The dynamics processor that shapes the Punch, Body and Floor of a signal separately, with dynamic histograms and support for up to 16 channels.

Dynamic Grading splits the dynamic range into three zones, each with its own compression or expansion ratio: Punch works like a transient shaper to bring instruments forward or push them back, Body processes the core dynamics without affecting transient clarity, and Floor cleans up noise or increases or decreases reverb and room. Dynamic histograms show the input and output signals side by side, so you no longer have to guess threshold and ratio values. A sidechain tilt filter with Magic Eye, auto-lookahead, natural release ballistics, Source Learn and multichannel support for up to 16 channels, for example for Atmos, round off the concept.

Features

• Three zones, Punch, Body and Floor, each with its own compression or expansion
• Dynamic histograms for input and output
• Sidechain tilt filter with Magic Eye
• Auto-lookahead and natural release ballistics
• Source Learn detects the body range automatically
• Mono to 16 channels including Atmos, continuously variable channel link

Technical details

• Type: Plug-in (dynamics)
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64-bit

System requirements

• macOS 10.13 or later
• Windows 10 or later
• Processor (Mac): Apple Silicon or Intel
• Processor (Windows): 2 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://playfair-audio.com/dynamic-grading/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.