SMOOTH / plugin 01

catch the resonances your EQ can't.

dynamic suppression across 40 ERB bands mapped to how your ear resolves frequency. SMOOTH rides each band independently and only acts when a resonance flares.

50 papers. 5 knobs. $29.

new / low-latency LIVE mode now available
KERN SMOOTH plugin interface

in motion

watch SMOOTH work.

SMOOTH added frequency-dependent spectrum smoothing, peak hold ghost line, and transient flash overlay. April 7 visual identity refresh still in place: editable EQ values, improved inline controls.

listen

hear the difference.

click play. choose original or with SMOOTH while listening. replay from start to hear the phrase again.

🎧 for best results, listen on headphones or studio monitors.

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space: play/pause. left/right or a/b: switch.

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vocal 0:00 / 0:00

space: play/pause. left/right or a/b: switch.

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vocal II 0:00 / 0:00

space: play/pause. left/right or a/b: switch.

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guitar 0:00 / 0:00

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guitar II 0:00 / 0:00

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mix 0:00 / 0:00

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explore the interface

see what you're hearing.

SMOOTH processing a vocal track in real time. the spectral display shows resonances being detected and tamed across the frequency range.

KERN SMOOTH processing a vocal track, spectral display showing dynamic resonance suppression

hover the numbered dots to explore the interface

features

what makes SMOOTH different.

01 / psychoacoustic precision

40 frequency bands mapped to how you actually hear. not arbitrary frequency splits.

02 / dual character modes

resonance mode for sustained harshness. transient mode for percussive spikes. switch or blend.

03 / M/S routing

process mid and side independently. tame center-panned vocals without touching the stereo field.

04 / spectral display

real-time visualization of what's being reduced. see the problem, see the solution.

specifications

the numbers.

4096-point FFT
40 ERB bands
under 3% CPU
32 factory presets
5 controls
$29 forever
VST3 / AU / AAX / Standalone
zero-delay feedback filters
M/S processing

system requirements

macOS macOS 10.13+ (Intel) or 11+ (Apple Silicon)
windows Windows 10+, 64-bit
DAW any VST3, AU, or AAX compatible host

go deeper

full documentation.

controls, presets, how the 5-stage pipeline works, quick start recipes, and keyboard shortcuts. everything you need to get the most out of SMOOTH.

read the docs

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