SoniX Audio - TONEFLX v1.1.0 VST3 for Windows

• Plugin Type: Adaptive tone-shaping, analog saturation, and dynamic sculpting VST3 plugin.
• Core Concept: Blends multi-band dynamic EQ with switchable saturation engines to match and reshape audio profiles in real time.
• Target Application: Vocal processing, drum bus glue, synth warming, and full-mix mastering enhancement.

• Dynamic Tone Flexing: Variable-topology EQ curves with real-time spectrum tracking and adaptive envelope follower.
• Multi-Drive Saturation Engine: Switchable harmonic modes (Tube, Tape, Solid-State) with customizable odd/even harmonic ratios.
• Smart Match EQ: Analyzes incoming signal and matches target tonal curves with a single control dial.
• Zero-Latency Oversampling: Selectable 2x/4x/8x linear phase oversampling mode optimized for tracking and mix monitoring.
• Auto-Gain Compensation: Intelligently matches output perceived loudness to input volume regardless of dynamic drive or EQ boosts.

• Workflow Optimization: Replaces multi-plugin chains (EQ, dynamic processing, saturator) with a single interface.
• Creative Sound Design: Produces extreme harmonic distortion, telephone effects, and lo-fi textures via hyper-driven EQ curves.
• Bus & Stem Finishing: Imparts subtle analog warmth and cohesive spectral balance across mix groups.

• Format: VST3 (64-bit native)

• OS Support: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

• Resource Footprint: C++ DSP architecture optimized for low RAM usage and multi-core CPU distribution

• Supported DAWs:

• Ableton Live 10+

• FL Studio 20+

• Cubase 11+ / Nuendo

• Studio One 5+

• REAPER 6+

• Pro Tools 2021+ (via VST3 host or wrapper)

Step 1: Install & Replace Files

1. Run the plugin installer. Do not open your DAW yet.
2. Move the folder TONEFLX.vst3 from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VST3 to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
3. Replace the TONEFLX file inside that newly moved folder with the custom/patched TONEFLX file provided in your package.

Step 2: Block Telemetry (Optional, but recommended)

1. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc.
2. Open the hosts file using Notepad (run Notepad as Administrator if needed).
3. Add 127.0.0.1 ffwd-auth.co.uk to the bottom of the file, then save and close it.

Step 3: Install Presets

1. Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to:

%AppData%\Roaming\Sonix Audio\TONEFLX

2. Copy the TONEFLX LAUNCH PARTY PRESETS folder and paste it into the USER directory.

Step 4: Launch & Verify

1. Open your DAW and load the plugin.
2. Check the USER folder within the plugin's preset browser to confirm the presets are active and unlocked.