Zynaptiq have just announced the launch of two new plug-ins, alongside new and improved versions of two of their software bundles.
Loud
The first of the new arrivals draws on the technologies used in Zynaptiq’s Intensity 2, Punch and Balance plug-ins, and combines them with a feed-back multiband limiter. As its name suggests, the plug-in’s main aim is to increase perceived loudness, and it aims to make things as simple as possible with just a few key controls. It features Clean and Warm operating modes along with a Tone and Mix parameters, and helpfully offers automatic gain compensation.
Key Features
- Combines the engines of Intensity 2, Punch, and Balance with a multiband limiter and saturation.
- Single processing stage for maximum quality and minimum resource use.
- Dual algorithm configurations: Clean and Warm.
- Tone control adaptively adjusts frequency response.
- Level-compensated monitoring functionality (AGC).
- Support for up to 16 channels for immersive audio.
- 64-bit internal processing
- Streamlined, fully vectorised GUI with zoom up to 200%.
Wide
Wide then tackles stereo image widening and mono-to-stereo upmixing, and is capable of retaining 100% mono compatibility if required. It includes four algorithms: three stereo-to-stereo and one mono-to-stereo, all of which are based on Zynaptic’s patented sample-accurate spectral processing technology. The company say that the plug-in avoids nearly all of the common issues and artefacts associated with traditional widening processors, and that the mono-to-stereo upmix algorithm will be welcome among music, TV, film and game audio professionals alike.
Key Features
- Stereo-to-stereo image widening and mono-to-stereo upmixing plug-in.
- Four unique algorithms: three stereo-to-stereo and one mono-to-stereo.
- Zynaptiq-style BIAS/Hover-Menu based frequency-dependent operation.
- Broadband and frequency-dependent fold-down to mono.
- 64-bit internal processing.
- Streamlined, fully vectorised GUI with zoom up to 200%.
Zap IV & Master III Bundles
The new arrivals have launched alongside updated version of two plug-in bundles, Zap IV and Master III. The former contains all 16 of Zynaptiq’s renowned plug-ins, while the latter comprises seven of their mixing and mastering-focused offerings: Intensity 2, Unfilter, Balance, Punch, Unmix::Drums and the newly released Loud And Wide.
Compatibility
Loud, Wide and the new bundles are all supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.15 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Loud and Wide are available now, and are currently subject to the following introductory pricing offers:
- Loud: $€49 (usually $€99)
- Wide: $€99 (usually $€149)
The updated Zap VI and Master III bundles are priced as follows:
- Zap VI: $1299€1319
- Master III: $499€509
Upgrade prices are available for those who own existing versions — more information can be found on the Zynaptiq website.
