Sonible smart:comp 3 is an intelligent, AI-powered compressor audio plugin designed to provide transparent, musical, and intuitive dynamic control. Its key features include a novel visualization and control system, spectral processing, and multi-instance linking for efficient mixing workflows. 

Key Features

• Compression Matrix and Scope: This new centerpiece visualizes a range of musically viable compression settings based on the input signal, allowing users to seamlessly transition between different compression characters (e.g., "Clean," "Smooth," "Aggressive") rather than relying purely on numerical parameters. The "Compression Scope" further visualizes the viable compression range of the analyzed signal.
• Spectral Compression & Ducking: The plugin applies high-resolution, frequency-specific gain reduction to maintain tonal balance and clarity, acting like an extremely sensitive automatic multiband compressor without the need for manual setup. Spectral ducking prevents conflicts between input and sidechain signals by only applying attenuation where needed.
• Group Mode: Multiple instances of smart:comp 3 can be linked for shared control of parameters like threshold, ratio, attack, release, and mix across up to seven tracks simultaneously. This allows for consistent compression across groups (e.g., drum bus, background vocals) from a single interface.
• Input Riding: This feature automatically stabilizes level variations before the compression stage, ensuring the signal hits the compressor in its "sweet spot" and providing more consistent results. It is the digital equivalent of fader riding.
• Zero-Latency Mode: A minimum-phase mode is available for real-time tracking and live applications without delay, while a linear-phase mode remains an option for mixing and post-production where phase coherence is critical.
• Enhanced Style Control: The updated compression engines offer defined attack/release behaviors and refined saturation characteristics, allowing for greater sonic flexibility.