The intelligent compressor. Compression shaped by intention.

smart:comp 3 is the next generation of sonible's content-aware compressor, combining intelligent analysis with a completely new, perceptual approach to dynamic control. At the core is the Compression Matrix, a 2D space that visualizes the feasible dynamic behavior of a signal - letting users seamlessly navigate between characteristics such as snappy, punchy, dynamic and dense. Each position represents a learned compressor configuration tailored to the source material.

With Group Mode, multiple smart:comp 3 instances can communicate and be controlled from a single window, simplifying consistent dynamics across drums, vocals or stems. Spectral Compression, updated Style engines and Input Riding add further refinement for transparent or creatively shaped compression. smart:comp 3 also offers both zero-latency and linear-phase modes, making it suitable for mixing, live tracking, and production workflows.

Features

• Compression Matrix: Displays a range of compressor settings and allows smooth transitions between different compression characters.
• Group Mode: Links multiple plug-in instances for shared control of threshold, ratio, attack, release, and mix. Enables batch adjustments from a single interface.
• Zero-latency: Minimum-phase processing for live use and recording with no delay. Linear-phase mode remains available for mixing and post-production.
• Refined Input Riding: Stabilizes slow level variations prior to compression.
• Enhanced Style Control: Updated compression engines with defined attack and release behavior and refined saturation characteristics.
• Spectral Compression Technology: Distributes high-resolution gain reduction across the frequency spectrum in real time.

Tech Specs