- ImprovedUpdated the footer ecosystem roster with the complete set of 12 sibling projects from AkiTao, including AioBox and AkiMCP, with full navigation links.
- FixedFine-tuned page titles and descriptions to ensure optimal length and appearance on search engine result pages, and verified parent organization linking to AkiTao.
- ImprovedInternal code formatting and comment cleanup across the repository.
- ImprovedThe homepage no longer switches you to another language on its own based on your browser settings. It opens in English for everyone, and you pick Vietnamese whenever you want with the EN / VI switcher in the sidebar. No more being bounced somewhere you did not ask for, and no hidden setting deciding for you.
- FixedFixed the address VSTShop reports to search engines for its homepage, so Google now sees one consistent link for the English and Vietnamese versions instead of two slightly different ones. This helps the right language show up for you in search results.
- ImprovedUnder the hood improvements to search engine data accuracy and article display, plus documentation and tooling cleanup. No visible change for you.
- NewAdded a dedicated /topup page you can share and search-index directly, explaining how balance top-ups work and letting signed-in users preview the package picker and confirm form ahead of payment going live
- ImprovedThe current app version now shows in the sidebar (desktop rail and mobile drawer), linking straight to this Release Notes page
- ImprovedRelease notes now highlight what actually changed for you at the top of each version, instead of listing every line flat
- FixedUpdated the footer's AkiTao icon to the current ecosystem-standard asset and added the missing Tử Vi AkiNet link to the ecosystem list
- ImprovedFooter links to sibling AkiNet sites now carry UTM tracking, so cross-site traffic is measurable
- ImprovedRe-ordered homepage sections to place the product catalog (Categories, Top Picks, Hot Deals) directly under the Hero banner, matching producer search intent
- ImprovedClarified business positioning across site copy and documentation: Knowledge base is 100% free, while Packs & Courses are marketplace items sold by Official VSTSHOP & community creators
- FixedUpdated pack cover artwork to 800x800 1:1 official box art and improved related articles section scoping on the packs catalog page
- NewAdded comprehensive guides and pack information for 8 flagship string libraries including Cinematic Studio Strings, Spitfire Chamber Strings, 8Dio, and Chris Hein
- ImprovedBuild and infrastructure tooling updates (no visible change for users)
- FixedThe AkiApp link in the footer pointed to a broken URL; it now opens correctly
- ImprovedAdded TachNhac to the footer's list of sibling sites, and reordered the list to match how the sites are organized internally
- ImprovedUnder-the-hood improvements for stability and reliability of admin notifications, plus smoother language handling on first visit (no visible change for most users)
- NewThe notify signup page now actually works: pick from 4 clear topics (launch news, new guides, new products, deals) and we will email you, no account required
- ImprovedThe site now greets first-time visitors in their browser's language automatically, while always respecting a manual language switch afterwards
- ImprovedBrowsing the knowledge base by topic is simpler: filter chips right on the knowledge page instead of separate topic pages
- NewBrowse the knowledge base by topic: Guides, Mixing & Mastering, Sound Design, Production, Basics, Business and Genre Guides, each with a dedicated page
- New10 new packs added from popular brands: iZotope, Arturia, Soundtoys, EastWest, Output, Kilohearts, UVI, Steinberg, Vital Audio and Image-Line
- ImprovedHomepage now leads with free knowledge and guides instead of the product catalogue; the official marketplace is clearly marked as coming soon
- ImprovedPack pages are clearer about what is and isn't for sale right now, with an honest notice instead of a non-working buy button
- NewNew My Account page at /me: see your profile and purchase history in one place
- ImprovedNavigation is now unified into a single sidebar - collapse it to a slim icon rail on desktop, or use the mobile menu; search moved here too
- ImprovedAdmin panel interface is now available in both English and Vietnamese
- FixedFixed iPhones and other devices sometimes being misidentified as a different device type
- ImprovedAdmin dashboard now uses the full width of wide and ultra wide screens instead of a narrow centered column
- NewAdded an overview dashboard for the team showing visitor and device activity at a glance
- ImprovedRebuilt the top navigation bar for a cleaner, more consistent look across the site
- NewAdded Google One Tap sign-in for a faster, one-click login experience
- ImprovedUpgraded the global search algorithm to score results based on keyword matches (exact title/slug matches and title-starts-with queries get maximum priority boosts)
- NewImplemented a scientific pagination system with a reusable AkiPagination component on the search page, dividing results into All, Packs, and Knowledge tabs
- ImprovedSynchronized search tabs and pages directly with router URL parameters for seamless history navigation and state sharing
