TDR Kotelnikov is a wideband dynamics processor combining high fidelity dynamic range control with deep musical flexibility. As a descendant of the venerable TDR Feedback Compressor product family, Kotelnikov has directly inherited several unique features such as a proven control scheme, individual release control for peak and RMS content, an intuitive user interface, and powerful, state of the art, high-precision algorithms.
With a sonic signature best described as “stealthy”, Kotelnikov has the ability to manipulate the dynamic range by dramatic amounts, while carefully preserving the original tone, timbre and punch of a musical signal. As such, it is perfectly suited to stereo bus compression as well as other critical applications.
The concept is “proudly digital” in the sense that it doesn’t try to emulate any previously existing device. This is the original!
Key specs and features
- 64bit multi-rate processing structure for highest accuracy
- “Delta” oversampled signal path (bit transparent at 0dB gain reduction)
- Super fast, yet natural sounding compression
- “Crest factor” based control scheme offering independent release controls for peak and RMS events
- Flexible sidechain highpass filter
- Advanced stereo linking options optimized for the stereo bus
- Delta preview mode previews the difference between compressed and original signal
- Latency compensated, click free bypass (i.e. processing never interrupted)
- User interface rescaling (100%, 125%, 150%)
The improved “Gentleman’s Edition” is available here.
It’s safe to say that the new TDR Kotelnikov is quite possibly the most transparent mastering compressor on the freeware market (and beyond).
Bedroom Producers Blog
Wow this plug in compressor is on par with hardware compressors. It is clean and at the same time it sits the mix and everything just sounds better.
Glenn Buccy (audio engineer)
Free Download!
Binaries can be downloaded using the TDR Collector library manager or the links below:
Windows installer
Windows (no installer)
Mac Package
User Manual
Latest version: 1.6.5
(Changelog)
1.6.5 Maintenance update
# AAX Apple native Silicon support added
# Fixed mousewheel behaviour of certain knobs (in inverted mouse-button mode)
# Fixed inline help typos
1.6.4 Maintenance update
# AAX compatiblity fix
# Fixed update lookup
1.6.3 Maintenance update
# Added suppport for native Mac Silicon
1.6.2 Maintenance update
# Inline help layout updated
# Fixed dropdown menus occasionally not opening on click
# Fixed small graphical details
1.6.1 Maintenance update
# VST3 format compatibility fixes
# MacOSX installer fixes
# Settings: Added framerate control for primary UI elements (meters, analyzers)
# User-manual moved online (pdf removed)
1.6.0 Maintenance update
# VST3 format added
# MacOS Catalina support
# Small fixes
1.5.2 Maintenance update
# Small changes to mouse settings window
# New "Set quality for all instances" function (quality menu)
1.5.1 Maintenance update
# Fixed collapsed inline help texts on some systems
# Added 64bit support I/O for VST
# Small UI fixes
1.5.0 Maintenance update
# New global setting "Always render at highest quality"
# New UI rescaling options: 100%, 125% and 150%
# Plugin toolbar and settings updated
# UI performance improved
# Minor fixes and enhancements
1.1.2 Maintenance update
# SC meter initialization fixed
# UI performance improved
# Minor fixes and enhancements
# New settings screen
1.1.1 Hotfix update
# Fixed a bug related to the DRYMIX / DRYWET switch
1.1.0 Maintenance update
# DRY MIX can now be switched to a DRY WET mode (doubleclick the label)
# ATTACK and RELEASE PEAK ranges have been increased
# Added support for stepped sliders and custom parameter steps
# Text input field below knobs can now be dragged like knobs
# New circular meters for SC level and gain reduction
# various stability fixes
1.0.7 Maintenance update
# Added product update lookup functionality (optional)
# Added experimental openGL renderer (see settings dialog)
# Added "Save As Default Preset" function
# Comboboxes can now be used like sliders
# UI performance improved
# Fixed an issue in INSANE mode preventing full bit transparency at zero GR
# Fixed a rare Window XP issue sometimes closing plugin host a fter a few hours
# Fixed an "white UI" issue appearing in Renoise/mac/32bit
# Minimal fixes
1.0.6 Maintenance update
# Fixed crackling sometimes appearing in Sum/Diff channel modes
# New LEFT and RIGHT channel modes
# Minor performance improvements
1.0.5 Maintenance update
# Fixed issue with "soft bypass" in Cubase
# Minor changes related to the main toolbar
1.0.4 Maintenance update
# Fixed an issue appearing with Sum/Diff Delta
# Fixed an issue related to processing-"tail" reporting
# Minor performance updates
# Minor changes to info dialog
1.0.3 Maintenance update
# Fixed a persitence problem for attack parameter (sorry!)
1.0.2 Maintenance update
# Fixed rare crash when unloading the plugin
# Fixed a preset persistence problem related to time values greater than 500ms
1.0.1 Maintenance update
# Fixed latency reporting error
1.0.0 Initial release
TDR Kotelnikov GE
The Gentleman's Edition adds several features such as support for equal loudness workflows, frequency dependent ratio and more.
Plugin Formats
| OS |
32bit |
64bit |
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VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
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VST2, VST3 |
VST2, VST3, AAX |
System requirements
Win XP SP2 or above, Mac OS X 10.9 or above.
Support
How to install Tokyo Dawn Labs audio plugins
Open questions, suggestions or ideas? Please head to our support and FAQ page, fill a bug report, or have a look at our official support forum.
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