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Pick your platform and install the newest version, feedback appreciated (pun intended).

1.6.0

October 8, 2026

  • Windows 10/11 (x64)

    Standalone app + VST3 plugin

    Quick install
    • Run the downloaded .exe installer.
    • Complete setup and launch Soundshed Guitar from Start Menu.
    • Open your DAW and rescan plugins if VST3 is not detected automatically.
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  • macOS (Intel / Apple Silicon)

    Standalone app + AU/VST3 plugin

    Quick install
    • Open the downloaded .pkg and follow the installer prompts.
    • If macOS blocks first launch, allow it from System Settings > Privacy & Security.
    • Open your DAW and run plugin rescan for AU/VST3 as needed.
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  • Linux (x64)

    Standalone app + LV2/CLAP/VST3 plugin.

    Quick install
    • Extract the archive into a staging folder.
    • Copy bundled plugins into /usr/lib (requires sudo).
    • Copy the standalone app into ~/opt (or system /opt) and launch from there.
    Suggested Commands
    wget -O SoundshedGuitar-1.6.0-Linux-x64.zip https://downloads.soundshed.com/downloads/SoundshedGuitar-1.6.0-Linux-x64.zip
unzip SoundshedGuitar-1.6.0-Linux-x64.zip -d soundshed-install
sudo cp -r soundshed-install/usr/lib/* /usr/lib
cp -r soundshed-install/opt/* ~/opt

# Requires libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev (if you encounter blank white window)
# e.g. sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev
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Release Notes

Recent fixes, workflow changes, and notes.

  • Added nine effects, including Wah, Tape Echo, Analog Delay, 3D Spatial, Ring Modulator, Harmonizer, Rotary, Vibe, and Guitar to MIDI.
  • Added fifteen classic drive pedal models, a redesigned Simple Cabinet effect, and IR Cabinet alignment tools.
  • Added gapless preset switching with ringing effect tails, signal-chain undo/redo and A/B, and factory effect presets.
  • Added the Practice Tool, expanded MIDI Learn, and major metronome, stereo-routing, and compact-layout improvements.
  • Improved audio performance and startup speed, with reliability fixes across presets, hosted plugins, resource management, and platforms.
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