Changelog

v0.6.0

Track every update to PiperJudge. We ship improvements regularly based on feedback from the piping community.

Roadmap

PlannedGrade-calibrated critiques — feedback adjusted to your playing level
PlannedPibroch analysis mode — variation-level breakdown for ceol mor
PlannedTune of the Month — featured tune with leaderboard
PlannedPipe band accounts — group analysis for Pipe Majors
PlannedVideo reference embeds — linked performances from top competitions
PlannedStripe payments — free tier and Pro subscription
PlannedEmail notifications when critiques are ready
PlannedPublic opt-in leaderboards per tune
PlannedSlow section practice mode — loop and slow down weak areas
PlannedCompetition results integration — correlate PiperJudge scores with real placements

Release History

NewPricing page with three tiers — Free (3 critiques/month), Pro (£9.99/month, unlimited), Band (£29.99/month, 10 members)
NewUsage tracking and enforcement — free tier limited to 3 critiques per month with automatic monthly reset
NewPipe band accounts — Pipe Majors can create a band, invite members via code, view aggregate scores, and manage the roster
NewBand dashboard with member stats, average scores, and total critiques across the band
NewEmail notifications — branded welcome email on registration and critique-ready email with score when analysis completes
NewSEO guide: How to Tune Bagpipe Drones — 800+ word guide with links to the Drone Tuner
NewSEO guide: Best Bagpipe Tunes for Beginners — top 10 tunes with difficulty ratings
NewSEO guide: Bagpipe Ornamentation — complete guide to every GHB embellishment
NewSEO guide: Preparing for a Piping Competition — 8-week timeline and expert advice
NewGuides index page with all content linked and categorised
ImprovedComprehensive end-to-end testing — full pipeline verified with realistic bagpipe recordings
ImprovedMonthly/annual pricing toggle with 2 months free on annual plans
FixedFixed bcrypt compatibility issue with password hashing on Python 3.12
FixedFixed database schema migrations for new user fields (grade, subscription, band)

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