Devious Machines drops Duck 2 with multiband editing

A massive feature dump just turned Devious Machines' side-chain staple into a genuinely different beast with Duck 2.

Envelope editor gets a full makeover

• Brush tools let users paint ramp and step patterns.
• Randomise functions generate fresh rhythmic ideas instantly.
• New spline and 2D Bend curve shapes landed.
• Shape copying works across Duck 2 and Infiltrator.

Multiband section leveled up hard

• Three separate bands replace the old two-band setup.
• Each band can carry its own independent envelope.
• Crossover slopes offer 12, 24, or 48 dB/octave options.
• Linear-phase mode tackles artifacts in parallel chains.

Trace Envelope and revamped Offset control

• Trace Envelope auto-generates shapes from audio signals.
• Side-chain input or imported files both work as sources.
• A merged offset-and-look-ahead knob replaced two controls.
• Continuous variable timing adjustments are possible.

GUI and workflow quality-of-life stuff

• The interface has been modernized and is fully resizable.
• Undo/redo and a revamped preset browser shipped.
• Non-4/4 time signatures get improved support.

Pricing and platform rundown

• Duck 2 costs £29.99 or €34.99 at full price.
• Original owners can upgrade for £9.99 or €9.99.
• Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 are the minimum requirements.
• VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats are all covered.