MidSideSixteen

Multiband finesse for the master bus.

Fine-tune the dynamics of your mix with 16 frequency bands of mid-side compression, along with subtle gating and saturation on each band. MidSideSixteen helps you to stay in a state of flow, by automatically calibrating the gain-staging of each band so that you don't have to.

The plugin can add clarity and focus to your mix even while still on its default settings.

Features:

• Sixteen frequency bands, with solo ("S.") button for each band.
• Automatic threshold adjustment based on the incoming signal level—use the "Compression" knobs to control how far each threshold rides below the peaks in your signal.
• Frequency-dependent attack timing designed to preserve transients.
• Variable global release time.
• Simple multiband gating with adjustable range up to 6dB.
• Subtle multiband saturation with automatic drive and level trim on each band (oversampled if project sample rate is below 80kHz).
• Parallel processing via dual gain-matched dry/wet mix controls for dynamics and saturation.
• Automatic make-up gain to match perceived loudness.
• Mid-side processing (100% unlinked).
• Most controls can be automated.

Technical notes:

• Available in VST3 format for PC, and VST3 & AU formats for Mac. AAX support coming soon.
• Requires a compatible Digital Audio Workstation or other plugin host.
• ~19ms latency, mostly from perfect-reconstruction crossovers.
• Crossover frequencies not user-adjustable.
• No external sidechain capability.
• Plugin is designed for common audio signals such as music and voice; may not react meaningfully to artificial test signals such as chirps, impulses or bursts.

This is our most CPU-intensive device—but because it's loudness-matched and largely EQ-neutral, you can deactivate it when not needed (using the controls in your DAW) without disrupting your gain-staging or sonic balance.