# 🗺️ ComposeYogi Roadmap

Our mission: **Make professional music creation accessible to everyone, instantly, in the browser.**

This roadmap reflects our current priorities and vision. Star ⭐ this repo to follow along!

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## ✅ Recently Shipped (v1.1.0 — March 2026)

- [x] **WAV Export** — Export compositions as high-quality .wav audio files
- [x] **MP3 Export** — Export compositions as compressed .mp3 files
- [x] **Audio Import** — Drag-and-drop WAV/MP3 files onto the timeline
- [x] **50+ Instruments** — Synths, keys, bass, pads, leads, plucked strings, bowed strings, wind, idiophones, and drums
- [x] **6 Drum Kits** — 808, Acoustic, Lo-Fi, Electronic, Punchy, and Classic
- [x] **10 Instrument Categories** — Synths, Keys, Bass, Pads, Leads, Drums, Idiophones, Plucked Strings, Bowed Strings, Wind
- [x] **Zoom Controls** — Toolbar buttons and custom time signatures
- [x] **4 New Templates** — Bollywood Beats, Reggaeton, Synthwave, Afrobeats
- [x] **Bug Fixes** — Polyphony, audio glitch on note edit, per-clip instrument presets

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## 🚀 Now (Next 2–4 Weeks)

**Actively in development**

- [ ] **Performance Optimizations** — Faster audio rendering and timeline scrolling
- [ ] **Mobile View Mode** — Read-only playback on mobile devices
- [ ] **Project Management** — Create, duplicate, rename, delete projects
- [ ] **Clip Virtualization** — Smooth 60fps with 200+ clips
- [ ] **Piano Roll Velocity Lane** — Control note dynamics visually

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## 📅 Next (1–3 Months)

**Coming soon**

### Cloud & Collaboration
- [ ] **User Authentication** — Sign in with email or social accounts
- [ ] **Cloud Project Sync** — Access your projects from any device
- [ ] **Share Links** — Share read-only project links with anyone
- [ ] **Project Gallery** — Browse and remix community projects

### Audio Features
- [ ] **Multi-Take Recording** — Record multiple takes and comp the best parts
- [ ] **Audio Effects Chain** — Add reverb, delay, distortion, and filters to tracks
- [ ] **Master Track FX** — Apply effects to the final mix
- [ ] **Additional Templates** — More starter templates (Jazz, Classical, World)

### Workflow Improvements
- [ ] **Snap to Grid Options** — Fine-tune snapping (1/4, 1/8, 1/16 notes)
- [ ] **Clip Color Coding** — Color-code clips for better organization
- [ ] **Batch Operations** — Select and edit multiple clips at once
- [ ] **Keyboard Velocity Editor** — Control note dynamics in piano roll

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## 🔮 Later (3+ Months)

**Long-term vision**

### Pro Features
- [ ] **Automation Lanes** — Automate volume, pan, and effect parameters over time
- [ ] **VST Plugin Support** — Load external instruments and effects (via WebAssembly)
- [ ] **MIDI Controller Support** — Play and control with MIDI keyboards
- [ ] **Time Stretching** — Change tempo without affecting pitch
- [ ] **Sidechain Compression** — Create pumping effects and ducking

### Collaboration
- [ ] **Real-Time Collaboration** — Work on projects with others simultaneously
- [ ] **Time-Stamped Comments** — Leave feedback at specific points in the timeline
- [ ] **Version History** — Browse and restore previous versions of your project
- [ ] **Remix System** — Fork and build on others' work with attribution

### Ecosystem
- [ ] **Mobile Recording App** — Record vocals and ideas on the go, sync to desktop
- [ ] **Sample Marketplace** — Buy and sell high-quality loops and presets
- [ ] **Educational Content** — Built-in tutorials and music theory guides
- [ ] **API & Integrations** — Connect with Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms

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## 💡 Suggest a Feature

Have an idea? [Open an issue](https://github.com/AppsYogi-com/ComposeYogi/issues/new) and tag it with `feature-request`.

We love hearing from the community! The best ideas often come from our users.

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## 🎯 Our Principles

1. **Browser-first** — No installation, works everywhere
2. **Professional quality** — DAW-grade tools without the complexity
3. **Local-first** — Your data stays on your device unless you choose to sync
4. **Open & collaborative** — Built with and for the community
5. **Progressive disclosure** — Simple for beginners, powerful for pros

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**Last updated:** March 2026

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