The Ultimate Mastering Bundle contains six fantastic plugins from the Minimal System Instruments well established range including the Analogue Mixing and Mastering Collection, The Master Compressor, The Pro EQ, The Pro Gate Expander, and the Stereo Buss Compressor. If you master your own music and you are looking for the perfect plugin toolset to assist you in getting a fantastic quality sound then this package could be for you. (This bundle provides a ยฃ10.00 saving over purchasing these plugins individually).
Analogue Collection
Minimal System Instruments is pleased to introduce the Analogue Mixing and Mastering Collection. Comprising of a comprehensive analogue modelled channel strip and 8 band EQ this collection contains two powerful tools that can be used on you channel and master busses to aid you with both mixing and mastering.
Master Compressor
The Master Compressor is the latest analogue modelled processor from Minimal System Instruments. Inspired by classic hardware, with an easy to use interface and fantastic analogue sound the Master Compressor is unmissable.
Pro EQ
The SSi Pro EQ is a high end analogue processor designed for the most demanding producers and mastering engineers. Modelled on gorgeous EQ's from the likes of SSL and Neve the SSi Pro EQ is now used in a large number of high end studios.
Pro Expander & Gate
The SSi Pro Expander and Gate is a high end analogue modelled processor designed for the most demanding producers and mastering engineers.
Stereo Buss Compressor
This plugin is perfect for those producers looking to add the finishing touches to their latest masterpiece. Modelled on legendary buss compressors from classic analogue consoles the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor could be just what you need. Analogue Buss Compressors are the secret behind many classic releases. Often very simple units a buss compressors job is to 'glue' all the elements of a track together and make mixes sound bigger with more punch and character without loosing clarity.
Features
Analogue Collection
- Two plugins included - Analogue Channel Strip and Analogue EQ.
- Channel Strip comprises of an 8 band customisable EQ, Buss Compressor, Limiter, and Master section.
- Analogue EQ is an 8 band customisable EQ with Master section.
- EQ frequency range - 20hz to 20,000hz on each band.
- Each EQ band has +/-40dB of gain.
- Buss Compressor designed to 'Glue' track groups together. Can also be used effectively to 'Glue' the final mixdown.
- Signal flow of the Analogue Channel is as follows: EQ > Compressor > Limiter.
- Monitoring meters on both plugins showing input, output, and compression gain reduction.
- Analogue channel is perfect for buss channels or the master channel and can be used effectively for both mixing and mastering.
- Modelled on analogue hardware.
- Professional GUI design.
- Low CPU usage.
Master Compressor
- Beautiful analogue modelled compressor.
- Can be used on instrument tracks and the master buss.
- Expert controls that allow you to really shape your sound.
- Professional vintage analogue 'Lunch Box' GUI Design.
- Very low CPU usage
Pro EQ
- Analogue Modelled EQ Processor
- LF/LMF/HMF/HF
- High and Low Pass Filters
- 29 Presets for all kinds of instruments and scenarios.
- Professional GUI Design.
- Very low CPU usage.
Pro Expander & Gate
- Analogue Modelled Channel Strip
- Expander/Compressor and Gate Modules
- High end sound engine.
- Analogue Modelled Tube Gain.
- 10 Presets to get you started.
- Professional GUI Design.
- Very low CPU usage.
Stereo Buss Compressor
- Analogue Modelled Buss Compressor.
- The MSI Stereo Buss Compressor can be used on the Master Buss and also on sub-groups (Drum Groups etc).
- Great visual feedback.
- Great sound.
- Presets.
- Professional GUI Design.
- Very low CPU usage.
Hints and Tips:
Try placing the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor over the main output early on in the mixing process using around 1-3dB of gain reduction. Buss compressors are often used on signal that display a variation of frequencies and transients such as drum kits and backing vocals. Try grouping all elements of you drums together into one group. Add the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor onto this group.
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Installation of Minimal System Instruments Plugins
To install Minimal System Instruments plugins simply extract the contents of the downloaded .rar/.zip file into your VST directory (No installers are used). You must ensure the full contents of the zip or rar are extracted, maintaining any folder structure. Uninstalling is done by simply deleting the files and folder created in your plugin directory. No files are written to the registry.
FL Studio
There is a compatibility issue with some Minimal System Instruments plugins and the first release of FL Studio 8 (8.0). This was due to a bug in the FL wrapper and Image line released a fix patch, which was later incorporated into the full release (8.0.2). This problem does not occur in FL Studio 9. Please make sure you have the latest release version of FL Studio to ensure compatibility