7.9Good
Pad Works DAMP is a 39-dollar dynamic resonance suppressor for macOS that pulls down ring and harshness only while it happens, with a fast three-zone workflow.
Plugin comparison
Pad Works DAMP vs soothe2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
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Effect / oeksound
soothe2
8.8Great
soothe2 is oeksound's dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces problematic resonances and harshness in audio.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, soothe2 comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Pad Works DAMP | soothe2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Dynamic resonance suppressor | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating system | macOS 10.13.4 or later | — |
| Architecture | Universal binary (Apple Silicon and Intel), Apple-notarized | — |
| Bands | Three zones (LOW, MID, HIGH) with movable edges | — |
| Key controls | DE-HARSH knob, SOFT/HARD modes, DELTA, HOLD, Transient Guard | — |
| Advanced controls | Attack, release, ratio, detector, sharpness, memory, stereo link | — |
| Routing | Stereo and mid/side | — |
| Latency | 2048 samples standard, 4096 samples in high quality | — |
| Presets | 7 factory presets | — |
| Parameters | 21 adjustable | — |
| Plugin type | — | Dynamic resonance suppressor |
| Operating systems | — | Windows 10-11 (64-bit); macOS 10.14 Mojave and up (Apple Silicon supported) |
| Processing modes | — | Soft mode (transparent) and Hard mode (dynamics-reactive) |
| Channel support | — | Stereo and mid/side processing |
| Product status | — | Superseded by soothe3; the official soothe2 URL now redirects to soothe3 |
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