Rough Rider is one of the most popular dynamics processors on the planet, with well over a half a million downloads over its decade-plus lifespan, and is in heavy daily use by producers the world over. With Rough Rider 3, Audio Damage have expanded the original to include an external sidechain input, the ability to turn off the built-in "warming" filter (the FULL BANDWIDTH button), and much more accurate metering.
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 8 or greater
- 64-bit VST3, VST & AAX
Mac
- macOS 10.12 and above
- AU, VST, VST3 & AAX
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Rough Rider 3 is highly praised by users as a simple, easy-to-use, yet hard-hitting and solid compressor plugin. Reviewers consider it a worthy, high-quality alternative to paid plugins and highly versatile for both individual channels and buses.













