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Baby Audio Smooth Operator

Baby Audio

Smooth Operator is a dynamic spectral processing plugin that automatically detects and suppresses harsh resonances across the frequency spectrum.

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Overview

Smooth Operator is a multi-function tone-shaping plugin from Baby Audio that combines resonance suppression, spectral compression, and equalization in a single dynamic processor. It targets problem frequencies only when they exceed a set threshold, smoothing harshness while leaving the rest of the signal untouched.

It is aimed at mixing and mastering engineers and producers who want fast spectral balancing on individual tracks or full mixes. It runs as a plugin on macOS and Windows in major DAWs.

  • Dynamic resonance suppression that acts on frequencies only when they cross a threshold
  • Spectral processing for control beyond traditional broad-band EQ
  • Sidechain mode to rebalance a track based on another track's frequency profile
  • Stereo and mid/side processing modes
  • Low CPU usage suitable for use across many tracks
  • Available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats

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