Raising Jake Studios has updated the MB3X Mastering Compressor to version 2.1.0 with the following improvements:
- Option to turn off internal oversampling when not needed or desired.
- "Hilbert" option renamed to "UL THD" for better description of its function.
- Plugin latency now changes when oversampling and UL THD functions are turned on/off producing a ZERO LATENCY mode for use in tracking and live performance applications.
- New FFT Hilbert filter provides even better UL THD performance and nearly 3x reduction in CPU load when engaged.
The MB3X Mastering Compressor is a plugin emulation of the MB3X hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid 1990's - with a few BONUS features only available in the plugin.
The MB3X compressor section uses multiple layers of program-dependent RMS level detectors for smooth, low distortion "musical" compression while being very simple to set up and operate. The compressor has three fixed bands separated by unique, constant amplitude Bessel crossovers that produce minimal phase distortion and NO pre-ringing. A single Threshold control sets the nominal threshold point that can be individually trimmed for each band via unique "tilting" trim controls making it extremely fast to set up.
The MB3X Mastering Compressor also includes an oversampled wideband Saturator and final output Peak Limiter/Clipper for the final touch.
The MB3X Mastering Compressor features, and saves in presets, two complete sets of controls allowing recall and instant A/B comparisons for precise setting of controls.
The MB3X Mastering Compressor is a 64-bit plugin available as VST2, VST3 and AAX for Windows PC and VST2, VST3, AAX and AU formats for Mac OS 10.11+ on Intel and Apple Silicon.
The update is free for all registered owners while newcomers can download the 14-day free trial at the RJ Studios website.
Price: $69.95 USD.
