# FAC Smash — Smash Your Beats Up ! AUv3

> Aggressive audio compressor and sound shaper with multi-band processing and noise gate. (iPhone/iPad app by Frederic Corvest.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-smash/id6480281404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765)
- Category: Music
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-smash/id6480281404/reviews.md

## What is FAC Smash?

• Loud, Aggressive, and Powerful Sound Shaping
• Extreme compression, capturing vintage analog nuances and colors
• Unique 'flatten' feature to preserve character while restoring dynamics
• Fast sound refining with impact and sustain controls
• Single or multi-band, with filter slopes ranging from 6dB to an impressive 192dB
• Creative noise gate: smoothly blend from single to multi-band
• Parallel compression and optional master Brickwall limiter
• Intuitive workflow for effortless adjustments
• Low latency, waveform display of the pre and post signal
• Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views | Light/Dark Theme
• Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro

FAC Smash is all about generating explosive energy for your beats and instruments! Squash, squeeze... SMASH your sound, or simply get that magical gentle touch when you seek refinement and finesse.

Behind its unconventional and flashy appearance lies a series of boosted upward compressors meticulously designed to include the specific nuances and colors of vintage analog devices. The plugin can operate on either one or three frequency bands and provides a couple of filter slopes ranging from a subtle and transparent 6dB to an impressive 192dB!

The workflow is optimized for simplicity and intuitiveness, enabling effortless transitions between subtle adjustments and complete alterations with its up to 120dB of upwards compression.

Yes!, FAC Smash can push the sound to its extreme limits, potentially creating a "sausage-like" signal. But fear not — the 'flatten' feature steps in to restore dynamics while preserving the aggressive character, giving you the best of both worlds.

The built-in noise gate circuit at the input adds yet another layer of sonic sculpting possibilities. Whether acting on the entire signal or individual frequency bands, this circuit can transform your sound, expanding your creative possibilities.

But the magic doesn't stop there; FAC Smash offers parallel compression, an optional master Brickwall limiter, and a waveform view of both the pre and post signal! You'll have a clear visual representation of your audio as you sculpt it to perfection.

The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Smash.html

## Key features

- Extreme compression with analog nuances
- Unique 'flatten' feature for dynamics
- Multi-band processing with steep filter slopes
- Creative noise gate
- Parallel compression and brickwall limiter
- Waveform display
- Portrait and landscape views

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-smash/id6480281404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-08-18*

This does exactly what I was looking for and couldn’t find in any other app. Multiple types of grungy distorted compression - YES! It sounds great! Love it! Thanks Fred!

PS - I don’t see how anyone could rate this one star! 🤡

### 3/5 — Creative character effect for studio productions

*2024-07-27*

You can get very interesting, good sounding results which will add a certain flavor. But it’s all far away from subtle. If you’re looking for something gentle or transparent you might want to look somewhere else. It also adds around 5ms of latency (measured with 96khz/64 samples on the M4) to the signal which makes it rather difficult to use in a live performance. I guess it’s because of the lookahead which can’t be adjusted or turned off. But other solutions achieve similar or better results with less latency.

### 5/5 — Caio

*2024-06-02*

Absolute sublime app that really makes a difference. 
Used app on old mixes and totally transformed em . Absolutely luv it ❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Just makes everything sound amazing

*2024-05-27*

It’s like the special secret sauce… now I can’t stop using it!

### 5/5 — Woah

*2024-05-16*

Sounds  Amazing 🤩 another FAC winner 🏆

## Frequently asked questions about FAC Smash

### What is FAC Smash?

FAC Smash is an audio processing tool designed for sound shaping and aggressive compression. It offers features like extreme compression, a unique 'flatten' function, and multi-band processing to refine and enhance audio.

### What devices does FAC Smash support?

FAC Smash is available for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It utilizes AUv3 technology, making it compatible with a wide range of music production applications on these platforms.

### How much does FAC Smash cost?

FAC Smash is a paid application priced at $9.99. This is a one-time purchase for the universal application across supported devices.

### What are the key sound shaping features of FAC Smash?

FAC Smash provides loud, aggressive, and powerful sound shaping with extreme compression. It includes a 'flatten' feature to preserve character while restoring dynamics, and a creative noise gate for sonic sculpting.

### Does FAC Smash have ads?

No, FAC Smash does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### How does the multi-band processing in FAC Smash work?

FAC Smash allows for single or multi-band processing with filter slopes ranging from 6dB to an impressive 192dB. This enables precise control over different frequency ranges of your audio.

### What is the 'flatten' feature in FAC Smash?

The 'flatten' feature in FAC Smash is designed to restore dynamics while preserving the aggressive character of the sound. It helps to avoid a 'sausage-like' signal that can occur with extreme compression.

### When was FAC Smash last updated?

FAC Smash was last updated on July 29, 2025, with version 1.2.1. This indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2025-07-29

+ Maintenance update

How to support FAC? : Rate and Review ALL of your FAC apps • Buy a t-shirt • Tip...
Contact: support •• fredantoncorvest.com

### 1.2 — 2024-12-11

- UI Migration to SwiftUI
- Smoother Adjustments & Clearer Feedback: Enhanced interaction with knobs and sliders, providing more precise control
- New Touch Gestures:
  - Drag horizontally for fine adjustments (vertically for regular mode)
  - Double tap to reset to default
  - Single tap to cycle through indexed parameters
  - Long press to enter a value manually (input dialog)
- Maintenance Update

How to support FAC? : Rate and Review ALL of your FAC apps • Buy a t-shirt • Tip...
Contact: support •• fredantoncorvest.com

### 1.1 — 2024-05-24

How to support FAC? : Rate and Review ALL of your FAC apps • Buy a t-shirt • Tip...

+ Addition of Light/Dark Theme
+ Maintenance update

Contact: support •• fredantoncorvest.com

### 1.0 — 2024-05-12

No release notes.

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