Type X is an expander from AudioThing that modeled on the dbx 1BX single-band expander, which raises the contrast between quiet and loud material rather than compressing it, and it is positioned as a vintage audio enhancer for the Type X plugin family.
Type X at a glance
| Developer | AudioThing |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Expander |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Linux |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €58.51 |
What Type X does
The plugin works by applying wideband dynamic expansion, so the gap between quiet and loud passages grows instead of shrinking. Quiet sounds are pushed further down while loud sounds are lifted, and the transition level set by the user marks where the expander begins to apply gain change. Internally the input is analyzed with a true RMS detector, like the original hardware. Expansion ratio is adjustable up to 1.5:1, and the developer describes the effect as adding life, punch and presence to compressed sources.
The sidechain has its own input with high-pass and low-pass filters, so the producer decides exactly which frequency content triggers the expander. The plugin ships as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP and Standalone for Windows, macOS and Linux (64-bit), with a trial available.
Key features
- Single-band dynamic expansion. The expander works on one band across the full signal, with a transition level that decides where the gain change starts and an expansion ratio adjustable up to 1.5:1.
- True RMS detection. The input is analyzed with a true RMS detector, which the developer ties to the original hardware design.
- Filtered sidechain input. A sidechain input carries high-pass and low-pass filters, so the producer sets which frequency content drives the expander and can shape what triggers it.
Compatibility
Type X is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP and Standalone for Windows, macOS and Linux in 64-bit builds. Minimum requirements are macOS 10.13 and Windows 7, with 4 GB of RAM.
Type X compared with similar plugins
Alternatives in this catalog include SSi Pro Expander and Gate by Minimal System Group, offered as VST2 for Windows. Evertone Expander v2 by Evertone Project is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. SSL Sourcerer by Solid State Logic is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The formats and operating systems differ among them, and Type X additionally offers CLAP, Standalone and Linux builds.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type X | AudioThing | Expander | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP, Standalone | Windows, macOS, Linux | €58.51 |
| SSi Pro Expander and Gate | Minimal System Group | Expander | VST2 | Windows | €18.84 |
| Evertone Expander v2 | Evertone Project | Expander | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.01 |
| SSL Sourcerer | Solid State Logic | Expander | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €49.98 |
Price and availability
Type X 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 X FAQ
Where can I download Type X crack for free?
The release circulates mainly as a torrent and magnet link, and a repack is packed as .rar and .iso, with the Windows build typed as x64 crack and the macOS build as .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Type X?
Queries pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed, while the plugin itself offers a trial version.
Is Type X available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the release is circulated as a torrent and magnet link, often as a repack, and the VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack variants are the formats most searched.