PhoenixVerb
Release Note

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE: The format for storing plugin data with the session has changed. This beta will load sessions created with earlier versions of the plugin.  However, earlier versions of the plug will NOT be able to load sessions created with this new version.  Please perform your initial experiments with COPIES of your sessions.
Not only will sessions not be portable to earlier versions of this plugin, but user presets created with this version will not work in older versions of the plug.  User presets created with older versions will of course open in this new version.

3.0.2 Release
	⁃	There was a minor issue in copying by option-drag.  Parameters would be properly copied, but in some cases the preset name was not duplicated.  Fixed.
	⁃	Repaired a potential raced condition regarding the preset follow mechanism.
	⁃	Addressed an issue that arose with OS X 10.11 (El Capitan).  The target folder for AAX plugins did not always receive read access. This required an extension to the installer.
	⁃	Fixed a problem in AAX that could cause plugin pages to change under automation or when option-dragging.
	⁃	Bypass is now automatable on VST3.
	⁃	Fixed a problem in preset importing that would cause the imported preset to have a bad file name.
	⁃	Search will now return sorted results.  The sort is not fully alphabetic, but will show groupings in sensible order.
	⁃	Escape key puts away Keyword/Preset popover window
	⁃	Option-Click (alt-click on Windows) will now set any knob back to the default value of the preset.
	⁃	Added a Fine Control mode for knobs.  Hold down Control key while dragging.
	⁃	Fixed an efficiency problem that would only turn up in DXD (352.8K and 384K)

3.0.1 Release
	⁃	Fixed a bug in the width control that occurred when loading a user preset stored with an older version.  Width was mistakenly set to narrow.  Control works properly now.

3.00 Release
	⁃	Info page wasn't showing proper version number for Cubase 8.5 or Nuendo 6.5. Fixed.
	⁃	Improved performance of CPU load management
	⁃	Updated Windows compiler/linker
	⁃	Improved highlight coloring in the preset/keyword naming page
	⁃	Internal improvements
	⁃	AAX versions are now stored in an ExponentialAudio subfolder to help with plugin organization
	⁃	Fixed some problems with the uninstaller
	⁃	Made sure that imported presets were created with sensible file names
	⁃	Lge Vocal Plate presets weren't showing up under "Vocal" keyword.  How'd THAT happen?
	⁃	"Favorites" appeared in the list of possible keywords when saving a preset.  This reserved keyword should not have been shown.  Fixed.
	⁃	Tested under Windows 10 and OSX El Capitan (this was true in the previous beta).
	⁃	Added a very small space between columns in the preset loader to enhance readability.
	⁃	Added a few presets to the Live Recording area.  Search for "Cello" to see.
	⁃	Additional integrity testing.
	⁃	Added preset search
	⁃	VST3 bypass issue is resolved.  VST2 and VST3 versions may be used interchangeably on DAWs that support both.
	⁃	A bug had crept into a previous version in which EQ was not properly adjusted based on reverb type. This would affect low frequency response of chamber and plate.  It is not known exactly when this appeared.
	⁃	Corrected positioning issues for scroll bars on the Store page.
	⁃	Fixed a number of issues related to preset follow.
	⁃	The version test will now check a file in the Amazon domain, rather than the Exponential Audio domain.  For various technical reasons this will be faster and simpler.
	⁃	The preset follow routine no longer runs if no editor is present. This may result in a slightly lower CPU load.
	⁃	Minor efficiency improvements in graphics.
	⁃	Knob sweeper more clearly shows the mouse-over highlight
	⁃	Repaired an issue in Mac installer.  This only affected first-time customers and could prevent creation of log files.
	⁃	Improved behavior of automation preset load follow.
	⁃	The filter curves are now display immediately on adjustment.  There is no need for audio to be passing.
	⁃	Preset load follow under automation has been improved.  Besides overall improvements, CPU load for this feature has been lowered. PLEASE NOTE: In some cases (for example loading things from the favorites list) this may behave oddly.  This is known and will be addressed in the next beta.
	⁃	Efficiency improvements.
	⁃	A few special tweaks to deal with Cubase/Nuendo scanning.  These workstations evaluate plugins in a different (and often non-standard) way. Some modifications have been made to try and avoid problems with these programs.
	⁃	Added presets for sampled piano

