Sonar

• Introducing a new Virtual Surround widget allowing to tune the reverberation
• Increased the trigger area of the Q factor handles for the Parametric EQ
• Increased the size of the “add-a-band” button for the Parametric EQ
• Fixed a bug that under certain conditions was impeding the deactivation of the VAD when closing GG
• Fixed a bug where the Q factor for the first band was resetting its value

Moments

• Updated naming / labels for the GameSense AI -Fortnite auto clips
• Corrected issues related to alphabetical clip sorting order when videos are imported
• Corrected issues related to exporting video clips with commas in the file name

Engine

• Fixed an issue on Mac with the Rival 5 wherein binding any macro to button 9 disabled button 1
• Fixed an issue wherein the PrismSync banner would appear in the config window for Bluetooth-connected devices

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Sonar

• Introducing a feature to record an audio sample to test and tune your microphone
• Introducing a new design for the Parametric EQ with the following updates:
  • By default, the Parametric EQ has now 5 bands with the possibility to add/remove bands (up to 10 bands).
  • Q factor can now be tuned directly on the graph
  • Accurate values for frequency, gain, Q factor and filter type can now be set through an interactive tooltip
• Introducing target device volume control in the mixer tab.
• All the EQ presets have been renamed to make them easier to read.
• Solved a bug leading to high CPU usage when the test audio sample was in pause.
• Updated the CS-GO preset to improve the experience and solve issues generated by the flashbang sound  

Moments

• Moments now supports auto clipping for Fortnite! Autoclip will only save clips based on in-game events when playing with supported modes & configurations. Check out the latest Release & Support info for Moments to learn more: https://moments.gg/3b779f
• Moments is now making use of our new GameSense AI technology. GameSense AI algorithms are trained to look for certain events on your in-game HUD and provide a software trigger to auto clip those specific highlights. Our team has thoroughly developed these enhancements to be as precise as possible, without causing any significant impact to your game’s performance.
• Fortnite auto clipping is in Early Access utilizing GameSense AI and we look forward to hearing from the community on your experiences. We hope this helps you create some awesome Fortnite auto clipped videos. Let us know how you’re liking it by uploading your clips directly to the SteelSeries Discord (https://moments.gg/discord) and tagging @SteelSeries #MadeWithMoments on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Improved the Moments tutorial experience

Engine

• Fixed an issue with the re-pairing process for certain wireless mice (Prime Wireless, Prime Mini Wireless, Aerox 3 Wireless) wherein the pairing process could be attempted when the mouse was connected in Bluetooth mode

GG

• Fixed an issue with the uninstaller wherein the uninstaller attempted to end a blank process during uninstallation

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Sonar

• Introducing a new feature that allows you to change the frequency range labels on the EQs (Gaming, Chat, & Microphone) giving you more awareness of how to tweak your EQ to optimize for your game, your chat, and how you sound!
  • Frequency ranges are labeled on relevant sounds (e.g. footsteps, bombs, heal sounds…) game by game. New labels are also available on Chat and Mic EQ.
• Added a Destiny 2 special preset created by Destiny 2 developers @Bungie
• Added an official Destiny 2 Preset tuned by the game’s sound designers
• Fixed an issue where disabling microphone access in Windows privacy settings was causing a Sonar crash
• Fixed an issue that was keeping Sonar stuck on loading screen (spinning wheel) for some users
• Sonar drivers are now Microsoft WHQL certified (Windows Hardware Quality Labs)

Moments

• Fixed multiple issues which occurred when users customized the configuration of their ‘Shortcuts’. The primary issue addressed was the ‘Shortcuts’ configuration disappearing from Settings.
• Corrected timeline functionality on the ‘Double Kill’ markers
• Adjusted Settings/Auto Clip page presentation issues
• Corrected ‘Capture’ drop down functionality that led to inconsistent behaviors

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Moments

• Moments now supports auto clipping for Valorant! Autoclip will only save clips based on in-game events when playing with supported modes & configurations. Check out the latest Release & Support info for Moments to learn more.
• Moments will now begin making use of our new GameSense AI technology. GameSense AI algorithms are trained to look for certain events on your in-game HUD and provide a software trigger to auto clip those specific highlights. Our team has thoroughly developed these enhancements to be as precise as possible, without causing any significant impact to your game’s performance.
• Valorant auto clipping is in Early Access utilizing GameSense AI and we look forward to hearing from the community on your experiences. We hope this helps you create some awesome Valorant auto clipped videos. Let us know how you’re liking it by uploading your clips directly to the SteelSeries Discord (https://moments.gg/discord) and tagging @SteelSeries #MadeWithMoments on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Improved ability to detect and register games eligible for Autoclip at the startup of GG
• Addressed bugs related to removing a GIF effect via effects cog wheel
• Addressed bugs related to sharing and exporting with effects enabled on a clip

