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Open Inflator in your DAW like any other plugin: on the master, on a bus or on a single track.
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Inflator
Louder and denser with one knob
- The Effect knob raises perceived loudness and density while the signal stays within 0 dB
- M/S mode: the centre and the sides are processed separately
- Oversampling up to 16x and a True Peak Limiter for the master
- No latency by default: you can leave it on while recording
990 ₽one-time purchase · 2 computers · updates included
four steps
How to use the plugin
Raise Effect
The higher the Effect, the louder and denser the sound. Input drives the saturation harder, Output sets the final level.
Shape the character
Curve changes the shape of the saturation, Band Split divides the signal into three bands, and the extensions add Symmetry, Detail, Spread and parallel mixing.
Compare fairly
Auto Gain matches the loudness of the source, Δ lets you hear only what the plugin added, and the power button bypasses it without shifting the track.
what's inside
Features
The classic path
Input, Effect, Curve, Output: four knobs and nothing else. The plugin lifts the average level with saturation while the peaks stay within 0 dB.
- Effect from 0 to 100%: at zero the plugin leaves the sound unchanged
- Clip 0 dB limits the output at 0 dB and can be turned off
- Band Split treats lows, mids and highs separately, split at 240 and 2400 Hz
Modern Extension
Extensions on top of the classic path. While their knobs are at zero, you hear only the classic sound.
- Symmetry makes the saturation asymmetric: even harmonics, a warmer sound
- Detail brings back the highs of the source signal
- Spread offsets the saturation curve between the left and right channels
- Par. Mix blends the processed signal with the source
- M/S processes the centre and the sides separately
For the master
The True Peak Limiter measures peaks between samples and holds a −0.05 dBTP ceiling. Below the ceiling the signal passes unchanged.
- 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x oversampling reduces aliasing from saturation; off by default
- Level meters on the input and output
- Auto Gain matches the loudness so you compare the sound, not the level
A regular plugin in your project
Every parameter can be automated, and the latency is reported to the DAW, so tracks stay in place.
- Bypassing does not shift the track
- Mono and stereo
- Tested in Logic Pro and Cubase on Mac and in REAPER on Windows
system requirements
What your computer needs
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Format | VST3 on Windows and macOS, AU on macOS | — |
| DAW | Any with VST3 or AU support | Tested in Logic Pro, Cubase and REAPER |
| OS | Windows 10 x64; macOS 11 | Windows 11, macOS 14 and newer |
| Processor | Windows: any 64-bit Intel or AMD; Mac: Apple Silicon | — |
| WebView2 | Needed for the plugin window on Windows; the installer adds it if missing | Already in Windows 11 |
| Internet | For activation and for renewing the license every 30 days | — |
What the plugin doesn't do — so you don't find out after buying
- No Pro Tools (AAX) or VST2 versions
- No factory presets
- Mono and stereo only: multichannel tracks are not supported
- The True Peak Limiter holds the ceiling and adds no loudness: it is a safety net, not a maximizer
questions
Common questions
How much is it, and can I try it?
990 ₽, a one-time purchase with updates included. The 7-day trial has every feature. Without a license the plugin passes audio through unprocessed.
How many computers does it work on?
One license works on two computers.
How do I install it?
On Windows, run the installer: it puts the plugin in the shared VST3 folder. On Mac, open the .pkg installer and follow the steps: it installs VST3 and AU for all users and asks for an administrator password. Then open your DAW and rescan plugins if Inflator hasn't appeared.
Do I need the internet?
For activation and every 30 days: the plugin renews its license by itself when online. A computer without internet can be activated with a file.
macOS says it cannot verify the developer
Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway” next to the Inflator installer. On macOS 13–14, right-clicking the file and choosing “Open” is enough. You only need to do this once.
Windows shows a blue SmartScreen window
The installer isn't signed with a Microsoft certificate: they can't be obtained from Russia. Click “More info” → “Run anyway”. You only need to do this once.
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