Year / Date of Issue: 08.2021
Version: 1.0.7
Developer: Caelum Audio
Developer site: caelumaudio
Format: VST3, AAX, AU
Bit depth: 32bit, 64bit
Tabletka: cured
System requirements: Windows 7 or higher.
VST3, AAX (AAX is 64bit only).
macOS 10.11 or higher.
AU, VST3, AAX (64bit only).
Description: Schlap: a cool, aggressive compressor plugin
Caelum describes the Schlap as a “distinctive, colorful and aggressive sounding” compressor. This is a modern take on vintage software-dependent compressors with a user interface that looks overtly digital but hides the analog soul. The program-dependent compressor automatically adjusts the attack and release parameters by detecting the peak RMS of the average volume level of the incoming sound. Thus, sudden short peaks and early transients remain uncompressed and compensate for the harsh sound.
Schlap’s clean graphical interface includes input level, threshold, ratio, and curvature controls for the compressor section. Another set of controls are for the side chain signal – you can select an internal filter or feed an external sound and then apply variable high and low pass filters. Auto-Gain and Stereo Link options are available above the side chain section. An output level knob and three visualizers complete the interface.
The ratio control operates in four ranges: 0.1: 1 to 0.9: 1 for expansion and gate effects; 1: 1 to 20: 1 for standard compression; ∞: 1 for infinite compression limitation and -20: 1 to -1: 1 for generic over-compression.
All in all, it is an interesting compressor with a new take on old concepts and a lot of versatility. If you are looking for a transparent compressor or an identical simulation of a specific device, Schlap is not a bad choice and it does the job well!
