Version History

Changelog

Everything we've shipped. New features, bug fixes, and improvements.

v1.2.9-betaSeptember 4, 2026

UltraFast Voices, Local TTS & a Brand-New Workspace

AddedAdded four new UltraFast AI voices designed for faster live conversations, with one rotating daily voice for free accounts and the full roster for Pro
AddedAdded local text-to-speech with Kokoro and Supertonic, including English and multilingual voices, WAV export, AI voice conversion, and one-click Soundboard saves
ImprovedRedesigned the Voice Workspace, voice cards, Settings, and Soundboard around faster everyday use
AddedSoundboard sounds can now live on multiple custom boards, be reordered, and keep their own reusable shortcuts
AddedAdded recoverable trash for your sounds, reinstall support for community sounds, and hide and restore controls for built-in sounds
ImprovedMade Soundboard imports safer, prevented same-name files from overwriting each other, and improved overlapping playback and Stop All
ImprovedAudio setup now checks that your real microphone and voice-chat route are working before reporting success, then shows the exact microphone to choose in Discord or your game
FixedImproved microphone and headphone detection, device refresh, disconnected-device recovery, and Hear Yourself safety
ImprovedAdded clearer voice-performance guidance for choppy audio, clipping, output volume, and slower monitoring without changing your settings behind your back
FixedMade browser sign-in return to Echo Live more reliably whether the app is already open or starting from scratch
FixedImproved Community Voice search, import confirmation, and recovery when a download, conversion, storage, or library refresh fails
FixedAdded safer Windows startup recovery when the app window fails to load, including a one-time graphics fallback instead of a restart loop
FixedRemoved the unreliable experimental echo-cancellation option that could interfere with audio
FixedFixed playback for newly generated Kokoro and Supertonic speech
ImprovedExpanded translations for the new TTS, Soundboard, recovery, and tuning controls across all supported app languages
v1.2.0-betaJuly 16, 2026

Smarter Hardware Support & NVIDIA Acceleration

AddedAdded optional experimental NVIDIA acceleration that can be installed directly from AI Voice Settings
ImprovedExpanded DirectML compatibility with safer hybrid and CPU recovery when full GPU processing fails
FixedRestored smooth CPU voice conversion after a runtime configuration caused chopped audio and poor performance
ImprovedVoices now become active only after the selected hardware and complete voice pipeline finish warming up
ImprovedFailed voice or hardware changes preserve the previous working voice whenever possible
AddedAdded clearer GPU recovery actions and a locally saved support file for compatibility reports
ImprovedExpanded support for different RVC generations, sample rates, pitch configurations, and older voice models
FixedPitch is now saved separately for each AI voice instead of leaking between voices
FixedRefreshing audio devices now detects microphones and headphones connected after Echo Live starts
ImprovedVoice imports and core model downloads now receive stronger compatibility and file-integrity checks
v1.1.9-betaJuly 11, 2026

Major AI Voice Quality Update

ImprovedAdded a new volume-aware processing flow that greatly reduces noise artifacts around sentence starts, endings, and pauses
FixedCorrected ContentVec output selection for different RVC voice families
ImprovedImproved pitch tracking, feature context, audio buffers, and silence continuity
AddedAdded a Warming up voice stage so the first words of a session are more reliably converted
FixedFailed AI inference now mutes safely instead of exposing the original microphone
AddedAdded separate controls for routed Output Volume and Hear Yourself volume
AddedAdded Auto Level calibration with live output and clipping feedback
FixedImproved macOS microphone permission handling, device selection, and monitoring without a virtual cable
ImprovedDirectML failures now appear clearly instead of silently failing or pretending GPU processing succeeded
ImprovedCustom voice imports now require Echo Pro, while starter and included community voices remain free
v1.1.8-betaJuly 7, 2026

Safer Audio Routing & Stability

FixedFixed the sustained audio-loop failure introduced in the previous release
FixedRepaired Windows installer errors that could appear while updating an existing installation
AddedAdded a primary virtual audio cable selector with automatic detection and manual choices
FixedPrevented physical speakers and headphones from being selected as the primary routed output
ImprovedMade Hear Yourself monitoring safer and more reliable across different device setups
AddedAdded advanced sentence-end cleanup options for microphone-specific AI voice testing
AddedExpanded the included community voice library
v1.1.7-betaJuly 5, 2026

Microphone Cleanup & Output Reliability

FixedFixed output buffering that could sound correct in Hear Yourself but break when routed through a virtual audio cable
AddedAdded a more flexible microphone cleanup system with WebRTC processing and RNNoise fallback
ImprovedConnected denoising, high-pass filtering, echo cancellation, and silence settings to the live audio pipeline more consistently
ImprovedSettings now show which microphone cleanup option is selected and which one is actually active
ImprovedImproved the Windows and macOS in-app update flow for future releases
v1.1.6-betaJuly 3, 2026

Better First Run, Soundboard & Voice Effects

ImprovedRebuilt onboarding to guide new users through audio setup, Voice Effects, Soundboard, AI Voices, and combining them together
ImprovedAI voice downloads now begin during onboarding so starter voices are ready sooner
AddedAdded a dedicated AI Voices Settings tab with a direct shortcut from the voice library
AddedAdded bundled Soundboard classics and an optional community sound download
FixedCorrected Voice Effect processing order so the sound matches the effect order shown in the app
ImprovedCleaned up and retuned Voice Effects while replacing broken or missing artwork
ImprovedCalibration controls now remain visible while browsing Voice Effects
FixedOlder Windows CPUs can now open Echo Live even when their hardware cannot run AI voices
v1.1.5-betaJune 27, 2026

