PSP MasterComp stereo dynamics processor plugin interface by PSP Audioware

PSP MasterComp: Stereo Dynamics Processor by PSP Audioware Free Download

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PSP MasterComp is a stereo dynamics processor plugin from PSP Audioware, built for mastering compression and expansion and for mix bus and track processing.

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01Overview

PSP MasterComp is a compressor plugin from PSP Audioware that handles stereo dynamics. The developer says its double-precision, 64-bit floating-point processing and double-sampled Frequency Authentication Technique keep the sound transparent even at extreme compression settings and high sample rates. The installer includes two versions: MasterComp for mastering and MicroComp for mixing buses and tracks.

Best for

Final mix mastering
Mix bus compression
Track and group dynamics
Transient revitalization
Analog-style smooth compression

Developer: PSP Audioware
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Double-precision, 64-bit floating-point processing
Double-sampled Frequency Authentication Technique processing
Optional Smooth Level Detector for low distortion
Optional automatic attack and release times
Over-threshold compression and expansion
Advanced side-chain filtering and channel linking
Compression tilting control
Mix control for blending processed and clean signal
Optional brick-wall output limiter with automatic release
PPM and VU meters with adjustable parameters
Selectable Mid, Side, Left, Right or Stereo processing

03In depth

Mastering and mixing controls in one plugin

The installer includes two versions of the processor. PSP MasterComp is aimed at mastering compression and expansion. It offers a wide set of mastering controls, advanced side-chain filtering, channel linking and compression tilting. A Mix control blends the processed and clean signal, and an optional brick-wall output limiter with automatic release time can be switched on. Channel processing can be set to Mid, Side, Left, Right or Stereo.

PSP MicroComp is the mixing version. It has a simpler control layout and a CPU-efficient algorithm, with basic side-chain filtering and channel linking. Both versions include PPM and VU meters with contextual readings and adjustable parameters.

Sound and typical uses

According to PSP Audioware, the optional Smooth Level Detector algorithm helps keep distortion low. Automatic attack and release options are available on MasterComp, and automatic release on MicroComp. Over-threshold compression and expansion are supported.

Typical applications include controlling or revitalizing the dynamics of a final mix during mastering, shaping the dynamics of main tracks, groups and full mixes during mixing, getting classic analog-style smooth compression, and restoring transients.

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
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does PSP MasterComp support?

PSP MasterComp is listed in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run PSP MasterComp?

You need an iLok user ID, which is free to create, and the free iLok License Manager application. No hardware dongle is required. The license can be activated on up to three computers or iLok dongles of second generation or later.

What is the difference between MasterComp and MicroComp?

MasterComp is designed for mastering compression and expansion and includes a broader set of mastering controls, a Mix control and an optional output limiter. MicroComp is designed for mixing, with a simpler layout and a CPU-efficient algorithm.