Sound Magic has announced the release of Dynamic Master, a new VST effect plug-in for Windows that "takes precision sound design in an entirely new direction" by giving you the power to create your own hi-end compressor/limiter. No longer are you limited to the hardware or software that's "out there".

You can customize your sound by creating new virtual processing equipment, capable of delivering "incredible sonic precision", all under your exacting control. No programming knowledge is required. Many modular tools require you to wire, rewire and add different modules, but Dynamic Master's simple-to-use interface features knobs, switches and drop-down menus.

Feature highlights:

• Dynamic Master gives you absolute control of the sound, from total transparency to garage-band grunge.
• Two Individual Dynamic Processors enable the user to shape complex dynamic curves. Do you want to compress it and then limit it? Expand it first? You decide.
• The Advanced Routing System gives users more choices for different kinds of dynamic processing, e.g. Compressor, Limiter, Expander, Series Compression, Parallel Compression and Side Chain Compression.
• Meticulous Envelope Controls enable users try out different Envelopes and even design new envelope types to achieve different sound styles.
• Two Auto Behavior Editors allow users to design their desired auto release/attack behavior for each dynamic processor. Different auto releases or attacks will lead to different overall sounds.
• Dynamic Master's easy to understand interface replaces the chore of adding/replacing modules or having to wire and rewire.
• Dynamic Master supports third party add-ons that will continue to add value in the future.

The price is €79.

Sound Magic says that a Developer Edition will enable developers to create and export commercial VST effect plug-ins (but the link to the Developer Edition is currently broken on the Sound Magic website).