TDR Kotelnikov

The plug‑in is a wideband dynamics processor that provides high‑fidelity dynamic range control with a focus on transparency. It offers a 64‑bit multi‑rate processing structure and a “Delta” oversampled signal path that remains bit‑transparent at 0 dB gain reduction, allowing precise manipulation of dynamics while preserving tone, timbre and punch. Its control scheme includes independent release settings for peak and RMS content, a crest‑factor‑based approach, and flexible side‑chain high‑pass filtering.

Designed for critical tasks such as stereo bus compression, the processor includes advanced stereo‑linking options and a delta preview mode that shows the difference between the compressed and original signal. Latency‑compensated, click‑free bypass ensures uninterrupted processing, and the user interface can be rescaled to 100 %, 125 % or 150 % for easier navigation.

The software runs on macOS in a stable release and is positioned as a digital‑first compressor rather than an emulation of existing hardware, aiming to deliver dramatic dynamic control without audible artifacts.