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Description

Designed for precision and ease, the oeksound soothe is a dynamic processor plugin that transforms audio production for both professionals and enthusiasts alike. This innovative music software is a game-changer, targeting unwanted resonances and harshness with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Whether you're working on a complex mix or a simple recording, soothe automatically detects problematic frequencies and reduces them transparently, allowing the rest of your mix to shine.

With its unique algorithm, soothe adapts dynamically, ensuring that your audio maintains its clarity and warmth without any noticeable artifacts. This makes it an essential tool for vocal processing, guitar tracks, or any audio that requires refinement. The real-time processing and visual feedback provide a seamless workflow, giving you control over the sound with precision adjustments.

Perfect for studio environments, soothe integrates effortlessly into any DAW setup, supporting VST, AU, and AAX formats. Its low-latency design ensures it performs perfectly in both live and studio settings, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Discover the difference with soothe and elevate your sound to new heights of clarity and professionalism.

Key Features:

  • Real-time, adaptive resonance suppression
  • Supports VST, AU, and AAX formats
  • Transparent processing to maintain audio integrity
  • Intuitive interface with visual feedback
  • Low-latency design suitable for live and studio use
  • Ideal for vocal and instrument tracks

FAQs

What is oeksound soothe designed to do?

Oeksound soothe is a dynamic resonance suppressor designed to automatically identify and reduce problematic resonances, making audio sound smoother and more balanced.

How does oeksound soothe differ from other dynamic processors?

Unlike traditional dynamic processors, soothe focuses on identifying and suppressing harsh frequencies in real-time, offering a transparent and efficient way to enhance audio clarity without affecting the overall tonal balance.

Is oeksound soothe suitable for vocals and instruments?

Yes, oeksound soothe is highly effective on both vocals and instruments, helping to reduce harshness and resonances that can make audio sound imbalanced, resulting in a clearer and more polished sound.

Can oeksound soothe be used in live sound applications?

While primarily designed for studio use, oeksound soothe can also be applied in live sound environments to manage problematic frequencies and improve overall audio quality.

Does oeksound soothe work with all major DAWs?

Yes, oeksound soothe is compatible with all major digital audio workstations (DAWs) that support VST, AU, or AAX plugin formats, making it versatile for various production setups.

White Sea Studio

White Sea Studio

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about oeksound soothe.

Features and functionality

  • The Sculptor module in iZotope’s Neutron is praised for taming harsh resonances and is considered lighter on CPU compared to Soothe2.

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  • Subtle use is recommended, with <=1dB reduction often sufficient, emphasizing its role as a problem-solver rather than a general enhancement tool.

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  • The "delta" mode is highlighted for its utility in identifying problem frequencies, allowing users to pinpoint where to place EQ bands.

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  • ReaFIR, a free plugin by REAPER, has a "Compress" mode that can emulate some of Soothe2's functions with manual adjustments.

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  • Brainworx’s Refinement is noted for effectively addressing harsh upper mids and top-end frequencies, particularly on drum busses, although it offers less control than Soothe2.

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  • Soothe2's sidechain capability allows dynamic frequency carving, creating space for vocals without wide EQ cuts, offering a nuanced approach compared to similar tools.

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Other

  • The refresh rate is often preferred turned up, with oversampling turned off, optimizing processing without compromising sound quality.

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  • Soothe2 is noted for being overkill in many scenarios; most users find regular EQ sufficient unless addressing specific resonance issues.

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Use cases and applications

  • Soothe is versatile; it can be used at both the beginning and end of a signal chain, depending on whether sibilance is being introduced before or after compression.

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  • Users find Soothe effective on vocal buses to notch out reverb spikes, adding clarity to the mix without affecting individual track dynamics.

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  • TDR DeEdger is valued by some users for its effectiveness in smoothing audio, despite its less intuitive GUI compared to Soothe2.

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  • Soothe2 is valued in EDM and metal genres for taming harsh frequencies and smoothing out distorted sounds, enhancing mix clarity.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users mention developing a preset in FabFilter Pro-Q 3 to approximate Soothe2's results, though it lacks AI capabilities and requires manual adjustments.

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  • In Ableton, users mention creating a mid/side EQ rack to mimic some Soothe2 functions, offering a budget-friendly alternative for certain tasks.

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Comparisons

  • DSEQ by TBProAudio is highlighted as a close alternative to Soothe2 at 79 euros, though its documentation and tutorials are lacking.

