Unplugred, also known as Melody, has just launched Diet Audio, a new free spectral gate plugin compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
Melody, a seasoned audio engineer and plugin creator, is known for offering a diverse range of plugins that cater to both free and paid users. Many audio professionals and producers often feel disheartened with the current state of the plugin market, whether it’s due to high prices, lack of innovation, or just the overwhelming number of similar-sounding tools.
It’s a sentiment that resonates with many, and for those of us who don’t craft our own plugins, we’re lucky to have talented individuals like Melody, who channel that frustration into developing powerful, accessible tools for us to explore for free.
Operating under the moniker Unplugred, Melody has consistently turned these challenges into opportunities to provide creative resources for the audio community.
The new Diet Audio plugin is the latest addition to the Unplugred lineup, bringing a fresh take on spectral gate processing. Spectral gates are often overlooked until you realize how versatile and indispensable they can be in your sound design toolkit.
By using spectral processing, we can split audio signals into individual frequency components, making it easier to target and manipulate specific sonic elements. This level of precision makes spectral gates a go-to for complex tasks like cleaning up unwanted pops or adding character to individual sound layers.
Diet Audio stands out by offering intuitive control over transient information, giving users the power to isolate and reshape transients separately from the rest of the audio. This capability opens up a vast array of creative sound design possibilities, from subtle enhancements to dramatic reshaping.
Additionally, Diet Audio’s character really shines when using faster release settings, creating fascinating digital artifacts that mimic the glitchy textures of MP3 compression. This makes it not just a utility plugin but a creative tool that can add unexpected textures to your productions.
Unplugred’s plugins are available in both free and paid versions, giving users the flexibility to choose what suits their needs. While it’s great to see high-quality tools being offered at no cost, consider supporting developers like Melody if you can. The free version of Diet Audio is fully functional, with a minimal, non-intrusive banner. A Patreon subscription removes the banner and helps sustain future development.
Diet Audio is available in 64-bit AU, VST3, and CLAP formats, compatible with macOS (11.0 and later), Windows (Vista and later), and Linux.
Download Diet Audio here (FREE and Paid versions available).
