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Effect
Baby Audio Smooth Operator
Baby Audio
A spectral balancing plugin that dynamically removes harshness, mud, and masking from a track only when and where those frequencies occur.
Baby Audio Smooth Operator is a effect by Baby Audio, available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Notable features include plugin formats, macos and windows. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Plugin formats
- VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit)
- macOS
- 10.11 and up, native Apple Silicon (M-chip) compatibility
- Windows
- Windows 10 and newer
- Presets
- 184 presets
- Processing type
- Dynamic spectral balancing with user-set target curve via EQ nodes and a threshold control
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does Smooth Operator support?
It is available as a 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin.
Is Smooth Operator compatible with Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The official page lists native Apple Silicon (M-chip) compatibility on macOS 10.11 and up; Windows 10 and newer is also supported.
How many presets are included?
Smooth Operator ships with 184 presets.