Dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces harshness and resonances.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
oeksound soothe3 vs DC1A (2026)
oeksound soothe3 is best for automatically taming harshness and resonances on vocals and mixes; DC1A is best for fast, simple compression with analog-style character. oeksound soothe3 starts at an unpublished price and DC1A at Free.
Free two-knob character compressor for effortless gentle-to-heavy leveling.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| oeksound soothe3 | DC1A | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | automatically taming harshness and resonances on vocals and mixes | fast, simple compression with analog-style character |
| Starting price | Not public | Free |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Automatic detection and suppression of problematic resonances, Low-latency tracking mode for vocals, Soft and Hard processing modes, Tilt controls for low-end adjustment, Multichannel support up to 9.1.6 | Two-control (input/output) design, Negative ratio and overcompression modes, Parallel compression option, Dual Mono switch for independent stereo channel compression, DEEP mode high-pass filter to reduce bass pumping |
| Developer | oeksound | Klanghelm |
Questions people ask
oeksound soothe3 starts at a price not published online; DC1A starts at Free.
Automatic detection and suppression of problematic resonances, Low-latency tracking mode for vocals, Soft and Hard processing modes, Tilt controls for low-end adjustment, Multichannel support up to 9.1.6.
Two-control (input/output) design, Negative ratio and overcompression modes, Parallel compression option, Dual Mono switch for independent stereo channel compression, DEEP mode high-pass filter to reduce bass pumping.