2.1.3 Release
	⁃	Extended support for external work surfaces
	⁃	The shared Mac resource file has been eliminated.  Necessary resources are now in the plugin bundle.
	⁃	RTAS installers have been split out of the regular installer.  This is in preparation for the end of RTAS development.
	⁃	Minor Internal changes
	⁃	addressed an issue with plugin scanning in Cubase 8 on Mac
	⁃	Placed hard limit on input signals greater that +24dBfs
	⁃	This is expected to be the last version for RTAS.
	⁃	 Mac VST plugins can now be moved to subfolders of the VST plugin area
	⁃	Further improvements in graphics efficiency should further reduce flashing in Yosemite
	⁃	Fixed the alignment of the thumb for the width control.
	⁃	Added bullet-proofing to reject invalid input.  This could happen at startup if an earlier plugin passed nonsense values.
	⁃	Zoom button will now appear on all displays.  Amount of scaling will depend on actual display size.
	⁃	Fixed a bug that caused some characters (such as ampersand-&) not to be properly handled in user preset names.
	⁃	Windows Vista has never been supported by Exponential Audio.  The installer will now disallow installation on Vista.
	⁃	Added a new keyword (Live Recording) intended mainly for classical music.  There are several new presets that have been created for this keyword. The intention is to naturally augment live recordings and provide small modifications of the overall room characteristics as well as better blending for spot mics.

2.1.2 Release
	⁃	Updated Windows installer so it would preset a default installation (all formats except for VST3).  If there is already an installation of Excalibur, then those previously-installed plugins will be selected.
	⁃	Mac installer now defaults to all plugin formats except for VST3. 
	⁃	Windows installer now knows to uninstall older versions beforehand.  It also uninstalls versions of the plugins that are unchecked.  This should mean that it's no longer advisable to run the uninstaller ahead of time.
	⁃	Internal fixes.
	⁃	Improved the plugin exit performance to address issues in offline rendering.
	⁃	Changed the version test logic so that it would check within the Exponential Audio web domain. This should be less-confusing to anyone using network analysis software.
	⁃	Made some efficiency improvements in graphics routines.  This may reduce some GUI flashing that appears in OSX Yosemite.
	⁃	In some rare cases (particularly during rendering) it was possible the plugin would not exit cleanly.  This has been improved significantly.
	⁃	Special selection added to Windows installer to place plugin into special Fairlight location.
	⁃	Support for non-English diacriticals (Umlaut, cedilla, various accents) has been added to preset and keyword naming.
	⁃	New presets: Airy Room, Drizzle Plate, High Sizzler, Kick Boom Room, Room With a View
	⁃	Now recognizes SADIE workstation.

2.1.1 Release
	⁃	Resolved a rare Windows issue that caused problems in when replacing a user preset.
	⁃	Explicit recognition of Cubase 8
	⁃	Includes a workaround for a VST3 crash when zooming in Studio One. Zoom is disabled in that case.
	⁃	There's now a lockout that keeps you from being able to access the Store page while in compare mode.
	⁃	A few more presets.  Car interiors, a couple of exteriors. Tiny Vocal Plate. Dessert Plate.  Chicken Chamber.
	⁃	A problem was discovered with the newest version of Logic X.  When the option "Flush on Relocate" was chosen, but plug could mute whenever you rolled. Not very useful.  Fixed now.
	⁃	Info page now shows path to logfile.
	⁃	There is a new global parameter that governs the behavior of the plugin when a user preset used in a session has been deleted. The parameter values are always restore (as they always have been), but the new parameter allows the preset to be restored to the user preset folder. The default state of this global parameter causes the preset to be rewritten, but the old behavior can be chosen if desired.
	⁃	Updated User Guide.  It has been reformatted to a larger page size.  There's also new information about changes to Info and preference pages.  Also includes notes on update notification.
	⁃	Moved Windows log file to an area that doesn't require admin access.
	⁃	When using an external controller (Eucon device) under AAX, the proper parameter page on the GUI will appear when any parameter on that page is adjusted.
	⁃	Added support for expanded mode on S6 and other Artist devices. This also affects mapping on Artist Series.
	⁃	The Bypass Buton for Eucon devices has been moved to a button in the same location as Mix.
	⁃	The label for Reverb Type had been appearing in automation lanes (and external controllers) as "Diffuser Type".  It now appears properly as "Reverb Type"
	⁃	When in the zoom/2x mode, the button shows "-" to indicate going back to normal view.
	⁃	Improved the version-checking logic.
	⁃	The "Follow Preset on Automation" preference was broken.  Now repaired.
	⁃	Corrected ProTools automation issues (for Win)
	⁃	A few minor performance improvements.
	⁃	Corrected ProTools automation issues (for Mac)
	⁃	Rudiments of update detection in place

