SAK-IRON 0.3.0 - WINDOWS x64

Close your DAW before installation. Standard installation places the complete
SAK-IRON.vst3 bundle in Common Files\VST3. Select the standalone component if
you want to run outside a host. The plugin supports mono and stereo, float and
double precision. It introduces 128 samples of latency, reported to the host.

The portable ZIP contains the same VST3 and standalone binaries. Copy the entire
SAK-IRON.vst3 folder to a VST3 directory your host scans, then rescan plugins.
Standalone requires Microsoft's Visual C++ x64 runtime. The installer includes
the official signed runtime; portable users can install it from Microsoft's site.

Three main controls: IRON, CORE, MIX. Automatic gain compensation follows IRON
and CORE without gain riding. Begin with Quiet Weight. IRON's last 20%
intentionally drives beyond normal hardware use. Reduce MIX for parallel use.
This is not a limiter. Read the manual for measurements and model limitations.

Version 0.3 introduces the driven input and nonlinear flux circuit. Older state
restores IRON, CORE, MIX and bypass, but the same settings sound different.
The removed OUTPUT trim and its automation have no effect. Keep earlier builds
available for sessions requiring their exact sound.

The installer and SAK binaries are unsigned. The project includes corresponding
source and license notices. See VALIDATION.md for the actual tested release scope.
