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  HARSHMALLOW  //  RELEASE NOTES  //  v1.0.0  //  2026-06-07
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First release — an adaptive de-harsher that tames harsh resonances only while
they flare, then lets go.

FEATURES
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  * Adaptive de-harshing: Harshmallow watches each band and reduces a
    resonance only while it flares, then releases - not a static EQ cut.
    SENS sets when a band reacts, DEPTH how far it pulls a peak down, GUARD
    how much of the source's character to protect, and FOCUS how narrowly it
    targets the peak. ATT and REL set the per-band timing.
  * Three bands per lane: LO / MID / HI with two draggable crossovers and a
    per-band Mix marker. Out of the box the lane is a single full-range
    de-harsher; drag a crossover inward to bring a band into play.
  * Stereo or Mid/Side: work in linked Stereo, independent Left/Right, or
    Mid/Side - calm the stereo edges while the centre stays put.
  * Three engine modes: Live for tracking, Quality/Studio for mixing, and
    Deep for a mastering-context pass. Latency is fixed per mode and reported
    to the host.
  * Attenuation-only de-harshing path: it pulls detected peaks down and never
    boosts them. Input and output gain (with Auto Gain) are available
    separately for level matching.

LICENSING
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  * Activation is local: your key is verified on your machine, with no
    phone-home and no usage tracking. Internet is only needed to download or
    purchase.
  * One licence unlocks VST3, CLAP, and Standalone, tied to your email rather
    than a single machine.
  * A free demo runs the full plugin with a 2-second silence interruption
    every 60 seconds.

NOTES
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  * VST3, CLAP, and Standalone for Windows 10/11 64-bit and Linux
    (glibc 2.35+). 64-bit x86. MIDI is not used.

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