Unplugred, also known as Melody, is an audio engineer and plugin developer known for offering a variety of high-quality plugins, available in both free and paid tiers. With the release of Diet Audio, Unplugred continues to provide accessible tools for music producers and audio engineers, adding a spectral gate plugin to their lineup.
Many in the music production world feel limited by the current plugin market, whether due to high prices, limited variety, or accessibility issues. However, creators like Melody are helping to change that by offering innovative and user-friendly plugins at no cost.
What is Diet Audio?
Diet Audio is a spectral gate plugin that brings a unique approach to sound shaping. Spectral gates work by splitting audio into individual frequency components (also known as FFT bins), giving you precise control over different parts of the audio spectrum. This technique is incredibly useful for tasks like audio restoration, where pops, clicks, and other imperfections can be isolated and removed with greater accuracy.
However, spectral processing isn’t just for cleaning up sounds—it also opens up new possibilities for creative sound design. By allowing you to manipulate transient information separately from other elements in the audio, Diet Audio provides an extensive range of options for shaping and sculpting sound in ways that traditional gates cannot achieve.
One of the standout features of Diet Audio is how it reacts to fast release times. With a quicker release, the plugin introduces subtle artifacts reminiscent of MP3 compression, giving your sound a unique texture and character.
Free and Paid Options
Unplugred offers both free and paid versions of Diet Audio. The free version includes the full functionality of the plugin, along with a non-intrusive banner. For those looking to support the developer and remove the banner, a Patreon subscription is available. Supporting the paid tier not only benefits the developer but also helps sustain the creation of more tools like this for the audio community.
Compatibility
Diet Audio is available in 64-bit AU, VST3, and CLAP formats, supporting macOS (11.0 and higher), Windows (Vista and higher), and Linux, ensuring compatibility with most modern DAWs and operating systems.
