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
