Multiband Sidechain3 by Vengeance Sound is a multiband compressor that keys its gain reduction from two independent sidechain channels, Low and Hi, and is aimed at pumping dance and house processing.
Multiband Sidechain3 at a glance
| Developer | Vengeance Sound |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows Vista or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €99.00 |
What Multiband Sidechain3 does
The plugin splits the sound into two bands and lets each band be triggered by its own sidechain channel, so the low end and the high end can duck independently. Each sidechain channel has its own filter, and three filter types are offered for separating the bands: digital, notch and steep. A two-band EQ with a smooth FFT background sits alongside the filters, and the interface displays the audible sidechain effect so the result can be read while adjusting.
The trigger can come from audio signals, MIDI notes or host sync, and the main display is configurable with eight predefined scenes. The package includes VPS Transmitter and VPS MidiBay for routing audio and MIDI between tracks.
Key features
- Two sidechain channels. Low and Hi sidechain channels are controlled separately, each with its own filter and trigger settings.
- Filter types. Three filter types, digital, notch and steep, are available to separate the bands used for sidechain triggering.
- Two-band EQ. A two-band EQ with a smooth FFT background helps shape the signal before it reaches the compressor.
- Audible sidechain display. The graphic interface shows the audible sidechain effect so the ducking can be followed on screen.
- Configurable main display. The main display can be configured and includes eight predefined scenes for switching between setups.
- Flexible trigger sources. The sidechain can be triggered by audio signals, MIDI notes or host sync.
- Preset pack. The package includes 32 dance presets by Manuel Schleis that serve as a starting point for pumping house patterns.
Plugins similar to Multiband Sidechain3
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiband Sidechain3 | Vengeance Sound | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €99.00 |
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Price and availability
Multiband Sidechain3 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €99.00. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Multiband Sidechain3 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Multiband Sidechain3?
The plugin is distributed as a repack in .rar and .iso, and queries pair the name with keygen and serial key.