Intensity

Intensity is a new kind of audio processor for mixing, mastering and sound design. Built on techniques typically found in facial recognition algorithms, Zynaptiq say Intensity brings out a sound's inherent detail, increases its perceived loudness and density, and adds what they describe as "maximum clarity".

The unique algorithm carves out important signal features – making sounds sound more like themselves – and is operated with essentially one control. Between the proprietary algorithm and an optional soft-knee saturating limiter in the plug-in's output stage, Intensity also excels at attaining maximum loudness and creating a beautifully aggressive tone.

The key features at a glance:

• Mastering-grade processing for more detail, clarity, density and loudness.
• Intuitive and fast workflow using a streamlined set of controls.
• Proprietary Intensity circuit with optional frequency-dependent BIAS function.
• Additional precision soft-knee saturating limiter at the output stage.

Intensity is equally suited for processing individual tracks like speech, SFX, instruments – including guitars, bass and piano – as well as full mixes, multi-channel film stems, drum busses, and other complex content. This makes Intensity an indispensable tool for music producers, mastering engineers, sound designers, video producers, broad-/podcasters, forensics professionals, audiophiles, or virtually anyone to quickly and easily add clarity, definition, and perceived loudness to their audio projects.

Intensity 2

A massive update, Intensity 2 doubles down on the classic's core features and workflow, adding new features and improvements across the board, including new algorithms with low CPU use and near-zero latency, support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows, more Bias Curve presets, mid/side processing options, and much more.

Conceptually similar to what HDR does for photography, Intensity 2 brings out a sound's inherent detail, increases perceived loudness, and adds clarity and bite - and is operated using essentially a single control. Between three proprietary algorithms, mid/side processing, an optional soft-knee saturating limiter, 16-channel support, and a super-fast and inspiring workflow, Intensity 2 is a must-have for mixing, mastering, and sound design.

New features in Intensity 2:

• New CRYSTAL and BRONZE algorithms: based on Zynaptiq's custom engineered minimum phase filter bank, CRYSTAL and BRONZE bring a sound with more bite and stronger transients to the table. Optionally running in 64-bit precision, both feature significantly reduced CPU load and near-zero latency (3 samples). The v1 algorithm is of course still included, and has been renamed to SMOOTH.
• Support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows.
• M/S Processing: Stereo instances can now process either the stereo signal, just the Mid channel, or just the Side channel. Using Intensity on the Side channel produces a lovely, huge stereo image.
• More Bias Curve Presets: Intensity 2 now sports a total of 22 Bias Curve Presets, up from 10.
• Redesigned, scalable UI: the UI is now fully vectorized, provides up to 200% of zoom, features a new help text system, and has generally been streamlined.
• Previous/Next/Load/Save Preset can now be controlled via MIDI for improved accessibility.
• Version 2 comes with dual activations, like all Zynaptiq's latest releases.

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