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+title: 'Release Notes v1.2.0'
+description: ''
+date: '2025-05-01'
+tags: ['meta']
+author: froos
+---
+
+## What's Changed
+
+## highlights
+
+- [stepwise functions](https://strudel.cc/learn/stepwise/) ([PR](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1262))
+- [midimaps](https://strudel.cc/learn/input-output/#midimaps) ([PR](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1274))
+- [spectrum](https://strudel.cc/learn/visual-feedback/#spectrum) ([PR](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1213))
+- [mqtt](https://strudel.cc/learn/input-output/#mqtt) ([PR](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1224))
+- pulse oscillator (todo: https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/issues/1336) ([PR](https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1304))
+- theme improvements
+
+## breaking changes
+
+- [breaking change] Sample signals from query onset, rather than midpoint by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1278
+- change behaviour of polymeter, and remove polymeterSteps by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1302
+- Polish, rename, and document stepwise functions by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1262
+
+### superdough
+
+- feat: Create Pulse Oscillator with variable PWM by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1304
+- add num samples (edited numbers) by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1309
+- Add num samples from 0 up to 20 by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1310
+- feat: add max polyphony feature for superdough by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1317
+
+### docs
+
+- doc: visual functions + refactor onPaint by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1125
+- Labeled statements doc by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1126
+- Correct spelling mistakes by @EdwardBetts in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1183
+- remove redundant example for cat, update snapshot by @kdiab in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1189
+- chore: Edit run locally instructions in README.md by @ChinoUkaegbu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1206
+- suggested changes to voicings.mdx by @bwagner in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1231
+- Documentation for all/each, and bugfix for each by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1233
+- Update documentation for param value modification by @gillespi314 in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1238
+- fix docs for beat function by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1248
+- understand voicings page by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1230
+- add reference package by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1252
+- Stepwise documentation tweaks, with mridangam samples by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1275
+- showcase tweaks by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1291
+- Signpost licenses for source code and samples a bit more, ref #1277 by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1289
+- Fix misplaced ending sentence by @makmanalp in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1296
+- Fix typo pattnr by @ReneNyffenegger in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1316
+- update docs to reflect import sounds tab change by @hpunq in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1332
+
+### ui improvements
+
+- Udels (MultiFrame Strudel) Revisited by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1132
+- Create audio target selector for OSC/Superdirt by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1160
+- Add a search bar to the REPL Reference tab by @netux in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1165
+- Adding search bar (soundtab.jsx) by @Bubobubobubobubo in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1185
+- add 2 new ui settings by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1200
+- Theme glowup by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1268
+- Create Pattern Page Pagination by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1287
+- feat: Theme improvements by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1295
+- feat: new themes + theme improvements by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1326
+- Add new "import-sounds" tab with explanation on folder import by @hpunq in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1329
+- Add Icon to import sample button by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1331
+- better spacing in zen mode by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1147
+- Screenreader improvements by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1158
+- colorize console + tweak header by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1203
+- Menu Panel Improvements! by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1193
+- Make panel hover behavior optional by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1199
+- REPL: solo and sync configuration by @bthj in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1214
+- enhancement: make error messages easier to read by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1315
+
+### mqtt
+
+- MQTT support by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1224
+- MQTT - if password isn't provided, prompt for one by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1249
+- MQTT - support adding hap duration and cps metadata to JSON messages by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1279
+- make mqtt topic patternable by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1280
+- Bugfix: update mqtt connections dictionary by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1281
+- mqtt bugfix - connection check by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1282
+
+### new functions
+
+- Add scramble and shuffle by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1167
+- polyJoin by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1168
+- Add seqPLoop from Tidal by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1182
+- add filter + filterWhen + within by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1039
+- Add bite function by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1187
+- markcss by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1202
+- "beat" function for "step sequencer" style rhythm notation by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1237
