Here is a comprehensive product overview and changelog highlighting the journey of the Overstratum Auto M/S Gain Rider from its early iterations to the powerful v1.4 release.
Overstratum Audio
Tape Machine, based on Airwindows ToTape9 (JSFX-Plugin for Reaper)
What happens when you take the legendary DSP code from Chris Johnson’s Airwindows ToTape9 and wrap it inside a custom, gorgeous vintage GUI? You get the Overstratum Tape Machine. There is something magical about the sound of analog tape. That warm, slightly compressed, and effortlessly glued feeling is something digital audio producers chase constantly. If … Read more
EARTH – The Ultimate Sub Bass Plugin (Reaper JSFX)
If you mix or master music you know the struggle: The low end is either too weak or it completely eats up your headroom. Getting that massive cinematic sub bass or that club shaking kick drum without destroying your mix is an art. That is exactly why I created Overstratum Earth. It is a custom … Read more
NEW!! Zauberharfe (Concert Harp Library for Decent Sampler)
When composing or producing music, capturing the delicate and ethereal tone of a concert harp can add a layer of magical depth to your arrangements. Recently, I introduced a new virtual instrument library designed specifically for Decent Sampler called Zauberharfe. This instrument captures rich acoustic qualities, making it a compelling choice for producers and composers … Read more
Vocal Rider v1.0 out now! Overstratum JSFX for Reaper
Mixing vocals is arguably the most crucial part of any track, but let us be real, drawing volume automation curves by hand is incredibly tedious. You want that upfront, modern vocal sound where every word is perfectly intelligible, but smashing the signal with a heavy compressor often kills the natural life and breath of the … Read more
“Zauberpiano Tape Felt” for Decent Sampler
Zauberpiano Tape Felt, a soft and atmospheric felt piano from the Zauber Series by Overstratum Audio, recorded at Versilian Studios. The instrument has a warm, intimate character that comes from the combination of the felt piano sound and the natural imperfections of the tape recording. The subtle tape noises are baked directly into the instrument, … Read more
Balance Analyzer v1.2 out now!
If you are looking for the ultimate tool to speed up your mixing workflow in REAPER, the newly updated Balance Analyzer v1.2 is here. This custom JSFX plugin takes the guesswork out of spectral balance, dynamic range, and stereo imaging by giving you crystal clear, real-time visual feedback. Whether you are checking your master bus … Read more
Auto M/S Gain Rider
Have you ever noticed how a static stereo width knob just does not cut it for highly dynamic music? When you are working on a dense film score or a sweeping orchestral arrangement, the energy is constantly shifting. A width setting that sounds huge and beautiful during a loud, massive section might make a quiet, … Read more
Vintage Air v1 (JSFX Plugin)
Unlock missing top-end clarity with Overstratum Vintage Air v1, a audio plugin designed to recreate the dynamic encoding behavior of legendary vintage tape noise reduction units. Decades ago, hi-fi analog systems relied on level-dependent treble boosts prior to recording to effectively drown out tape hiss during playback. By isolating and refining this exact dynamic boost … Read more
Overstratum Simple Upward Compressor v1.5
Upward compression raises low-level audio signals without applying downward peak limiting. However, standard implementations can introduce intermodulation distortion, click artifacts on transients, or amplify unwanted noise floors. To address these limitations, I developed a custom JSFX plugin for REAPER called the Overstratum Simple Upward Compressor. This native audio processor combines a log-domain gain computer, a … Read more