2026-04-11
PocketDAW v0.4.51 — Major Update
PocketDAW v0.4.51 — Major Update
We are excited to release v0.4.51, a major update featuring a completely rebuilt JT Synth, SDK v5.0 control navigation system, and audio engine improvements.
JT Synth v4 — Complete Rebuild
The JT Synth has been completely rebuilt from the ground up:
- Sound engine: multimode filter (LP/HP/BP), filter envelope, tempo-synced gate/roll
- 28 EDM presets across 7 categories (Bass, Pluck Bass, Saw Pads, Filtered Pads, Plucks, Strings, Leads)
- Removed custom UI — now uses host SDK rendering (knobs, toggles, selects)
- Deleted skin.bmp — replaced with proper SDK controls
- Wave screen + params page with host-rendered 5x3 knob grid
Audio Engine Fixes
- Full engine reinit on settings change
- Capture buffer uses chunkSize (not hardcoded 1024)
- Queue drift protection + stale data drain
- Added 64/128 buffer size options, latency estimation logging
SDK v5.0 — Control Navigation System
The new SDK brings smart gamepad navigation to every plugin:
- Control orientation — PD_ORIENT_VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL/RADIAL
- Navigation groups — auto-resolved neighbor links between controls
- Focus state model — NAVIGATE to PARAM_SEL to VALUE_EDIT
- Hint bar — contextual gamepad hints shown on screen
All 13 Plugins Updated
Every plugin has been rebuilt for ARM aarch64 deployment:
JT Sidechain, ReQ, ReCorder, Tape Delay, PD Synth, Drum Machine, FM Synth, Granular, Wavetable, Pitcher, Re-Pitcher, Simple Sampler, JT Synth
Fixes
- Sample Edit — A-press now plays one-shot (was infinite loop)
- Arrangement Loop — seamless looping with FX tail preservation
Download v0.4.51
Get the latest version for your platform:
- Anbernic RG35XX: Extract to SD/MUOS/application/
- Linux Desktop: Run the executable directly
- Windows Desktop: Drop it in your folder and launch