Austrian audio software developer sonible has released smart:chain, an intelligent channel strip plug-in that combines AI-powered EQ, compression, de-harshing, gating, input riding, saturation, and leveling in one connected workflow. The plug-in is designed to reduce repetitive mixing tasks and help producers focus on creative decisions.

Intelligent Processing with Shared Signal Understanding

Unlike traditional channel strips, smart:chain’s processors share an understanding of the audio material. A single analysis provides optimized starting points across all modules. This approach ensures that each processor works coherently rather than in isolation.

Moreover, the plug-in offers intuitive sound-shaping controls. These allow users to explore different sonic directions without deep technical knowledge. As a result, mixing becomes faster and more instinct-driven.

Mix-Wide Control and Depth Staging

smart:chain goes beyond single-track processing. Multiple instances of the plug-in can communicate across a session. This enables tracks to be managed in the context of the entire mix.

In addition, intelligent depth staging lets users place elements in Front, Middle, or Back Layers. The processing adapts automatically to support separation, depth, and clarity. Consequently, producers can create a balanced mix with less manual effort.

Features

• Unified intelligent channel strip with shared signal understanding
• Intelligent EQ, compression, gate, de-harshing, saturation, and input riding
• Intuitive depth staging
• Session-wide auto leveling for genre-aware balancing
• Multi-instance communication and centralized session control
• Full transparency and user control throughout every processing stage

Pricing and Availability

smart:chain is available for macOS and Windows in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. The introductory price is $99 until September 29th, after which the regular price of $179 applies.

Price
Intro: $99.00
Regular: $179.00

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