THE_STRIP MASTER

THE_STRIP MASTER by Phil Speiser is an all-in-one mastering channel strip designed to provide the essential tools for finalizing and polishing your mixes. It takes the streamlined philosophy of THE_STRIP and applies it to the mastering stage, combining a mastering-grade equalizer, a versatile bus compressor, a harmonic exciter, and a modern, transparent limiter into a single, cohesive plugin. The goal of THE_STRIP MASTER is to simplify the mastering process, allowing producers and artists to achieve loud, clear, and professional-sounding masters without needing a complex chain of multiple specialized plugins.

The plugin is laid out in a logical mastering signal flow. It starts with an EQ section tailored for broad, musical adjustments to the overall tonal balance of a mix. This is followed by a powerful bus compressor with multiple modes, designed to glue the mix together and control dynamics. A 'COLOR' section with different harmonic exciters allows you to add subtle saturation, air, and presence to the track. Finally, the signal hits a high-quality, true peak limiter with multiple algorithms, allowing you to increase the loudness of your track transparently while preventing clipping. With professional metering and an intuitive workflow, THE_STRIP MASTER is a powerful and accessible tool for achieving competitive, release-ready masters.

Features

• All-in-one mastering channel strip plugin.
• Includes a mastering-grade EQ, bus compressor, harmonic exciter, and true peak limiter.
• Streamlined workflow for achieving professional masters quickly.
• Multi-mode bus compressor for gluing the mix together.
• 'COLOR' section for adding saturation and presence.
• Modern, transparent true peak limiter to maximize loudness.
• Professional LUFS and True Peak metering.
• Ideal for producers and artists who master their own music.