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+# Saftpumpe
+
+A VCA-style bus compressor plugin for macOS (arm64). Built with JUCE.
+
+Saftpumpe delivers the analog punch of classic rack-mounted bus compressors — soft-knee compression, program-dependent auto-release, and subtle tanh saturation for warmth. The skeuomorphic UI features silver metal faders on a brushed aluminum faceplate.
+
+## Obligatory AI slop disclaimer
+
+Yes, this software was built with the help of AI. If that is an issue for you, please use a different plugin. Thank you for your understanding.
+
+## Compatibility
+
+I have tested this on macOS (M2 Pro Mac Mini) with FLstudio. That's it. If it breaks on your setup, well, that's bad, I probably can't do much about it.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Analog-modeled VCA compression** with soft-knee transition
+- **Program-dependent auto-release** — faster for transients, slower for sustained material
+- **Tanh saturation** for musical harmonic coloring
+- **7 parameters:** Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Knee, Makeup Gain, Dry/Wet Mix
+- **Auto Release** toggle switch
+- **Real-time waveform scope** (input + compressed output overlay)
+- **LED-style meters:** Gain Reduction, Input, Output
+- **HiDPI scaling** (0.75x – 2.0x)
+
+## Formats
+
+- VST3
+- Audio Unit (AU)
+- Standalone application
+
+## Build
+
+Requires CMake and JUCE (cloned into the project directory).
+
+```bash
+# First time only — clone JUCE
+git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/juce-framework/JUCE.git
+
+# Build
+make
+
+# Or manually
+mkdir build && cd build
+cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
+cmake --build . -j$(sysctl -n hw.ncpu)
+```
+
+The build automatically installs VST3 and AU to:
+- `~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Saftpumpe.vst3`
+- `~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/Saftpumpe.component`
+
+## Makefile Targets
+
+| Target | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `make` | Build the plugin |
+| `make clean` | Remove build directory |
+| `make reinstall` | Clean build |
+| `make uninstall` | Remove installed plugins |
+| `make run` | Launch standalone app |
+
+## Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Range | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Threshold | -48 dB – 0 dB | -20 dB | Compression onset level |
+| Ratio | 1:1 – 20:1 | 4:1 | Compression ratio |
+| Attack | 1 ms – 100 ms | 30 ms | Attack time |
+| Release | 50 ms – 1.5 s | 300 ms | Release time (when auto is off) |
+| Knee | 0 dB – 12 dB | 6 dB | Soft knee width |
+| Makeup | 0 dB – 24 dB | 0 dB | Output gain compensation |
+| Mix | 0% – 100% | 100% | Dry/wet blend |
+| Auto Release | On/Off | On | Program-dependent release timing |
+
+## License
+
+MIT
+