The A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer is the first end-to-end emulation of the vintage multiband “compansion” processor found in the world’s biggest studios.

It adds presence and top-end sizzle to vocals and instruments with the Air, Excite and Expand effects used on recordings by Queen and Stevie Wonder. Crush and Gated modes deliver gritty textures and classic ’80s gated effects on drums, and a circuit mods panel goes beyond the original hardware.

Features

• Only end-to-end A-Type emulation
• Air, Excite and Expand effects
• Crush and Gated modes
• Circuit mods panel

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: Universal Audio account via UA Connect, free iLok account (iLok USB key possible, not required)

System requirements

• macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia or 26 Tahoe (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit (Intel or AMD)
• DAW with VST3, Audio Unit or AAX support
• Internet connection for download and authorisation
• Free Universal Audio account and iLok account

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.uaudio.com/my/account/redeem/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.