Hello everyone! Welcome to our final update of 2024 (most likely)!
While this version primarily includes some housekeeping improvements, it also introduces specific API and internal changes that many users have been eagerly anticipating.
Changes in this Update:

• Speaker Improvements
  • Resolved a bug causing speaker errors in the latest Minecraft version
    Introduced 'Virtual Speaker' support! This exciting feature allows you to register locations/blocks as speakers, enabling spatial audio emission without requiring physical speaker placement. You can now use custom blocks or create completely hidden speakers. Note: Virtual speakers are exclusively managed through the API
    • Create Virtual Speakers: https://javadoc.openaudiomc.net/com...naudiomc.api.speakers.ExtraSpeakerOptions...)
      Remove Virtual Speakers: https://javadoc.openaudiomc.net/com...ftmend.openaudiomc.api.speakers.BasicSpeaker)
      
    • Example usecase:
      
  Server Requirement Updates
  • I've completed our migration to the new version tracking system. Updates are now handled through the account system while the plugin is connected, eliminating the need for periodic polling. This removes the dependency on .github.com, improving functionality in regions where GitHub access is restricted (such as mainland China). Version update settings have been moved to https://account.openaudiomc.net/settings
  General Improvements
  • Removed legacy configuration options for discontinued features to reduce user confusion
    Updated internal storm models
    Fixed automatic JavaDoc deployment and updates
  • Released an incremental update for Vistas, incorporating the OpenAudioMC protocol from the previous update and resolving issues with the web channels UI

(screenshot taken on mc.imaginefun.net)
A Personal Note
2024 has been an incredible journey for both OpenAudioMc and me personally. It's amazing to think that this project will celebrate its 9th anniversary in 2025!
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed this year: our Discord community members helping fellow users, GitHub contributors providing detailed issues and translations, and the server administrators whose continued support has fostered new in-game friendships. Each year has surpassed the last, and I'm thrilled about what the future holds.
Thank you all for your amazing support, and here's to a wonderful and healthy 2025!
Best wishes,
Mats