A class-A masterbus processor with M/S multiband compression and soft clipper
Made for the Masterbus.
The core of xmax is its Class-A circuitry with internal Mid/Side processing, delivering pristine audio quality without compromising the natural integrity of your mix. The multiband compression – split into low, mid, and side bands—allows for detailed control of each frequency range, letting you shape your sound with precision.
The Soft Clipper derived from our legendary alpha compressor drives the signal harder without causing clipping external AD converters.
Its high-end analog meters provide clear feedback on signal levels, compression, and clipping for each band.
Whether you’re recording, mixing or mastering in the studio or finalizing your live sound, xmax delivers precision, power, and clarity—setting a new standard for M/S multiband compression.
Simply put it on your Mix/Master/Drum/Vocal/Guitar/Synth/Piano/Bass/Room BUS. And done.
xmax is a powerful tool not only on the masterbus. No matter which stereo bus you want to use xmax on, you always have full control over your dynamics.
A focused and powerful low end can easily be achieved via the low band. Tight and punchy snare hits or upfront vocal tracks are no problem with the mid band. If you want to widen the stereo field of guitars or your room sound, simply turn the side band gain control to get more stereo width.
As you can see, with xmax a good result is possible in just a few seconds. If you are looking for the ultimate analog mix glue, xmax is your go-to tool!
Key features:
-Class-A stereo masterbus processor for mixing and mastering with superior audio quality
-Mulitband compressor with low-, mid-, and side bands
-The alpha compressor’s legendary„Soft Clipper“ to drive the signal without clipping the converters
-Variable crossover frequency between low- and mid-band to add more control over the low end
-Smart global release control for easy adjustments of the compressor band’s behavior
-VariLink function for blending between 0% and 100% link of the low-, mid- and side bands
-Perfect also for live applications on stage or FOH to compensate different audio levels
-High-end analog metering for signal, clip, compression of the individual bands and the soft clipper
-Alternative „punch“ setting providing a higher ratio of compression
-Side band mono-maker for low the frequency range
-Tone control with a remarkable one-knob shelving equalizer
Dimensions (WxHxD incl. Knobs) and Weight:
19“ Rack: 19” x 1,75“ x 9,2“ 3,88 lbs
