Compression may probably be one of the most used, abused, and least understood effect that every producer and musician has touched on. From mixing to mastering, a the modern producer relies on compression to enhance their mixes as well as bring clarity to tracks and solve volume normalization problems. As with all mixing and mastering effects, however, indiscriminate use will lead to artifacts that can lead to frustration and countless hours of revision. One of the most flexible compressor plugins ever developed has now been brought to life: Algorithmix LP SplitComp

Such a high-end plugin is the solution for the following applications:

• Mastering
• Selective repairing of dynamic problems
• High-resolution DSD post-processing
• Post-production
• Broadcast production
• Sound enhancement
• Audio restoration

LP SplitComp, developed by high-end DSP technology company Algorithmix, is a high-resolution linear-phase split compressor. The uniqueness of this new compressor plugin stems from its ability to apply compressor or limiter effects to specific bands across the frequency spectrum (hence the name SplitComp). Such detailed approach allows precise mixing and mastering that can bring out the best quality in different instrument timbres. By highlighting and manipulating certain frequency bands, either within different instruments or different songs in the mix, studio engineers can now create excellent mixes with more musical judgment comparable to surgical precision. Such specificity also allows for repair of certain audio problems that could potentially stem from frequencies. With its virtual aliasing-noise free operation, precise mixes combined with embedded fail-safe measures ensure the cleanest mix possible.

Other than its band-specific functionality, it boasts the following features:

• High-resolution linear-phase split filters for perfect band reconstruction after processing: low-cut, high-cut, band-pass, band-cut
• Different modes: full-band, split-band, full-band parallel, selective parallel
• Smoothly tunable between compressor and limiter character
• Adjustable soft knee
• Intelligent auto-release
• Side-Chain EQ
• Parameterized soft clipper
• Reliable operation (384 kHz sampling frequency)
• Oversampling to avoid unwanted alias-frequencies typical in digital compressors
• Double floating-point accuracy (80 bits)
• Exact parameter editing via numerical fields
• Three fast accessible presets for quick setup comparison
• Several instances can be simultaneously opened
• Complete setup exchange among simultaneously opened instances

LP SplitComp is available as a VST plugin. Such a sophisticated, stable, high-resolution plugin, however, comes at a significant cost. Algorithmix is now selling LP SplitComp for 1490 Euros or $2025.36, a price that may definitely burn right through your pocket. To convince you to think otherwise, Algorithmix is willing to provide a fully functioning 14-day demo upon request. Whether easy operation with surgical precision is a price well worth paying for is up to you to decide.