Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I’m excited to show you Polarity MD, a plugin I’ve been developing over the last few weeks. It’s essentially a four-band "OTT" style multiband dynamics processor that I built because I wanted more control than the standard three bands. It features upwards and downwards compression on every band, plus integrated clippers on the input, the output, and each individual band. It's completely free, and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. I also walk you through my unique approach to the GUI, which I built using HTML and CSS to ensure it works across different systems.
Download: https://polarity.productions/polarity-md/
Give Feedback: discord.gg/auxH8bkqCh
Get Updates (sub on patreon free tier to get update mails) bit.ly/3PgbxZz
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2026-02-04-polarity-md-ott-multiband-compressor
0:00 Introduction to Polarity MD (Multiband Dynamics)
0:18 Compatibility: VST3, CLAP, and LV2 formats for Win/Mac/Linux
0:32 Comparing the 4-band architecture to standard OTT
1:03 Licensing: Completely free and open-source
1:54 Under the hood: C++, JUCE, and the HTML/CSS GUI
2:34 Audio demonstration on a Drum & Bass track
3:01 Input stage and Clipper explanation
3:41 Using the Delta signal to hear exactly what is being clipped
4:28 Color-coding explained: Yellow (Downwards), Blue (Upwards), Red (Clipping)
5:08 Global Amount, Threshold, and Time Scale controls
7:58 Crossover frequency presets (Mastering, OTT, and Drum Bus)
8:31 Scalable web-based interface behavior
11:56 How to achieve "Clip to Zero" loudness
12:48 Beta status and current OS compatibility notes
14:00 Future plans and feature requests
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💰 donate via Paypal: bit.ly/3cae9t8
🎧 my Music: polarity.bandcamp.com
💾 my Tools: polarity.me/posts/articles/2024-08-04-polarity-tools
💻 my Gear: kit.co/polarity/polarity-music-kit
👉 Discord: discord.gg/eWwFBww
👉 Website: polarity.me
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In this video, I’m excited to show you Polarity MD, a plugin I’ve been developing over the last few weeks. It’s essentially a four-band "OTT" style multiband dynamics processor that I built because I wanted more control than the standard three bands. It features upwards and downwards compression on every band, plus integrated clippers on the input, the output, and each individual band. It's completely free, and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. I also walk you through my unique approach to the GUI, which I built using HTML and CSS to ensure it works across different systems.
Download: https://polarity.productions/polarity-md/
Give Feedback: discord.gg/auxH8bkqCh
Get Updates (sub on patreon free tier to get update mails) bit.ly/3PgbxZz
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2026-02-04-polarity-md-ott-multiband-compressor
0:00 Introduction to Polarity MD (Multiband Dynamics)
0:18 Compatibility: VST3, CLAP, and LV2 formats for Win/Mac/Linux
0:32 Comparing the 4-band architecture to standard OTT
1:03 Licensing: Completely free and open-source
1:54 Under the hood: C++, JUCE, and the HTML/CSS GUI
2:34 Audio demonstration on a Drum & Bass track
3:01 Input stage and Clipper explanation
3:41 Using the Delta signal to hear exactly what is being clipped
4:28 Color-coding explained: Yellow (Downwards), Blue (Upwards), Red (Clipping)
5:08 Global Amount, Threshold, and Time Scale controls
7:58 Crossover frequency presets (Mastering, OTT, and Drum Bus)
8:31 Scalable web-based interface behavior
11:56 How to achieve "Clip to Zero" loudness
12:48 Beta status and current OS compatibility notes
14:00 Future plans and feature requests
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💕 Support me on Patreon: bit.ly/3PgbxZz
💰 donate via Paypal: bit.ly/3cae9t8
🎧 my Music: polarity.bandcamp.com
💾 my Tools: polarity.me/posts/articles/2024-08-04-polarity-tools
💻 my Gear: kit.co/polarity/polarity-music-kit
👉 Discord: discord.gg/eWwFBww
👉 Website: polarity.me
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🛒 Buy/Upgrade Bitwig Studio & Support me bit.ly/3yQEyDU
🛒 VST/AU Plugin Deals bit.ly/3zcvo66
