May Update: Custom Songs in Multiplayer, Loopable Song Checkpoints and More!
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Hey everyone!
It's been a little while since our last update, but rest assured that we've been busy working on various feature requests and content additions that will be released throughout the rest of 2024. This May update finally adds some highly requested features to the app, so we're excited to finally get it out there!
Here's what's new:
Custom Song Support in Multiplayer
You've all been asking about this since we first launched multiplayer support, so we finally delivered! Get ready to rock out with your friends to your favorite songs. You'll now be able to play custom songs with others in a multiplayer room if you all have the same custom songs preinstalled on your system.
Note: If you switch to the beta branch to test this, you won't be able to join multiplayer sessions with players who aren't on the beta yet.
Looping Checkpoints in Songs
Practice makes perfect! Set checkpoints in your songs and loop between them to hone your skills on specific sections. This was another highly requested feature that we're excited to finally release to you all. You can simply grab the checkpoint handles under the song timeline to set start and end times for your practice section.
Timeline Section Support in Songs
The song UI can now display predefined sections that you can easily navigate to, making practicing a challenging chorus or verse easier. While the built-in Paradiddle tracks currently don't have sections defined, you'll start seeing these pop up on some of the upcoming songs we'll be releasing as part of our DLCs.
If you're a custom song creator, you can use the "bookmarks" field in the song format to define these sections in your songs by giving it a timestamp and name. Here's an example:
"bookmarks": [
{
"name": "Chorus",
"jumpPoint": true,
"time": 70.0
}
]
Other Changes
- Thumbstick Swipe Navigation Toggle:If you have thumbstick drift issues on your VR controllers, we have you covered! We've added a toggle to turn off thumbstick swipe navigation in the Controls tab.
- VR-Mirror Window Jitter Fix: We've finally addressed a nasty VR-mirror window jitter problem that some PC VR players encountered.
- Extended Song Length Support: We've increased the maximum supported song length to a whopping 10 hours from 30 minutes, so you can drum to your heart's content.
What's Next
This update is just part of what we've been working on throughout 2024. We're planning on releasing another update by the end of May focused on a completely new music notation system. In addition, we'll also be announcing our first DLC artist pack at the beginning of June. (We'll most likely drop some teasers soon, but if you can guess the artist ahead of time, we'll send you some Paradiddle merch!)
We're committed to delivering the best VR/AR drumming experience possible, and your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping Paradiddle's future. Share your thoughts with us on Discord, Reddit, or use our Canny board to submit, see and vote on bug reports and suggestions for the app. We're always listening!
And if you're enjoying Paradiddle, please consider taking a few minutes to leave a rating or review on Steam or the Quest Store. Your reviews go a long way in proving the app's capabilities to the rest of the VR community.
Happy drumming!
Emre
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