With expansion, compression and limiting separate for each band, the MASTER X HD is the ultimate multiband dynamics processing plug-in. Designed for use on single sources, buses and master mixes its pioneering fusion of software and optional hardware control gives you powerful award-winning algorithms combined with the latest in dynamics technology.
The MASTER X HD and BRICKWALL HD are the ultimate dynamics duo and combines unparalleled transparent performance with an easy-to-use interface. Ideal for Mac* and PC DAW music production these premium mastering plugins will take your music and performance above and beyond the next level.
MASTER X HD’s sleek desktop interface puts all key parameters right at your fingertips, allowing you to explore and experiment to your heart’s content. The hands-on control unit expedites your mastering and mixing process with easy access to a wealth of audio technologies.
Designed to make the critical mastering and mixing phase faster and easier for both professional audio engineers and home studio owners, the MASTER X HD offers studio-grade expansion, compression and limiting separate for each band. The studio-grade algorithms provide ultimate transparency and built-in soft clipping feature.
Re-built from the ground up to serve modern studio needs, the MASTER X HD combines technologies from the award-winning MASTER X for Pro Tools* and the legendary POWERCORE platform with TC Electronic’s latest dynamics technologies found in the Finalizer software ecosystem. Pair the MASTER X HD with the BRICKWALL HD limiter and you have modern and powerful master processing chain for your DAW.
The overall processing characteristics of MASTER X HD are controlled via target curves, i.e. either flat, bass-emphasising, air-adding or the classic smiley curve. These specialised starting points gives you total and easy control via global processing styles for all bands in all algorithm blocks. So whether you’re a seasoned tweaker focusing on fast delivery or just starting out mixing and mastering, MASTER X HD is for you.
The optional hardware add-on for MASTER X HD provides visual feedback for accurate signal and dynamics monitoring directly on the hardware interface. The hands-on controls also let you tune all sound-defining parameters for the expansion, compression and limiting algorithms and much more.
Features
- TC Electronic multiband dynamics processing as a standard plug-in for your DAW
- Multiband processing with expansion, compression and limiting separate for each band
- Combines technologies from award winning MASTER X for Pro Tools and POWERCORE with TC's latest dynamics technologies
- Target curves to simplify complex actions by providing a global processing style for all bands in all modules
- Fully compliant with the MASTER X HD-DT Icon Series desktop interface and unlimited functionality as plug-in
- Expedites handling of a wealth of technologies with an intuitive dedicated desktop interface
- Soft clipping provides analog sound whenever desired
- Suitable for all kinds of content material and for use on single sources, buses and master mixes
- Includes custom-built signature presets from your favourite producers
- Offers full support for standard DAW automation and project recall
- Standard VST, Audio Units and AAX-native plug-in processing on Mac and Windows
- Compatible with all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro and Ableton Live
- Designed and engineered in Denmark