FireMaster by United Plugins multi-effect plugin interface

FireMaster: Multi-Effect Finisher Plugin by United Plugins Free Download

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FireMaster is a multi-effect plugin from United Plugins for finishing tracks with added body, high-end air and balance. It is meant to be placed last in the chain, though it can be used on individual tracks too.

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01Overview

FireMaster is a multi-effect processor built to give a finished or nearly finished mix a final polish. The developer describes it as a sonic exciter that adds body and air. Its core algorithm is shaped by two main controls, Depth and Colour, which work on the perceived sense of space and low-end weight. Dedicated bass and treble controls handle the tonal balance, and a Wet/Dry control sets how much of the effect you hear. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Master bus finishing
Adding bass weight
Vocal air and body
Drum bus polish
Mix final touches

Developer: United Plugins
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Depth and Colour controls shape body and perceived space
Dedicated bass and treble controls for tonal balance
Large preset library with Wet/Dry blend control
Smart bypass avoids clicks when automating parameters
64-bit internal processing at any sampling rate
Licence-file activation with no iLok or dongle needed
Resizable photorealistic graphical interface
15-day unlimited trial version available

03In depth

Body, Colour and Tonal Balance

The two core controls, Depth and Colour, shape the sense of space and body that the plugin adds. Depth and Colour are the main tools for changing the overall character of the sound.

Separate bass and treble controls are included for shaping the low and high ends without reaching for an external EQ. The developer says these controls are precisely tuned for bottom-end weight and high-end air.

A smart bypass is included to avoid clicks or harmful noises when you automate parameters.

Using FireMaster on Masters and Individual Tracks

FireMaster is intended to be inserted as the last effect in the chain. A large set of presets gives you a starting point, and the Wet/Dry control lets you dial in the amount of processing.

Despite its name, the developer notes that FireMaster can be used on vocals, bass, drums and other individual tracks. The plugin is described as highly optimized, so it can run on multiple tracks without using too much CPU.

The interface is photorealistic and can be resized by dragging the corner arrow, which lets you trade screen space for ease of use.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	United Plugins
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does FireMaster support?

FireMaster is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugin is 64-bit.

What do I need to use FireMaster?

You need a VST2, VST3, AAX or AU compatible host. On macOS, the plugin requires macOS 10.10 or later, and M1 Silicon Macs and macOS 11 Big Sur are supported. On Windows, Windows 8 to 10 (32 or 64-bit) is required. Both platforms need an Intel or AMD processor with SSE2 support.