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title: Lofi Panda Update 3.8
description: "**Update Release Date:** January 9th, 2026 ### **Lazy Load Function** We added a new button called 'Lazy Load'. When selected it will speed up loading time when switching between presets. It will also reduce memory and CPU usage. ![](https://clarkaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lazy-Load-300x142.png) ###…"
url: "https://clarkaudio.com/docs/lofi-panda-update-3-8/"
updated: "2026-01-09"
category: Technical
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# Lofi Panda Update 3.8

**Update Release Date:** January 9th, 2026

### **Lazy Load Function**

We added a new button called 'Lazy Load'. When selected it will speed up loading time when switching between presets. It will also reduce memory and CPU usage.

![](https://clarkaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lazy-Load-300x142.png)

### **4 New FXs + Degrader Retired**

For now, the degrader FX has been retired :(

However, 4 new FXs have been added.

- Tremolo
- Textures - Control static textures that overlay the playback audio
- Auto Panner
- Vibrato

![](https://clarkaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-11.00.13-PM-300x142.png)

### **Expansions Ecosystem Optimized**

A brand new expansion ecosystem has been built.

- **Set Global Expansions Folder:** You can now select a global expansions samples folder. This will be the main folder all expansion samples are stored in. You can set it to an external hard-drive.
- **Install Expansions Right Inside Lofi Panda:** Expansions now will come shipped as .hr1 files. You will now be able to upload and install them directly inside Lofi Panda

![](https://clarkaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-11.02.54-PM-300x142.png)

### **Preset Browser Expansions Tab**

Now you will be able to select through expansions directly in the preset browser

![](https://clarkaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-11.08.22-PM-300x142.png)

### **Optimizations**

With this update a lot of the backend code and structure has been optimized and streamlined. Resulting in smoother workflow and playback. Light UI changes have been made as well including a new top bar and parameter labels above knobs.

 

### **Upgrading**

To get the latest version please login to your account and navigate to your account dashboard. There you will see an option to download the update