Observed arrival · 2026-10-15
HOUZY 5, a compressor that works tone by tone
ACRONA AUDIO presents a VST3/AU mastering compressor, with a browser demo for trying it on a short section of your own track.
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- Audio producers testing compression on their own tracks
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- The browser demo accepts MP3 or WAV and limits playback to the first 75 seconds; the page says tracks are never uploaded.
Field notes
The product explanation describes a compressor that treats individual tones with separate envelopes, with automatic threshold and release settings. The page says the tool can also be used on tracks or buses, though at higher CPU load. Its short browser demo accepts MP3 or WAV and is described as playing locally without uploading the track; the listed HOUZY 5 version is marked “Coming soon.”
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