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Quagliardi Pro Audio has announced a free early access/beta version of a new compressor plugin for macOS and Windows.
Inspired by the BOOM setting of the renowned Quagliardi 576 FET Compressor, the BoomBlender plugin features single-knob design that blends the amount of compression and other processes applied. With this dry/wet approach, BoomBlender provides a professional, yet intuitive, sound shaping package.
To emulate the whole Quagliardi channel strip experience, BoomBlender includes three THD flavours that were modeled using machine learning technology, accurately emulating the harmonic distortion behavior of the Quagliardi 501+ Preamp. These three modes allow you to decide how much distortion is introduced to the dry signal just before the compression.
Four specifically tailored compression styles, make decisions a breeze. Whether leveling a vocal, fattening a bass track or parallel-crushing drums, you’re covered. In conjunction with the dry/wet knob, you won’t hesitate trying them on any type of signal.
Mid / Side ModeIn addition to working in mono and stereo, BoomBlender includes a Mid/Side matrix, opening up a whole world of sonic and creative possibilities. This tool allows for applying compression and/or distortion to the mid or side channel, providing a level of control over the spatiality of the mix, that is essential for the modern producer.
BoomBlender is scheduled for release in Spring 2025. A free Lite version for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX) is available to download now.
More information: Quagliardi Pro Audio
