Pinky 2 – v2.52

This update adds one of the bigger things I wanted for Pinky 2: Static Mode.

Until now, Pinky has worked as a dynamic adaptive spectral balancer. It listens to the incoming audio and continuously makes small, broad corrections toward the selected Tilt target.

With Static Mode, Pinky can also measure the audio and create a static spectral curve based on the material you are working on. You can then blend between Pinky’s normal dynamic behaviour and the measured static curve using DYN/STAT.

The dynamic and static sections can have different Tilt settings. For example, the dynamic section can work toward a brighter Pink Noise target while the static section uses a darker Brown Noise target, or the other way around.

This can create results that are difficult to get from a normal static EQ or a purely dynamic process alone. The static curve can help preserve or emphasize useful characteristics in the material, while the dynamic section continues to react to changes over time.

Pinky 2.52 also adds Attack and Release controls for the dynamic section, so you can control how quickly Pinky reacts and how smoothly it lets go of corrections.

New in v2.52

• Static Mode

• DYN/STAT blend between dynamic and static processing

• Separate Dynamic and Static Tilt settings

• Attack and Release controls for the dynamic section

• Updated registration system

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About the new registration system

A few things will work differently from now on.

Until now, most Noisebud plugins have followed a very simple Patreon model: if you downloaded something while you were subscribed, it was yours to keep using.

That will still apply to older plugins until they are updated.

Going forward, new and updated Noisebud plugins will need to be registered. In most cases, this will also apply to free plugins.

The goal is still to keep things as simple and low-friction as possible, but I need a better way to manage access, trials, Patreon support, and permanent ownership.

This is where My Noisebud comes in.

Your Noisebud account keeps track of your licenses, Patreon access, Patreon credit, and trial access. There are no passwords. You enter your email address and receive a magic link.

Patreon access and permanent credit

If you are a paying Noisebud Patreon member, you get full access to Pinky 2 for as long as your membership is active.

Your Patreon payments also build permanent credit in your My Noisebud account. If you pay $7 through Patreon, $7 is added to your Noisebud credit.

That credit can later be used to permanently unlock Noisebud products.

For example, if Pinky costs $42 and you have $49 in credit, you can use $42 to permanently unlock Pinky and keep the remaining $7 on your account for later.

Once a product has been permanently unlocked, it remains yours even if you later stop supporting Noisebud on Patreon.

How to register Pinky 2

1. Install Pinky 2

Install the plugin as usual.

During installation, you will be asked if you want to register the product. If you choose not to register, the plugin will load in demo mode.

2. Use your Patreon email address

Enter the same email address you use for Patreon.

This is the easiest way for the system to recognize your membership and connect Pinky 2 to your Noisebud account.

3. If you are a paying Patron

If your account has an active paid Noisebud Patreon membership, Pinky 2 will unlock as the full version.

4. If you follow Noisebud on Patreon but are not a paying Patron

If your account does not already have access to Pinky 2, registering starts a 30-day full-version trial automatically.

During the trial, Pinky is completely unrestricted and works exactly like the full version.

The trial is tied to your Noisebud account and to Pinky itself. It is not tied to a specific computer, installation, or operating system, so reinstalling the plugin or moving it to another computer will not restart the trial.

5. If you do not register

If you choose not to register Pinky 2, the plugin starts directly in Demo Mode.

6. After the trial

When the 30-day trial has expired, Pinky 2 switches to Demo Mode unless your account has another valid form of access.

7. Demo Mode

In Demo Mode, Pinky 2 remains usable, but a low-level noise is played at random approximately once or twice per minute.

Registering the product at any time will unlock it immediately if your account has permanent ownership, active Patreon access, or an unused trial available.

8. If you registered with the wrong email

If you have previously registered using another email address, run Noisebud Registration Reset and then register Pinky again using your Patreon email address.

Noisebud Registration Reset only removes locally stored registration data from the current computer. It does not affect your Noisebud account, Patreon status, permanent purchases, or trial time.

My Noisebud

You can manage your licenses, Patreon credit, and account access here:

https://www.noisebud.se/my-noisebud/

You can also find My Noisebud from the menu on noisebud.se.

There are no passwords. Enter your email address and a magic link will be sent to you. Click the link in the email to open your My Noisebud account.

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Formats

Mac – VST3 & AU
Win – VST3

Demo version

macOS
Windows

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Patreon support also builds permanent Noisebud credit that can be used to unlock products permanently.

Permanent license
You can also unlock individual Noisebud products permanently.

Permanent licenses include all minor updates up to the next major release. Buy v5.00 and you get v5.01-5.99 free. Upgrading to v6.00 requires a new purchase.

Prices may vary depending on the product.

At the moment, permanent licenses are handled through My Noisebud, and future purchases will also be available through My Noisebud and the Noisebud shop on noisebud.se.

Note: this option only gives you access to the specific item you unlock.

Original Patreon post:
https://www.patreon.com/Noisebud/posts/pinky-2-v2-52-162702668

This link is included so the post can be shared on social media and via RSS while always pointing back to the original Patreon post. If you are already reading this on Patreon, the link will simply take you back here.

Registration, trial, Demo Mode, Patreon credit, My Noisebud, Static Mode, DYN/STAT, Attack and Release are based on the Pinky 2 v2.52 manual. Noisebud Pinky 2 Manual