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Best Sidechain Plugins

The strongest sidechain plugins in the Dubspot database, ranked by Dubspot Score with specs, prices, and full reviews.

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Best Sidechain Plugins

  1. 01
    8.4Great
    Effect

    LFO Tool

    Xfer Records LFO Tool is a volume, filter, and pan modulation plugin with drawable LFO curves for sidechain pumping, gating, and rhythmic motion.

    DeveloperXfer Records
    Price$49.95
    Read the full review →Official site
  2. 02
    8.4Great
    Effect

    Cableguys VolumeShaper 6

    VolumeShaper is a Cableguys effect plugin that shapes audio with a drawable volume LFO triggered by beats, MIDI or transients across three frequency bands.

    DeveloperCableguys
    Price—
    Read the full review →Official site
  3. 03
    8.2Great
    Effect

    Devious Machines Duck

    Devious Machines Duck by Devious Machines. Sidechain-style pumping without routing headaches—volume shaping for modern electronic mixes.

    DeveloperDevious Machines
    Price$49
    Read the full review →Official site
  4. 04
    8.2Great
    Effect

    Kickstart 2

    Nicky Romero Kickstart 2 by Cableguys is a sidechain ducking plugin that ducks a track's volume on each kick to clear space for bass.

    DeveloperCableguys
    Price$16
    Read the full review →Official site

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