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    iZotope Ozone 11 Advanced

    Mastering Plug-in Suite

    Ozone still offers traditional mastering tools — but its AI‑fuelled options open the door to so much more!

    Reviews . Jan 2024
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    Musik Hack Master Plan

    Mastering Processor Plug-in

    This great‑sounding processor does more than make your music loud — but does it do enough?

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    MAAT thEQblue12

    Mastering EQ Plug‑in

    MAAT's mastering equaliser models the characteristics of 12 analogue EQ designs, but leaves out their real-world drawbacks!

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Inside Studio One Project Window

    PreSonus Studio One Tips & Techniques

    Studio One's Project window offers a fully fledged mastering environment.

    Techniques Nov 2019
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    IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX

    Mastering Software Suite

    IK Multimedia take home-studio mastering to the MAX — and beyond!

    Reviews Mar 2019
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    Fred Anton Corvest Maxima Maximiser

    App For iOS

    For audio mastering, Fred Anton Corvest’s new Maxima app might be ideal for users simply looking to get the final audio levels right with a bit of compression or limiting...

    Reviews Jul 2018
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    iZotope Neutron 2 & Ozone 8

    Mixing & Mastering Plug-ins

    The latest versions of iZotope’s Ozone and Neutron are not only more intelligent than their predecessors, they can also communicate with one another.

    Reviews May 2018
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    DMG Audio Limitless

    Mastering Limiter Plug-in

    If you’re feeling limited by your existing limiter, perhaps DMG Audio have the answer?

    Reviews Jul 2016
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    IK Multimedia Stealth Limiter

    Formats: Mac OS & Windows VST, RTAS & AAX

    Multimedia’s T-Racks mastering suite is a modular program: basic core functionality is free, and users build up a collection of tasty processors by making in-app purchases from the company’s Custom Shop.

    Reviews Dec 2015
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    Tracktion Master Mix

    Formats: Mac & PC VST; Mac AU

    Tracktion’s Master Mix plug-in is a simple but sophisticated one-stop mastering processor at a remarkably affordable price.

    Reviews Dec 2015
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    iZotope Ozone 6.1 Advanced

    Mastering Software For Mac OS & Windows

    A ground–up rethink of Ozone’s user interface is designed to make it less intimidating to home users.

    Reviews Jun 2015
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    Harbal v3.

    Harbal 3

    Analysis & Mastering Software [Mac OS/Windows]

    If you want to know how your mixes match up to commercial masters, Harbal will show you!

    Reviews Feb 2013
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    Slate Digital FGX

    Mastering Processor [Mac & PC]

    The idea that loud digital masters can retain real dynamics seems like a contradiction in terms, but it's exactly what Slate Digital are claiming for their new mastering plug-in.

    Reviews Nov 2010
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    IK Multimedia T-Racks 3

    Master Processing Suite [Mac/PC]

    IKs original T-Racks invented the idea of one-stop shop software for master processing. Do the improvements in version 3 keep it ahead of its rivals?

    Reviews Apr 2009
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    Brainworx BX Digital

    Mastering EQ Plug-in [Mac OS X & Windows]

    Middle & Sides processing offers unique mastering possibilities, such as the ability to de-ess a centrally panned vocal without affecting panned cymbal sounds. Brainworx's new plug-in combines an innovative M&S matrix with mastering-quality EQ and processing.

    Reviews Jul 2007
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    Sony Sound Forge 9

    Digital Audio Production Suite For Windows

    Sony's Sound Forge is one of the best-known PC stereo editing packages around, and version 9 brings with it a new world of multi-channel editing possibilities.

    Reviews Jun 2007
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    Q. How do I maximise loudness on tracks?

    I have been recording music for quite a few years now, but I always get the same problem when I listen back to my mixes:...

    Sound Advice May 2007
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    Algorithmix PEQ Red & Blue

    EQ Plug-ins For Windows

    Mastering engineers are notoriously fussy about EQ, and until now, plug-in manufacturers have struggled to compete with the best hardware designs. Can Algorithmix's Red and Blue change hearts and minds?

    Reviews Apr 2007
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    McDSP Project Studio Bundle

    Native Plug-in Bundle For Pro Tools

    McDSP's Project Studio Bundle provides an affordable way for Pro Tools users to get their hands on versions of all the company's acclaimed effects and processors.

    Reviews Mar 2007
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    Using Waveburner: Part 1

    The Basics

    Waveburner is bundled free with Logic Pro and offers some significant power in the mastering department. We take a look at the hidden jewel in Apple's crown.

    Techniques Dec 2006
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    Preparing Your Music For Mastering: Part 2

    Mastering: How The Pros Do It

    Last month we discussed how to prepare mixes so that they are ready for the mastering engineer. This month, we look inside the mastering room during the processing of an album, to see what kind of equipment is used, and the sort of processes that are applied to finish the tracks to the required standard.

    Techniques Oct 2005

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