Sonar

• Added several Gaming presets including: Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, GTA V, Dota 2, Minecraft, Roblox, Splitgate.
• Added a preset for Music
• Introduced audio playback samples to test out Gaming and Chat EQ
• Automatic noise gate is now an option in the Noise gate widget
• Sonar logo has been updated

Engine

• Arctis 7+ & Arctis 7P+:
  • Updated firmware for improved wireless interference immunity & sidetone optimization
  • Re-pairing the USB dongle to the headset is now enabled via the menu in the device card
• Rival 5: New firmware that fixes an issue wherein changing CPI while connected to PS5 caused the mouse to lock up
• Engine logo has been updated

GG

• Fixed a bug whereby returning to focus on the GG window after viewing another app does not refresh the UI.

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Moments

• Improved the messaging if users received errors while claiming the promotion. New Discord Nitro users can now get 3 months of Discord Nitro for FREE when Moments is used to share clips with friends. Promotion eligibility is for new Discord Nitro users only and requires a validated SteelSeries GG account in order to receive an activation code. Visit Moments to learn more!

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Engine

• Rival 5: Fixed an issue wherein certain binding types did not function when bound to the CPI toggle and Scroll Up/Scroll Down
• Game Scanning: Fixed an issue wherein manual and automatic game scanning for Library profile support did not function for Steam games stored on a secondary drive
• GameSense: The above fix also restores GameSense lighting support for CS:GO and Dota 2 if stored on a secondary drive
• Prime Wireless and Prime Mini Wireless: Fixed an issue wherein firmware updates went through unnecessary extra steps after completing successfully

GG

• Profiles: You can now edit avatars again
• Auto-Start: Fixed an issue wherein GG did not start properly after restart when auto-start is disabled

Sonar

• Added several EQ preset for Chat VAD (Broadcast, Deep Voice, Balanced, Walkie talkie, Less Nasal, Clarity)
• Greatly improved Sonar latency performance
• Added a Link to join Sonar Discord channel
• Minor UI improvements
• Fixed an issue where, in some cases, Sonar was preventing the Arctis 7+/Arctis 7p+ to go to sleep mode
• Fixed an issue where the Chat VAD was outputting in mono
• Fixed an issue where Sonar was not accessible after GG update
• Fixed an issue where some Bluetooth headset were automatically switching to Windows hands free mode

Moments

• Launched our new Discord Nitro x Moments partnership. New Discord Nitro users can now get 3 months of Discord Nitro for FREE when Moments is used to share clips with friends. Visit Moments to learn more!
• Game Scanning: Fixed an issue wherein manual and automatic game scanning for game detection/capture did not function for Steam games stored on a secondary drive
• GameSense: The above fix also restores auto-clip functionality for CS:GO and Dota 2 if stored on a secondary drive

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Engine

• Fixes an issue wherein users were unable to record keypress macros or use the Quick Record feature in the keybindings/button bindings menus

GG

• Fixes an issue wherein users were unable to click the Install Update button in Settings

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Engine

• Fixes an issue wherein users who had connected a device with DTS support would not be able to see any of their Engine devices

11.1 also includes all enhancements released in 11.0. Most users will update directly from 10.0 to 11.1 so we’re sharing them again:

Sonar

• Added Gaming preset: Rainbow Six Siege preset
• Added Microphone Presets: Deep voice, Broadcast (High and Low Pitch), Clarity (High and Low Pitch), Balanced, Less nasal, Walkie talkie
• Minor bug fixes and improvements

Engine

• Added support for the Hebrew version of the Apex 5

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Sonar

• Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound that trains you to hear what matter most. Check out more here.
• Be one of the first to try Sonar. Sonar is a new GG app that is in ‘early access’. You can opt in by firstly signing up to be a GG beta software user through the GG General Settings (see below). After a GG restart you can then select to be part of the Sonar early access via the navigation on the home page.

Engine

• New support for the Arctis 7+ and Arctis 7P+ launched today! Folks who purchase an Arctis 7+ or Arctis 7P+ headset will also automatically be eligible for Sonar ‘early access’ in GG.
• Apex 3 TKL: New Firmware
  • Updates the key repeat behavior when making/breaking the SteelSeries Key
  • Example: When the SteelSeries key is pressed while another key is being “spammed”, the first key will stop spamming while the SteelSeries key is pressed and resume spamming when the SteelSeries key is released.

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GG

• Fixes an issue for some users where GG was taking too long to shut down.

Engine

• Prime Mini Wireless: Support is now available to pair a mouse with a new dongle or re-pair with an existing dongle via the menu on the device card.
• Fixes an issue wherein the “Start / Stop Recording” keybinding option did not initiate macro recording.

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