Sidechain Ducker | JSFX Reaper free Plugin | Overstratum Audio
A transparent, surgical, and creative spectral ducking VST/AU plugin for intelligent sidechain processing.
Unlike standard broadband compressors that duck the entire signal, Overstratum analyzes the incoming sidechain spectrum (e.g., a kick drum) and attenuates only those specific frequencies on your main track (e.g., a bass or synth) in real-time. This creates maximum clarity, space, and impact in your mix without audible artifacts or "pumping" on unaffected frequencies.
It is designed for both mixing and mastering applications where invisible and highly precise separation of two competing sounds is required.
The music is a quick tune with only 3 tracks, created with die Overstratum Orchestra Library for Decent Sampler (get it at www.overstratum.com).
Key Features:
Spectral Ducking: Intelligent frequency-dependent attenuation triggered by an external sidechain signal for seamless carving.
Low Cut & High Cut: Define the exact frequency range to be processed, allowing for targeted ducking in specific bands (e.g., low-end only).
Mid/Side Processing: Duck only the center (Mid) of the stereo signal or only the edges (Side). This is a game-changer for mastering, for instance, by creating center space for a kick while maintaining stereo width on synths or basses.
Attack & Release: Precise control over the timing of the dynamic attenuation to ensure natural-sounding transitions.
Mix Control: Parallel processing within the plugin for a perfect dry/wet balance.
Real-time Spectral Display: A gorgeous visualizer with a logarithmic frequency axis from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, showing the spectra of both the sidechain and the original signal.
Delta Control: Listen exclusively to the part of the signal that is being removed, making fine-tuning exceptionally accurate.
L/R Link: Option to process the left and right channels either independently or linked.
Delta Controls: A specific feature to analyze and fine-tune your processing.
This version is optimized for stability and audio quality, including an innovative "Anti-Ripple Envelope" for stable and powerful low-end performance.
Get it here: www.overstratum.com