Essential mastering plugins

Polish up your premasters like a pro with these deluxe tools

DMG Audio Limitless

Far more than your average limiter, DMG’s pro-grade dynamics processor treats transients and dynamics separately for the ultimate in transparent peak limiting www.dmgaudio.com

Mastering The Mix Reference

Load up to nine reference tracks, then compare their frequency balance, dynamics and width to the audio in your DAW www.masteringthemix.com

Universal Audio UAD Manley Massive Passive

With a crisp, clear sound, this Pultec-inspired EQ is an awesome tone-shaper and sweetener for the master bus www.uaudio.com

SKnote SDC

The Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor’s dualstage design is mastering royalty, and this software emulation is a great cost-effective option www.sknoteaudio.com

Sonnox Inflator

Want more level without compromising punch? Then use this classic tool to increase perceived loudness and retain dynamic range www.sonnox.com

iZotope RX 6

Need to remove spill, pops, clicks or glitches from stereo mixes? iZotope have your back with their cutting-edge spectral editing and noise removal suite www.izotope.com

Brainworx Vertigo VSM-3

With two stages of frequencyspecific saturation, M/S capabilities and more, this mega-flexible harmonic exciter is perfect for warming up sterile masters www.brainworx.audio