The presets are quite limited for mastering but there are some useful set ups to be had with a bit of experimentation. Nice unit with an analog option, plus controls for 'punch' and 'width'. Loads of presets, mainly for instruments but there are 12 specific mix options. Very nice stereo EQ VST which can subtly widen and separate a mix by applying slightly different EQ settings at identical frequencies to the left and right channels. This has a default flat setting, plus 7 presets. The presets are aimed more at individual instruments but with some tweaking the unit can be quite useful. This has a limiter, compressor and equalizer, plus an Analog setting to warm up the sound.

We've attempted to show a preset on each screenshot, and wherever possible, we've snapped the VST in action, so you get to see all the pretty lights!Ĭlick on the product name to go direct to the download page.

Also, and perhaps more importantly, by seeing how the controls are set when the various presets are selected, we can maybe start to learn a little more of the various processes that are going on and begin to understand more about mixing and the challenging subject of mastering. In my limited experience though, what they can do though is give a helping hand with a mix. There is some very expensive and sophisticated hardware and software out there that these plug-ins cannot possible come close to in terms of quality.

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