Hornet Plugins have released Hornet SpectraDuck, available at the intro price of €14.99 for the first 50 buyers (via the Hornet Plugins Newsletter), increasing to €19.99 then €29.99 after the promotion.
HoRNet SpectraDuck is a novel sidechain ducker that analyzes the frequency spectrum of the sidechain signal rather than just its loudness, allowing for more precise and musical ducking.
Unlike traditional sidechain compressors that affect the entire signal, SpectraDuck targets only the specific frequencies where conflict occurs, preserving the integrity and energy of the rest of the mix.
The plugin automatically detects masking frequencies and spectral profiles, eliminating the need for manual setup of crossovers, attack times, and ratios, significantly reducing workflow time.
SpectraDuck offers real-time visual feedback, displaying the original spectrum, the post-ducking spectrum, and the gain-reduction curve to clearly show where ducking is happening.
Key features include adjustable ducking strength, maximum cut depth, surgical cut precision, automatic attack and release estimation, lookahead for transient anticipation, and flexible MS processing modes.
The plugin’s spectral ducking approach is demonstrated to be highly effective for common mixing scenarios such as making kick drums cut through bass, vocals clear of music beds, and achieving drum bus glue.
SpectraDuck offers a rapid return on investment by saving hours of manual setup and revisions compared to traditional ducking methods, making it a cost-effective solution for producers and engineers.
SpectraDuck is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX).
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