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TDR Kotelnikov

Tokyo Dawn Records

A free wideband dynamics processor designed for high-fidelity bus and mastering compression.

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Overview

TDR Kotelnikov is a wideband dynamics processor from Tokyo Dawn Labs that combines high-fidelity dynamic range control with musical flexibility. The standard edition is free, while a Gentleman's Edition adds further features.

It is aimed at mixing and mastering engineers who need transparent stereo bus compression in a DAW on Windows and macOS.

  • Wideband dynamics processing for bus and mastering applications
  • Individual release control for peak and RMS content
  • High-precision processing algorithms
  • Intuitive control scheme inherited from the TDR Feedback Compressor family
  • Gentleman's Edition adds equal-loudness workflows and frequency-dependent ratio
  • Available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX for Windows and macOS

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