PSP Flare interface

PSP Flare

Effect PSP Audioware Official developer website

At a Glance

TypeEffect
CategoryCompressor
PlatformWiN
DAWAny
Download for Windows

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PSP Flare is a psychoacoustic compressor that keeps levels consistent without the usual artifacts of heavy compression. Originally designed for film and TV post-production, it uses a unique probability-based algorithm with a wide knee to subtly maintain track consistency, leaving audio naturally dynamic. Choose peak or RMS detection, optional auto-release and auto-makeup gain, and use the dry/compressed mix for parallel processing. A preamp section colors the input, while lookahead tames transients and a smooth sidechain high-pass filter with link control keeps low frequencies from triggering unwanted gain reduction. The output brick-wall limiter with adjustable ceiling and release provides final safety. It excels at leveling elements in dense mixes, making vocals, dialogue, and instruments sit consistently without sounding squashed. Hobby producers in FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic will appreciate how it preserves natural dynamics while delivering polished, broadcast-ready consistency.