Noisebud has released version 1.63 of Peach, a dynamic processor based on direct gain shaping. Instead of using ratios and traditional compression behavior, Peach allows independent gain control for the signal above and below a threshold, with additional control over frequency range and stereo position.
Version 1.63 introduces two new features that expand how the plugin reacts and how it can be used in practice:
- Adaptive mode for the control signal.
- Soft clip mode for both upper and lower clippers.
The new adaptive mode continuously normalizes the signal used for detection, allowing Peach to react to relative peaks rather than fixed levels. This makes it easier to work with material that varies in level over time.
The addition of soft clipping provides an alternative to gain reduction, allowing peaks to be shaped more gradually and introducing harmonic content depending on how the plugin is configured.
Peach can be configured to act as a compressor, limiter, expander, transient shaper, de-esser, or gate depending on user settings, but it does not follow traditional dynamics processor design.
Availability & Pricing
Peach is distributed through Noisebud’s Patreon-based model.
For $6 per month, subscribers receive access to almost the entire Noisebud catalog, including plugins, scripts, and tools. Subscriptions are flexible and can be started or cancelled at any time. Products downloaded during an active subscription remain usable permanently.
Access to new updates requires an active subscription, but users may resubscribe at any time to download the latest versions.
Alternatively, Peach is available as a one-time purchase for $39 via the Patreon shop. The individual license includes all minor updates up to the next major version.
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