Noisebud updates Peach to v1.60 – Unique Dynamics Engine Gets Sharper Tools

Noisebud has released version 1.60 of Peach, a dynamic processor built around a concept of direct gain shaping.

Unlike traditional compressors or expanders, Peach allows users to set the exact gain applied to the signal above and below a threshold, independently. The plugin includes filters to focus the processing on specific parts of the frequency spectrum and stereo field.

New in v1.60:

• Oversampling (2× and 4×) for both the upper and lower clippers.
• Curve control for shaping transitions between gain zones.
• Stereo field selection (L/R/M/S) in both sidechain and output filters.
• Mute Above and Mute Below – allows full gating behavior.
• Revised GUI and workflow enhancements.
• Updated manual.

Core Features:

• Independent gain for signal above and below the threshold.
• Sidechain and output filters with spectral and stereo-field control.
• Lookahead.
• Up / Pause / Down envelope timing with adjustable curve.
• Dual clippers with optional oversampling.
• Loudness Match using LUFS short-term.
• Delta monitoring and Dry/Wet blend.
• Resettable peak meters.
• Available for macOS (VST3 & AU, signed and notarized) and Windows (VST3).

Peach can be configured to act as a compressor, limiter, expander, transient shaper, de-esser, or gate depending on user settings, but it does not follow traditional dynamics processor design.

Pricing & Availability

Peach is available via Patreon starting at $6/month. A one-time purchase option is also available for $30 through the Noisebud Shop: Peach v1.60 in the Noisebud Shop