ShiftFace patch notes

What changed.

The complete ShiftFace release history—new features, fixes and anything producers should know before updating.

CURRENT · 1.1.2 · 12 AUGUST 2026

REAPER compatibility hotfix.

  • Fixed a crash that prevented ShiftFace from being discovered or loaded by REAPER 7.19 on Windows.
  • Improved plug-in lifecycle handling for hosts that release ShiftFace before preparing its audio engine.
  • Added regression coverage for this host-scanning behaviour.
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1.1.1 · 11 AUGUST 2026

Smoother Windows installs.

  • Bundled the Microsoft Visual C++ x64 Runtime required by ShiftFace.
  • The installer now skips the prerequisite when the same or a newer runtime is already installed.
  • Added a clear installation error if the prerequisite cannot be installed or verified, preventing silent plug-in scan failures caused by a missing runtime.
1.1.0 · 11 AUGUST 2026

Lower latency. Tighter control.

  • Reduced reported processing latency by 30 ms, from 150 ms to 120 ms, while preserving the existing analysis window and steady-parameter sound.
  • Pitch/Formant Link now keeps both controls moving together when either control is driven by host automation.
  • Extended Output Trim from -infinity to +12 dB, with a true mute at its minimum.
  • Corrected the outlined FACE wordmark alignment at the top edge.
1.0.0 · 9 AUGUST 2026

First public Windows VST3 release.

  • Independent real-time Pitch and Formant controls with optional linking.
  • Natural, Persona and experimental fixed-carrier Robot modes.
  • Advanced tracking, smoothing, voicing, transient, stereo and level controls.
  • Factory and user presets, A/B state, undo/redo and exact value entry.
  • One-time machine activation with permanent offline use and three computer seats.
  • Branded Windows installer with upgrade/uninstall support and bundled legal notices.