🎉 OBSIDIAN Neural v2.5.1 is out!

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OBSIDIAN Neural now runs without a DAW. Standalone mode with built-in transport, Ableton Link support for network sync, and exclusive WASAPI on Windows for low-latency audio without ASIO drivers.

The Prompt Bank has also been rebuilt from scratch - dedicated editor with per-model keyword guidance, format hints, clickable examples, and drag-and-drop onto tracks. If you've ever wondered how to prompt each of the 8 models, this should help a lot.

✨ Highlights

• 🎚️ Standalone mode with Ableton Link
• 📝 Redesigned Prompt Bank with per-model keyword editor
• 🔊 New sound design: per-track gain (-12/+12 dB), tempo-synced delay send with filtered feedback, reverb send, Airwindows Console6 master bus
• 🎯 New tempo sync pipeline: MiniBPM + Signalsmith Stretch (replaces Rubberband R3)
• ⚡ LLM bypass mode for faster generation
• 📂 Sample Bank with categories
• 🐛 Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements

📦 Download

VST3, AU and Standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux - grab the latest release here.

🔗 More

• Website
• Discussions

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