Articulate by Newfangled Audio is more than a transient shaper—it's a revolutionary dynamics tool that gives you full control over the life cycle of every sound. Designed for music producers, mix engineers, and sound designers, Articulate breaks audio into four essential parts—Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release—so you can fine-tune each segment with precision and ease. Whether you're looking to sharpen drums, polish vocals, or sculpt complex textures, Articulate delivers unmatched clarity and punch with a workflow that’s fast and intuitive.

Key Features of Articulate

• Four-Stage Envelope Control: Independently adjust Smack (Attack), Punch (Decay), Body (Sustain), and Air (Release) to tailor dynamics with surgical precision.
• Separation Slider: Seamlessly transition between smooth or focused shaping for natural feel or dramatic effect.
• Sidechain Detection: Use external audio sources to trigger envelope shaping for rhythmic ducking or advanced dynamics control.
• Built-In Limiter: Keep your signal clean and consistent without the need for additional plug-ins.
• Envelope Solo/Mute: Isolate or mute individual envelope stages to focus your adjustments with clarity.
• Beautiful, Functional Interface: Clean design with real-time waveform display and customizable themes (dark, normal, colorblind).
• Artist-Curated Presets: Over 70 professionally designed presets to get you started fast on drums, vocals, guitars, synths, and more.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3 formats for macOS (10.14+) and Windows (10+). iLok account required (no dongle needed).

Example Use Cases of Articulate

• Drum Mixing: Make kick and snare hits tighter and more impactful by emphasizing attack and controlling sustain.
• Vocal Enhancement: Add clarity and presence to vocal performances by boosting initial transients and taming resonance.
• Bass Processing: Use sidechain mode to duck bass around kick drums for a cleaner, more balanced low end.
• Live Sound Shaping: Manage mic bleed and room reflections in real-time with targeted dynamic control.
• Sound Design: Craft evolving textures by muting or emphasizing specific envelope stages for cinematic or electronic effects.

Why Choose Articulate?

Articulate gives you a level of control that traditional compressors and transient shapers can’t match. With a simple interface and powerful engine, it helps your tracks hit harder, sit better in the mix, and sound more polished—all without getting in your way. It’s a must-have tool for any serious producer or engineer who wants detailed dynamic control and creative freedom.