MYSTIC 2 is the next evolution of Acustica's tube-inspired channel strip, bringing harmonic coloration, musical tone shaping and smooth dynamic control into a single unified workflow.
Built around NOVA Hybrid Technology, three distinct tube preamp models, an expanded 4-band EQ and a musical opto limiter, MYSTIC 2 delivers greater depth, richer harmonics and authentic analog character, from subtle enhancement to bold tube coloration.
MYSTIC 2 is available in VST3, AAX, and AU formats for macOS and Windows
What you get
Mystic 2 consists of several streamlined yet impactful sections: a Preamp module with three selectable preamp models, High and Low Pass filters, a flexible 4-band EQ, and a dynamic section designed for smooth, musical level control.
The three preamp models (ORIGINAL, VINTAGE, MODERN) provide different tonal characters, saturation profiles and dynamic responses. They can be used as subtle coloration tools, or driven harder to introduce richer harmonic content and tube-inspired density on tracks, buses, mixes and mastering chains.
The EQ section has been expanded into a 4-band layout: LF, MF with selectable Q, HF and Air. This allows both corrective tone shaping and broad musical enhancement, from low-frequency weight to midrange focus, high-frequency clarity and open top-end extension.
Mystic 2 also includes Factory Presets for quick starting points and two interface layouts: Standard View for a faster, streamlined workflow and Extended View for deeper control.
Key Features
- NOVA Powered - Smooth tube saturation with richer harmonics and expressive analog response.
- Three Voices - Three tube personalities for authentic, vintage or modern analog tone.
- Expanded EQ - A musical 4-band EQ with Mid Q control and dedicated Air enhancement.
- NOVA hybrid processing technology - Smooth tube saturation with richer harmonics and expressive analog response.
- Dual View - Fast workflow with instant access to detailed visual feedback.
- Opto Limiter - Natural optical dynamics with smooth control and preserved transients.
Designed as One.
Every stage inside Mystic 2 has been designed to work together, from tube saturation and musical equalization to smooth optical dynamics. Rather than assembling multiple processors, Mystic 2 delivers a unified workflow where every section contributes to a larger, more cohesive sound.
Standard and Extended Interface Modes give you the right level of control when you need it: quick operation for fast decisions, or deeper visual feedback with input/output metering, EQ curve display, gain reduction and real-time signal behavior.
About NOVA
NOVA, short for Neural Optimized Volterra Audio, is Acustica’s hybrid architecture combining our Vectorial Volterra Kernels-based technology with advanced neural audio modeling.
At lower signal levels, Volterra dynamic convolution ensures an accurate and stable response. As the signal increases, a neural processing stage progressively contributes, allowing smoother saturation and more natural harmonic development.
This hybrid system ensures continuity across the dynamic range and avoids abrupt transitions between clean and driven behavior.
Technical information:
• Supported formats: VST3, AAX, and AU.
• Available sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz.
• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.
• Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS Sonoma (version 14.x).
• Native Apple Silicon support (Rosetta not supported).
Price and availability
MYSTIC 2* introductory price: €79 | (50% OFF, reg. price €159) until August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (CET)
Get MYSTIC 2 now!
The product is at an introductory period for the first four weeks after release or until the first official version is released; this implies that the product may receive improvements, changes, or fixes available through Aquarius Desktop updates.
*MYSTIC 2 is a FREE upgrade for current MYSTIC users.
Users who already own one of our NOVA-powered products are eligible for a personalized crossgrade discount code.
To access your personalized offer, log in to your Acustica Audio account and check the My coupon codes section under My Account.
Please note: personalized offers already include the applicable Loyal Customer discount and cannot be combined with additional discounts.
How to redeem your upgrade code
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Note: MYSTIC 2's trial version includes 44.1 - 48 - 88.2 - 96 kHz sample rates.
Please remember that trials expire 30 days after authorization, and we strongly recommend not using trial products in commercial sessions or any important project.
MYSTIC 2 user's manual
MYSTIC 2 webpage: https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/products/MYSTIC2