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  STUDIOHUM  //  RELEASE NOTES  //  v1.1.0  //  2026-05-18
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A workflow-focused update: clearer gain control, easier licensing, and a smoother
first-run experience.


STEREO GAIN WORKFLOW
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  * Input and Output Gain are now easier to work with.
      - Use linked stereo for normal work.
      - Use independent left/right when you need separate channel trims.
      - Use mid/side-style lane control when that fits the mix better.

  * Auto Gain is clearer.
      - When Input Auto Gain is active, the matching manual input link controls
        are hidden.
      - When Output Auto Gain is active, the matching manual output link controls
        are hidden.
      - This keeps the UI focused on the controls that are actually active.

  * Better lane behaviour.
      - Linked controls and per-lane edits stay in sync more predictably when
        switching between stereo and independent workflows.


MENU AND DAILY USE
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  * Added Reset to Init in the plugin menu.
      - Restores StudioHum to its default starting point.

  * Added MousePlugins Website in the plugin menu.
      - Opens mouseplugins.com directly from the plugin.

  * License, Quick Start, and Manual access remain available in the same menu.


DEMO AND LICENSING
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  * Added a clearer license panel and trial status chip.
      - It is now easier to see when StudioHum is running in demo mode.
      - The activation flow is clearer when pasting and saving a license key.

  * Demo behaviour is now enforced consistently.
      - Unactivated copies remain fully usable.
      - Demo mode periodically inserts silence.
      - Saving a valid license disables the demo interruptions automatically.

  * Offline activation is unchanged.
      - No login.
      - No account.
      - No internet connection required.

  * Existing licenses continue to work.
      - You do not need a new key for v1.1.0.
      - License state is shared across CLAP and VST3 on the same machine.


LINUX COMPATIBILITY
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  * Linux DAW smoke-test builds target glibc 2.35 for broader compatibility
    across current distributions.
  * VST3 and CLAP are both included and can be copied directly to your usual DAW
    plugin folders.
  * Windows builds are unchanged for this release.


SHOULD I UPDATE?
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  * Yes, if you use Auto Gain - the UI is less confusing and hides controls that
    are not active.
  * Yes, if you work in stereo, L/R, or M/S - the gain workflow is cleaner and
    more predictable.
  * Yes, if you are testing the demo - licensing and trial feedback are clearer.


NOTES
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  * Existing projects and presets load normally.
  * Existing licenses and activations are preserved.
  * The core StudioHum sound remains compatible with previous sessions.

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  OFFLINE-FIRST  //  www.mouseplugins.com                   STUDIOHUM // V1.1.0
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