RØDE SMART Pads vs Golden Leaf

The RØDE Sound Pads App is the companion sound pad player for high quality audio sample triggering on the go. With a large number of factory sounds and super easy triggering mechanism, the Sound Pads application provides a quick, easy and fun way to add a number of audio samples to any audio production environment.

Give your sounds a polished golden character with Golden Leaf, a tone-shaping effect for musicians, producers and sound designers. GOLDEN HARMONICS & GENTLE GLOW Use the XY pad to blend harmonic colour and glow in one expressive movement. Add warmth, sheen, bloom and resonance while keeping the original character of your sound intact. ADAPTIVE TRANSIENT SHAPING Shape attack, sustain and transient response with DSP designed to adapt across instruments and sources. Refine the balance between smoothness, presence and definition for synths, keys, bass, drums and more. POLISHED GOLDEN COLOUR Layer Leaf Air, Leaf Body, Leaf Grain and Patina to create a richer, more detailed finish. Add a touch of plate space for depth, or keep the processing focused and direct. DYNAMIC CONTROL Use the integrated limiter to manage peaks and keep the finished sound controlled. Input, output and gain-reduction meters help you see how the processing is behaving. START WITH A PRESET Explore six starting points tuned for piano, bass, synths, drums, guitar and full mixes, then shape the result with the XY pad and detailed controls. USE IT YOUR WAY Preview sounds in the standalone app or use Golden Leaf as an AUv3 Audio Unit Extension in a compatible host or DAW. From subtle harmonic polish to a richer golden finish, Golden Leaf adds colour, dimension and character without losing the identity of the source.