Minor Drama updates SendBlender to v1.1 with Level Matching

Minor Drama has announced the release of version 1.1 of their free SendBlender utility plugin, offering new Level Matching features. This update is also provided for the more advanced edition of the plugin, SendBlender Pro, which extends the basic concept of the Standard edition to include wet/dry blending in the frequency domain and across the stereo field.

Both plugins are designed to improve parallel processing workflows, enabling faster, better mix decisions when applying FX processors in parallel with a dry, unprocessed signal.

Level Matching Features

While the previous version of the plugin offered equal loudness blending for parallel FX chains, this relied on the wet and dry signals already being level matched. The new level matching features provided in the update further enable workflow improvements by integrating level matching functions directly.

Both automatic and manual level matching are supported. Manual level matching is assisted by input signal level indicators using short term LUFS.

Automatic level matching can be performed with a single click, or engaged via a special "latching mode" which allows continuous loudness matching between the wet & dry signals. Using this mode, parallel effects can be freely manipulated in creative and expressive ways while the plugin ensures consistent signal level.

Pricing & Availability

The version 1.1 update is available immediately. In addition to the new features discussed above, this update also includes important fixes and improvements. Current users are encouraged to upgrade by visiting the Minor Drama website and using the "My Account" feature, where updates for products they own are provided for free.

SendBlender and SendBlender Pro are provided in VST3 and AU formats for macOS and Windows. The standard edition is free. The Pro edition can be purchased at an intro price of $30 through the end of October (regular $50) and is also available for a 30-day trial with no feature restrictions.