HYPE

Name: HYPE
Price: 150 USD
Author: ADPTR Audio

by ADPTR Audio · Multi-FX · Multiband harmonic processor

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Combines multiband harmonics, compression and stereo-width adjustment for adding energy to sources and mixes.

Best for: Mix Bus, Drums, Keys & Synths. Genres: Pop, Electronic & EDM, Hip-Hop & Trap.

Keywords: multi-band, bus processing, mix bus, wide, enhancement, A/B compare, drum bus, drums, full mix, harmonic enhancer, heavy, linear-phase, mastering, mid/side, mixing, opto, polish.

What it does

HYPE is ADPTR Audio's three-section processor combining multiband compression, harmonic enhancement and stereo width.

Compression: six modes (Slam, Opto, Brick, Transient, Combo, Gentle) and a multiband gate.
Harmonics: nine harmonic modes (three added in v1.5) with THD monitoring.
Structure: mid/side processing across three bands, linear phase crossover, Auto Level for unbiased decisions, and A/B/C/D preset slots.

Source: ADPTR Audio product page

When to use it

A single-plugin way to add energy and width to a source or mix bus without chaining separate multiband compressor, exciter and imager. It is more of an enhancer than a corrective tool.

Best for: mix bus, drum bus and mastering polish in electronic and pop.

Where to buy

Plugin Alliance: $150

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