MAutoVolume by MeldaProduction auto gain plugin interface

MAutoVolume: Sidechain-Driven Auto Gain Plugin by MeldaProduction Free Download

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MAutoVolume is an automatic gain plugin from MeldaProduction that adjusts a track's level using a sidechain input, so a vocal, bass or lead can stay on top of the mix. It is available as a plugin for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

MAutoVolume is built for tracks that need to stay at a consistent level against a changing mix, such as vocals, bass, solo guitars and saxophones. Instead of relying only on manual fader moves or compression, you feed the rest of the mix into the plugin's sidechain, and it adjusts the gain of the track it sits on. The developer describes the result as a way to keep the lead element audible without constant hand automation. Its interface includes classic meters and time graphs, and it supports VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and Mac.

Best for

Vocal level control
Bass consistency in mixes
Solo guitar balancing
Saxophone mix placement
Sidechain-driven gain riding

Developer: MeldaProduction
Category: Gain
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sidechain input keeps a track consistently on top of the mix
Automatic gain compensation (AGC) and safety limiter included
Adjustable up-sampling from 1x to 16x
M/S, single-channel and up to 8-channel surround processing
Four multiparameters and versatile modulators
Adjustable oscillator shape technology
MIDI learn for assigning hardware controllers
Stylable, resizable, GPU-accelerated interface with time graphs
No dongle or internet access required for activation
Free-for-life updates

03In depth

How Sidechain Gain Control Works in MAutoVolume

The core idea is simple: the plugin listens to everything except the element you want to protect, and it adjusts its own gain to keep that element in place. Route the rest of the mix to the MAutoVolume sidechain, and the plugin reacts to changes in that signal over time.

Automatic gain compensation (AGC) and a safety limiter are included to help control the output level. Adjustable up-sampling from 1x to 16x lets you choose the processing quality for your session, and the plugin supports M/S, single-channel and up to 8-channel surround processing.

The interface is stylable, resizable and GPU accelerated, and the visualisation engine shows classic meters alongside time graphs so you can see the gain movement as it happens.

Modulators, Controls and Workflow Tools

MAutoVolume includes modulators, four multiparameters and adjustable oscillator shape technology, giving you several ways to shape how the gain responds. MIDI controllers can be assigned with MIDI learn, so you can map key parameters to a hardware controller.

Smart randomisation can generate new starting points for exploration, and global preset management lets you organise your own settings. Online preset exchange is also supported. The plugin is optimised for SSE, SSE2 and SSE3 processors.

In MeldaProduction's standard package, you also get A-H preset slots for quick comparison and an integrated help system.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	MeldaProduction
Type	Plugin
Category	Gain
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MAutoVolume support?

MAutoVolume is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. It runs on Windows and macOS, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

What do I need to run MAutoVolume?

On Windows, you need Windows 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit) and a VST, VST3 or AAX compatible host. On macOS, you need macOS 10.14 or newer (64-bit) and a VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host. Intel, AMD and Apple Silicon processors with SSE2 support are listed, with native Apple Silicon ARM CPU support.

Does MAutoVolume require a dongle or internet connection?

No. The developer states that no dongle or internet access is required for activation.

How does the sidechain work?

You route the rest of your mix, everything except the element you want to protect, to the MAutoVolume sidechain input. The plugin then adjusts its gain based on that signal to keep your track sitting on top.