Oeksound Soothe2

Overview

Soothe2 is a dynamic resonance suppressor plugin that analyzes audio signals in real-time to identify and reduce problematic resonances automatically, resulting in smoother and more balanced sound. It targets issues like harshness, sibilance, muddiness, boominess, and proximity effect in vocals, instruments, dialogue, and mixes, applicable on individual tracks, busses, or mastering. Designed for music producers, audio engineers, and post-production professionals, it stands out by dynamically applying targeted reduction only where needed, preserving original timbre with minimal artifacts compared to manual EQ notching.¹⁶

Key Features

• Dynamic Resonance Suppression - Identifies and reduces problematic resonances on the fly without affecting nearby frequencies.
• Full Frequency Range - Processes from 20Hz to full spectrum, handling low-end rumble and high-end harshness.
• Soft and Hard Modes - Soft mode for gentle correction; hard mode for aggressive suppression of harsh issues.
• Attack and Release Controls - Adjusts processing speed for tonal balancing or precise resonance control.
• Sharpness and Selectivity - Sharpness sets cut depth and width; selectivity thresholds which resonances to target.
• Mid/Side Processing - Applies processing to mid, side, or stereo channels individually or overall.
• Sidechain Input - Enables external triggering for nuanced control over mix elements.
• Six EQ Bands - Provides versatile EQ shaping with dynamic processing capabilities.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Soothe2 runs as a plugin on macOS and Windows in formats including VST, VST3, AU, and AAX. Minimum requirements include compatible DAWs; it features 50% reduced latency compared to v1. No Linux, mobile, or web support; installs separately from original Soothe to avoid project conflicts.³

Integrations & Ecosystem

• VST/VST3 hosts
• AU hosts (macOS)
• AAX hosts (Pro Tools)
• Sidechain input support
• Mid/Side processing in DAWs
• Works on channels, busses, mastering

Alternatives

Reputation

Soothe2 is widely regarded as an essential tool for producers due to its transparency, adaptability, and efficiency in taming resonances across frequencies, with praise for reduced latency, full-range processing, and intuitive interface.²³ Users note improvements over v1 in usability and features like M/S processing, though some criticize the lack of per-band attack/release controls and a slightly complex interface for beginners.² It receives strong recommendations for mixing vocals, instruments, and mastering, seen as a worthwhile investment despite the price.⁸