tuned to track real club mixes instead of spiking on transients.
Per-parameter modulation depth, smoothing, and band selection all expose cleanly through the UI.

Effects panel rebuilt from the ground up — every slot is wired through a single forensic audit pass.
23 post-processing effects in the chain, each with predictable defaults and clear interaction order.
Stack effects without parameter collisions or hidden state bleed between scenes.

MIDI Learn for any parameter, with persistent bindings stored per preset.
APC40 mkII LED feedback — pad colors and ring values reflect live app state on the controller.
Breathing animation on unassigned controller LEDs so the surface stays alive between mapped controls.

Custom output resolutions up to 8K via MetalFX spatial upscaling.
Syphon output rewired with a corrected HDR colorspace path for VDMX, MadMapper, and Resolume.
UI rendering fixes for resolution scaling and text overlays at large output sizes.

Reclaimed 126 MB of VRAM through render target consolidation.
HDR output colorspace corrected end-to-end on the post-processing surface.
Forge graph runtime parity — graph-authored shaders now match the runtime contract used by hand-authored ones.

Grab the latest build and run it through a real mix. Found a bug or have a request? Send it in — every report makes the next release tighter.