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GrooveGod Sidecheck plugin interface
GrooveGod SidecheckActual plugin interface
Dynamics FX

GrooveGod Sidecheck

Sidechain matrix. No cable spaghetti.

Insert on tracks, pick one master, choose your key source and duck the destinations you want. Dual-stage optical and discrete compression with morph A/B and MIDI learn.

Platforms

VST3 (macOS). Windows VST3 coming.

VST3 · macOS 10.15 or later, 64-bit host

Audio demo15s clip coming soon
Features

Matrix routing

One master instance, every insert visible. Pick key, pick ducks.

Dual-stage engine

Optical and discrete stages in series for glue that stays musical.

Per-destination amount

Amount and threshold per duck, with gain reduction metering.

Morph A/B

Snapshot two dynamics settings and morph between them.

MIDI learn

Map punch, sustain, attack, release, ratio and makeup to your controller.

Rest-of-mix duck

Duck everything except the key with one row.

Workflow
01

Insert

Put GrooveGod Sidecheck on the tracks you want in the matrix.

02

Pick the key

Choose the source that triggers the ducking.

03

Dial it

Set amount and threshold per destination and shape the dynamics.

Specs
Formats

VST3

System

macOS 10.15 or later, 64-bit host

Tested hosts

Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Cubase, Bitwig

Machines

3 per account, revocable

Activation FAQ

How do I unlock the plugin?

Open GrooveGod Sidecheck, hit Unlock, and paste the license key from your account — or sign in with your email and approve the machine on GridBit.com.

How many computers?

3 machines per account, shared across the plugins you own. Reinstalling on the same machine does not use a new slot.

Does it need to be online?

Only for account, download and activation. The plugin re-checks in the background about every 7 days and keeps working offline until the license ticket expires.

What if I hit the machine limit?

Open your account, remove a machine from the device list, then activate the new one.