STEVE
A slew rate limiter that rounds off the digital edge. Softens aggressive transients and adds subtle analog character by constraining signal velocity.
Free / macOS / Zero Latency
v1.1.0 · Signed & notarized for macOS
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What It Does
One processor, one job. STEVE limits how fast your signal can move.
Slew Rate Limiting
Controls the maximum rate of change in your audio signal. From subtle smoothing to heavy transient reshaping, all from a single knob.
Zero Latency
No lookahead, no latency compensation needed. Use it on the mix bus during tracking or drop it into a live session without hesitation.
Null-Test Compliant
At 0% slew amount, the output is bit-identical to the input. STEVE adds nothing you didn’t ask for.
Delta Listen Mode
Hear only what STEVE is removing. Option/Alt-click Delta to arm Auto-Listen—it engages while you adjust the slew knob, then disengages when you let go.
Dual Display
Slew amount shows as both percentage and microseconds. Read it however your brain works.
Accent Color
Pick your own accent color for the plugin UI. Subtle, but it’s yours.
Where It Works
Anywhere you want less edge and more character.
Drums
Take the unwanted edge off close mics and overheads without dulling the attack. STEVE rounds what needs rounding and leaves the rest alone.
Bass & Acoustic Guitar
Tame pesky pick transients and string noise that poke through the mix. Keeps the note intact, just smooths the way in.
Vocals
Round off sibilance spikes and harsh consonants before they hit your compressor. A subtler alternative to de-essing.
Mix Bus & Mastering
A touch of slew on the master rounds the overall character without changing the tone. Less digital, more cohesive.
Technical Specs
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platform | macOS 10.15+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Processing | Slew rate limiting |
| Latency | 0 samples |
| Parameters | Slew Amount, Mix, Delta |
| Installer | .pkg (signed & notarized) |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Price | Free |
System requirements: macOS 10.15+ (Catalina or later), 64-bit host, VST3/AU/AAX compatible DAW