All the Shades of Compression
No fixed emulation, no forced imitation here. Anodyn gives you full freedom to move between the typical behaviors of analog compressors and explore all the subtle nuances in between, nuances that, until now, have always escaped plugins. And most importantly: impossible to achieve in the analog world.
Anodyn was born from a simple idea: To offer the power and musicality of analog compression, combined with the flexibility and precision only the digital world can offer.
CHARACTER is what we all secretly want from a compressor: that extra depth, warmth and vibe. Instead of locking you into a specific model, Anodyn gives you direct control over this aspect.
At low settings, the effect is subtle and musical. At maximum, it's like stacking multiple compressors to intensify the sound's color and character.
SMOOTH lets you fine-tune the way the compressor reacts. At the left, the detection is fast, sharp and modern. At the right, the response becomes more natural and soft, just like vintage circuits, but even better, since here it's an independent sidechain compressor, not just feedback logic. A simple way to travel through the history of compression in one single control.
Why choose between dual mono and stereo compression when you can explore everything in between? With the STEREO LINK knob, you are no longer limited to a basic on/off switch.
For every detail-oriented producer who's already placed an EQ into a sidechain path to tweak compressor behavior: this one's for you. No more external setups, Anodyn integrates a simple, intuitive and fast EQ, so you can directly adjust how the compressor reacts to the incoming signal.
You decide how your compressor handles the stereo image, whether each channel lives its own life or both channels react together.
VST3, AU, AAX
macOS 10.13+ · Windows 10+ (64-bit)
Zero latency · 64-bit precision
Controls
ATTACK, RELEASE, COMPRESS, RATIO, MIX
Requires a connection to the internet occasionally
All Toool plugins support VST3, AU (Audio Units), and AAX formats. This ensures compatibility with virtually all modern DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, and Studio One. You can learn more about our plugins on our homepage.
You can install your Toool plugins on up to 3 computers with a single license. This covers your studio setup, laptop, and backup machine. The plugins require occasional internet connection for license verification.
When you load a Toool plugin for the first time, it will ask for activation. Enter the license key from your purchase email. You'll need an internet connection for this initial activation. The plugin will remember your license for future use.