More Community Voices

FixedFixed community voices not properly displaying images and sample audio
AddedAdded 20 more community voices to try
v1.1.4-betaJune 27, 2026

Pro Status & Tell-a-Friend

ImprovedMade the Pro Status upgrade flow more robust
AddedAdded Tell-a-Friend unlocking for Pro Status
FixedFixed macOS deep links when Echo Live was already running
v1.1.3-betaJune 26, 2026

Setup, Settings & Community Voice Fixes

AddedAdded integrated VB-Audio Cable installation for users who do not have it yet
ImprovedMade virtual audio cable setup guidance more prominent
FixedFixed settings persistence issues so settings stay after restart
FixedFixed DSP setting persistence so parameter tweaks and custom DSP voices are saved
AddedAdded a simple RVC pitch explainer for users new to pitch configuration
FixedFixed community voice avatars and icons not showing or importing correctly
FixedFixed community voice sample audio playback
ImprovedAdded tooltips warning users to select headphones for audio monitoring, not a virtual audio cable
v1.1.2-betaJune 24, 2026

Beta Launch — Echo Pro & DirectML Fix

ImprovedMoved from Alpha to Beta — core stability and feature foundation is now solid
AddedEcho Pro tier — very permissive free tier (all core RVC + DSP + Soundboard + up to 4 custom voices), Pro unlocks unlimited voice slots and Studio
FixedUpdated the PTH→ONNX voice conversion which should fix non-working RVC voices on DirectML for remaining affected users
FixedVoice demo file playback should now work correctly
FixedFixed the "Microphone Access Required" error showing even when a microphone was connected
FixedVersion display in Settings now shows the actual app version
ImprovedAdditional stability improvements across the audio pipeline
v1.1.1-alphaJune 20, 2026

Windows Signing & PTH Voice Support

AddedOfficial Microsoft code signing for Windows — no more security warnings on install
AddedIntegrated PTH to ONNX conversion — you can now add PTH or ONNX voices (PTH converts automatically)
ImprovedMore robust RVC voice tagging to reduce voice import failures
AddedError pop-ups for voice failures to help troubleshoot problems
FixedFixed uninstall survey not appearing
ImprovedCommunity voices moved to server — new voices can be added without shipping app updates
v1.1.0-alphaJune 9, 2026

Community Voices & GPU Selection

AddedCommunity Voices section with easy-to-import voices — more being added over time
AddedGPU selection dropdown in Settings — choose which GPU to use for voice processing
ImprovedBetter GPU detection system for more reliable hardware identification
FixedSmall fixes and updates across onboarding and soundboard
ImprovedStarted official Windows registry process to remove install warnings
v1.0.9-alphaJune 2, 2026

Onboarding Wizard & Voice Compatibility

AddedNew onboarding wizard — guides you through audio device setup, mic testing, and monitor testing on first launch
AddedVU meter for microphone testing — see your audio levels in real time during setup
AddedUninstall feedback survey — help us improve by sharing why you uninstalled
FixedBetter automatic voice sample rate detection — fixed errors on some 32kHz voice models
FixedGPU detection in settings now shows correct hardware info for support submissions
v1.0.8-alphaMay 31, 2026

Hardware Diagnostics & Stability

AddedHardware diagnostics panel — the app now alerts you about features that might not work on your machine
ImprovedWASAPI audio setup optimizations for lower latency
FixedResolved several bugs and crash vectors from user reports
v1.0.7-alphaMay 29, 2026

Localization & Studio Mode

FixedFixed GPU support not working across all voices
Added8 new languages — change your app language in Settings
FixedFixed sign-in button being hard to find when needed for RVC voice imports
AddedStudio mode — convert audio files or recordings using DSP and RVC voices (non-live)
ImprovedRedesigned voice import section with a cleaner layout
v1.0.6-alphaMay 28, 2026

GPU Fix for Windows

FixedFixed GPU support not working in Windows builds
FixedSmall bug fixes
v1.0.5-alphaMay 27, 2026

Smarter Voice Selection

FixedFixed core ML models not properly downloading on first RVC voice use
ImprovedUpdated RVC voice selection workflow to automatically load voices and start audio routing
ImprovedPinned "Hear Yourself" button to the top of the interface for easier access
FixedSmall bug fixes around voice deletion
v1.0.3-alphaMay 26, 2026

Demo Voices & Model Compatibility

AddedAdded 2 one-click demo voices for faster and easier RVC testing
ImprovedExpanded RVC voice support to handle a broader set of .ONNX models
ImprovedSmall quality-of-life updates
v1.0.1-alphaMay 24, 2026

Echo Live Rebrand

AddedRenamed from "EchoRVC" to "Echo Live" — updated app name, icons, and installer
AddedIn-app feedback button — report bugs or request features directly from the app
ImprovedFull-width layout on all tabs for a cleaner, more spacious interface
ImprovedFaster and more reliable download distribution
v1.0.0-alphaMay 24, 2026

Alpha Launch

AddedReal-time AI voice conversion powered by RVC v2 neural networks
Added28 built-in voice presets — from subtle pitch shifts to dramatic character voices
AddedVoice Lab — build and save your own custom voice effect presets from scratch
AddedVirtual audio cable auto-installs on Windows (VB-Cable) for seamless setup with any app
AddedWorks with Discord, Valorant, Fortnite, CS2, Zoom, OBS, and any mic-enabled application
AddedmacOS support — native Apple Silicon (M1–M4) and Intel Mac builds
AddedPerformance presets — choose from Ultra Low Latency to CPU Safe depending on your hardware
AddedAuto-updater — the app checks for updates on launch and installs seamlessly
AddedGPU acceleration via DirectML (Windows) and CoreML (macOS) with automatic CPU fallback

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