+- Add s_zip for 'cat'-ing patterns together step-by-step, bugfix `steps` by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1208
+- "stretch" function (phase vocoder) by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1130
+- add basic spectrum function by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1213
+- Add onKey function for custom key commands for patterns by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1235
+- Add binary and binaryN by @heerman in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1226
+- midimaps by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1274
+- small feat: Add alias for segment and ribbon by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1314
+- feat: Create scrub function for scrubbing an audio file by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1321
+- feat: Improve gain curve by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1318
+- Chop chop by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1078
+
+### more
+
+- Make `all()` post-stack again, and add `each()` for pre-stack by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1229
+- Add stepBind, and some toplevel aliases for binds and withValue by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1241
+- Make cps patternable by @eefano in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1001
+- Allow wchooseCycles probabilities to be patterned by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1292
+- @strudel/sampler improvements by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1288
+
+### refactor
+
+- export comment commands by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/113
+  6
+- containerize/seperate out boolean checks for repl types/Repl logic into bespoke components. by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1163
+- Improve + simplify neocyclist timing by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1164
+- Make phaser control consistent with superdirt by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1178
+- Revert "Make phaser control consistent with superdirt" by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1179
+- make phaser control match superdirt by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1180
+- refactor sampler by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1101
+- update lockfile + minor versions by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1198
+- Preserve tactus for 'degrade' and friends, and tidy up 'pick' and friends by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1205
+- Apply `all` function to individual patterns rather than final stack by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1209
+- Revert "Fix sometimes" by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1267
+- patchday by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1264
+- Rename repeat back to extend by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1285
+- Send delta in OSC message in seconds, to match tidal/superdirt by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1323
+
+### fixes
+
+- Fix clock worker dependency path in module builds by @matthewkaney in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1129
+- Fix bug in Fraction.lcm by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1133
+- Fix tactus marking in mininotation by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1144
+- Fix loopAt tactus by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1145
+- Fix OSC clock jitter by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1157
+- [CORS HOTFIX] by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1162
+- Fixes fit so it works after a chop or slice by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1171
+- fix sample speed when using splice and fit with superdirt by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1172
+- handle midin device not found error by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1146
+- Fix serial timing by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1188
+- Fix regression for d1, p1, p(n) by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1227
+- Fix sometimes by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1243
+- Fix sf2 timing by @felixroos in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1272
+- Fix "squeezejoin" and functions using it, including "bite" by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1286
+- Fixes inverted triangle wave by renaming it to "itri", making non-inverted "tri" by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1283
+- Hotfix: prevent undefined pattern code from crashing strudel on load by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1297
+- Fix test error #1297 by @nkymut in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1298
+- bugfix zoom stepcount by @yaxu in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1301
+- bugfix: Allow single param to be used in the as function by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1312
+- fix: replace empty spaces in registered sound keys by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1319
+- FIX: Multichannel Audio by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1322
+- fix: udels header by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1325
+- fix: disable astro toolbar by default by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1324
+- FIX: sound import order by @daslyfe in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1333`
+
+## New Contributors
+
+- @EdwardBetts made their first contribution in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1183
+- @netux made their first contribution in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1165
+- @kdiab made their first contribution in https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/pull/1189
+
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/tidalcycles/strudel/compare/v1.1.0...v1.1.1
+
+## packages
+
+- @strudel/codemirror@1.2.0
+- @strudel/core@1.2.0
+- @strudel/csound@1.2.0
+- @strudel/draw@1.2.0
+- @strudel/gamepad@1.2.0
+- @strudel/hydra@1.2.0
+- @strudel/midi@1.2.0
+- @strudel/mini@1.2.0
+- @strudel/motion@1.2.0
+- @strudel/mqtt@1.2.0
+- @strudel/osc@1.2.0
+- @strudel/reference@1.2.0
+- @strudel/repl@1.2.0
+- @strudel/sampler@0.2.0
+- @strudel/serial@1.2.0
+- @strudel/soundfonts@1.2.0
+- superdough@1.2.0
+- @strudel/tonal@1.2.0
+- @strudel/transpiler@1.2.0
+- @strudel/web@1.2.0
+- @strudel/webaudio@1.2.0
+- @strudel/xen@1.2.0