SendBlender

The missing mix control for your parallel FX chains.

SendBlender enables precise, level matched blending of send effects to achieve the best result, quickly.

Use multiple processors in parallel without giving up the benefits of a dedicated dry/wet mix knob. For example, insert an EQ after your compressor and then easily blend the result without having to fiddle with faders to keep levels in check.

Or, add a dry/wet mix knob to a plugin that is lacking one. And not just for compressors—try it with processors that aren’t conventionally used in parallel, like limiters and clippers.

Loudness
Compensated
Blending

There’s a reason the dry/wet mix knob has become a standard feature on so many plugins. But sometimes creative mixing requires more than one processor. SendBlender makes the fiddly, imprecise “old school” way of blending parallel FX on the mixer faders obsolete.

We love our faders as much as the next engineer, but levels inevitably creep up when using them to blend send FX by ear. A proper dry/wet mix knob leads to faster, better decisions.

Level Matching

Input signal level matching is offered in version 1.1.

Both automatic and manual level matching workflows are supported. Manual level matching is assisted by input signal level indicators using short term LUFS.

Automatic level matching can be performed with a single click, or engaged via a special “latching mode” which allows continuous loudness matching between the wet & dry signals. Using this mode, parallel effects can be freely manipulated in creative and expressive ways while the plugin ensures consistent signal level.

Crossfade Curves

Linear for blending compression, saturation, and other correlated signals.

Power for blending mostly uncorrelated signals like short reverbs and delays.

Max for blending completely uncorrelated signals like longer reverbs and delays, and crossfading unrelated signals.

Other Features

  • Unique signal routing scheme via sidechain input for maximum DAW compatibility. Either wet or dry signal can be routed via sidechain input.
  • Blend level can be set directly or by entering desired dry/wet attenuation.
  • Bypass switch routes dry signal only to the plugin output.

Compatibility

Mac
macOS 10.13+
Intel or Apple processor (runs native)
Formats: 64-bit AU/VST3/AAX *

Windows
Windows 10+
x86-64 processor with AVX2
(e.g. Intel Haswell or newer)
Formats: 64-bit VST3/AAX *

* 64-bit AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or later