SNAPPER

SNAPPER is a zero-latency, extremely CPU-light compression and utility plug-in for mixing, tracking, and creative duties.

It features a parallel mix knob, pre or post HPF/LPF routing, limiter modes, polarity flip, and sample delay for phase experimentation.

Inspired by classic compressor guitar pedals, SNAPPER is built around an original circuit that captures the snap and punch of OTA compression with variable linked attack/release and soft analog-style saturation. It then extends this workflow with deeper tone-shaping tools, flexible filtering, and advanced routing so it works as both a pedal-style processor and a modern mixing utility.

MAIN INTERFACE

• SQUASH controls the amount of compression injected into the signal and includes soft auto-gain behavior.
• SNAP controls linked attack/release. Turning clockwise gives slower, smoother movement; turning anti-clockwise gives very fast, snappy response.
• LEVEL boosts or reduces volume after the saturation stage.
• INPUT controls the signal entering the effect, and OUTPUT controls the signal leaving the effect.
• POWER TOGGLE enables or bypasses the effect.

ADVANCED PANEL

• MONO / DUAL MONO / STEREO adapts to track format. Mono instances show MONO disabled. Stereo instances can run DUAL MONO (independent L/R) or STEREO (linked channels with shared limiter gain reduction).
• LIMITER MODE (OFF / SAFE / AGGRO) is a lightweight post-output limiter to avoid final clipping (-0.003 dB final clip). Use SAFE for transparent control and AGGRO for faster peak control.
• PH toggles polarity. The button shows PH 0 (normal) or PH 180 (inverted).
• FILTERS toggles HPF/LPF position in the chain: FILTERS: PRE (before compression) or FILTERS: POST (after compression).
• MIX blends dry and processed signal.
• SAMPLE DELAY offsets one side for phase and width experimentation.
• HPF cutoff range: 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz.
• LPF cutoff range: 2,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz.