Sonible's Spectral Compressor Gets Even Better
Sonible smart:comp 2 keeps everything you loved about its predecessor: intelligent processing, automatic parametrization, spectral compression, and spectral ducking. But, it ups the ante with a bevy of new cutting-edge features, including a freeform transfer function, in-depth monitoring, and style and color controls. Driven by a powerful learn-based UI, smart:comp 2 makes multiband compression a piece of cake. Just press Learn, feed it some audio, and the plug-in automatically adjusts for any dynamic imbalances in a track. In addition to traditional compressor controls, smart:comp 2 gives you a spectral compression option to limit how pokey or subdued post-comp frequencies are across the audible frequency range. This is no simple multiband compressor at work — smart:comp continuously looks at over 2,000 frequency bands to give it the best possible transparency and definition. You also get a large library of useful profiles based on common sound sources. If you struggle at finding a good starting point for compression and EQ on your tracks, Sonible smart:comp 2 will take a lot of the guesswork out of the equation.
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Packed with exciting new features
If you like Sonible's original smart:comp, you'll like smart:comp 2 even more. For starters, this plug-in includes every feature that made the original plug-in so popular. It also includes a freeform transfer function that yields sophisticated compression results, along with in-depth monitoring to help you stay on top of crucial details. You also get style and color controls to give your sound any vibe you want.
smart:comp 2: multiband compression goes AI
Multiband compression is one of those skills that can take a lifetime to master. That said, even the best tools at our disposal can potentially squeeze the life out of a recorded track — or worse yet, cause more dynamic inconsistency than you started with. At Sweetwater, that's why we like the Sonible smart:comp 2 plug-in. For most sources, it's a great starting point for ironing out the common inconsistencies in dynamics and EQ. On others, it can yield downright magical results. The erratic kick drum with the wild swings in tone and attack; the caterwauling violin with the scratchy bow and muddled midrange — these sources can become mixable again by using smart:comp on your session. Even our seasoned engineers reach for smart:comp 2 due to its ability to quickly and efficiently get tracks in the mix-ready ballpark. Of course, there's no magic elixir for all sources. But we can say with confidence that smart:comp 2 is a tool that will save you time and headaches in your mix sessions.
Sonible smart:comp 2 Plug-in Features:
- Automatically irons out inconsistencies in dynamics and EQ
- A strong starting point for a range of sources: vocals, bass, drums, acoustic guitar, and more
- Continuously analyzes and corrects over 2,000 bands of audio
- Wide library of source profiles ("vocals female," "kick") point smart:comp in the right direction
- Familiar compression controls let you fine-tune analyzed tracks
- Custom profiles inform smart:comp how to process future tracks
- Freeform transfer function yields sophisticated compression results
- In-depth monitoring helps you stay on top of crucial details
- Style and color controls give your sound any vibe you want
- Dynamic resizable GUI and a modern flat aesthetic
- Bypass and Flat switches for quick A/B swaps
- Output meter helps prevent clipping and improper gain staging