HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of ZeroBus, a two-step mix bus processor that combines automatic 31-band equalization with intelligent compression for instant cohesion.
Whether you're processing your mix bus, drum bus, or stereo subgroups, ZeroBus delivers balanced spectrum and musical glue in seconds, not minutes.
The Problem
Every mixing engineer faces this: individual tracks sound great, but when they hit the mix bus, something's off. The low end is muddy. The mids are harsh. Nothing glues together.
You reach for your EQ and start hunting for problems. Then you add a bus compressor, spending forever to find the right threshold, ratio, and makeup gain that works across different sections of your song.
30 minutes later, you're still tweaking, second-guessing every move.
The ZeroBus Approach
HoRNet combined two essential processes—spectral balance and bus compression—into a single intelligent plugin that analyzes your audio and adapts automatically:
- Step 1: AutoEQ: Continuous automatic equalization across 31 bands that balances your spectrum in real-time. No frequency hunting. No endless sweeping. Just instant tonal correction with 0-200% control range.
- Step 2: Smart Compression: Two compression modes that learn your material and automatically adapt threshold, makeup, and processing to deliver bus glue or parallel punch:
- FAT Mode: Parallel 1176-style compression targeting ~19dB GR (New York style).
- GLUE Mode: Serial SSL-style compression targeting ~9dB GR (cohesion).
Key Features
- 31-Band Continuous AutoEQ: Real-time spectral analysis and transparent correction.
- Intelligent Learning Compression: Analyzes RMS and peak levels to auto-set threshold and makeup gain.
- Dual Compression Characters: FAT (parallel 1176) or GLUE (serial SSL 4K) modes.
- Visual Feedback: Real-time EQ curve display + segmented gain reduction meter (0 to -20dB).
- Auto Oversampling: Automatic 2× oversampling below 88.2kHz for pristine quality.
- Adaptive UI: Light/Dark/Auto themes following system preferences.
- Near-Zero Latency: Auto-compensated for tracking and mixing.
Technical Specifications
Priced at €24.99, HoRNet ZeroBus is available for Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ in VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