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  • Users compare Soothe2 with Gullfoss, noting Gullfoss offers broader sweeps and simpler controls, whereas Soothe2 targets resonances more precisely with a more involved UI.

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Value and pricing

  • Soothe2 has been noted to go on Black Friday sale for $139, offering a significant discount for those considering its purchase.

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  • The plugin's high price is seen as a barrier, with some users finding alternatives like FabFilter Pro Q3 more cost-effective for similar dynamic EQ tasks.

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User experience

  • Some users report Soothe2 can be a CPU hog, requiring sparing use or pre-bouncing tracks in a DAW to manage resource load during mixing.

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See how Disclosure uses oeksound soothe

Disclosure

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In this video at 8:20 we can see oeksound soothe

See how Lady Gaga uses oeksound soothe

Lady Gaga

Singer, Keyboardist

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Verified via Soundonsound

Lady Gaga uses the oeksound soothe plugin, as confirmed by her engineer, who said, "I have the Oeksound Soothe and SoundToys MicroShift on those to widen things a bit," in the Soundonsound article "Inside Track: Lady Gaga 'Rain On Me'."

See how Burna Boy uses oeksound soothe

Burna Boy

Singer

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Verified via MusicTech

Used for vocals on "Gum Body", as stated by mix engineer Jesse Ray Ernster in this June 12, 2020 MusicTech interview. An image of the settings for the "Lead Vox" channel can be found here.

BURNA’S VOCAL: “A big part of the job of a mixer is knowing when not to change things,” insists Ernster, “Burna’s vocal usually doesn’t require much work, and this song was no exception! His vocal stem arrived with all processing and effects printed into the track, and it sounded identical to the approved reference mix that he had grown accustomed to hearing, so my job was to enhance subtly, without changing the vibe too much!”

The first plug-in on the vocal chain was the Metric Halo Transient Control, with the sustain knob turned down to tame some of the effects and cut down room reverberation that had bled into the microphone, for a closer, more up-front vocal. Next, Ernster deployed the trusty bx_SSL E channel plug-in to boost 4.3khz and 13.5khz to help emphasize some of the consonants of Burna’s vocal, for better intelligibility.

Not one to believe in magic frequencies, Ernster’s technique is to “sweep around until the sound feels better to my ears.” Liking where the vocal was sitting against the track, but with certain phrases poking out unevenly, Ernster reached for a compressor. But his favourites – Rev E 1176, CLA-76 – all altered the ratio between vocals and effects too much, making the voice sound washed out. “I ended up rolling with a combo of clip-gain automation and some subtle compression on the Metric Halo Channel Strip. That glued the vocal into place without changing the character that we all loved from the reference mix.”

“After that, I used an instance of Soothe to tame a few whistley resonances that were poking through and causing harshness at 2.9khz and 5.3khz. The final step in the vocal processing sees the Acustica Amber3 (which emulates the Avalon AD2055) boosted at 25khz for some “silky air”. “I usually reach for the Crane Song Phoenix as a final touch to pull a bit of grit forward, and in this scenario, I used the Luster/Sapphire setting with a 68% mix. Finally, I used a FabFilter ProQ3 to cut 0.73dB at 490hz to dial back a resonance.”

VOCAL FX & DEPTH: “Lately, I’ve been focusing on depth within my mixes,” says Ernster. “It’s crucial to me that the singer is glued into a similar sonic environment as the rest of the arrangement.”

“I sent Burna’s vocal to a series of effects busses that I used to fuse the vocal into the metaphorical space of the song. On this song, I used a few different simple Waves H-Delay tracks set at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th, 1/16th note, and a quick slap setting. All of these fed into reverb tracks with Revibe II, Valhalla VintageVerb (Dirty Plate), and Lexicon Medium Hall. I adjusted the blend of these multiple effects auxes until the blend felt glued, but also still similar enough to the reference mix – just better and deeper.”

See how Breaka uses oeksound soothe

Breaka

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In the video titled "It doesn't immediately scream party banger": Breaka flipping a choir sample and making Are We There," Breaka mentions at 5:12 that he utilizes the oeksound soothe plugin. This statement was made during an interview conducted by MusicRadar Tech on YouTube.

See how Protostar uses oeksound soothe

Protostar

Music Producer

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Verified via Twitter

"This plugin is MAGIC So useful for managing tough high end, shout out to @oeksound for sending this great plugin, been having so much use for it"

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