Developed by Paul Frindle, renowned for his work on iconic SSL E/G series consoles and Sony Oxford digital boards, the Dynamic Spectrum Mapper (DSM) V3 offers advanced control over the spectral and dynamic aspects of audio. This plugin allows users to capture, modify, and reapply the unique spectral characteristics of any track, making it an essential tool throughout the production process—from recording to mixing and mastering. Its innovative processing algorithms enable rapid and precise program compression, expansion, and enhancement, ensuring that vocals and instruments retain their natural expression and clarity.

DSM V3 excels in a wide range of applications, including track matching in mastering, balancing challenging audio within mixes, and serving as an effective De-Esser. Unlike traditional EQ matching, its dynamic spectrum mapping delivers more authentic and believable results by combining spectral and dynamic information. With over three times the frequency bands of conventional multiband compressors, DSM V3 offers detailed control particularly in the mid and high frequencies where vocal timbre and character are most prominent. Compression and expansion are executed smoothly, preserving transient details and avoiding unwanted tonal shifts even under heavy processing.

The plugin also includes a transparent mastering limiter that processes only peaks without affecting the rest of the signal, maintaining punch and detail above digital maximum levels. New features in DSM V3 include an Expand mode, a fully active spectrum sidechain input with source selection, and enhanced user interface elements such as drag handles on the spectrum graph and scalable GUI options. The improved signal flow and separate control over limiter and dynamic processing enhance workflow efficiency, making DSM V3 a powerful and intuitive choice for mastering and dynamic spectral shaping.