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 TDR Nova
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.6Great
TDR Nova is Tokyo Dawn Labs' free parallel dynamic equalizer for parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, multiband compression, and wideband dynamics.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, TDR Nova comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Pad Works DAMP | TDR Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Dynamic resonance suppressor | Parallel dynamic equalizer |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| 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 | 4 dynamic EQ bands + high-pass and low-pass sections |
| 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 | — |
| Version | — | 2.2.2 |
| Use cases | — | Parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, frequency-selective / multiband / wideband compression |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Nova GE (Gentleman's Edition) adds bands and dynamics modes |
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