smart:chain from sonible is an intelligent channel strip and AI-powered mixing plugin that brings multiple processors together into one connected environment. Rather than loading separate plugins for each task, it bundles intelligent EQing, compression, de-harshing, gating, input riding, saturation, and leveling into a single strip — eight intelligent processors in one plugin. The intent is to simplify complex mixing decisions without removing creative control, offering AI assistance with full creative control available at every stage.

Two features distinguish it from a conventional channel strip. Session-wide Auto Level keeps relative levels consistent across instances, while intelligent depth staging and multi-instance communication let the plugins work together across a whole mix rather than in isolation. Supported formats are VST3, AU, and AAX on Mac and VST3 and AAX on Windows, with sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, native Apple Silicon support, and machine-based or iLok authorization. Requirements are Windows 10 (64-bit) or OSX 11+, 4 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon, and OpenGL 3.2 or higher.

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