SLAM2 is a channel strip effect plugin from BeatSkillz that adds punch, low-end weight and stereo width to tracks, buses and full mixes using a simplified control set.
SLAM2 is built for producers who want processed, polished sound without building a long plugin chain. BeatSkillz presents it as the follow-up to its original Slam series, with a focus on musical settings and higher sound quality. The interface groups a compact set of controls for low end, saturation, compression, limiting and stereo width, and a Mix dial blends the processed signal with the dry input. It works on individual channels as well as busses and mastered mixes.
The Thump control is a variable-Q low peak filter that BeatSkillz says stays musical even at extreme settings. BOOM is a sub-harmonic generator that adds sub bass without requiring multiple parameters. Mud Cut removes unwanted low frequencies to clean up a track or mix.
The Heat section offers two types of saturation for adding color to a dull signal. AIR adds high-frequency sizzle, and the developer notes it stays controlled even at its maximum setting.
POP is a compressor modeled on the 1176 FET compressor, adding punch dynamically to the material. SMASH is a limiter that raises perceived level while controlling peaks.
The stereo widener expands the image from the mids upward and leaves the bass frequencies untouched. It can also be reduced all the way to mono. The Mix dial sets the balance between processed and original signal, which provides parallel processing without extra routing.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | BeatSkillz |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Channel Strip |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
SLAM2 is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats, all 64-bit only.
SLAM2 runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 Mojave or later, including Catalina and Big Sur. An internet connection is required for download and activation.
Yes, a trial version is available.
The Mix dial blends the processed signal with the original dry signal, letting you control how much of the effect you hear.
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