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Avid Smack! Dynamics Plug-in

Dynamics Plug-in with Compressor, Limiter, Sidechain, Distortion, and Highpass Filter - AAX Native, AAX DSP
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Avid Smack! Dynamics Plug-in
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Musical Multimodality: Compression, Limiting, Distortion, and More

When your track needs a good Smack!, Avid’s multimode plug-in is packed with dynamics-shaping processing power that Sweetwater Studios’ engineers agree is critical for every setup. Smack! strikes the elusive balance of flexibility and ferocity, capable of use in virtually any arrangement, style, or genre, with a premium placed on the musicality of its output. Across three compression modes, a triplet of sidechain EQs, and a trio of distortion modes, harmonic color and blistering depth are yours to contour, complemented by distinct compression ratios, analog-style character, multichannel support, and real-time visual feedback. Moreover, a dedicated electro-optical limiter keeps time-tested tone shaping at the ready, while the plug-in’s processing power supports session sample rates up to a staggering 192kHz. With subtle compression, hard limiting, vintage-inspired distortion, and polychromic texturization marking only the tip of the iceberg, the Avid Smack! plug-in is your all-encompassing solution to serious sonic possibilities.

Avid Smack! Features:

  • Multifunctional dynamics processing gives you compression, limiting, distortion, and more sound-shaping tools
  • 3 compression modes include an emulation of an iconic electro-optical limiter for instant sonic contouring and classic audio-processing character
  • 3 sidechain EQs support myriad mixing and sound design needs via unique curvatures and compression behaviors
  • 3 options for harmonic distortion ensure a malleable mélange of subtle-to-searing color is yours to wield
  • High-fidelity sample support includes working sessions at rates up to 192kHz for uncompromising detail and aural preservation
  • Unique ratios for compression make light to extreme limiting a breeze
  • Built-in highpass filter can be immediately toggled for exacting frequency-sculpting precision
  • Streamlined UI includes VU meters for real-time visual feedback
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Compressor
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Plug-in Formats: AAX, AAX DSP
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 8115-14732-00

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Reviews

wicked sweet
i love this comp. i got mine with the music production toolkit (which is less than this by itself...) and its awesome. i use it on the master if the band isnt going to get it mastered, or if it's on demos. works the best. dig it. own it. buy it.
Music background: engineer
Nicely adjustable
This is a cool compressor because it can do more than one thing. It's nice to be able to try different approaches within one plug-in and not have to change back and forth between several. I generally use it in "Opto" mode on vocals but there are lots of possibilities. This thing can be made to work on any normal musical source. To clarify that last statement... The interface starts to be kind of a drag when the music is extremely fast. So... Snare drum on an americana track: Smack=YES; Snare drum in a death metal blast beat: Smack=NO

Getting down to more specific stuff... I like how adjustable Smack is. The vintage vibe is great but it's nice to have the added control of a more modern processor. For instance: Being able to use the Side Chain EQ in "Opto" mode is pure genius.

Another thing that's cool is that you can set the ratio to 1:1. This means that you can just add the sound of Smack with no compression at all. Here's a tip: Put Smack on an Aux Return, set the ratio to 1:1, turn the input all the way up, set the output to half, make a send on your bass guitar DI channel to the aforementioned Aux Return, and mix that with your original bass guitar DI. Now... Just listen to that. See what I mean?

This thing sounds great and works great. I use it all the time. I gave it three stars because of price. I'd encourage you to look into the Music Production Toolkit. Get it that way as I did. That's a better value. This is a great plug-in but it's not worth what it costs to buy it individually.
Music background: Producer, Mix Engineer, Occasional Recording Engineer (Mostly retired from that), Professional Musician.