Type A is an enhancer by AudioThing that adds high-frequency presence through a four-band compressor modeled on the encode stage of tape noise reduction.
Type A at a glance
| Developer | AudioThing |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Enhancer |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Linux |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €58.51 |
What Type A does
The input signal is split into four bands, with the highest bands overlapping. Each band is dynamically compressed, and the amount of compression in each band is inversely proportional to that band’s volume, so quieter sounds get brighter while louder sounds remain almost unchanged.
The unit is inspired by the Dolby trick technique, which was introduced in 1966 with the Dolby A301 and in 1970 with the Dolby 361 CAT 22 card. The developer describes the Type setting as emulating the encode stage only, the stage that was often misused as an enhancer. A common modification disabled the two lower bands so that only the high-frequency portion was processed; the technique went by names such as Vocal Trick, Stretch Mod and Vocal Stressor.
Key features
- Four-band compressor. The signal is divided into four bands, and the compression in each band depends on that band’s volume. Per-band volume controls are available in the drop-down panel.
- Preset randomizer. The preset system includes a randomizer for generating new starting points.
- Light and dark UI mode. The interface switches between light and dark display modes.
- Additional features panel. A drop-down panel opened from the arrow in the bottom left corner gives access to per-band volume and compressor attack and release.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. The Type A crack, keygen and serial key listings circulate with the release, and a working serial is the string most often searched.
Compatibility
Type A comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows, macOS and Linux in 64-bit builds. Minimum OS is macOS 10.13 and Windows 7, with native Apple Silicon support listed and 4 GB of RAM required. A trial is available.
Type A compared with similar plugins
Within the enhancer category, BASS-FACE from DHPlugins is listed as an effects and enhancer plugin in VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Spectre from Wavesfactory is listed as an effects and enhancer plugin in VST2 only for Windows and macOS. LUXE from Klevgrand is listed as an effects and enhancer plugin in VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | AudioThing | Enhancer | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS, Linux | €58.51 |
| BASS-FACE | DHPlugins | Enhancer | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €16.86 |
| Spectre | Wavesfactory | Enhancer | VST2 | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| LUXE | Klevgrand | Enhancer | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €17.85 |
Price and availability
Type A was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €58.51. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Type A FAQ
Where can I download Type A crack for free?
Type A is listed with a trial, and a crack for Windows and macOS circulates as a torrent, magnet link or direct download link.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Type A?
Serial keys and keygens for Type A circulate with the release, and the activation code is the string most often typed in queries.
Is Type A available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes. The repack is shared as a torrent or magnet link, packed as .rar and .iso.
Does Type A run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native Apple Silicon support is listed, with a minimum of macOS 10.13.
Which formats does Type A support?
Type A is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP.