8.3Great
Baby Audio IHNY-2 by Baby Audio. Parallel compression purpose-built for modern punch—New York-style slam with surgical mid/side control.
Plugin comparison
Baby Audio IHNY-2 vs Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
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Effect / Baby Audio
Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor
7.6Good
Parallel Aggressor adds parallel saturation and compression in one plugin, splitting your audio into three signals you can balance for added punch.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Baby Audio IHNY-2 comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Baby Audio IHNY-2 | Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Parallel compressor | — |
| Series | I Heart NY successor | — |
| Developer | Baby Audio | — |
| Processing engines | — | Spank (parallel compression) and Heat (saturation), with three blendable signal paths |
| Spank style options | — | Extra Punch, Extra Smack, Sidechain Filter, Mono |
| Heat style options | — | Extra Hot, Tone, HP Filter, LP Filter |
| Additional controls | — | Auto Gain, volume faders for mix balance, and solo buttons per signal |
| Presets | — | 25 included presets |
| System requirements | — | macOS 10.11+ (native Apple Silicon M-chip support); Windows 10 and newer; 64-bit |
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