MasterMagic by Rob Papen mastering effects plugin interface

MasterMagic: Mastering Effects Plugin by Rob Papen Free Download

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MasterMagic is a mastering effects plugin by Rob Papen that adds an AIR high-frequency booster and a mono/stereo split filter to the end of a master FX chain.

VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

MasterMagic is designed to sit at the very end of a master FX chain. Its Mono/Stereo section tightens the low end by converting content below a set frequency to mono, while the AIR function boosts very high frequencies over a wide bandwidth to give the audio more space. Rob Papen describes the AIR effect as adding breathing room to the sound. The plugin includes A/B preset variations, an edit indicator with a reset-to-origin button, and MIDI learn controls for external hardware.

Best for

  • Master bus finishing
  • Low-end tightening
  • Adding high-end air
  • Mono bass control
  • Mastering chain endpoint
Developer
Rob Papen
Category
Mastering
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • AIR high-frequency booster with adjustable amount and 30–40 kHz center frequency
  • Mono/Stereo split filter that converts low frequencies to mono
  • Four mono conversion modes: Left, Right, L+R average, and L-R
  • Solo switch to audition only the mono-converted signal
  • Two preset variation slots, A and B
  • Edit indicator with Origin button to restore original preset settings
  • ECS menu for saving and loading MIDI-latched controller settings
  • MIDI Program Change, keyboard preset navigation and MIDI channel selection
03In depth

AIR and Mono/Stereo Controls for Master Bus Processing

The AIR section works as a booster of very high frequencies with a wide bandwidth. Its Amount control sets how much air is added to the channel, and its Frequency control sets the center frequency of the AIR band, with a range from 30 kHz to 40 kHz. Each section can be switched on or off separately, so you can bypass AIR while keeping Mono/Stereo active.

The Mono/Stereo split filter divides the signal into a mono and a stereo part based on a frequency. Below the set frequency, the sound is turned into mono. The Solo switch lets only the mono part pass, which helps you find the correct range. The Mode setting chooses how the stereo signal is converted to mono: left channel, right channel, the averaged sum (L+R), or the difference between channels (L-R).

Presets, MIDI Control and Back Panel Settings

Each preset has two slots, A and B, for storing two variations. The Edit button lights up once you change a control, and the Origin button returns the preset to its saved settings. The ECS menu lets you save and load MIDI-latched external control settings so they can be reused in other songs or systems.

The back panel holds global settings: computer keyboard cycling through presets and banks, MIDI Program Change for preset selection, a capture mode that ignores incoming MIDI controller values until they match the parameter, and a MIDI channel filter with options from 1 to 16 or Omni. A help icon opens the PDF manual.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperRob Papen
TypePlugin
CategoryMastering
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MasterMagic support?

MasterMagic is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does MasterMagic run on?

It runs on Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32 and 64-bit) and macOS 10.9 to 10.15, which is 64-bit only. The Windows AAX version requires Pro Tools 12 or higher.

Does MasterMagic need activation?

Yes. It uses a serial and licence system with activation during registration. A second serial for a secondary computer is available after you register the original serial.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, MasterMagic offers a trial.

07Developer

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