2.1.0 Release
	⁃	Added presets: Sml Mid Chamber 3
	⁃	Modified user preset file names to replace illegal characters (while preserving them in the presented name
	⁃	Fixed longstanding problem painting button text.
	⁃	Fixed a problem that prevented proper keywords from being saved in presets.
	⁃	Added new Signature presets.  The first set are by famous producer Pete Boxsta Martin
	⁃	Added VST3.
	⁃	Added a new global parameter to control mix mode.  Default is "linear" (as it was in all previous versions).  A new "even power" mode eliminates the 3dB dip at 50%.
	⁃	Made a number of changes in the "Store" page.  This includes the ability to import and export user presets.
	⁃	Added some bullet-proofing for control surfaces with continuous rotary controls that may pass irrational values.This appeared with the Avid Command 8 controller.
	⁃	Speedups on state saving.
	⁃	Tweaks to make sure that plugin is marked to be saved when changes are made to threshold and other non-automated parameters.
	⁃	Processing threshold wasn't properly restored with session.  Fixed now.
	⁃	Some small stability fixes have been made.
	⁃	Fixed problem that caused crash in FL Studio

2.0.2 Release
	⁃	Reverb now recognizes Bitwig Studio.  This has absolutely no effect on performance but does provide a little more information to user.
	⁃	Added several presets - Tiny Ancient Plate, Tiny Ancient Plate 2, Sml Rear Chamb 2, Recital Hall2, Carpet Crypt 2-5
	⁃	Substantial efficiency improvements.
	⁃	The algorithm that groups presets in the preset popup menu has been improved.
	⁃	Added a new quick audition mode.  In the same way that the right/left arrows drive from preset to preset, Page Up/Page Down now drive between preset groups.

2.0.1 Release
	⁃	Fixed some stale code that could have caused a crash in some circumstances
	⁃	Added several presets for smaller spaces:  Ruby's Cube 2, Skinny Cow Chamb, Sml Mid Chamb 2, Tight Snare
2.0.0 Release
	⁃	Fixed a problem with mouse wheel fine adjust that only appeared on Windows.  Some parameters jumped more than a single value.  That's been corrected.
	⁃	Command-drag (fine adjust) requires a shorter distance to make adjustments.
	⁃	Several graphic tweaks.
	⁃	Added several new presets: Med Mid Plate,  Med Thin Plate 2, Med Chamber 2, Lge Wooden Church 2, Large Perc Plate 2, Lge Sizzle Plate 2, Neutral Hall 2,  Lge Neutral Hall 2, and some more rooms.
	⁃	GUI replaced with brand new look, now in the same family as surrounds.  GUI is slightly smaller overall.
	⁃	Added 'Favorites' list and preset marking capability.
	⁃	Added Preferences page, with all preferences from Surround plugins.
	⁃	Installer has been reduced in size considerably.
	⁃	Fixed an issue that would cause a crash when a session required user presets that were no longer present on the system.  The settings are properly recalled but the preset is shown as missing.

1.5.0 
	⁃	Moved logs (on Mac)  to /Library/Logs/ExponentialAudio
	⁃	Fixed some potential permissions in Mac installer
	⁃	Windows build uses new AAX SDK
	⁃	Added a few presets (Back Yard, Deep Hall 2, Lge Stone Church 2, Slapback Explosion 2, Small Far Hall 2, Small Close Hall 3)
	⁃	Fixed a bug that had found its way into the first beta.  This caused the preset name not to be refreshed in the preset selector when using a mouse.
	⁃	Fixed a few buffer initialization bugs.
	⁃	Added AudioSuite processing. AAX only.
	⁃	Fixed a very rare issue that could cause a hang on removing plugins from a project (or on shutting down).
	⁃	ProTools only:  Program changes are now shown under automation.  In order for this to work, all parameters (except bypass) must be automated.
	⁃	Fixed a small bug that caused the zoom button to appear when the screen was too small to allow zoom.
	⁃	Fixed an initialization issue that could theoretically cause a plugin to launch without passing audio.  This problem was never observed in this plugin.
	⁃	Added detection of Fairlight Dream II DAW

