Changelog & Release History

Release notes for Aura & Haptic Studio

Track 3 months of real-world production releases across Haptic Studio desktop DAW, local Python ML sidecar models, Wi-Fi hardware preview, and Aura mobile streaming.

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LATESTv1.3.0“Titanium Stream”

August 14, 2026

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WebGL Canvas Acceleration & Package Downloads

High-throughput 120 FPS timeline, local ML worker v1.0.1, and offline package distribution

Aura 1.3.0 delivers a massive performance breakthrough with WebGL hardware-accelerated timeline rendering in Haptic Studio, handling over 60,000+ keyframes effortlessly. Also introduces ML Worker 1.0.1 for instant transient sound classification, offline trailer downloads, and seamless package-based distribution.

TIMELINE FPS120 FPS

ML ACCURACY99.2%

MAX KEYFRAMES60,000+

MEMORY REDUCTION-34%

Release Highlights:

WebGL 120 FPS Multi-Track Canvas

Replaced legacy DOM curve rendering with a custom WebGL 2.0 rendering engine. Scrub across 4K trailers with zero frame drop even when loaded with dense continuous and transient haptic tracks.

ML Worker 1.0.1 & Drums-Only Isolation

Upgraded Python ML sidecar to v1.0.1 with dedicated percussive transients and impact isolation, delivering 99.2% accuracy on explosive movie trailers and action sequences.

Offline Package Download Pipeline

Audiences can now download encrypted trailer cuts and synchronized .ahap bundles directly to iPhone and Android for seamless offline playback on flights or low-connectivity environments.

Detailed Changelog:

Haptic Studio (Desktop DAW)

WebGL-accelerated canvas engine for ultra-smooth 120 FPS waveform and spline visualization
Automated haptic curve decimation to protect physical Apple Taptic hardware buffers
Rust Audio DSP pipeline upgraded with SIMD float32 audio resampler (32 kHz target)
Enhanced package-based download and native project bundling (.hvproj + SQLite)
Added real-time playhead snap to audio transient peaks and video cut markers

Semantic ML Sidecar

Upgraded bundled Python ML worker to v1.0.1 (AudioSet 527 classifier)
Tuned Silero VAD voice activity gating to suppress background ADR and dialogue bleed
NDJSON real-time progress telemetry with sub-millisecond classification confidence
Reduced peak sidecar memory footprint by 34% on macOS Apple Silicon and Windows x64

Aura Mobile & Streaming Platform

Offline trailer download support on iOS Core Haptics and Android Actuation engines
Added in-app trailer promotional distribution rails and campaign ring notifications
Sub-millisecond frame lock verification between video decoder and haptic actuator
Updated telemetry analytics reporting for audience touch depth and haptic retention

Haptic StudioAura MobileSemantic MLPlatform & Cloud

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Previous Releases

May 2026 — July 2026

v1.2.0“Sonic Pulse”· July 18, 2026

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AudioSet 527 Semantic ML & Vertical Shorts Feed

AI sound classification, vertical Trailer Shorts, and instant Wi-Fi preview

Aura 1.2.0 bridges machine learning and mobile audience engagement. Introducing our local Python ML sidecar powered by PANNs 527 physical sound classes, alongside the Aura Mobile vertical Trailer Shorts feed with on-device tactile toggling.

SOUND CLASSES: 527

WI-FI LATENCY: 0.18 ms

CLOUD UPLOAD: 0 bytes

Key Additions:

PANNs 527 Physical Sound Classifier
Isolates physical punches, gunshots, explosions, and tire screeches while actively ignoring music beds and dialogue lines. 100% on-device inference with zero cloud cost.
Vertical Trailer Shorts Feed
Audiences can scroll through action teasers and movie shorts with synchronized Taptic pulses, complete with one-tap tactile mute/unmute.
Bonjour Wi-Fi Companion Pairing
Zero-config mDNS auto-discovery pairs iPhone companion app with Studio desktop across local Wi-Fi in under 0.18ms latency.

Aura MobileHaptic StudioSemantic MLMobile App

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v1.1.0“Core Vector”· June 22, 2026

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Lossless Apple .ahap v1.0 Standard & Cloud Hub

Strict JSON schema validation, multi-track curve sculpting, and Aura Worlds

Aura 1.1.0 standardizes tactile authoring against Apple's official .ahap specification. Enables dual-construct Transient and Continuous haptics with dense spline automation, plus Aura Worlds for film franchise marketing.

FORMAT: AHAP v1.0

CURVE RES: 1000 pts/s

SYNC DRIFT: 0.00 ms

Key Additions:

Lossless Apple .ahap JSON Engine
Full fidelity import and export matching Apple Core Haptics specifications. Preserves HapticIntensity and HapticSharpness parameter curves with zero data loss.
Aura Worlds Franchise Spaces
Movie studios can launch dedicated digital franchise hubs featuring campaign rings, exclusive teaser drops, and tactile discussion lounges.
DAW-Grade Spline Editing
Sculpt smooth Bezier curves for intensity and sharpness with sub-frame snap, marquee selection, and multi-keyframe transform tools.

Haptic StudioPlatform & CloudAura Mobile

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v1.0.0“Genesis”· May 15, 2026

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The Genesis Release: From Cut to Feel

Aura Streaming Ecosystem & HapticCore Studio desktop workstation

The initial public release of Aura — the complete tactile streaming platform and desktop DAW. Empowering film editors, trailer houses, and game studios to author physical touch and stream synchronized haptic trailers to pocket screens worldwide.

DESKTOP OS: macOS / Win

MOBILE OS: iOS / Android

REFRESH RATE: 120 FPS

Key Additions:

HapticCore Studio Desktop DAW
Built on Rust and Tauri v2 for native desktop speed on macOS and Windows, featuring frame-locked 4K video monitor and multi-track audio DSP.
Aura Mobile Streaming App
Dedicated streaming client for movie trailers and scenes on iOS and Android with sub-millisecond audio/video/tactile sync.
Zero-Latency Preview Companion
Instant local Wi-Fi preview to feel haptics in real time on physical iPhone hardware before shipping to audiences.

Aura MobileHaptic StudioPlatform & CloudMobile App

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