Aesthe by Cloudy Samples is an advanced audio processing plugin designed to help transform raw recordings, individual tracks, mix buses, and masters into cleaner, more balanced, and more polished-sounding audio.

Built around an adaptive processing approach, Aesthe responds to the characteristics of your input signal and combines multiple processing stages behind a simple and intuitive interface. Instead of managing a long chain of individual processors, you can shape the overall character of your audio with a focused set of carefully designed controls.

From removing unwanted low-frequency buildup and harsh resonances to adding warmth, presence, stereo depth, and harmonic character, Aesthe provides a versatile toolkit for modern music production and mastering workflows.

Cleaner Section

The Cleaner section focuses on improving clarity and controlling unwanted frequency buildup while preserving the natural character of the source.

• De-Rumble – Reduces unwanted sub-frequency energy and low-end rumble while helping retain the weight and impact of kicks and bass.
• De-Mud / De-Box / Un-Cloud – Helps control congested low-mid frequencies that can make a mix sound muddy, boxy, or closed-in.
• Harsher / Tame – Controls prominent and aggressive resonances to create a smoother, more comfortable sound without unnecessarily dulling the high end.
• De-Ess – Detects and reduces excessive vocal sibilance while maintaining clarity and high-frequency detail.
• Focus – Helps bring the key elements of a sound forward by balancing spectral energy and perceived focus.

Enhancer Section

The Enhancer section adds tone, dimension, and character to your audio, ranging from subtle analog-style warmth to enhanced high-frequency detail and stereo space.

• Glow – Adds additional body and warmth to the lower and sub-mid frequencies while responding to the intensity of the source.
• Sparkle / Vivid / Air – Enhances high-frequency detail, presence, and openness for vocals, instruments, mixes, and masters.
• Width – Expands the stereo image using advanced decorrelation processing while maintaining a strong and usable center image.
• Solid – Shapes transients and adds controlled compression to create a more cohesive and consistent sound.
• Lush – Enhances stereo spaciousness with a focus on the upper frequencies, adding depth and dimension.
• Varnish – Adds harmonic saturation and tonal color to provide additional warmth, depth, and finish.

Preset Browser & VU Meter

Aesthe combines a classic-style analog VU meter with a convenient preset browser. With a single click, the meter can be switched to the preset browser, allowing you to quickly explore and load available sounds.

Mastering Essentials

Designed with practical mastering workflows in mind, Aesthe includes built-in Autogain for more consistent monitoring levels and a Global Mix control for easy parallel processing. These controls make it easier to compare processed and unprocessed signals while maintaining a comfortable working level.

Versatile Audio Processing

Aesthe can be used across a wide range of production tasks. It can help refine vocals, instruments, drum buses, mix buses, and complete masters, making it suitable for music production, mixing, sound design, and mastering.

Main Features