PSP Levelizer auto-fader level control plugin interface by PSP Audioware

PSP Levelizer: Auto-Fader Level Control Plugin by PSP Audioware

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PSP Levelizer is an auto-fader plugin from PSP Audioware that automatically rides gain to keep a signal near a target level, or makes it follow an external sidechain signal. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

PSP Levelizer works differently from a standard compressor or limiter. Instead of continuously reshaping dynamics through gain reduction, it uses an automatic gain-riding engine to hold a signal around a reference level. The developer says this keeps the natural dynamics and musicality of a track intact. The plugin can also make a track follow an external control signal, which opens up sidechain-driven level automation. It runs on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Vocal level riding
Podcast dialogue leveling
Bass consistency
Drum level control
Mix-responsive vocal automation
Mastering preparation
Sidechain gain automation

Developer: PSP Audioware
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Advanced auto-fader level control with reference-level tracking
Internal or external sidechain operation
Three reaction modes: Sharp, Normal and Smooth
Adjustable response timing and action characteristics
Shape EQ and Bell EQ sections in the sidechain filter
Multiple lookahead ranges for anticipating level changes
Adjustable gain range limits with optional soft boundaries
Built-in brick-wall output limiter with stereo linking
Preset management system

03In depth

Sound and Level Control Behavior

PSP Audioware describes Levelizer as a transparent, musical level controller. Three reaction modes, Sharp, Normal and Smooth, set how quickly the plugin responds. Sharp is aimed at fast transient control, while Smooth gives a gentler, more organic gain ride. Adjustable response timing and action characteristics let you shape that behavior further.

Multiple lookahead ranges allow the processor to anticipate level changes before they happen. A high-quality brick-wall output limiter with adjustable drive, ceiling, release and stereo linking handles output security at the end of the chain.

Sidechain Filtering and Workflow

Levelizer can run from its internal detector or from an external sidechain. The sidechain filter section combines Shape EQ and Bell EQ, so the detector can focus on the frequencies that matter for a given source. Intelligent reference-level tracking and adjustable gain range limits, with optional soft boundaries, keep the gain movement within the bounds you set.

A preset management system is included for saving and recalling configurations.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	PSP Audioware
Type	Plugin
Category	Compressor
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does PSP Levelizer support?

PSP Levelizer is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems are supported?

PSP Levelizer runs on Windows and macOS. The listed requirements cover Windows 7 through Windows 11 and macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS Tahoe (macOS 26), on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

How is PSP Levelizer different from a compressor?

PSP Audioware describes Levelizer as an auto-fader processor that rides gain to hold a target level, rather than reshaping dynamics through gain reduction. It can also follow an external control signal.