1.4.06 Release
	⁃	Stability enhancements
	⁃	Fixed an error that had crept in recently that caused the live display not to show up.  In the course of fixing it, a longstanding problem was fixed in which the frequency wasn’t correct for all sample rates.
	⁃	Fixed a crash that appeared on shutdown of StudioOne Mac
	⁃	Fixed an issue that caused UI not to appear in some Windows programs.
	⁃	Cleaned up some pops that appeared at plugin startup (usually 96K or above)
	⁃	Smoothed out processor load at relocate.
	⁃	Slightly lower processor load at startup.  Should allow more reverbs in ProTools
	⁃	Tightened up logging
1.4.02 Release
	⁃	Corrected a small error in the diffusion logic.
1.4.01 Release
	⁃	Corrected an internal versioning problem that caused some DAWs to fail restoring plugin parameters.
	⁃	Corrected a problem that caused some DAWs to crash when exiting or removing plugins.
	⁃	Corrected a small memory leak related to the plugin's logging capabilities.
1.4.00 Release
	⁃	Changed the way factory presets are loaded and managed.  Startup is now much faster.
	⁃	Cleared up some problems in deleting and managing user presets.
	⁃	Fixed a minor issue that caused the wrong button to display in the preset editor.
	⁃	A few factory presets had been stored with Mix at a different value from 100%.  That has been corrected.
	⁃	A few efficiency gains and speedups.
	⁃	Slightly smoother drawing of the realtime frequency display
	⁃	Eliminated some ticks from program change
	⁃	New memory clearing logic (for relocating) is spread out and less 'lumpy' in terms of processor requirements.
	⁃	Fixed mono->stereo bypass.
	⁃	The binary is now 'wrapped' so that license codes can be entered directly.
	⁃	Added several presets--Plates and Chambers, a handful of large halls and churches.  Percussion halls.
1.3.12 Release
	⁃	Fixed an issue that came when a user preset was updated.  The preset appeared to disappear until the plugin was reloaded.  That's now fixed.
1.3.11 Release
	⁃	Fixed a problem in parameter naming that would cause many presets to be loaded incorrectly
1.3.10 Release
	⁃	Support for ProTools 10/11 has been extended.  Modified keyclicks on controls will now invoke proper automation dialogs.
	⁃	Repaired a problem that had crept into management of user presets.  As an indirect result, the keyword is now displayed as "User" rather than "---User---"
	⁃	This version of the plugin has been built on an updated PACE SDK.  While no PhoenixVerb users have reported specific issues related to iLok performance, PACE has recommended this update.
	⁃	Parameter can be reset (to the value of the currently loaded preset) by clicking alt/command on the keyboard.
	⁃	Fixed a truncation of the reverb type that appeared on an Icon desk.
	⁃	A few new presets
1.3.00 Release
	⁃	New wrapper with Exponential Audio logo
	⁃	License protection tuning that should have no noticeable performance effects.
	⁃	Fixed a Windows installer issue that failed to report size for 64-bit VST
	⁃	Fixed an issue that caused Win32 crashes when iLok was removed for several minutes.
	⁃	Fixed an issue with the preset loader in which the logo appeared over the preset names
	⁃	There was some unnecessary logging going on the AAX and RTAS.  There's the possibility that it slowed down performance a little
	⁃	There is new digital signing in place as required by ProTools 11.
	⁃	The binaries are now 'wrapped' with Pace wrappers.  This makes the file larger, but not require any more in the way of runtime memory or other resources.  This adds a new UI that allows the plugin to be authorized at runtime.
	⁃	64-bit AAX has been added to the Windows version.
	⁃	A preliminary version of EuControl has been implemented for control by Avid/Euphonix devices.  Page layout is not yet correct, but controls should appear and work properly.  Layout should be improved by release.
	⁃	Windows installer is now digitally signed.  This removes the "Unknown Publisher" message and shows the installer as coming from Exponential Audio.
	⁃	The Zoom state (2x display) was affected by 'Compare' when it shouldn't have been.  That's now fixed.
	⁃	Zoom state was changed by 'Reload'.  For example, if you had zoomed the plug and then pressed 'Reload', the plugin size would revert to the original size.  It now remains where you put it.
	⁃	Changing the Zoom state caused the Compare button to appear, even if there were no other changes.  This shouldn't have happened and has now been repaired.
	⁃	Fixed a problem that blocked text input in Cubase/Wavelab/Neundo in Windows.  It's now possible to directly edit parameter values and to name user presets.
	⁃	Fixed a bug in 'Replace User Preset' that would cause the preset to appear to be lost until a restart of the plug.
	⁃	A bug was fixed that could cause a crash when shutting down the plug after deleting the last user preset.
	⁃	Added a few new presets (medium Chambers, med Plates, small Halls, FX)
1.2.0 Release
	⁃	64-bit Windows VST!
	⁃	WIndows AAX (32-bit)
	⁃	Mac and Windows versions and features are now synchronized, with identical features between both.
	⁃	Updated 64-bit AAX.  Another release will be needed when ProTools 11 ships (due to digital signing), but current version will work well for any PT11 testers.
	⁃	Fixed a problem in the graphics library that could cause crashes for Cubase and Studio One (possibly other Windows DAWs)
	⁃	Plugin scanning and launch are now faster.
	⁃	Added a Cancel button to preset menu
	⁃	Changing a keyword no longer automatically loads a preset from the new keyword.  No preset is loaded until the user selects one.
	⁃	Fixed a bug that appeared in Windows.  There were a few value gaps in setting output gain parameters.
	⁃	Fixed a problem in automation.  'Touch' style automation was a fight between original knob position and the desired position.  This was also a minor problem in other forms of automation, but was much less noticeable.
	⁃	Dialed back the GUI color intensity by a couple of notches
	⁃	Completely rewrote the preset loader in the GUI.  The popup menu no longer goes from the top of the screen to the bottom for large lists.  The new compact view actually shows many more presets at once.  In addition, the preset list will no longer show up behind the main GUI in those cases where it was a problem.
	⁃	As part of the new preset loader, there is now subtle background coloring that helps to group presets that are variants of a basic preset ( Dark, Narr, etc).
	⁃	Defer loading graphics until a UI is opened.  This makes load quicker for jobs in which the UI is normally closed.
	⁃	Fixed a longstanding minor bug that sometimes corrupted the keyword list when deleting a user preset.
	⁃	Fixed a problem that appeared in Digital Performer (and probably other DAWs) in which the reverb tail would stop as soon a playback stopped.  Reverb tails now continue after motion stops.
	⁃	New presets.
	⁃	Considerable under-the-hood work for stability and teensy performance improvements.

