Nicky Romero is a specialized sidechain utility developed by Cableguys in collaboration with DJ and producer Nicky Romero. This specific version, v1.0.9, was released to improve compatibility with OS X Yosemite and Cubase 8 . Core Functionality
: Instead of routing a kick drum to a compressor, you place Kickstart directly on the track you want to duck (typically bass or pads).
: It features 16 hand-crafted curves designed by Nicky Romero to suit various club-focused sub-divisions.
The plugin is designed to provide an instant "pumping" sidechain effect without the need for complex internal routing or sidechain compression setups. It functions as a volume automation tool that ducks the signal at specific intervals.
: A large Mix knob allows you to blend the dry signal with the ducked signal, while a built-in oscilloscope provides real-time visual feedback of the volume ducking. Key Specifications of v1.0.9