HoRNet SpectraDuck is a spectral sidechain ducker that listens to the sidechain input in the frequency domain and only ducks the specific frequencies where your trigger is loud no crossovers, no phase issues, no compromise.
In this video, you can discover how HoRNet SpectraDuck works and see the plugin in action. Watch the full walkthrough to learn about the spectral sidechain detection, the HP/LP detector filters, and how to use the three core knobs (Amount, Range, Sharpness) to get surgical ducking without the phase issues of traditional multiband sidechains.
HoRNet SpectraDuck comes with advanced features that make it a unique tool for every mixing engineer. The main features include:
Traditional sidechain compressors cut your entire signal — so when the kick hits, the whole bass bus ducks. Multiband sidechains fix the frequency selectivity but introduce phase problems between bands and require careful crossover tuning.
SpectraDuck takes a different approach: FFT-based spectral analysis. The plugin examines the sidechain signal in the frequency domain and applies ducking only where the trigger actually has energy, in real time. No crossovers, no phase issues between bands, no compromises.
The result is a sidechain tool that respects your low end, does not muddy the midrange, and leaves the high frequencies untouched — exactly the way the best mix engineers have always mixed, but automated and repeatable. Whether you are tightening the relationship between kick and bass, or making vocals sit on top of a busy music bed, SpectraDuck gets out of the way and lets the mix breathe.
HoRNet SpectraDuck is available at the intro price of 19,99 EUR (regular price 29,99 EUR) until 21 July. You can purchase it through our website. With support for VST3, AU, and AAX formats, and compatibility with both macOS (10.15+, Intel and Apple Silicon M1-M4) and Windows (10/11), it is accessible to a wide range of users, whether you are a professional mixing engineer or a home studio producer.
