Acustica Audio Introduces OAK – Next-Gen Stereo & Dynamics Control

OAK is a powerful suite of four advanced plugins designed to give producers, sound designers, and mix engineers full control over stereo imaging and dynamic range — all in one fast, musical, intuitive environment.

From subtle width to extreme expansion, from gentle glue to aggressive squash, OAK delivers a polished, modern sound with surgical precision and creative freedom.

Why OAK?

Most tools treat stereo imaging and dynamic control as separate tasks. OAK merges them into a single, unified workflow.Expand width
Sculpt depth
Shape dynamics across three bands
Per-band stereo tools (Drift, Width, Surround)
Mid/Side control
Auto-Gain with Hold feature
Clean interface, powerful under the hood

Everything you need to make your tracks punchier, wider, tighter, and more immersive — without endless plugin chains or menu diving.

The Genesis of OAK

“OAK was conceived to solve a key challenge in modern mixing: how to keep low frequencies solid and mono while giving the upper lows and mids a wide, immersive stereo presence. With digital and streaming formats now dominant, traditional rules about mono subs could be relaxed — but only carefully, to maintain punch and clarity.

The plugin draws inspiration from superstereo techniques in synthesizers, using subtle drift, detuning, and phase variation to create an organic, lively stereo image. We enhanced this with advanced Mid/Side and binaural-inspired processing to deliver depth, movement, and spatial realism.

At the heart of OAK is a multiband OTT engine, providing precise dynamic control while remaining musical and transparent. Intelligent auto-gain compensates for extreme processing ranges, per-band output controls allow fine adjustments, and an innovative auto-gain “hold” feature freezes the achieved balance, keeping the mix stable once the desired effect is reached.

The result is a modern, polished sound with tight, focused bass, expansive stereo width, and smooth, musical dynamics — all achievable entirely in-the-box.”

— Giancarlo Del Sordo, CEO

Meet the OAK Family

The OAK Series offers four powerful plugins, each with its own unique purpose, yet perfectly designed to complement one another:OAK One – Enhance depth, width, and movement with Drift, Width, and Surround
OAK OTT – Three-band OTT processing with Trim, Depth, Auto-Gain, and Mid/Side shaping.
OAK OTT Live – Preserves the sonic power of OAK OTT but is optimized for real-time use, achieving ultra-low latency for stage and live performance.
OAK (Full Processor) – The flagship plugin that combines the stereo tools of OAK One with the multiband dynamics of OAK OTT into one unified interface.

The full OAK suite:

OAK One GUI

OAK OTT GUI — Note: OAK OTT and OTT Live share the same GUI. Live version is optimized for ultra-low latency.

OAK GUI

Key Features

Per-Band Stereo Mastery – Independent Drift, Width, and Surround per frequency band.
Linked Control Groups – Link all stereo or OTT controls for instant global adjustments.
Flexible Crossover Phase – Switch between minimum-phase and linear-phase with intermediate settings.
Dedicated OTT Menu – Full OTT section integrated, identical to the standalone plugin.
Intuitive Visual Feedback – Spectrum analyzer with Side in red and total signal in white.
Studio-Ready Workflow – Clean, professional interface built for speed and precision.
Resizable GUI – Adapts to different screens and workflows.
Factory Presets – Expertly crafted presets for quick starting points and inspiration.

Technical information:

• Supported formats: VST3, AAX, and AU.

• Available sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz.

• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

• Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS Sonoma (version 14.x).

• Intel, AMD, and ARM compatible.

• Native Apple Silicon support (Rosetta not supported).

Note on latency: OAK Live operates with ultra-low latency, ideal for real-time use. Please note that OAK, OAK One, and OAK OTT introduce latency to achieve maximum performance and audio quality.

Note on CPU usage: OAK plugin suite is highly optimized, and its consumption is in line with our most advanced processors such as Tiger and Fire The Pan. While standard use is efficient, the more OAK advanced modes may require additional CPU power due to their complexity.

Price and availability

Oak introductory price: €89 | (53% OFF, reg. price €189) until Septmeber 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CET)

Get Oak now!

The product is at an introductory period for the first four weeks after release or until the first official version is released; this implies that the product may receive improvements, changes, or fixes available through Aquarius Desktop updates.

Try our FREE 30-Day Trial

Note: Oak's trial version includes 44.1 - 48 - 88.2 - 96 kHz sample rates.

Please remember that trials expire 30 days after authorization, and we strongly recommend not using trial products in commercial sessions or any important project.

Oak user's manual

Oak webpage: https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/products/OAK