Harmonic Maximizer is a multi-band exciter and loudness shaping plugin by Audiority. It combines harmonic excitation with loudness maximizing to make tracks feel more powerful and alive.
Harmonic Maximizer is an effects plugin from Audiority in the exciter subcategory. It pairs a multi-band exciter with a loudness maximizer, so you can add harmonic content and perceived level in the same tool. The developer positions it as a way to make tracks sound more powerful and lively. It is available for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and a trial is offered.
The core of Harmonic Maximizer is a multi-band exciter. Splitting the signal into bands lets you add harmonic content where a track needs it, rather than across the full spectrum at once.
The loudness maximizer sits alongside the exciter. Audiority describes the plugin as a loudness shaping tool, so it is aimed at building level and density on a mix bus or individual track.
Harmonic Maximizer includes saturation for adding drive and coloration, and a blending control for mixing the processed signal with the dry input. This lets you keep the original character of a track while adding harmonics on top.
Auto Gain and Auto Release features handle level and release timing automatically, which can make it quicker to dial in a usable setting without manual adjustment of every parameter.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Audiority |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Exciter |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
Harmonic Maximizer is a multi-band exciter and loudness plugin by Audiority. It adds harmonic content and shapes loudness to make tracks sound more powerful.
Harmonic Maximizer is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.
On Mac with Intel, macOS 10.13 or later, an Intel i5 or higher, and 2GB RAM are listed. On Apple Silicon, macOS 11.0 or later and an Apple M1 or higher are listed. On Windows, Windows 7 64-bit or later, an Intel i5 or higher and 2GB RAM are listed, with a minimum screen resolution of 1024×768. AU requires a 64-bit host, and AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.
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