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Side-chaining compressors are amazingly useful effects.
They are standard issue tools for vocal ducking in radio
production, to fade out music when a narrator is speaking.
They are also insanely popular in dance production, able to
make your whole mix "pump" or "breathe" by following a kick
drum.

Unfortunately, side-chaining in software can be tricky.
Some audio programs simply do not support it, others
require pretty complex routing techniques.

The good news is that Sidechain Compressor is easy to use,
and works in almost any audio software package - even those
that do not directly support side-chaining***. It only
takes a few mouse clicks and you're up and running!
Our Finest Sound Yet

As if that wasn't enough, we have completely re-designed
the compression algorithm for a more analogue response.
This compressor offers more character, control and
flexibility than any previous db audioware compressor (and
we've built a few over the years).

Smooth sounding compression is possible with very short
attack/release times. Sidechain Compressor actually
performs wonderfully as a standard channel insert
compressor, and by tuning the EQ and Shape controls, you
can completely modify the response and sound of the
compressor.
Features

* all-new compression algorithm with great vintage sound
* easy multi track side-chaining based on db
audioware's Universal Sidechains
* NEW! one-to-one-track or one-to-many-tracks
side-chaining
* elegant user interface with clear visual feedback
* precision control over the compression response (EQ &
Shape)
* NEW! gain control for manual gain make-up or fine
adjustment of output level
* auto-gain with integrated limiter
* full MIDI control, with easy to use MIDI Learn

Universal Sidechains

At the heart of Sidechain Compressor is db audioware's
Universal Sidechains, the most popular and well-tested
independent side-chain method on the market. Universal
Sidechains let you side-chain in most multi track hosts,
even if the host software itself does not have that native
capability***.

So when you want to do multi track side-chaining, simply
open two copies of Sidechain Compressor, one in your "send"
track and one in your "receive" track. Set the plug-in
controls as shown below and your Universal Sidechain is
ready to go!

Notice that when set up like this (External Trig is on),
the "send" plug-in does not compress the audio, but passes
audio unprocessed directly to its output. Only the
"receive" plug-in acts as a compressor. For full details
please see the User Manual.

For added flexibility, you can side-chain from one "send"
track to multiple "receive" tracks. Just set up as above,
making sure that every "receive" plug-in is tuned to the
same Universal Sidechain bus.
MIDI Control

If you prefer to control your plug-ins with hardware knobs
or sliders, Sidechain Compressor is happy to oblige.
Thanks to db audioware's easy-to-use MIDI Learn feature,
it's simple to map any on-screen control to your favourite
external MIDI control surface.

*** Universal Sidechains work with most multi-track audio
software (supporting VST or Audio Units) currently
available on PC Windows and Mac OS X. However, you should
check that Universal Sidechains work correctly on your
system before purchasing. Fully functional demo versions
of all our products are available for this purpose.

NEW! Version 1.1.0 adds manual gain control and ability to
side-chain multiple receive tracks from a single send track.

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