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  THE TRICK  //  RELEASE NOTES  //  v1.1.0  //  2026-05-15
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The Trick v1.1.0 expands the stereo workflow, adds Input and Output Auto Gain,
and ships a redesigned Support panel.

STEREO WORKFLOW
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  * Three routing modes are selectable from the channel mode switch:
      - Linked Stereo
      - Independent L/R
      - Independent M/S
  * Each routing has its own colour identity:
      - Linked Stereo paints a warm orange flow across the lane.
      - Independent L/R paints GAIN L green and GAIN R blue.
      - Independent M/S paints MID magenta and SIDE red.
  * Chart curves, output meters and footer BROAD buttons follow the same
    tinting as the active routing, so the whole editor reads at a glance.
  * Independent L/R and Independent M/S expose a full per-lane EQ recipe.

AUTO GAIN
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  * Input Auto Gain stages incoming audio toward 0 VU / -18 dBFS RMS before
    the EQ lane.
  * Output Auto Gain stages the wet path toward 0 VU / -18 dBFS RMS before
    the MIX blend so bypass comparisons are close in loudness.
  * When Auto Gain is enabled, the matching manual gain knob is hidden so
    the section has one clear gain mode.

MIX
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  * Parallel MIX blend between the dry input and the wet EQ path, applied
    after EQ processing and after Output Auto Gain.

PRESETS
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  * Double-click a preset in the browser to load it directly.
  * Loading a preset no longer flips your routing. LINK L/R and M/S MODE
    stay where you left them; presets only carry the EQ recipe.

SUPPORT PANEL
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  * Redesigned Support / Diagnostics panel with clear cards for About,
    System, Licence and Privacy, a colour-coded Activated status pill, and
    consistent action buttons including Copy / Save Diagnostics, Contact
    Support, Reset DSP, Open Config Folder, User Manual and Quick Start.

DOCS
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  * Quick Start and User Manual rewritten for the v1.1.0 surface.

No changes are needed in existing sessions.

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