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Release Log

DAWN Changelog

Detailed record of every release, feature addition, DAW integration update, and safety improvement for DAWN.

v0.1.1Latest Release

DAWN v0.1.1 — Smart Thread Naming, In-App Plugin Setup & Workflow Polish

Automatic AI-powered thread titling, quick thread switcher, in-app AU/VST3 installation, enhanced companion connection alerts, and responsive voice controls.

Added

Smart AI Thread Naming

DAWN now automatically titles your conversation threads based on the musical context of your session. Custom renames are always preserved.

Added

Thread Switcher Flyout

Quickly switch between ideas, arrangements, and project sessions using the new flyout menu on the Chat button.

Added

In-App Plug-in Installer

Install and update the AU and VST3 plugins directly from the setup wizard and Settings without manual file copying.

Improved

Companion App Status Alerts

The AU/VST3 plugin now gives clear, actionable alerts if the desktop companion app is closed or disconnected.

Improved

Cleaner Chat & Suggestion Layout

Redesigned the Flow tray and suggestion chips to sit smoothly within the chat view without overlapping voice controls.

Improved

Thread-Isolated Project Memory

Track insights, musical notes, and analysis are now neatly scoped per conversation thread for distraction-free multitasking.

Fixed

Instant Voice Cancellation

Stopping voice output now immediately halts the AI response without delay.

Fixed

Custom Thread Renaming

Fixed an issue where naming an empty thread before sending your first message could lose the custom title.

Fixed

Session Reconnection Stability

Improved plugin reconnection reliability when reopening projects inside Ableton Live.

v0.1.0

DAWN v0.1.0 — Initial Public Beta

The inaugural release of DAWN: a first-of-its-kind AU/VST3 plugin with an embedded BYOK AI agent that works Ableton Live 12 and your Mac alongside you.

Added

AU & VST3 Plugin Form Factor

Native audio plugin built for macOS Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4+) running directly inside Ableton Live 12.

Added

Bring Your Own AI (BYOK)

Connect your favorite model: OpenAI (GPT-4o, o-series), Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, OpenCode, or ChatGPT account login.

Added

Direct Ableton Live 12 Control

The agent navigates sessions, arranges tracks, manages instruments, and adjusts device parameters directly inside Ableton Live.

Added

Mac Screen & Desktop Control (Point & Ask)

Screen-aware visual tools and desktop control to assist with auxiliary audio and production tasks on your Mac.

Added

Natural Voice Pipeline

Hands-free voice conversations with low-latency audio responses designed specifically for studio workflows.

Added

Musicianship & Harmonic Intelligence

Deep musical understanding with accurate scale spelling, chord progressions, harmonic function analysis, and groove timing.

Added

Curated Mixing & Sound Design Library

Instant search across 170+ mixing chains, sound-design recipes, and instrument presets.

Added

Audio Generation in the Session

Generate stems, sound effects, and musical ideas directly via ElevenLabs, Google Lyria, MiniMax, or local AI engines.

Safety / Trust

Producer Safety & Control

Autonomous on routine moves, confirmation prompts on consequential actions, instant global kill switch, and full audit logs.

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