Oxford Dynamics is a dynamics control plugin from Sonnox that combines gate, expander, compressor, limiter and a 2-band side-chain EQ in a single effect for VST3, AU and AAX hosts.
Oxford Dynamics bundles six independent processes into one plugin: gate, expander, compressor, limiter, 2-band side-chain EQ and a warmth control. It is built for dynamic shaping on individual tracks and buses, covering everything from subtle control on a vocal to pumping side-chained effects and peak limiting. The warmth section can add extra presence and optional tube-like harmonic saturation when clean transparency is not the goal.
Sonnox positions Oxford Dynamics around sonic clarity, with a tube-like harmonic saturation option available through the warmth control. The plugin offers three compressor types, Normal, Classic and Linear, so you can choose a response that suits the material.
The variable soft knee runs from 0 dBr to –20 dBr in 5 dB steps, giving you control over how gradually compression engages. The developer states that the plugin has ultra-low noise and distortion.
The gate and expander handle quiet passages and noise reduction, while the compressor and limiter manage level and peaks. The 2-band side-chain EQ lets you key the dynamics processing from a filtered version of the signal, which is useful for ducking specific frequency ranges.
The dynamics section is taken from the Sony OXF-R3 console, according to the developer.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sonnox |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Mastering |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Oxford Dynamics is a dynamics plugin from Sonnox that combines a gate, expander, compressor, limiter and 2-band side-chain EQ in one effect, with an optional warmth control for harmonic saturation.
It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. The listed operating systems are Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.12 or later, and it is 64-bit only.
You need a supported host. Pro Tools 11 or later works, as does any desktop application that supports AU or VST3 plugins, depending on your platform. Activation uses an iLok account with an iLok device or iLok Cloud, and each licence includes two activations.
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