Waves has announced the release of the IDX Intelligent Dynamics as its Black Friday giveaway.
We covered news of a Waves Black Friday giveaway not too long ago, and the biggest news was that we didn’t really have any news to share.
If that sentence sounds confusing, here’s some context.
Waves announced the upcoming release, a new plugin that would launch on Black Friday and be available for free for a limited time.
When we received the news, we were under strict instructions not to share any details about the plugin.
Instead, we guided you toward a landing page where you could register your interest in the freebie; if you want the plugin, enter your email now if you haven’t already done so.
Before I get into the plugin, I have some other news you may or may not already know: Flame Sound has launched the Pyro SFX sound design starter kit, and it’s awesome! Check it out.
Finally, it is time for us to tell you about the IDX Intelligent Dynamics plugin.
Waves IDX is a frequency-dependent compressor that attenuates excess energy in your track. The developer likens it to an SLR camera lens, bringing the most important information into focus.
IDX focuses on excess energy that might go unnoticed by itself but can muddy the track when mixed with similar frequencies.
Waves suggest inserting IDX at the start of any plugin chain on multiple tracks (even on the master bus), and as such, they made sure it’s easy to use and generates quick results.
IDX has just a handful of controls positioned around the central Threshold knob. As you turn the knob, you lower the threshold, allowing more of the input to be processed.
The plugin features a nice graph display showing the input signal, dynamic reduction, and adjustable threshold tilt.
Attack and release settings are coupled in a single Speed control above the Hard/Soft knee selector.
IDX features a Quick Match makeup gain function.
With just a few controls to worry about, it’s pretty easy to throw IDX on a track and find a sweet spot that makes it sound cleaner, brighter, or more vibrant. Generating pleasing results quickly makes IDX a good candidate for setting the foundations across your mix.
It gets results quickly, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Every track, instrument, or mix is different, and you can easily stray into unpleasant territory, leaving the track sounding thin or harsh.
Remember, IDX is only free for a limited time, so get in early.
Check out the deal: IDX Intelligent Dynamics (FREE – Black Friday Giveaway)
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