At pluginplug.io, we’re always on the lookout for plugins that simplify the mixing process without sacrificing sonic quality. The latest addition to our catalogue fits that brief perfectly: Airlift by Sauce Audio — a minimalist, one-knob plugin that quietly does a lot under the hood.
Sauce Audio is a new player in the plugin audio world. We asked the team to present their first product to our community and explain who it is made for and what you can expect from it.
Airlift is a multi-effect plugin designed to enhance clarity, presence, and punch in any audio source — from vocals and drums to full mixes. Despite its clean interface, Airlift is far from basic. It houses a smart, genre-aware DSP engine that adapts to what you’re working on and responds dynamically to your source.
In other words: Airlift listens before it speaks.
One Knob, Seven Flavors
The heart of Airlift is its Big Knob, which lets you dial in one of seven “Sauce Styles” — each a custom signal chain of compression, EQ, saturation, and transient shaping:
Sauce Style
Sonic Character
Best For
Classic
Smooth and vintage
General tone shaping
Yuzu
Bright and airy
Pop vocals, shimmer
Aioli
Full and lush
R&B, soul, warm mids
Tahini
Earthy and organic
Acoustic, indie
Tomatillo
Punchy with crunch
Rhythmic instruments
Habanero
Aggressive and energetic
Hip-hop, EDM, bold transients
Diablo
Deep low-end focus
Bass-heavy music, subs
Each style is fine-tuned through countless listening tests and real-world production cases. The goal? Get better sound faster, without decision fatigue.
Under the Hood: What Makes Airlift Tick
Airlift isn’t a single-purpose plugin. It’s a multi-stage processor built for intuitive enhancement:
Source-Aware Processing Select your input type (vocals, drums, instruments, mix), and Airlift tailors its thresholds and curves to match.
Adaptive Gain Staging Keeps everything musical — smooth when it should be, punchy when it needs to be — without unwanted clipping.
Parallel Processing with Mix Control Use the Mix knob to blend the original signal with the processed version for subtle enhancement or bold transformation.
True Output Level Control No artificial loudness tricks — Airlift gives you transparent gain compensation, ideal for stacking with limiters or mastering chains.
Why It Matters
Plugins often fall into two camps: either too simple and inflexible, or overly complex and menu-heavy. Airlift strikes a rare balance — it’s simple on the surface, powerful underneath. That makes it a great fit for:
Producers on tight deadlines
Artists who mix their own vocals
Sound designers crafting emotional textures
Engineers who want fast A/B testing without losing the vibe
In a world full of technical tools, Airlift brings back the joy of trusting your ears.
Get an exclusive deal on AirLift on pluginplug.io
If you want to convince yourself download the 7 days trial version and test AirLift with your own material. We teamed up with AirLift to offer you an additional 30% discount on their current sale price. Go to the product page and blick on the coupon button to get the deal.
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