Duck provides immediate sidechain compression and creative volume shaping, making it easier to achieve clean, dynamic mixes. Its intuitive draw-your-own curve interface allows precise control over volume modulation, repeating patterns at customizable speeds and depths. Whether set to loop continuously or triggered by internal audio, external audio, or MIDI signals, Duck adapts seamlessly to various production workflows.

The plugin’s split band mode offers distinct control over low and high frequency ranges, enabling targeted ducking that preserves the clarity of your basslines while maintaining the presence of higher frequencies. Users can select from a variety of preset curves and patches or design their own, applying effects on individual tracks, groups, or the master bus. Additional features include smoothing controls to eliminate clicks, lookahead for precise transient response, and MIDI input filtering for selective triggering.

Duck operates efficiently with low CPU usage, supporting multiple instances across complex sessions without performance loss. Compatible with Mac and Windows in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats, it integrates smoothly into popular digital audio workstations. Its group control feature allows simultaneous management of multiple Duck instances, while band soloing aids in fine-tuning crossover frequencies. This combination of flexibility and ease of use makes Duck a valuable tool for enhancing rhythm and energy in any mix.