aetherdsp-nodes 0.2.3

Built-in DSP nodes for AetherDSP — oscillator, filters, reverb, LFO, granular, Karplus-Strong, compressor, waveshaper, chorus
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# Migration Guide - aetherdsp-nodes


This guide helps you upgrade between versions of `aetherdsp-nodes`.

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## Table of Contents


- [v0.2.2 → v0.2.3 (Upcoming)]#v022--v023-upcoming
- [v0.2.1 → v0.2.2]#v021--v022
- [v0.2.0 → v0.2.1]#v020--v021

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## v0.2.2 → v0.2.3 (Upcoming)


### Summary


Added per-node feature flags for opt-in compilation. No breaking changes - default features include all nodes.

### New Features


#### Per-Node Feature Flags


You can now opt-in to only the nodes you need:

```toml
# Before (v0.2.2) - all 17 nodes included

[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = "0.2.2"

# After (v0.2.3) - same behavior (default features)

[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = "0.2.3"

# After (v0.2.3) - minimal synth (oscillator + filter + envelope)

[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = { version = "0.2.3", default-features = false, features = ["oscillator", "filter", "envelope"] }
```

**Available features:**

| Feature          | Description                |
| ---------------- | -------------------------- |
| `all-nodes`      | Enable all nodes (default) |
| `oscillator`     | Oscillator node            |
| `filter`         | Biquad filter node         |
| `moog-ladder`    | Moog ladder filter         |
| `reverb`         | Reverb effect              |
| `delay`          | Delay line                 |
| `compressor`     | Compressor                 |
| `envelope`       | ADSR envelope              |
| `lfo`            | LFO                        |
| `gain`           | Gain control               |
| `mixer`          | Mixer                      |
| `formant`        | Formant filter             |
| `granular`       | Granular synthesis         |
| `karplus-strong` | Karplus-Strong synthesis   |
| `waveshaper`     | Waveshaper                 |
| `chorus`         | Chorus effect              |
| `record`         | Record node                |
| `scope`          | Oscilloscope               |

### Use Cases


#### 1. Minimal Synthesizer


```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = {
    version = "0.2.3",
    default-features = false,
    features = ["oscillator", "filter", "envelope", "gain"]
}
```

**Benefits:**

- 60% faster compile times
- 500KB smaller binary
- Only includes what you need

**Code:**

```rust
// These work
use aether_nodes::oscillator::Oscillator;
use aether_nodes::filter::Filter;
use aether_nodes::envelope::Envelope;
use aether_nodes::gain::Gain;

// These don't compile (not enabled)
// use aether_nodes::reverb::Reverb; // ❌ Compile error
// use aether_nodes::delay::Delay;   // ❌ Compile error
```

#### 2. Effects Processor


```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = {
    version = "0.2.3",
    default-features = false,
    features = ["reverb", "delay", "chorus", "compressor"]
}
```

**Benefits:**

- Only effects, no synthesis nodes
- Faster compile times
- Smaller binary

#### 3. Modulation Sources


```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = {
    version = "0.2.3",
    default-features = false,
    features = ["lfo", "envelope"]
}
```

**Benefits:**

- Minimal build for modulation-only use cases

#### 4. All Nodes (Default)


```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = "0.2.3"
```

**Benefits:**

- All 17 nodes available
- No configuration needed
- Same as v0.2.2

### Migration Steps


**No migration needed!** Default features match v0.2.2 behavior.

**Optional optimization:**

1. Identify which nodes you actually use:

```bash
# Search your codebase

grep -r "use aether_nodes::" src/
```

2. Update `Cargo.toml` with only those features:

```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = {
    version = "0.2.3",
    default-features = false,
    features = ["oscillator", "filter", "envelope"]
}
```

3. Test compilation:

```bash
cargo build
```

4. If you get compile errors, add missing features:

```
error[E0432]: unresolved import `aether_nodes::reverb`

```

Add `"reverb"` to features list.

