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smart:comp 3
AI-assisted compressor plug-in for shaping dynamics with spectral processing, automatic parametrization, and multi-track control.
smart:comp 3 is an audio compressor plug-in for music producers, mixing engineers, sound designers, and recording workflows. It analyzes audio and presents viable compression behaviors through a Compression Matrix, while retaining conventional compressor controls.
It includes spectral compression and ducking, Group Mode for up to 7 tracks, zero-latency and linear-phase modes, input riding, and selectable compression styles. It runs in supported DAWs on macOS and Windows, with a 30-day fully functional demo. The current shop price is a one-time purchase of 79,00 € including VAT.
Features
- Maps viable compression settings in a Compression Matrix
- Visualizes the analyzed signal's viable compression range
- Links up to 7 plug-in instances with Group Mode
- Batch-edits threshold, ratio, attack, release, and mix
- Provides spectral compression and spectral ducking
- Offers zero-latency minimum-phase and linear-phase modes
- Includes Clean, Smooth, Aggressive, and Custom styles
- Supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats
Use cases
- Shape drum channels consistently from one Group Mode window
- Align compression across multiple vocal tracks
- Control dynamics during live tracking with zero-latency mode
- Apply spectral ducking where competing frequencies need space
- Explore different compression characters before fine-tuning parameters
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Pricing
- Starting price
- 79,00 €
- Pricing checked
- 2026-09-19
smart:comp 3
~~129,00 €~~ 79,00 €
- The spectro-dynamic compressor
- Includes VAT