Developed alongside Newfangled Audio, the latest plug-in in Eventide’s software collection has been designed to tackle a common mix challenge: creating a clean-sounding midrange. Fixate:Midrange employs intelligent EQ processing that quickly identifies and tackles ‘muddiness’, and promises to deliver professional-sounding results with minimal effort.
Designed to get users up and running quickly, the plug-in is capable of analysing incoming audio and detecting problematic areas, and applies its processing dynamically in response to the input signal. It carries out its analysis across multiple frequency bands, evaluating resonances and imbalances which Eventide say can often go unnoticed with traditional analysers. The approach is said to deliver impressive results while leaving the overall character of the original audio unchanged.
There are some manual controls on offer, and Fixate:Midrange provides some visual feedback that highlight potential problem frequencies. Users are provided with a set of self-explanatory controls that make it possible to fine-tune the processing: Demud, Dethin, Dehonk, Denasal and Deharsh.
Key Features
- Six dynamic processors for Mud, Thinness, Honk, Nasalness, Harshness and Spectral Balance.
- Critical-band resonance detection based on human hearing.
- Real-time HINTMAP visual feedback.
- Spectral Balance control across 15 frequency bands.
- Profiles for mastering, vocals, guitar and custom references.
- Mid-Side processing.
- Per-band solo, enable and delta monitoring.
- Midrange Focus listening mode.
- Automatic gain compensation and A/B comparison.
- Full preset system with tagging and recall.
- Resizable interface with multiple colour schemes.
"Nailing the midrange is the key to a great mix, and I've always found it challenging. I wanted to build a tool that made perfect midrange easier for those who struggle and faster for those who've already mastered it." - Dan Gillespie, Owner, Newfangled Audio
Compatibility
Fixate:Midrange is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 10.14 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available. You’ll need an iLok account for authorisation, although no USB dongle is required.
Pricing & Availability
Fixate:Midrange is available now, and is currently (16 May 2026) being offered at an introductory price of $79, reduced from its full cost of $139.
