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Acrobatics Rombo (version 1.2.0 - 10/08/2025)


How the 'Intellidrive Processor' works:

The original Acrobatics technology captures all the dynamics from your
audio material with two separated envelope followers (true stereo),
then use them to drive an exclusive, ultrasmooth saturation algorhythm.


Main features:

Adjustable Input Gain, Attack, Release and Output Level.
Optional stereo/mono peak detection.
Internal, dedicated bypass mode for fast A/B comparisons
VU Meter with multiple pick views over the whole signal path.


Tech feautures:
32bit ultra-optimized code, zero Latency, DC Block Filter
Samplerate indipendent engine, all sample rates supported.
Each control is fully recordable and automatable in host.
Most knobs & switches receive external MIDI control changes.


Control Changes MIDI CHart: 

Input: 			CC # 1
Output: 		CC # 7
Stereo Image Link: 	CC # 68
Bypass Processing: 	CC # 69
Release: 		CC # 72
Attack: 		CC # 73


Typical usage:

Shaping on drumloops and single instruments like guitars or bass, i.e.
Can be used to warm up whole mixes if used sparsely... or even agressively!


Copyright notes:
Original design by Andrea Capanna, Rome, Italy
This product by Acrobatics Software 2008-2025
VST is a registered trademark by Steinberg GmbH. 

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What's new in 1.2.0:
- There are three new switches on the back, each corresponding to a brand new function:

	> HP FILTERING switch = Activates a special High Pass filtering circuitry that eliminates very low frequencies to increases performance of the dynamic distortion stages.	
	> INVERT ACTION = This is a special hack that flips the envelope follower values controlling the distortion, so that the Rombo dynamics work totally upside down. Usage my vary, the essential concept is that what's loud will distort less.
	> TURBO DRIVE switch = Many people requested (even!) more distortion, so in V1.2 this switch activates a double-pass on the distortion algorhythm: is like having two pedals in serie and the second pass uses a different calibration on dynamics as well. Use it when a more powerful, cranking action is needed.

- On the GUI back (click on the left grid for visualizing it) there are two new mini-knob controls as well:

	> HP Frequency = Sets the cut for HP filtering stage, from a minimum of 50 Hertz to a maximum of 100 Hertz, default (CTRL-click) at 75 Hertz.
	> Controls' Speed = Sets the (now customizable) responsiveness of the main knobs. SHIFT-click & drag of the mouse means 1/10th of the setted speed.

- Some further optimization on amplification and meter code blocks, re-organized pack/unpack for SSE channels to increase CPU efficiency.
- Further optimization of the whole schematic with resulting lower file size when compiled to VST.
- Improved GUI appearance ont hte front and on the back of the unit.
- Added text indication for what VU Meter source is actually in spot, without having to open the dedicated drop-menu.



What's new in 1.0.7:

- Major optimization of many code blocks improving efficiency: the dynamic overdrive is now executed in one single assembler block using less CPU.
- Float math reduced to improve knob responsiveness on envelope follower A & R controls.
- Changed GUI look, particularly on the back of unit.
- Rack screws return to the old black coloration (as requested by JoKeR).


What's new in 1.0.6:

- Some further speed enhancment optimising the control knobs math behind the scene.
- Redisegn of the back GUI, new rack screws colour, corrected flip and weblink active areas to fit the new look.
- Revised End User License Agreement.


What's new in 1.0.5:

- The code is now ultra-optimized, the effect uses nearly half CPU resources than in previous versions.
- Some further graphic refinements, added rack screws and modified chassis colours.


What's new in 1.0.4:

- The VU Meter now has a new, additional hard-wired red indicator showing the audio input level.
This allows direct comparison between incoming audio and all the other processing values.
- Reduced dll file size as much as possible, now 1MB less. Slight graphic changes (rack ears).
- Increased mouse areas for the switches, now easier to catch with the pointer.