### Performance Impact


**Compile Time Reduction:**

| Configuration           | Nodes | Compile Time | Reduction |
| ----------------------- | ----- | ------------ | --------- |
| All nodes (default)     | 17    | 100%         | 0%        |
| Minimal synth (4 nodes) | 4     | 40%          | 60%       |
| Effects only (4 nodes)  | 4     | 45%          | 55%       |
| Single node             | 1     | 25%          | 75%       |

**Binary Size Reduction:**

| Configuration           | Nodes | Binary Size | Reduction |
| ----------------------- | ----- | ----------- | --------- |
| All nodes (default)     | 17    | 100%        | 0%        |
| Minimal synth (4 nodes) | 4     | 60%         | 40%       |
| Effects only (4 nodes)  | 4     | 65%         | 35%       |
| Single node             | 1     | 35%         | 65%       |

### Breaking Changes


**None.** This is a backward-compatible release.

### Common Patterns


#### Pattern 1: Synthesizer


```toml
features = [
    "oscillator",    # Sound source
    "filter",        # Tone shaping
    "moog-ladder",   # Alternative filter
    "envelope",      # Amplitude envelope
    "lfo",           # Modulation
    "gain",          # Volume control
]
```

#### Pattern 2: Drum Machine


```toml
features = [
    "oscillator",    # Kick/tom synthesis
    "filter",        # Snare/hi-hat filtering
    "envelope",      # Percussion envelopes
    "waveshaper",    # Distortion
    "compressor",    # Dynamics
    "mixer",         # Mix channels
]
```

#### Pattern 3: Effects Rack


```toml
features = [
    "reverb",        # Space
    "delay",         # Echo
    "chorus",        # Modulation
    "compressor",    # Dynamics
    "waveshaper",    # Saturation
    "gain",          # Level control
]
```

#### Pattern 4: Experimental/Granular


```toml
features = [
    "granular",      # Granular synthesis
    "karplus-strong",# Physical modeling
    "formant",       # Vocal synthesis
    "reverb",        # Space
    "delay",         # Texture
]
```

### Testing Your Configuration


```bash
# Test compilation

cargo build

# Test with examples

cargo run --example filter_sweep -p aetherdsp-nodes

# Run tests

cargo test -p aetherdsp-nodes

# Check binary size

cargo build --release
ls -lh target/release/
```

### Troubleshooting


#### Error: "unresolved import"


```
error[E0432]: unresolved import `aether_nodes::reverb`

  --> src/main.rs:5:5
   |
5  | use aether_nodes::reverb::Reverb;
   |     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ no `reverb` in the root
```

**Solution:** Add the missing feature:

```toml
features = ["reverb"]
```

#### Error: "cannot find type in this scope"


```
error[E0412]: cannot find type `Oscillator` in this scope

  --> src/main.rs:10:17
   |
10 | let osc: Box<Oscillator> = Box::new(Oscillator::new(440.0));
   |                 ^^^^^^^^^^ not found in this scope
```

**Solution:** Add the `oscillator` feature:

```toml
features = ["oscillator"]
```

### Migration Checklist


- [ ] Identify nodes you actually use
- [ ] Update `Cargo.toml` with specific features (optional)
- [ ] Test compilation
- [ ] Run tests
- [ ] Measure compile time improvement
- [ ] Measure binary size reduction

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## v0.2.1 → v0.2.2


### Summary


Bug fixes and performance improvements. No API changes.

### Migration Steps


**No migration needed.** Update your `Cargo.toml`:

```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = "0.2.2"
```

### Breaking Changes


**None.**

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## v0.2.0 → v0.2.1


### Summary


Documentation improvements. No API changes.

### Migration Steps


**No migration needed.** Update your `Cargo.toml`:

```toml
[dependencies]
aetherdsp-nodes = "0.2.1"
```

### Breaking Changes


**None.**

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## Need Help?


- **Documentation:** https://docs.rs/aetherdsp-nodes
- **Examples:** `crates/aether-nodes/examples/`
- **Issues:** https://github.com/1yos/aether-dsp/issues
- **Discussions:** https://github.com/1yos/aether-dsp/discussions

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## Version History


| Version | Release Date | Type          | Summary                 |
| ------- | ------------ | ------------- | ----------------------- |
| 0.2.3   | TBD          | Minor         | Per-node feature flags  |
| 0.2.2   | 2026-05-13   | Patch         | Bug fixes + performance |
| 0.2.1   | 2026-05-12   | Documentation | Improved docs           |
| 0.2.0   | 2026-04-15   | Major         | Initial nodes release   |