Magnum-K
by Mäag Audio · Compressor · Dual compressor with EQ
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A dual compressor with a parallel EQ section that includes Mäag's Air Band.
Best for: Vocals, Drums, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: bus processing, mix bus, parallel processing, mastering, mid/side, mixing, airy, drums, full mix, mono-compatible, sidechain input, single-band, vocals, wide.
What it does
Magnum-K models the Mäag Audio Magnum-K hardware compressor, endorsed and modelled by Brainworx. It has two serial compressor sections, a parallel EQ with an LMF band and the Air Band, and a soft limiter.
- Compressors: Magnum Comp and K Comp in series, with input attenuation, input gain, sidechain and makeup gain.
- Stereo: the mono original is extended to L/R and M/S, with M/S width and mono-maker options.
- Analog touches: 20 modelled analog channels via Brainworx TMT. Version 1.7.0.
Source: Mäag Audio product page
When to use it
Magnum-K is a compressor and EQ in one, mixing dynamics control with the Mäag Air Band. It is a bus and mastering tool more than a tracking compressor.
- Best for: mix bus and mastering where you want control plus a touch of air.
- Genres: pop, hip-hop, electronic and rock.
Where to buy
- Plugin Alliance: $150
Tutorials and reviews
- Maag Audio Magnum-K (Audio Demo)
- Mäag Audio Magnum-K Plugin
- Maag Audio Magnum-K Compressor Overview
- Maag Audio Magnum-K Plugin - Compressor EQ Plugin
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