Maximum Pressure

New plug-ins from one of the UKs finest developers. The Mastering suite from Sonalksis is a collection of four tools designed for mastering engineers and producers. In the box you'll find a pair of limiters; Multi-Limit - a multi-band mastering limiter, Maxlimit – a single band mastering limiter. Also part of the group are Stereo Tools, which includes several key parameters for processing the stereo image of a track, and Ultimate D – for the times when you need some serious dithering. No prices as yet, but expect them to arrive around Arpil/May 2008.

More info on the Sonalksis Website

Specs for the Sonalksis Mastering Suite:
- MultiLimit - Multiband Mastering Limiter
A superior processor for the most demanding mastering environment, with 5 independent frequency bands separated by linear phase crossovers providing eq and dynamics functionality, proprietary true analogue quality clip/smoothing, program maximizing limiter, dither, extensive frequency analysis features and K-metering.

- MaxLimit - Maximizing Mastering Limiter
A program maximizing limiter with a unique true analogue quality clip/smoothing option, K-metering and dither, all within a straightforward and intuitive interface.

- StereoTools - Stereo Imaging Processor
A complete stereo imaging, metering and manipulation tool - with detailed visual frequency, phase/positioning feedback and K-metering to aid set up and monitoring.

- Ultimate-D - Ultimate Dithering
An end-chain mastering tool providing 'dither' for digital resolution enhancement. The processor uses advanced proprietary processing techniques to ensure unparalleled resolution after quantisation.

The release is scheduled for early Q2 2008 for native versions (OSX/WIN, VST/AU/RTAS). TDM versions are planned for release during 2008, further announcements regarding this will follow later in the year.