Raising Jake Studios MB3X

The MB3X Multi - Band Mastering Compressor emulates a 1990s Rocksonics Professional Audio hardware unit, with exclusive plugin bonus features. It's a top - grade mastering compressor/limiter that offers ultra - low distortion and high musicality. Using multi - layer program - dependent RMS level detectors, it delivers smooth, low - distortion 'musical' results and is super easy to set up and operate. The compressor has three fixed compression bands separated by unique Bessel crossovers, which result in very low phase distortion and no pre - ringing. A single Threshold control sets the nominal point, and each band can be individually trimmed via 'tilting' controls for quick setup. Key features include a 'Half - rack stacked' GUI for less DAW window scrolling, A/B memory recall, saving both control sets when a project is saved in the DAW for later adjustments. Wet/Dry Mix controls for the compressor and main output support parallel compression. The Variable 'Saturation' control adds harmonic distortion for more signal presence. Switchable 1dB/2dB gain ranges are available for the gain reduction meters. The 'Hilbert' control reduces THD to inaudible levels across most of the audio range. It also has automatic mono/stereo channel switching to save CPU when used on mono tracks. This compressor can balance the audio spectrum in Web Radio or preserve source EQ in mastering, bringing out audio details and creating a 'finished' sound.

Using the MB3X compressor is quite straightforward. First, open it in your DAW. You can use the single Threshold control to set the basic point, and then adjust each band with the 'tilting' trim controls for a quick setup. If you want to compare different settings, use the A/B memory recall feature. When you save a project in the DAW, don't worry about losing your settings as both sets are saved. You can come back later to make more changes. For parallel compression, use the Wet/Dry Mix controls to blend the compressed signal with the original one. The Variable 'Saturation' control can be adjusted to add a bit of harmonic distortion and make the signal more prominent. If you want to reduce the THD to very low levels, engage the 'Hilbert' control. When working on mono tracks, the compressor will automatically switch to mono to save CPU. As for maintenance, keep your DAW and the plugin updated to ensure the best performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the system requirements for smooth operation. Avoid overloading the compressor with extremely high - level audio, as this might cause unwanted distortion.