From a handy utility to an uncompromising mastering-grade precision instrument: With the release of Overstratum Matching EQ v3.1, the widely used REAPER JSFX plugin undergoes a complete generational leap.
Mastering
Phantom LUFS: Why I increase gain to lower the LUFS-I (Reaper JSFX free Plugin)
At first glance, it sounds like a complete contradiction: I intentionally increase the volume of certain quiet passages in my mix to ultimately achieve less overall loudness (LUFS-I) on the master bus. Yes, you read that right. More gain = less LUFS.
Dystamic – The Dynamic & Static Matching EQ (Reaper JSFX)
Getting a mix to translate perfectly across all playback systems is one of the biggest challenges in audio production. Whether you are dealing with a harsh vocal, a muddy drum bus, or a master track that lacks clarity, finding that perfect tonal balance can take hours of meticulous automation. Overstratum Dystamic is a powerful new … 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
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
Overstratum Matching EQ v2.0
The Overstratum Matching EQ v2.0 is an advanced REAPER JSFX plugin designed to analyze the spectral profile of a reference audio source and precisely transfer its tonal fingerprint onto your working track. Main Controls and Sections Learn Source and Learn Target: Capture buttons that analyze the frequency spectrum of your reference audio and your target … Read more
Overstratum Lautmacher v2.2
The Overstratum Lautmacher v2.2 is a Mastering Limiter JSFX plugin for REAPER designed for maximum loudness with absolute transparency, crisp transients, and distortion-free low end. Main Controls and Sections Drive: Controls the input gain driving the audio into the limiter, ranging from 0 to +36 dB. Mode: Switches between two processing engines. Multiband utilizes a … Read more