Palette + Photoshop — Brushes, Smart Objects, Live Updates, and more
The latest and greatest additions for Photoshop in PaletteApp 2.2

By: Andy Hayes
We’re proud to introduce our latest release of PaletteApp (version 2.2), incorporating many features and fixes requested by our amazing community of creatives.
This post — much like the update itself — focuses on the many Photoshop improvements we’ve added. For other apps, please see the release notes for a full overview of the latest.
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Advanced Brush Controls for All Modules

PaletteApp 2.2 marks the release of major brush control improvements for Photoshop. We’ve had numerous requests from designers, digital artists, retouchers, and many more — this update marks a major leap forward in supporting these creative professionals’ needs.
Here are a few highlights of our PS Brush integrations:
- Added slider and dial support for complex brushes and brush tools : Air, Bristle, Erodible, and Mixer Brushes; plus Blur/Sharpen/Smudge, and Dodge/Burn tools.
- Improved slider and dial support for all Basic Brush parameters: Angle, Flow, Hardness, Opacity, Roundness, Spacing, and Size.
- Improved button support for navigating brush tools: Change advanced brush shape, Change brush mode, Flip X/Y, Sharpen erodible brush, and Toggle Load/Clean behaviour for mixer brush.
- Added Quick Start profiles: New profiles dedicated to Airbrush, Basic, Bristle, and Erodible Brush tools join our current Quick Start profile offerings (PS Art & Design, PS Retouching).
Live Updates in the Notification Panel

How do you overcome distraction and see the most relevant information at-a-glance when using such an incredibly complex program as Photoshop?
This is something we’ve grappled with, both in our creative endeavours and in trying to improve Palette.
Our intelligent Notification Panel now shows live updates for every Photoshop tool we support.
With only the most relevant information displayed, you can simplify your PS interface and enjoy a larger view of the image canvas. Edit without distraction; there’s no need to take your eyes off your work to open tool panels or change workspaces.
Smart Filter Support

A non-destructive Photoshop workflow doesn’t have to mean endless adjustment layers — for those who prefer to work with smart filters, we’ve added support.
Just like with adjustment layers, Palette automatically creates a smart filter attached to the currently selected layer. See the .gif above for an example of how smart filters are seamlessly added while making the adjustment.

Here’s everything we’ve added:
- Brightness (incl. legacy; sliders and dials)
- Contrast (incl. legacy; sliders and dials)
- Exposure (sliders and dials)
- Offset (sliders and dials)
- Gamma (sliders and dials)
- Vibrance (sliders and dials)
- Saturation (sliders and dials)
- Toggle Smart Object/Rasterize (buttons)
Updating to PaletteApp 2.2

- Select Help > Palette Updates (see Fig. 1)

2. Select Check for Updates (see Fig. 2)
3. Select Update

4. If prompted to Reset the Palette Screen, please remove all modules except the Core (module with screen) and select “Update” again.
(see Fig. 3)
5. Re-Attach your dials, buttons, and sliders. Enjoy version 2.2!
