Smart Bass
Moves from rumble and mud cleanup through neutral to deeper sub weight, body, and punch.
Native OBS Studio audio filter
Smart audio enhancement that sounds better—not merely louder.
ArSonKuPik gives music, media, podcasts, and spoken audio a more polished, alive, and engaging presentation while protecting real-time stability. Its macro controls are deliberately audible, but gain staging is calibrated to avoid the huge hidden level jump common in “wow effect” processing.
- Crackle-free smoothed parameter movement
- Calibrated perceived loudness target—not an extreme boost
- CPU-conscious DSP for streaming and recording
GPL-3.0Free and open source
Windows + LinuxMultiple release formats
Crackle-freeState-preserving DSP updates
CPU-consciousDesigned for practical OBS use
What it improves
Audible controls without an overbuilt workflow
The interface stays simple while each macro moves multiple coordinated DSP controls behind the scenes.
Smart Treble
Moves from smoother de-harsh and de-ess behavior through neutral to air, presence, and sparkle.
Vocal Body
Moves from a tucked, smoother vocal lane through neutral to more body, clarity, and forward presence.
Stereo Magic
Moves from narrow or mono through the original stereo image to a wider, more open presentation.
Engineering priorities
Built around stable listening quality
ArSonKuPik treats real-time audio behavior as a product requirement. Parameter changes preserve filter state, continuous controls are smoothed, preset topology changes are masked by a short transition, and dynamic gain behavior is intentionally constrained.
Crackle-free movementState-preserving biquad retuning and block-level smoothing
Stable dynamicsConservative compressor makeup and recovery to reduce pumping
Calibrated wow effectInternal headroom with partial restore targets a tasteful ON/OFF difference
Practical CPU profileDirty-apply updates stop retuning after parameters settle
Get started
Recommended
Install in the format that fits your workflow
The Windows installer is recommended for most users. Portable and Linux packages remain available for manual deployment.
Windows installer
Close OBS, run the latest setup executable, reopen OBS, and add ArSonKuPik Smart Enhancer to an audio source.
Get the installer →Windows portable ZIP
Extract the package and copy the plugin folder into the standard OBS ProgramData plugin directory.
View manual steps →Linux archive
Extract the release archive and deploy the package tree into the OBS plugin path used by your distribution.
View package details →
Sustainable open source
Support development globally or locally in Indonesia
ArSonKuPik remains free and GPL-3.0. Voluntary support helps sustain public builds, compatibility testing, release engineering, audio-quality validation, documentation, and focused development time.
Global supportGitHub Sponsors for one-time or recurring contributions
IndonesiaVerified merchant QRIS channel after recipient verification
No paywallNo paid feature unlocks, closed presets, or sponsor-controlled roadmap
Optional recognitionSupporter acknowledgment is opt-in; anonymous support is respected
FAQ
Common questions
Is ArSonKuPik free?
Yes. The project is free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
How loud should Filter ON be?
The current gain-staging target is a tasteful audible benefit rather than an extreme jump. The main project smoke test targets roughly 3–4 dB of peak benefit.
Will moving a slider create crackle?
The current engine preserves filter history and smooths continuous parameters to prevent the state resets and zipper noise that caused earlier crackle.
Does it require powerful hardware?
The engine is designed for practical live use and avoids making global oversampling the default. Actual CPU use still depends on the system, sample rate, sources, and OBS scene complexity.
Does sponsoring unlock extra features?
No. Donations are voluntary project support. The public GPL-3.0 plugin remains complete, and sponsorship does not buy technical control, guaranteed deadlines, or private features.
Open-source OBS audio