Vitalizer MK3-T

by SPL · Saturation · Psychoacoustic enhancer

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An emulation of SPL's tube Vitalizer MK3-T, a psychoacoustic equalizer/enhancer used for adding clarity and weight to mixes and masters.

Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: enhancement, hardware emulation, bus processing, mastering, mix bus, bass, full mix, circuit-modelled, metering, mid/side, single-band, tight, tube.

What it does

Vitalizer MK3-T is a psychoacoustic enhancer that aims to improve clarity, perceived loudness and low-end definition through frequency de-masking.

Bass: Bass Split mode processes soft and tight bass separately.
Stereo: Stereo Expander, LC-EQ and mid/side mode.
Versions: toggle between the Mk3-T and the legacy Mk2-T model.
Also: metering, Auto Bypass, and a +/-18V circuit emulation with Brainworx TMT.

Source: SPL product page

When to use it

Use the Vitalizer at the end of a chain to add air, weight and width without a normal EQ. It's for finishing mixes and masters.

Best for: mix bus and mastering.

Where to buy

Plugin Alliance: $149

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