Bedrock Simple Voice 0.2.9 Beta 9

This update introduces new voice features, improved audio processing, voice statistics, and more reliable connections. It also includes a new plugin icon and automatic update notifications.

New Features

Improved Voice Experience

• Added optional 3D spatial audio (HRTF) for more immersive directional voice communication.
• Added Whisper Mode, allowing players to switch between normal speaking distance and whispering directly in the web client.
• Added optional RNNoise noise suppression for improved microphone audio quality.
• Added automatic compatibility fallbacks for browsers and devices that do not support advanced audio processing.
• Improved audio handling and compatibility between Bedrock browser clients and native Java Simple Voice Chat users.

Voice Statistics

• Added a new voice statistics system with the /voice stats command.
• Tracks total speaking time for browser and native Java voice users.
• Tracks voice sessions, active users, and peak activity.
• Includes daily, weekly, and lifetime statistics.
• Statistics are stored locally using SQLite.
• No individual player identities, recordings, or transcripts are stored in the statistics database.

Automatic Update Checker

• Added automatic update checks when the Minecraft server starts.
• Checks compatible releases on Modrinth based on server platform and Minecraft version.
• Uses the Byterider version service as an additional release source.
• Displays update notifications in the server console.
• Existing configurations are automatically migrated.

To disable update notifications:

updatechecker:
  enable: false

Updates are never automatically downloaded or installed.

Bug Fixes & Stability

Pairing & Connections

• Fixed temporary offline and voice chat initialization errors consuming one-time pairing codes.
• Pairing can now be retried after temporary connection failures.
• Fixed relay routing conflicts caused by duplicate server identities.
• Added clearer warnings for accidentally duplicated relay configurations.
• Fixed a startup race condition involving the Bukkit Simple Voice Chat API.
• Improved overall connection handling and reliability.

Commands & Compatibility

• Improved the Java Edition /voice command interface.
• Made voice chat commands clearer and easier to understand.
• Improved detection of native Simple Voice Chat clients.
• Updated compatibility handling and documentation.

Visual Improvements

• Introduced a new Bedrock Simple Voice plugin and relay icon.
• Updated website branding and favicon.
• Updated PWA icons for installed web clients.
• Improved visual consistency across the web interface.

Installation & Compatibility

Available downloads:

• Bukkit plugin for Paper, Purpur, Spigot, and Folia.

Requirements:

• Java 21 or newer.
• Simple Voice Chat 2.6 or newer.
• Geyser and Floodgate for Bedrock integration.

Fabric and Velocity builds are not included in this beta release.

We recommend backing up your existing plugin configuration and data before updating.

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Note: This is a beta release. Some features may still require additional testing across different devices and browser environments.

Website: voice.byterider.xyz