Patrons!
This update is a gamechanger… What did I do? I added two filters, and this thing went from a good plugin to a must-have.

The story behind the plugin

I was poking around with limiter behavior, trying to figure out what makes some of them sound transparent—and others… not.
To test this, I built a simple dynamics “engine” that split the signal into two parts: one containing the loudest peaks, and the other everything else.

I’ll keep it short: somewhere along the way, this thing called Peach happened.

It’s not a limiter, compressor, expander, or de-esser—but it can act like any of them. You split the signal at a threshold, set different volumes for what’s above and below, and decide which part of the spectrum should be affected.

That’s pretty much it. Super simple. Super powerful.

You also get two separate clippers (one for the quiet parts, one for the loud) and a lookahead to keep everything from falling apart.

The basics

• Separate gain for signal above/below threshold

• One clipper for each range—low and high

• Lookahead to avoid distortion

• Sidechain filter

• Output filter – decide which part of the spectrum will be affected

• Acts like a limiter, compressor, or expander depending on your settings

• Mac (AU, VST3) and Windows (VST3) versions included

Changelog v1.51

• Added sidechain filter – Make the plugin react to a specific part of the spectrum

• Added output filter – Choose which part of the spectrum will be affected

• Fixed the “Open The Manual” button

• Fixed the lookahead freeze bug from v1.50

Available as:
Mac – VST3 & AU
Win – VST3

Download for Patreons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74683988

As always, let me know what you think. Feedback helps shape these things, and your ideas tend to make my plugins better.

Thanks for being here! <3

/Johannes

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Hi Patreons,

I have great news for macOS users (especially Logic lovers)! I started to sign, notarize, and staple Mac releases so that AU plugins function properly on the latest versions of macOS. Along with this update, I’m releasing three updated plugins that all should run on silicon Macs:

• Purr-Lufs: Fixed a problem that could occur in certain scenarios.

• Fräs: Updated the loudness match function for more reliable performance.

• Talc: Added two new features:

  • Fill: Generates soft high-frequency noise to complement the existing high-end.

  • “-F₀”: Removes the fundamental frequency from the distortion boost.

Additionally, I’ll be updating the Download Hub to clearly show “(AU signed and notarized)” next to plugins that have been updated. If you need a signed and notarized AU version of a plugin, look for that indicator.

Enjoy the updates, and let me know if you want me to speed up a signed and notarized version of a specific plugin. They’ll all be signed and notarized eventually.

Download for Patreons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74683988

Hey Patrons, I’ve updated Fräs with a few magic additions:

New Features & Improvements

• Magic – Certain parts of the signal path will utilize Mid/Side processing. Sometimes, this works like magic. Other times… not so much.

• The Messitte Filter, again… – After spending some time with v1.11, I realized that my previous tweaks to the Messitte Filter could unintentionally turn the plugin into a high-shelf booster. What was once a darkening effect had now evolved into a high-frequency lift. The culprit? The built-in loudness compensation, which constantly adjusts for perceived loudness. If the distortion attenuates low frequencies, the loudness compensation counteracts by boosting the signal, mimicking a high-shelf EQ. This has now been corrected.

• Global Loudness Compensation – Fräs has always incorporated loudness compensation for the distortion part of the signal—it’s part of its core design. However, since the Below control modifies gain when the signal falls below the threshold, and the Makeup gain adjusts levels when the signal exceeds the threshold, both of these impact perceived loudness after the distortion stage. You can now compensate for these interactions by pressing Loud-C. Use an intense part of the song and let the music play for about 3 seconds before you lock the value by pressing the button.

About Fräs

Fräs (or Fras, as it will appear in your DAW) is a new approach to saturation with an analog feel. The saturation algorithm isn’t that special, I mean, I like the sound of it and I spent a fair amount of time tweaking it to my liking. But, it’s not the sound of the saturation that makes this plugin stand out, it’s how it is applied dynamically to the audio that makes a difference. Fräs is built on the same frame as Shape2 Advanced. They’re both based on waveshaping and how they apply the effect dynamically is based on the same concept (you’ll recognize the layout and look from Shape2 Advanced). But the similarities stop there. Especially the dynamic bypass section can be used creatively in Fräs to place the distortion in the signal as you wish, while in Shape2 Advanced, it’s there to bypass the plugin in sections without low-end or less energy. The dynamic bypass used together with the ‘Below’ and ‘Makeup’ gain will also turn Fräs into a dynamic processor well suited for what you normally use a compressor for in mastering. I don’t mean the type of compression you add to keep a signal in control, I mean the kind of compression you do to make the music live. Fräs shines at this; Do the control of dynamics with the compressor of your choice, and then bring back life using Fräs.

Fräs is only available as VST3 for now. AU will be added as soon as I find the time to go through Apple schnapple’s crazy process for signing and notarizing stuff.

Complete walkthrough using v1.00:

https://youtu.be/bYc_i7irm60?si=ylRNsUW-wC9UnzBr

Manual:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tSWYAJNHF5m-Lzwh6J4a3mOcmRhmPbbWVUQFn_anCNk/edit?usp=sharing

Available as VST3 for macOS and Windows

Download for Patreon’s:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/74683988

Hey,

Here’s a short but effective Reaper script to automatically create a V-shaped volume automation curve (6ms wide) at the cursor position for the selected track. I wrote it for a project to edit out clicks but you do you!

Key Features:

• Dynamic Volume Adjustment: The script inserts three automation points:

  • Point 1: 3 milliseconds before the cursor, set to the current volume level.

  • Point 2: At the cursor, reduced to silence (0% volume).

  • Point 3: 3 milliseconds after the cursor, returning to the original volume level.

• Automation Lane Management: If no automation lane exists, the script will create a volume automation lane. When executed on an existing automation lane, it applies the V-shaped curve to that specific lane.

• Exponential Curve: The automation follows an exponential curve, ensuring smooth and natural transitions that effectively suppress clicks without compromising the surrounding audio quality.

How to Use:

• Select the Target Track: Choose the track where you want to apply the automation.

• Position the Cursor: Place the play cursor precisely at the point of the unwanted click or noise.

• Run the Script: Execute the script to automatically insert the V-shaped automation curve at the cursor’s position.