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  SMITH ISLAND EQ  //  RELEASE NOTES  //  v1.0.0  //  2026-05-11
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Initial release - a stereo parametric mastering equaliser tuned for confident
musical moves on the mix and master bus.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
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  * Five sections per channel: Lo Shelf, Lo band, Mid band, Hi band, Hi Shelf.
  * Discrete stepped frequencies + BW positions for repeatable settings.
  * BROAD mode per band: wide musical bell curves for sweeping mastering moves.
  * Full Mid/Side routing with one click.
  * Per-channel INPUT and OUTPUT gain with optional L/R link.
  * Character control: post-EQ tone shaping.
  * Six factory presets and user preset library on disk.
  * Editing toolbar: A/B compare, Undo/Redo, Copy/Paste plugin state.
  * Header menu: License, Quick Start, User Manual, Support, About.
  * Support / Diagnostics panel: copy/save diagnostics, contact support,
    reset DSP, open config folder, manual + quick-start links.
  * Trial chip in the header that pulses red during the demo burst.
  * VST3, CLAP, and Standalone builds.
  * Quick Start guide (PDF) and full User Manual (PDF) in the package.

VALIDATED
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  * EQ tone, BROAD response, M/S behaviour, latency, and bypass behaviour
    passed the final release checks.
  * Cross-format identical processing (VST3 = CLAP = Standalone).
  * Offline licence verification and demo enforcement.

NOTES
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  * This is the first release, so there is nothing to migrate.
  * The plugin is offline-first and processes audio locally.
  * Reported latency to the host is 0 samples.

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  OFFLINE-FIRST  //  www.mouseplugins.com           SMITH ISLAND EQ  //  V1.0.0
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