Oxford Inflator

The deal

$39 at Plugin Boutique (down from $156). Sale ends April 20, 2026.

What it is

Oxford Inflator is a psychoacoustic enhancement plugin by Sonnox that has been a staple in professional mixing and mastering studios for decades. It works by adding harmonic saturation and perceived loudness to your signal without introducing compression artifacts or distorting your dynamic range. The result is a track that sounds fuller, louder, and more present - without the telltale squash of a limiter.

Who it's for

Mixing and mastering engineers who want to add life and punch to vocals, buses, or full mixes. It's especially useful when EQ and compression aren't enough and a track still feels thin or lacks excitement.

Key features

• Adds warmth, depth, and character to any signal without flattening dynamics
• Works on individual tracks, buses, or the master chain for flexible placement
• Controls range from subtle saturation to full-on intensity
• Compatible with AAX Native, AU, and VST3 on Mac and Windows, including Apple Silicon