The Oxford Dynamics plug-in is modeled on the extremely flexible and capable unit used in the OXF-R3 professional mixing console. Resulting from many years research into professional dynamics applications, it offers separate Compress, Limit, Expand, Gate and side chain EQ functions, with full independent control of all parameters.

Features such as selectable time constant curves and variable soft compress functions allow the user to confidently tackle all common uses of compression, from subtle unobtrusive level control and mastering functions to the production of great artistic effects. The use of a feed-forward architecture with logarithmic side chain processing, making use of look-ahead techniques, ensures exemplary sonic characteristics and dynamic accuracy.

Features:

• Channel Dynamics with separately controlled sections for Compressor, Limiter, Gate and Expander.
• Channel Dynamics includes fully featured 2 Band side chain EQ which can also be used in signal path.
• Separate Bus Compressor / Limiter with surround multi-format support and selectable Sub channel filtering and gain contribution control.
• Selectable linear and exponential time constant curves.
• Highly accurate logarithmic side chain processing.
• Fully variable soft ratio function for extreme programme tolerance and highly musical compression.
• Variable harmonic enhancement for extra loudness, presence and 'punch'.
• Selectable re-dithering function for word length reduction in mastering situations.
• Extremely low signal path noise and distortion, below -130dBr.
• All functions are fully automated.

Changes in v2.0:

• AAX 64-bit format
• Compatibility with 64-bit DAWs,
• Updated graphic interfaces.

New in v1.5.1

• New format installer:
  - Checks for presence and version of iLok driver.
  - Auto-detects 32/64 bit operating system and installs relevant v5.8.5 iLok drivers if required.
  - Checks for presence of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributables and installs if required.
  - Checks for presence of iLok with correct licence before allowing plug-in installation. Avoids initial plug-in scan failure and resulting unavailability with some VST hosts.
  - Option to specify plug-in and preset installation directories from default, if required.

• Log file: Installer-Log.txt file created during installation and stored in Program Files\Sonnox\Oxford Plugins\Logs. Useful to Sonnox support engineers should installation fail.
• Show Preset Name Path: Feature now fully operational.