LINone dithering plugin by MAAT interface

LINone: Essential Dithering Plugin by MAAT Free Download

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LINone is a dithering plugin from MAAT for reducing word length to 16 or 24 bits. It uses 1st order noise shaped dither and is offered in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

LINone is a dithering plugin built for the final step of a mix or master, where audio is reduced from a higher bit depth to 16 or 24 bits. MAAT positions it as a lower-cost option within the LINpro family, using the same modern engine for basic, high precision dithering. The plugin covers the core tasks: word length reduction, significant bit selection, spectrum and weighting controls, and redithering. Its features list also includes triangular dither and auto-blanking. The developer says its dither is more accurate than the dither built into several popular DAWs, so it is worth comparing the two directly on your own material.

Best for

Final mix dithering
Mastering bit depth conversion
16-bit CD delivery
24-bit file delivery
Pro Tools mastering sessions

Developer: MAAT
Category: Utilities
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Word length reduction to 16 or 24 significant bits
1st order noise shaped dithering for accurate bit depth conversion
Spectrum and weighting controls for shaping dither noise
Triangular dither option
Redithering function for multi-stage conversion
Auto-blanking feature
Supports sample rates from 44.1 to 384 kHz
Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Dithering Controls and Bit Depth Options

LINone reduces word length with a choice of significant bits, 24 or 16, so you can match the output format your release or delivery requires.

The plugin includes Spectrum and Weighting controls and uses 1st order noise shaping, which moves quantization noise toward a part of the spectrum where it is less audible. Triangular dither and redithering are also available for shaping the final stage of the signal path.

Auto-blanking is included as a feature. Because LINone is a dithering tool rather than a processor, its role is limited to the bit depth conversion at the end of your chain.

Formats, Platforms and Sample Rates

LINone is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. The AAX version runs natively in Pro Tools 10.3.10 and newer.

On macOS, it requires version 10.9 or newer and ships as a Universal Binary 2, 64-bit only. On Windows, it supports Windows 7 and newer in both 32-bit and 64-bit.

Supported sample rates run from 44.1 to 384 kHz. A trial version is available so you can test the plugin in your own session before deciding.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	MAAT
Type	Plugin
Category	Utility
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is LINone used for?

LINone is used to reduce a file's bit depth to 16 or 24 bits with dither, typically as the last step before delivery. It applies 1st order noise shaped dithering.

Which formats and operating systems does LINone support?

LINone is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on macOS 10.9 or newer as a 64-bit Universal Binary 2, and on Windows 7 and newer in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.