Free SynthMaker Compressor+EQ/Multi-stage distortion unit
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4738 posts since 20 Feb, 2004 from Gothenburg, Sweden
Oh, it'll be dead easy, but I might have to do some things with regard to autogain etc when using the sidechain detector instead of feed-forward/back detectors. Thanks for the kind words as well
Stefan H Singer
https://dropshotaudio.com/
https://dropshotaudio.com/
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- KVRist
- 411 posts since 6 Jul, 2004 from Richmond, TX
The sidechaining compressor I use now is rather vanilla, which is not always bad, but sometimes you want vanilla, and sometimes you want pickles.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4738 posts since 20 Feb, 2004 from Gothenburg, Sweden
New version of the compressor:
changes:
- Logarithmic cross-over control (much more range now as well)
- Logarithmic ratio knob, much better control for ratios < 10:1
- Out knob now adjust output from -18 to +18dB, used to be +/- 50
- Minor tweaks for the Opto mode that previously resulted in quite weird output levels
DOWNLOAD
Report any issues!
Got a new version of the EQ coming as well, but I gotta run now, time for pinball night...
changes:
- Logarithmic cross-over control (much more range now as well)
- Logarithmic ratio knob, much better control for ratios < 10:1
- Out knob now adjust output from -18 to +18dB, used to be +/- 50
- Minor tweaks for the Opto mode that previously resulted in quite weird output levels
DOWNLOAD
Report any issues!
Got a new version of the EQ coming as well, but I gotta run now, time for pinball night...
Last edited by stefancrs on Mon May 22, 2006 9:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
Stefan H Singer
https://dropshotaudio.com/
https://dropshotaudio.com/
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- KVRian
- 1262 posts since 15 Feb, 2003 from Up the Pennine way
Synthmaker stuff don't seem to work in Linux as its for winXP or win2000, not win98.
Pity some coders ignore the Steinberg recomendations and build OS specific VST's.
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Pity some coders ignore the Steinberg recomendations and build OS specific VST's.
fake
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- KVRist
- 137 posts since 15 Aug, 2005 from Port Neches , Texas
The gain reduction meters dont work in opto mode when used in Reaper or Samplitude.
Otherwise very nice!
Otherwise very nice!
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- KVRer
- 10 posts since 18 Mar, 2006
Thank you for this marvellous compressor
Tried it on vocals,piano,drums,submixes,mixes.....sounds FANTASTIC!
It goes from transparent light compression to heavy scorching squeezing vintage pump!
And does it with class: no artifacts,simple controls,light as a feather on CPU-usage.
Has a sound of it's own.
Plus...for now it's FREE!!!
When u c how much some big-name-developers charge for dynamics plugs that do the job OK but don't sound as good as lo-budget hardware dynamics!(I have a Tapco SQUEEZ!,amongst other dynamics hardware processors,that does a better job than some expensive software plugz in terms of smoothness,warmth,character!Yes),these plugins from Synthmaker should be at least tried and then kept amongst your better VST dynamic plugins.
These plugins are the proof that quality results for software don't necessarly depend on the newest/hippest technology and fancy-design GUI, but on true high-level creativity with the tools you have, period.(There are LOTS of excellent free/shareware out there, but let's keep it at Synthmaker now)
May this creative vision inspire a lot of programmers(big name & underground) to provide new plugins that take the average-& pro-computermusician/arranger/producer's wallet into account, (in this case,with Synthmaker's beta's,it's a big gift;think about it!)not only thinking about maximizing the profits of their achievement, but to offer great quality at a decent price: after all how many of us(musicians,composers,arrangers,producers...) could claim they earn sufficient money with what they do to buy most of the new VST-fx/instruments they need,working day after day to provide better and better artistic results, while with all the "music-download-why-should-I-buy-a-record?" problem, most of us have middle/not much/zero income; the biggest incomes being concerts,or publishing rights if you own a publishing/record company,but for the rest it's pretty though.I don't think some developers/companies deal with that aspect.
I salute the Synthmaker team, thanx for the good work and the opportunity for everybody to benefit from their efforts.
Also lots of respect to the other developers/makers of softs with the same vision: you know who you are!
May the music be with all of you,
Saxophonick
Tried it on vocals,piano,drums,submixes,mixes.....sounds FANTASTIC!
It goes from transparent light compression to heavy scorching squeezing vintage pump!
And does it with class: no artifacts,simple controls,light as a feather on CPU-usage.
Has a sound of it's own.
Plus...for now it's FREE!!!
When u c how much some big-name-developers charge for dynamics plugs that do the job OK but don't sound as good as lo-budget hardware dynamics!(I have a Tapco SQUEEZ!,amongst other dynamics hardware processors,that does a better job than some expensive software plugz in terms of smoothness,warmth,character!Yes),these plugins from Synthmaker should be at least tried and then kept amongst your better VST dynamic plugins.
These plugins are the proof that quality results for software don't necessarly depend on the newest/hippest technology and fancy-design GUI, but on true high-level creativity with the tools you have, period.(There are LOTS of excellent free/shareware out there, but let's keep it at Synthmaker now)
May this creative vision inspire a lot of programmers(big name & underground) to provide new plugins that take the average-& pro-computermusician/arranger/producer's wallet into account, (in this case,with Synthmaker's beta's,it's a big gift;think about it!)not only thinking about maximizing the profits of their achievement, but to offer great quality at a decent price: after all how many of us(musicians,composers,arrangers,producers...) could claim they earn sufficient money with what they do to buy most of the new VST-fx/instruments they need,working day after day to provide better and better artistic results, while with all the "music-download-why-should-I-buy-a-record?" problem, most of us have middle/not much/zero income; the biggest incomes being concerts,or publishing rights if you own a publishing/record company,but for the rest it's pretty though.I don't think some developers/companies deal with that aspect.
