ZeroComp 1.0.2 Update: Enhanced Stability and macOS Compatibility

We’re happy to announce ZeroComp version 1.0.2, a focused maintenance release that addresses two important issues reported by our users. This free update ensures smoother operation across all supported platforms and improves the reliability of the plugin’s intelligent learning engine.

What’s New in Version 1.0.2

macOS Compatibility Restored for Older Systems

What We Fixed:
The plugin interface was not rendering correctly on macOS versions older than 10.15 (Catalina), preventing users on legacy systems from accessing the controls.

Why It Matters:
We know many professional studios maintain older macOS installations for stability reasons. This fix ensures that ZeroComp works reliably whether you’re running the latest Sequoia or a legacy 10.14 Mojave system.

Who Benefits:
Any macOS user running 10.13 (High Sierra) through 10.14 (Mojave) can now use ZeroComp without UI rendering issues.

Learning Process Reliability Improved

What We Fixed:
In certain edge cases, the plugin’s intelligent learning process could get stuck at 75% convergence, preventing the compression models from completing their analysis.

Why It Matters:
ZeroComp’s core strength is its ability to analyze your audio and automatically configure optimal compression parameters. When the learning process stalls, the plugin can’t deliver its signature “zero-setup” workflow. This fix ensures consistent model convergence across all audio material types.

Technical Details:
The issue typically occurred with:

• Extremely dynamic material with unusual crest factor ratios
• Very short audio passages during initial analysis
• Rapid changes in signal characteristics during learning mode

We’ve refined the convergence algorithm to handle these edge cases gracefully, ensuring all three parallel models (Smooth, Tight, Fat) complete their analysis reliably.

Performance & Stability Improvements

This update brings solid improvements across the board:

macOS UI Rendering: Fixed on versions 10.13 through 10.14 — the interface now displays correctly on all supported macOS versions, including High Sierra and Mojave.

Learning Convergence Rate: Achieved 100% success rate across our extensive test material library — the plugin now completes its analysis reliably regardless of audio content type.

Full Compatibility: Tested and verified on Windows 10/11 (VST3) and macOS 10.13+ (AU/VST3).

About ZeroComp

If you’re new to ZeroComp, it’s our intelligent audio compressor that learns from your audio material and self-configures to achieve musical, stable compression. It analyzes signal characteristics in real-time and maintains three parallel compression models (Smooth, Tight, Fat) that you can switch between instantly.

Key Features:

• 🧠 Real-time crest factor analysis and auto-calibration
• 🎚️ Three parallel models (Smooth/Tight/Fat) for instant A/B comparison
• ⚡ Zero-setup workflow — just insert, play, and let it learn
• 🎛️ Simple controls: Compression %, Style selector, Distortion %

Perfect for:
Vocals, drums, bass, buses, and mastering — anywhere you need transparent dynamic control without endless tweaking.