PolyComp

Audiority's PolyComp brings the surgical precision of professional mastering consoles into a plugin environment. This three-band VCA compressor models the circuit behavior of classic hardware units, capturing the harmonic coloration and dynamic response that defined generations of mastering-grade compression.

The architecture divides the frequency spectrum into low, mid, and high bands via adjustable crossover filters, allowing independent threshold, ratio, attack, and release settings for each. This separation is the tool's core strength - you can address problematic resonances in a narrow band without affecting the overall dynamic character of your mix, or apply radically different compression profiles across the spectrum to shape tone and punch simultaneously.

The analogue modeling deserves specific mention. Rather than brick-wall processing, PolyComp exhibits the gentle, musical compression characteristic of VCA topology. The attack and release curves feel organic, and gain reduction happens with a natural sag rather than digital precision. This makes it forgiving on material where transparent control matters - vocals, acoustic instruments, and full mixes benefit from its smooth operation.

The inclusion of a dry/wet control transforms PolyComp into an effective parallel compression tool, letting you blend uncompressed signal with heavy processing for enhanced density without sacrificing dynamics. The on/bypass/mute switching per band adds workflow flexibility, enabling A/B comparisons and creative processing chains.

PolyComp serves equally well correcting problematic single tracks, controlling mix bus energy, or final mastering work. It occupies the middle ground between simple broadband compression and complex dynamic EQ, making it practical for producers seeking serious multiband capability without overwhelming interface complexity.