Oxford Inflator - HDX is an AAX exciter plugin from Sonnox that adds warmth, depth and character to tracks and mixes. It runs on the DSPs of an Avid HDX system to reduce load on the host processor.
Oxford Inflator - HDX is the HDX version of Sonnox's Inflator, an effects plugin in the limiter subcategory. The developer describes it as a go-to tool when EQ and compression fall short, such as a vocal that lacks punch or a mix bus that feels thin. It works on tracks as well as full mixes. Sonnox says its settings can be recalled across sessions and years of use.
Inflator adds warmth, depth and character to a track, from subtle saturation to more intense drive. Sonnox says it increases perceived loudness without flattening the dynamics of the material, so a mix can keep its energy while sitting well against loud masters.
The plugin is aimed at vocals that need to come forward and guitars that need more bite, as well as mix buses that need more presence.
This version is built for Avid HDX systems. Its processing runs on the DSPs of the HDX hardware so the host processor is not taxed. Sonnox states there is no difference in sound quality between the Standard and HDX versions.
If you do not own an Avid HDX system, the Native version of Oxford Inflator is the one to use.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sonnox |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Limiter |
| Formats | AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Oxford Inflator - HDX is available in AAX format for 64-bit systems. It runs on macOS and Windows, with Pro Tools 11 or above as the host.
You need Pro Tools 11 or above and an Avid HDX system with a supported DSP, such as Avid Venue, S3L or S6L. Without an HDX system, use the Native version instead.
Activation uses an iLok account. Each licence provides two activations, which can be authorized on an iLok2 or iLok3 device or on iLok Cloud with an active internet connection.
Sonnox states there is no difference in sound quality between the Standard and HDX versions. The HDX version is intended to reduce load on the host processor.
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