Playbeat 4 Update Log

Version 4.0.8 – April 30, 2025

• Improvements when swapping tracks
• Midi import now handles multitrack midi files
• Fixed an issue where having different steps per beat broke midi import
• AUv3 crashing when exporting with multiple instances
• Performance improvements

Update is available here :point_right: https://audiomodern.com/shop/plugins/playbeat-4/
You can download the updated installers directly from the trial button or through your account.


Version 4.0.7 – March 26, 2025

• Added a new mode to auto-save remix edits (configurable via the settings tab)
• Added re-trigger mode for the remix keys (ensures that all play heads restart from step 1 whenever a new key is pressed)
• Changes to Filter FX chain
• Highlight current remix key being played
• New track icons added
• Fixed a crash on certain DAW/Hosts
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the app to freeze when using the performance keyboard
• Added MIDI import (configurable mapping via the settings tab)


Version 4.0.6 – March 18, 2025

• Fixed locking samples for randomization
• Added Increase Font functionality
• Font size consistency between MacOS/Win
• Added text input for pitch controls (in settings panel and pitch custom range)
• Library transfer is now done wrapped in a parent folder (“Playbeat 4”)
• Complexity slider does not reset undo/redo


Version 4.0.5 – March 13, 2025

• Enhanced the remix trigger section.
• Resolved an issue with the Flam adjustment.
• Improvements to the Infinity mode.
• Improved loading of preset soundsets.


Version 4.0.4 – March 12, 2025

• Shifting steps now bypasses locked steps and operates only within the active range.
• Fixed a bug where the master volume would reset to 0 when recalling snapshots (remixes) after loading a state.
• Fixed issues with MIDI lock and pitch functionality.
• Fixed an issue where MIDI lock output was not restoring correctly after closing a project.
• Resetting no longer affects pitch when MIDI lock output is active.
• Triggering remixes no longer affects pitch when MIDI lock output is active.
• Improved stability and functionality of the “All Steps” control for each section.
• Added automatic UI adjustments for better compatibility with smaller screens.
• Fixed GUI to properly display octave changes in Remix Octave.
• Resolved Ableton Link Issue (iPad)
• Performance improvements


Version 4.0.3 – March 10, 2025

• Enhancements to the remix section


Version 4.0.2 – March 6, 2025

• MIDI Output Improvements
• Linear functionality Improvements


Version 4.0.0 – March 5, 2025

• Release Build


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