- ImprovedWrapped knowledge articles and pack detail pages in a frosted glass-card layout panel with ultra-minimal padding and tight spacing to ensure readability and consistent aesthetics across the site
- ImprovedUpgraded search results page cards to use transparent glass-blur styling by default and a solid background with a thin orange border on hover, preventing text from overlapping visually with the background logo
- ImprovedStandardized currency display from Stars to USD ($) on article page CTAs and added sliding arrow micro-animations to links
- ImprovedAdded releaseDate metadata to Product schema, set release dates for primary packs, and dynamically bind article cover images to the BlogPosting schema
- NewDedicated search page at /search: find packs and knowledge guides in one place with a single query
- NewShare any pack or article with one click: a link button copies the page URL and confirms with a toast
- NewTwo new in-depth guides: granting AnyDesk permissions on macOS, and Apple Silicon security policy (Full vs Reduced Security, AuxKC, Apple Pay impact)
- NewLanguage switcher added to the sidebar menu on mobile screens
- NewHero background image now appears on every page, not just the homepage - fades into the dark background so sub-pages feel consistent
- NewLinkedIn added as a contact channel and to the footer social row
- ImprovedSearch works across both languages at once: type a keyword in English and still find Vietnamese articles, or vice versa
- ImprovedSearch results are now indexed by Google and Bing so you can reach them directly from a search engine
- ImprovedNotification bell now opens the notify page directly; community button links to the VSTShop Facebook group
- ImprovedToast messages appear below the navigation bar instead of being hidden behind it
- ImprovedWider content areas on the notify, contact, and about pages; all product and article grids now adapt smoothly to any screen width
- ImprovedNotification categories simplified from 7 to 3 focused options for easier selection
- ImprovedAll knowledge guides have been expanded with richer content: callout boxes, detailed examples, code-formatted parameters, and more FAQ answers
- ImprovedNotify and About pages now sit inside a frosted glass card that floats above the background, improving readability
- ImprovedHomepage headline refreshed: Make music. Keep learning. Now lists all four content pillars (plugins, samples, libraries, knowledge) in one place
- ImprovedHero action buttons are shorter and always stay on one line regardless of screen size
- ImprovedUser profile menu popup on hover (displays name, email and logout button) replaces the direct logout button in the header
- ImprovedSidebar highlights (popular packs, top creators, community link) are now global and sticky on the layout rail instead of being homepage-only
- ImprovedBecome a Creator sections and sidebar CTAs now point to the launcher updates page
- FixedCategory badges no longer stretch full width when displayed inside a vertical layout
- FixedContact page showed wrong Messenger handle (lacvietanh instead of vstshop.page) and wrong YouTube handle (@akinetglobal instead of @vstshop-yt) - now corrected and kept in sync with the footer
- NewThree new foundational mixing guides: Classic Compressor Types, Reverb Parameters & Types, and Delay Effects & Mixing Techniques
- ImprovedDisplay multiple related packs at the bottom of articles in a clean, fully-clickable grid layout
- ImprovedUpgraded global search algorithm to use a query relevance scoring system (Ranked Search), prioritizing title and slug exact matches over minor body text matches
- ImprovedIntegrated datePublished and dateModified fields in BlogPosting schema
- FixedRemoved em dashes and en dashes in the slogan, release notes, and footer to comply with punctuation guidelines
- NewAdded 36 in-depth guides on VST plugins, DAWs, mixing, mastering and vocals, written in both English and Vietnamese
- ImprovedEach guide links to the matching product so you can go from learning to the right tool in one click
- ImprovedCompressed large pack covers and article images by up to 93% for faster page loading
- ImprovedGoogle AdSense integrated - ads will start appearing on the site
- NewBreadcrumb navigation on every page so you always know where you are
- ImprovedRelease notes are now bilingual (English and Vietnamese)
- NewRelease Notes page at /releases/ with the full update history
- NewFooter now links to Release Notes next to the build time
- FixedURL trailing slashes are now consistent across all pages
- ImprovedMore accurate SEO length checks for titles and descriptions during builds
- NewGlobal search now filters the whole catalog from anywhere on the site
- NewSmart suggestions when a search has no exact match
- NewPress / to jump straight to search
- ImprovedSearch and category filters are kept in the URL, so links are shareable and the back button works
- ImprovedOfficial cover artwork across the full product catalog, plus the Waves Total Bundle
- NewNew guide: Apple Creator Studio vs buying Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro outright
- ImprovedHomepage now surfaces the newest knowledge articles first
- NewInitial project setup: Nuxt 4 framework, VST marketplace structure, knowledge base, and bilingual English/Vietnamese routing
