Gauss Field Looperv2.0

Released April 21, 2023Major

iOS

The latest update introduces critical audio import capabilities that resolve long-standing external file management friction. While the rating increased from 4.17 to 5.0, the small sample size necessitates caution in interpreting this as a permanent shift. The release successfully aligns feature development with primary user requests.

What changed

New featureAdded support for importing various audio file formats like WAV, mp3, and AIFF
UXIncreased playback volume in standalone mode
PerformanceOptimized save files to reduce storage usage by approximately 50%
UXRefreshed user interface with a larger touch strip and reduced clutter
PlatformUpdated standalone UI to support device notch and dynamic island layouts
PerformanceGeneral performance enhancements and minor bug fixes

Reception

55/ 100 impact scorePositive

What worked

New feature
Support for importing WAV, mp3, and AIFF files resolved a high-frequency user request and improved sentiment.

What didn't

Performance
no evidence
The 50% reduction in save file storage usage has not yet surfaced in user feedback.
Platform
no evidence
UI adjustments for device notches and dynamic islands lack specific user validation in the current sample.

Marlvel takeaways

The addition of external audio file imports successfully addresses the primary friction point identified in pre-update feedback.
The current sample size of three reviews is insufficient to confirm the 0.83 rating increase as a sustained trend.

Original release notes

Major update for your favourite field looper:
- import of audio files (WAV, mp3, AIFF, M4A, ...)
- louder playback in standalone (use headphones to avoid feedback!)
- smaller save files; ~50% space saving
- visual UI update (bigger touch strip, less clutter, ... )
- standalone UI now handles both notch and dynamic island
- performance improvements and minor bugfixes