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Free Compactor, limiter/ducker with sidechain, joins Kilohearts freebies
Kliohearts’ software line is a treasure trove of effects. But Kliohearts Essentials alone is an impressive free collection of standalone plug-ins for anyone. You won’t want to sleep on the latest addition, Compactor, a deceptively simple “precision ducking” tool.
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Smooth Operator Pro spectral tool adds precise control, more: deep dive
Baby Audio’s Smooth Operator Pro is a new, expanded version of the resonance suppression/spectral dynamics processing tool. Four years in the making, this version has a new UI and workflow, upgraded engine with per-node controls, stereo and mid/side processing, sidechaining, and more. Here’s a detailed guide to approaching this not just for correction tasks, but some creative use and abuse – as a spectral addition to your typical EQ and dynamics tools.
Free SoundHack tools: now plug-ins and Max and Pd, Apple Silicon native
You’ve got choices for how to delay, distort, mangle, spectrally transform, and meddle with audio. But Tom Erbe’s legendary SoundHack stands out – and it’s free. And now it’s Apple Silicon ready.
Peter Kirn - August 14, 2024
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Lofi Oddity is a beautiful free “degradation toy box” plug-in
Peter Kirn - January 2, 2024
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Minimal’s Current is a granular-wavetable synth with tons of FX and extras
Peter Kirn - October 11, 2023
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Bastl – Casper Aikido module is a mixer and a quad VCA and a compressor envelope follower
Peter Kirn - February 8, 2023
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Niche no more – Dials by AudioThing, Hainbach proves test equipment models can be essential
Peter Kirn - September 29, 2022
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