{"id":6747,"date":"2019-08-27T13:22:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T17:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=6747"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:15:06","slug":"top-3-plugins-sidechaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 plugins for sidechaining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The term \u201csidechaining\u201d refers to a technique where the signal from one track is used as a trigger for another track\u2019s effects.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Its most popular application is sidechain compression, where a signal (ex. a kick) triggers the compressor on another track (ex. a pad). Sidechaining is perhaps best known for defining the pumping sound of EDM drops, but it has since evolved to become an integral technique across almost all genres of electronic music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up the routing needed for sidechaining can be a tedious process, especially if you do it on every track you make. To help you streamline your workflow and achieve some intricate sound design, we&#8217;ve compiled three third-party plugins that are great for sidechaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our video below to learn more about the three plugins and hear them in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The top 3 plugins you NEED for sidechaining\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YS_LYFALPLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve also highlighted each plugin and summarized some key points from the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/211-kickstart-vst-au-by-cableguys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kickstart by Nicky Romero ($15)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1065\" height=\"578\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6750 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01.png 1065w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01-400x217.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01-355x193.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-01-768x417.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1065px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1065\/578;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/manufacturers\/33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cableguys<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/sounds\/splice\/protocol-presents-nicky-romero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nicky Romero,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/211-kickstart-vst-au-by-cableguys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kickstart<\/a> is a plugin that boasts simplicity as its best feature. It consists of a large Dry\/Wet knob, 16 preset shapes, and three different sync settings. While it doesn\u2019t have the ability to save presets, Kickstart is without doubt the cheapest quality option out there right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/265-lfotool-vst-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LFOTool by Xfer Records ($49.95)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1121\" height=\"561\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6751 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02.png 1121w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02-355x178.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-02-768x384.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1121px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1121\/561;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/manufacturers\/xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xfer Records<\/a> (the developer of the popular wavetable synth <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137242-serum-2-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serum<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/265-lfotool-vst-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LFOTool<\/a> is a powerhouse sidechaining plugin. It has a point-and-tension-based curve editor and 12 graphs that allow for 12 simultaneous curves. It also does filter modulation and includes over 50 filter shapes. Finally, LFOTool can split the input into two frequency bands and apply modulation to one and bypass the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cableguys.com\/volumeshaper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VolumeShaper 5 by Cableguys ($34)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"578\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6752 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-03.png 949w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-03-400x244.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-03-355x216.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/sidechaining-in-post-03-768x468.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 949px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 949\/578;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also developed by Cableguys, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cableguys.com\/volumeshaper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volumeshaper 5<\/a> packs in more features than Kickstart at a slightly higher price. One of its great added features is its ability to generate independent volume modulation curves for three different frequency bands. If you want even more modulation shenanigans, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cableguys.com\/shaperbox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShaperBox<\/a>, which lets you modulate time, filter, panning, width, volume, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a favorite plugin for sidechaining that&#8217;s not on this list? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Explore Splice INSTRUMENT, our virtual instrument plugin that puts an ever-growing catalog of free and premium sounds at your fingertips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/instrument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video, we showcase three plugins that will help you streamline your sidechaining workflow and achieve some intricate sound design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":6748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1696,1702],"tags":[619,333],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 3 plugins for sidechaining - Blog | Splice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this video, we showcase three plugins that will help you streamline your sidechaining workflow and achieve some intricate sound design.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Top 3 plugins for sidechaining - Blog | Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In this video, we showcase three plugins that will help you streamline your sidechaining workflow and achieve some intricate sound design.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Blog | Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-08-27T17:22:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-02T15:15:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sidechaining_Gearing_Up_BlogPost.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nick Chen\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@splice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@splice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nick Chen\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Nick Chen\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/006da68db2cca36c1730e68e67130d39\"},\"headline\":\"Top 3 plugins for sidechaining\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-08-27T17:22:10+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-02T15:15:06+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/\"},\"wordCount\":365,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/top-3-plugins-sidechaining\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sidechaining_Gearing_Up_BlogPost.png\",\"keywords\":[\"compression\",\"plugins\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Tips &amp; 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