Parallel processing plays a key role in achieving a "big" mix sound. By processing multiple copies of the same track and blending them together, you can add more punch to a mix with a more natural sound.

It's like teamwork: Multiple copies of the same track, each focused on doing a specific job, can achieve more together than a single copy processed to death on its own.

Parallel Aggressor is based on this simple concept. The plugin splits your audio into three equal parts:

• Dry - Your original signal
• Spank : a heavily compressed duplicate
• Heat : a heavily saturated duplicate

Work the duplicates hard! Then blend the three signals together to squeeze every drop of sonic juice out of your track.

Great sound, great simplicity

You're probably already using parallel processing in all your mixes. But Parallel Aggressor is designed to give you maximum sonic impact with as few tracks as possible. No additional buses or mix faders are needed.

As with all Baby Audio plugins, Parallel Aggressor has been designed to inject its own sonic flavor into your mix. The plugin is designed to make the small decisions internally, leaving the big decisions in your hands.

WHACK IT

Spank offers an addictively punchy compression algorithm designed to adapt to your audio signal. It picks up where Baby Audio's I Heart NY plugin left off, with improvements in sound quality, signal detection, and flexibility.

Style injection knobs: Extra Punch, Extra Smack, Sidechain Filter, Mono.

HEAT

Heat is a warm, analog-modeled saturation algorithm with an aggressive bite. It's based on Baby Audio's Super VHS tape saturator, but has been rewritten and optimized for the release of Parallel Aggressor.

Style injection knobs: Extra Hot, Tone, HP Filter, LP Filter.

AUTO GAIN

Auto Gain ensures that the combined output of the plugin's three signals roughly matches the input/dry level. This allows you to experiment with different internal mix balances while maintaining a consistent plugin output.

workflow

• Balance the three parallel signals using the main level mixer.
• Use the Spank and Heat knobs to set the firepower of the parallel engines.
• The meters help you set the right amount of Spank and Heat for any audio signal. (Turn the main Spank/Heat knobs until the meters reach their peak just before the orange line).
• The style knobs inject desirable sonic flavors into the parallel engines. Engage many at once.
• The solo buttons allow you to monitor each parallel signal individually for fine-tuning purposes.
• Enable auto gain for a consistent plugin output that roughly matches the input level.
• The output sets the overall output level (after auto gain).
• Switch between three different color schemes by clicking the icon in the top left.

Presets

Parallel Aggressor comes loaded with 25 presets created by BABY Audio and some friends of the house:

• KurtCurt (Grammy-nominated engineer for 2 Chainz, Diamond D, Wiz Khalifa).
• Anthony Saffery (Billboard #1 producer for Portugal. The Man, Dirty Vegas, Cornershop).

New in version 1.1.0:

• Improved heat algorithm for more warmth and bite in high settings.
• Improved heat filters (new low-end preservation feature).
• Improvements to Spank SC Filter, Extra Smack, and Extra Punch modes.
• General bug fixes: Mac dark mode installer fix, VST3 fix, INIT preset fix, GUI line fix, hover text fix.

System requirements

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.7 or later (64-bit only)
• Intel or M1 Apple Silicon processor (native compatibility)
• Formats: AU, VST, VST3, and AAX
• Compatible DAWs: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, and any other major DAW software on the market

Windows

• Windows 7 or later (32/64-bit)
• Formats: VST, VST3, and AAX
• Compatible DAWs: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, and any other major DAW software on the market

Please note: An internet connection is required to authorize this software.