Elevate

Newfangled Audio Elevate Mastering Bundle The Intelligent Multi-Band Mastering Suite Developed by Newfangled Audio, the Elevate Mastering Bundle is the most advanced mastering toolset ever created for professional audio. Centered around a unique "intelligent" multi-band limiter, the suite leverages 26 critical filter bands modeled after the human ear (the Mel Scale). By analyzing gain, speed, and transients in real-time for every band, Elevate achieves extreme loudness while maintaining—and often improving—the dynamic perception and tonal balance of a mix. This is not just a maximizer; it is a signal processing engine that "hears" audio like a human. The Elevate Mastering Limiter: A Limiter with a Brain Adaptive Technology: Elevate automatically adjusts attack, release, and look-ahead parameters for each of its 26 bands. This precision eliminates the "pumping" and breathing artifacts common in traditional wide-band or standard multi-band limiters. Transient Preservation: Unlike traditional limiters that squash the life out of a master, Elevate allows you to preserve or even emphasize fast transients across critical bands. This keeps kick drums, snares, and cymbals punchy and defined, even under heavy limiting. Spectral Clipper: Overdrive the final output stage without affecting tonal balance. This stage is perfect for adding "edge" and aggressive character to electronic or modern rock mixes without the signal getting "tubby" or muddy. Included Specialist Plug-ins The bundle also includes three standalone modules derived from the Elevate engine, providing targeted control during the mixing and mastering stages: EQuivocate: A linear-phase graphic EQ utilizing auditory filters. It features match EQ functionality to reference professional masters and a filter shape that virtually eliminates pre-echo. Punctuate: An intelligent multi-band transient modulator. Based on the same 26 critical bands, it allows for surgical control over the transient emphasis of specific frequency ranges with only four intuitive controls. Saturate: A sophisticated spectral clipper that can add up to 12dB of gain. Its variable "Shape" parameter allows you to morph from a soft, pleasant curve to full hard clipping without shifting the tonal balance. Pro-Tier Monitoring & Workflow Six Metering Modes: High-resolution visualizations keep an eye on every aspect of your output, including gain reduction, spectral balance, and peak levels. Delta Listen Mode: Isolate and monitor only the changes being applied to the input signal, allowing you to hear exactly what the processing is removing or adding. Professional Artist Presets: Includes a library of starting points crafted by world-class mastering engineers including Matt Lange, Jeremy Lubsey, and APS Mastering. Design Note: The Elevate Mastering Bundle is the professional's choice for achieving competitive loudness without sacrificing the soul of the mix. It is particularly effective for high-resolution projects (up to 96k) where transparency and musicality are paramount. Technical Specifications Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) Platform: macOS 10.14+ (Intel & Apple Silicon); Windows 10+ Authorization: iLok account required (no physical dongle necessary).