Known issues at release time:  For reasons I don't yet understand, Windows Cubase (at least Cubase 7) will not accept text input.  This applies to naming of user presets and direct parameter entry.  This will become an area of concentration for the next release.

Previous Version 1.1.4 
	⁃Fixed cosmetic issues: Preset name draw on Store page while zoomed.  Green hover sensitivity on width and reverb type selectors
	⁃Fixed an issue in which the zoom value was loaded with the preset, although it shouldn't have been.  Zoom is saved with session, but now ignored in preset.
	⁃Fixed an issue in which the RTAS framework was not always drawn.  This was harmless, but a little scary looking.
	⁃Delay compensation in AAX is now reported properly to the DAW.
	⁃A number of efficiency improvements.  Should be especially helpful at high sample rates
	⁃Combined the ADR and Post keywords into a single "ADR and Post" keyword. Also modified some existing presets so they'd show up under this keyword.
	⁃Created a number of new ADR-appropriate presets.
1.1.1
	⁃This is a quick-turn version to address a problem in which audio meters could appear to be stuck at full level.
1.1.0
	⁃here are many performance improvements.  The DSP load has been reduced by over 20%.  The UI load has been reduced by more than half.  As part of this, the active frequency display is now off by default.  It can be turned on by clicking.
	⁃ problem was fixed which caused small gaps in the setting of room size.
	⁃t appears that the 64-bit VST problem that previously only turned up under Windows 7 has made its way to Windows 8.
	⁃mplemented Windows RTAS
	⁃ixed a problem that caused AU not to pass audio in Studio One
	⁃ixed a problem that caused stereo channels to be passed as mono in Reaper AU.
	⁃ixed plugin latency reporting. This should eliminate cancellation caused by wet/dry adjustment.
	⁃dded several new presets
1.0.14-1.015 (test versions)
1.0.13 (Mac only)
	⁃rojects with AAX plugins will now restore properly.
	⁃arameters are now automatable in AAX plugins.
	⁃AX is now favored in the installer.
1.0.12 (test only)
	⁃mproved AAX support for Mac users of Protools
	⁃hanged Mac installer to prefer AAX
	⁃orum link removed from info page.  Forum discontinued.
1.0.11
	⁃irst public availability