Hi everyone,
Update v1.6.6 is nearing completion and should be ready to go live soon.
Some things that will be included are:
Updated base local LLM model as well as updates to the generation pipeline so it's even more efficient and faster
Big changes to Quick Chat. Quick Chat will no longer need to use a separate model and will function with your normal model
Onboarding improvements
Additional UI refinements
RVC voice implementation + one included voice model which can be used for all languages
Watch Together improvements
Tool improvements
Skills builder
+ More
Full patch notes will be released once the update goes live.
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