ProAudioDSP DSM V2

ProAudioDSP DSM V2

Overview

Next Generation Dynamics Processing

The DSM V2 plugin was developed by Pro Audio DSP’s Paul Frindle, developer of some of the most respected and beloved products in recording, including the SSL E and G-series analog consoles and the SONY OXFORD OXF-3 digital console. Mr. Frindle is recognized as one of the most innovative designers in the recording industry.

This history of innovation and excellence has now been brought to the DAW world with this remarkable dynamics processing plugin. The DSM V2 uses FFT analysis to accurately capture both the frequency-domain and level characteristics of even the most complex audio material. This "captured" FFT data can then be dynamically controlled using familiar parameters like Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Decay and Gain. But unlike typical dynamic processors, these controls affect the FFT data, not the audio. Because the FFT data is decoded in real time, you can hear your processing results as you adjust parameters. By applying its highly advanced dynamic processing to the FFT data rather than directly to the audio, the DSM V2 offers far more bands (up to 18) than a conventional multiband compressor, while eliminating phase issues between bands, and while leaving the uncompressed signal completely unchanged. The result is unprecedented control and transparency over your source material. 

This advanced technology enables the DSM V2 to work over a very wide dynamic range without the usual compression artifacts. Even large-scale percussive events, which often confound conventional compressors, are handled easily.

The DSM V2 is not only powerful; it’s also one of the most flexible dynamics processors you’ll ever use. For example, to use the DSM V2 as a de-esser, just capture a few seconds of your vocal track where there are no “esses”. The DSM V2 can then apply that captured frequency and dynamic information to the rest of the track, thereby reducing the “esses” to match the captured section. Fast, easy, seamless.

To even out the dynamics of a mixed track during a mastering session, simply capture a few seconds of the loudest part of the track and then apply those dynamics and frequencies to the rest of the material, making it instantly “louder” while maintaining the source’s original character.

The DSM also includes a single-button Limiter function. The Limiter has been optimized to work with the DSM’s compression stage. The Limiter slams the door on short-term peak events in the program to prevent overs with no loss of punch, while retaining complete transparency for signals below -1dBFS.

Truly professional results are achieved very quickly for dynamics processes, including:

Loudness enhancement
Compression
Vocal enhancement and character processing
De-essing

Supported Formats
AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3
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Highlights

  • Controls both the spectral response and dynamic characteristics of audio material to bring new dimensions in audio production and artistic control.
  • Quickly captures, modifies, and re-applies sound character to its own source, or to any other program.
  • Sound character mapping between whole mixes, tracks, vocal parts, and instruments.
  • Continuity matching in mastering and mixing.

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