I salute the Synthmaker team, thanx for the good work and the opportunity for everybody to benefit from their efforts.
Also lots of respect to the other developers/makers of softs with the same vision: you know who you are!
May the music be with all of you,
Saxophonick
"Be good, work hard and all your dreams will come true"
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- KVRAF
- 6241 posts since 26 Sep, 2003 from right here, as you can see ...
stefan, i am moving with my appartment and studio, so i cannot try ... forgive me that i don't supply info/tests for now ... i hope i will be finished with the studio in the second week of june ... (damn, i hardly can wait to get this thing for testing 
)but i am sure it will be the bomb ... keep going!
regards,
brok landers
BIGTONEsounddesign
gear is as good as the innovation behind it-the man
brok landers
BIGTONEsounddesign
gear is as good as the innovation behind it-the man
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- KVRAF
- 6740 posts since 25 Mar, 2002 from sheffield, england
Knob ranges are much better now 
Only a brief test so far, but downward opto compression seems not to do anything anymore..? (Tested in Tracktion.)
Only a brief test so far, but downward opto compression seems not to do anything anymore..? (Tested in Tracktion.)
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4738 posts since 20 Feb, 2004 from Gothenburg, Sweden
Indeed, will have a look immediately!
And oh, thanks for that mega-superlative praise saxophonick!
And oh, thanks for that mega-superlative praise saxophonick!
Stefan H Singer
https://dropshotaudio.com/
https://dropshotaudio.com/
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- KVRer
- 10 posts since 18 Mar, 2006
Hi Stefan,
such good efforts and work in developing quality VST fx + 4 free now could only be praised,
lots of respect 2 you & your team,
I'll be watching every development from Synthmaker closely;-)
Good luck for the future,
Saxophonick
such good efforts and work in developing quality VST fx + 4 free now could only be praised,
lots of respect 2 you & your team,
I'll be watching every development from Synthmaker closely;-)
Good luck for the future,
Saxophonick
"Be good, work hard and all your dreams will come true"
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- KVRAF
- 7032 posts since 28 Apr, 2004 from france
Hi
Just a little suggestion :
The comp has now taken more and more features since the previous versions, so the gui now is a bit crowded, because there is more knobs, but it is not bigger... I don't like big gui, but here, it might need to be 10% bigger, maybe... ?
Just a little suggestion :
The comp has now taken more and more features since the previous versions, so the gui now is a bit crowded, because there is more knobs, but it is not bigger... I don't like big gui, but here, it might need to be 10% bigger, maybe... ?
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- KVRist
- 411 posts since 6 Jul, 2004 from Richmond, TX
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- KVRAF
- 6241 posts since 26 Sep, 2003 from right here, as you can see ...
me, too, i think both plugs would benefit from a larger gui ... 
regards,
brok landers
BIGTONEsounddesign
gear is as good as the innovation behind it-the man
brok landers
BIGTONEsounddesign
gear is as good as the innovation behind it-the man
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- KVRAF
- 7032 posts since 28 Apr, 2004 from france
Hi
I have just been testing a little bit the comp in Live 5,2.
It still take about 10% cpu on my laptop P4 @ 2,6ghz, 512ram, which is too much for the moment.
The Gui does not need to be very big (big gui's are ugly !), but just 10%, whith som many things on it, it could be more clear to read.
And maybe you could separate a bit more every section, to get even better "readability" (i mean, just put a bit more down the 3 lines "vca/opto, compress/expand, down/up"), in order to keep standard knobs with standard knobs, and otional tweakings with otional tweakings. Just my 2 cents.
And maybe 5 or 10% bigger.. ?
Inmy opinion, it is a bit a pity not to have more presets to better reach quickly all the features of the comp (for some newbie, and even me, the difference between opto and vca sound, and when to use it is not always obvious. So 10 vca presets (for beats, acoustic, pads, mixdown, etc.) and 10 other for opto (for vocal, bass, etc.), could be a nice start point....
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About the eQ :
I'm also looking for VERy basic but efficient presets like extreme low frequencies cut (below 25hz), etc.
Implementing some of those presets could help to start with the eq, too (even if many presets are not neede, but it is more a quick way to get the filters set, and then adjsut the Q and freq.)
cheers
I have just been testing a little bit the comp in Live 5,2.
It still take about 10% cpu on my laptop P4 @ 2,6ghz, 512ram, which is too much for the moment.
The Gui does not need to be very big (big gui's are ugly !), but just 10%, whith som many things on it, it could be more clear to read.
And maybe you could separate a bit more every section, to get even better "readability" (i mean, just put a bit more down the 3 lines "vca/opto, compress/expand, down/up"), in order to keep standard knobs with standard knobs, and otional tweakings with otional tweakings. Just my 2 cents.
And maybe 5 or 10% bigger.. ?
Inmy opinion, it is a bit a pity not to have more presets to better reach quickly all the features of the comp (for some newbie, and even me, the difference between opto and vca sound, and when to use it is not always obvious. So 10 vca presets (for beats, acoustic, pads, mixdown, etc.) and 10 other for opto (for vocal, bass, etc.), could be a nice start point....
?
About the eQ :
I'm also looking for VERy basic but efficient presets like extreme low frequencies cut (below 25hz), etc.
Implementing some of those presets could help to start with the eq, too (even if many presets are not neede, but it is more a quick way to get the filters set, and then adjsut the Q and freq.)
cheers