Zynaptiq releases Intensity 2 Early Access

Zynaptiq has announced Intensity 2 with an Early Access program.

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.

Specifications

• Intensity 2 supports channel counts from mono to 16 for immersive workflows, and all common sampling rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz, depending on available CPU resources. Stereo instances provide additional mid-only and side-only processing options.
• Intensity 2 runs as 64-bit AAX Native, AU, and VST 3. The plug-in supports macOS 10.15.x or newer, on Intel & Apple Silicon processors, and Windows 10 or newer.
• Intensity 2 uses PACE copy protection, requiring a free ilok.com account, and can be activated to the hard drive of your computer or an iLok 2 or newer USB dongle. Intensity 2 is single user/seat licensed, but allows dual activations for convenience.

Pricing & Availability

Intensity 2 will be available from the Zynaptiq website and authorized resellers worldwide May 19th, 2025, at an SRP of USD 149/EUR 169.

Users of Intensity v1.x will be able to upgrade to Intensity 2 at a reduced price of USD 49/EUR 55 via the Zynaptiq website starting May 19th, 2025.

An Early Access purchase option is available now, valid from April 28th to May 19th, 2025. Early access users can purchase Intensity 2 at a reduced price of USD 99/EUR 109 from the Zynaptiq website and authorized resellers worldwide, or upgrade from version 1.x to Intensity 2 early at USD 49/EUR 55 via the Zynaptiq website.

Users who have purchased Intensity 1.x between January 1st, 2025, and April 28th, 2025, can request a free upgrade to Intensity 2.

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In addition, the bundles that contain Intensity v1.x will receive full version updates in form of the MASTER II and ZAP V bundles, which will be available from the Zynaptiq website and authorized resellers worldwide May 19th, 2025 - pricing and additional information TBD on official release.

Upgrade paths for MASTER and ZAP IV Bundle users to the new MASTER II and ZAP V bundles will be available May 19th, 2025. Users that own ZAP IV as well as all of PUNCH, BALANCE and PITCHSHIFT Pro will receive a free upgrade to ZAP V. More options and pricing TBD on official release.

More info on bundle options and upgrades will become available on May 19th, 2025.