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Oxford Inflator
The Secret to Award-Winning Mixes
Adds perceived loudness and density without the pumping or peak-crushing of a limiter. The Effect control sets the amount, Curve sets the harmonic character. Works on tracks, buses or the mix.
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Description
The Oxford Inflator by Sonnox is an essential tool for producers and engineers looking to add presence, warmth, and loudness to their tracks without compromising dynamic range or clarity. Built with industry-standard precision, the Inflator is celebrated for its unique ability to increase perceived loudness while retaining musicality, making it a versatile choice for any stage of audio production, from mixing to mastering. This powerful plugin enhances your sound’s impact, providing rich harmonic warmth and punch that stands out in the mix without unwanted distortion.
Ideal for boosting vocals, instruments, or full mixes, the Oxford Inflator’s proprietary processing algorithm offers flexibility, allowing you to add energy and fullness to even the quietest sections. Its intuitive interface simplifies control, so you can dial in the perfect balance of subtle enhancement or dramatic lift with ease. Compatible with leading DAWs, the Inflator has been trusted by top audio professionals worldwide, helping them achieve the punch and richness needed to deliver powerful, radio-ready sound. Transform your audio production with the Oxford Inflator – your secret to professional loudness and detail without losing depth or dynamics.
The Inflator Difference - Why Pros Keep Coming Back
This is where the Oxford Inflator stands apart from imitators and remains a fixture in professional studios worldwide.
Whether you’re adding subtle depth or making a track explode with intensity, the Inflator brings an undeniable presence, warmth, and power to your mix—all without squashing dynamics or adding unwanted distortion. It delivers results other plugins can only hope to imitate.
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What The Pros Think Of Inflator
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Billy Decker (Dustin Lynch, Rodney Atkins, Chris Young)
"Oxford Inflator is a one-of-a-kind plugin and such an important, irreplaceable element." -
Simon Climie (BB King, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton)
"The Inflator is another secret weapon. Say you have synth part that’s a bit dull and lifeless, rather than using conventional EQ, I often try the Inflator. It’s like the energy and lift you’d get with great outboard. It’s just incredibly good at bringing out the character of a sound." -
Hector Castillo (Philip Glass, Brazilian Girls, Lou Reed)
"The Oxford Inflator. I don’t know what it does but it’s amazing. When I start to mix I usually start at 50 percent, but you can put it all the way up and it still sounds natural. It’s just a really good fattener. It makes everything stand out."
Key Features
Instant Excitement
Inflator instantly adds warmth, depth, and character to any track. Whether it’s subtle saturation or full-on intensity, you control the excitement.
Uncompromising Dynamic Range
No need to sacrifice emotional impact for volume; Inflator lets your music retain its energy while still standing out in today’s loudness-driven market.
Unmatched Legacy & Compatibility
Investing in the Oxford Inflator means you’re not just getting today’s best exciter plugin; you’re future-proofing your workflow.
The Real Deal
Backed by Sonnox’s renowned customer support and regular updates, you can be confident you’re using the most reliable, authentic tool in your arsenal.
Watch Inflator In Action
Explore how Inflator is being used to enhance and excite productions.
FAQs
Compatibility
Licencing
- Local MachineInstall directly on your computer.
- iLok DeviceRequires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB dongle (latest drivers required).
- iLok CloudActivation via iLok Cloud requires an active internet connection (only one activation can be assigned to iLok Cloud; the other must be on a Local Machine or iLok Device).
Each Oxford plugin license includes two simultaneous activations.
With an iLok account, you can authorise each activation on one of the following devices:
Supported Formats
- Audio Unit (AU)
- VST3
- AAX-NativePro Tools 11 or later.
- AAX-DSPPro Tools Ultimate, Pro Tools HD, or Avid VENUE systems.
Compatible plugin formats for various digital audio workstations (DAWs):
Supported Operating Systems
- macOSmacOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.
- WindowsWindows 10 (64-bit) or later.
Our plugins are compatible with the following operating systems:
For compatibility with older systems, please contact our support team.
AAX-DSP Instances per chip
Number of AAX-DSP instances per chip (varies by sample rate):
Documentation
For detailed setup instructions and additional usage tips, please refer to the user guide.
Oxford Inflator User Guide.
