With the ratio control in its “Soft” setting, the AMEK Mastering Compressor has a gentle, program-dependent ratio reminiscent of the best tube compressors, but with much more transparency. In the rest of its settings, it takes on a harder knee for snappier, more assertive compression that still sounds remarkably smooth and clean. Controls like “Release Hysteresis” and “Timing” allow for exacting refinement of the compressor’s envelope.
A compressor that hears music like you do
Like the original high-end hardware that inspired it, AMEK’s Mastering Compressor takes advantage of multiple True RMS detectors. This allows it to respond intelligently to changes in signal energy in the same naturally logarithmic way as the human ear, for stunningly transparent dynamic control.
Controls unlike any other compressor
Instead of employing conventional attack and release controls, the AMEK Mastering Compressor offers an even more flexible way of dialing in the perfect compressor timing. Using 3 distinct detector circuits—slow, fast and peak—you can choose exactly how much compression you want for each aspect of the signal, to strike the perfect blend. It’s almost like having three complementary compressors in one.
A new way to visualize compression
This mastering grade tool offers not just a unique take on using compression, but a better way of visualizing it, too. The new, Brainworx-designed detector graph shows you exactly which of the three detector circuits is controlling the compressor’s response at any given time. Meanwhile, the distinctive output meter (borrowed from the original hardware), shows you how much output, compression and net signal change are occurring, all in one glance.
Fine tune to your heart’s content
Made for more than just mastering
Although the original hardware was widely coveted for its rich and transparent performance in mastering and mix bus applications, it’s also a favorite on all sorts of single instrument sources, including vocals, bass, acoustic guitar and more. The plugin includes a dedicated mono version designed specifically for these uses.
Made even more powerful with plugin-only features
As always, the engineers at Brainworx have added new digital-only features that would be impossible in the analog domain. In addition to regular favorites like the Mono Maker, Stereo Width, Auto Listen, Headroom and TMT controls, the AMEK Mastering Compressor adds the visual detector graph, a powerful 3-band sidechain filter, and a totally new feature called VCA Clip, which models the soft-clipping behavior of the original analog VCA at high signal levels.
MEGA Bundle
Get every tool you need to make pro sounding music
MEGA L
3 FREE Plugins every year!
$14.99/mo
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
MEGA XL
6 FREE Plugins every year!
$24.99/mo
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
MEGA XXL
10 FREE Plugins every year!
$29.99/mo
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
MEGA L
3 FREE Plugins every year!
$149.99/yr
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
MEGA XL
6 FREE Plugins every year!
$249.99/yr
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
MEGA XXL
10 FREE Plugins every year!
$299.99/yr
What you need to know
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
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