XTT by VINAI: Multiband Compressor Plugin for Mixing Free Download

XTT splits the audio into five bands with adjustable crossover points: low, low-mid, mid, mid-high and high. Each band has its own threshold and make-up gain dial, so you can compress each range separately.

Upward and downward compression can be used at the same time, with a range of up to 200 percent. Downward compression can tame transients while upward compression lifts quieter material such as room ambience. The developer also suggests the combination can be used creatively to emphasize transients or add room tone to a dry sound.

Each band includes a surgical shaping section with solo and mute buttons and controls for RMS, attack, release and mid/side balance. A global Time dial scales the attack and release times of all five bands together.

The input level is shown visually so you can trim the signal before processing. The input and output faders can be linked to keep the outgoing level steady while you adjust compression.

XTT includes a brick wall limiter with an adjustable boost setting. A real-time frequency display shows how the signal changes at each stage of the chain for every band. A central Mix control blends the compressed signal with the dry audio for parallel compression, and the bypass is designed to be free of pops and clicks for A/B testing.

XTT also includes factory presets that range from subtle shaping to heavier saturated compression, and you can save your own settings.