Neutron 5 Upgrade from Neutron Elements or Elements Suite channel strip plugin interface by iZotope

Neutron 5 Upgrade from Neutron Elements or Elements Suite: Channel Strip Plugin by iZotope

Neutron 5 Upgrade from Neutron Elements or Elements Suite is an upgrade-priced version of iZotope's Neutron 5 mixing suite, a channel strip plugin of 11 modules for VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

This upgrade path is for owners of Neutron Elements or Elements Suite who want the full Neutron 5 feature set. The suite bundles a mothership plugin with 10 component plugins, so you can run modules individually or chain them together inside the mothership. New modules add multiband clipping, upward compression, and phase correction, alongside intelligent mixing tools such as Mix Assistant, Balance Assistant and Target Library tone matching.

Best for

  • Mix bus processing
  • Vocal mixing
  • Drum bus control
  • Mix balancing
  • Surround mixing
  • Audio post processing
Developer
iZotope
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Suite of 11 plugins: a mothership and 10 components
  • Clipper module with multiband, oversampling and channel modes
  • Density module for intelligent upward compression
  • Phase module that fixes asymmetrical and out-of-sync signals
  • Mid/side and transient/sustain channel modes across the suite
  • Delta buttons in every module for A/B listening
  • Mix Assistant with machine learning and macro knobs
  • Target Library for real-time tone matching against a reference
03In depth

New modules and processing in Neutron 5

The Clipper module adds peak control with multiband options, oversampling and channel modes, which iZotope says helps reclaim headroom. The Density module performs upward compression to add presence and fullness, and the Phase module corrects asymmetrical waveforms and out-of-sync signals.

Mid/side and transient/sustain channel modes are available across the suite, so each module can target the specific content that needs processing. Delta buttons in every module let you hear how the plugin is changing your mix.

Mixing assistants, metering and workflow

Mix Assistant uses machine learning to build a custom signal chain for your audio, and you can refine it with additional macro knobs in the Assistant View. Balance Assistant sets levels across tracks using Relay on individual channels and Visual Mixer on the master channel.

Tonal Balance Control 2 meters your mix against tonal targets derived from professional mixes. Zero-latency mode and 7.1 surround support are available in all seven modules, and the interface is resizable.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperiZotope
TypePlugin
CategoryChannel Strip
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Neutron 5 Upgrade?

Neutron 5 runs as a plugin in a compatible host. It supports VST3, AU (Mac only) and AAX formats, all 64-bit. VST2 is no longer supported.

Which operating systems does it support?

It supports Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only) and macOS Ventura (13.6) or higher, with native support for Apple silicon Macs.

Who is this upgrade for?

It is for owners of Neutron Elements or Elements Suite who want to upgrade to Neutron 5. A full version of Neutron 5 and a crossgrade from any paid iZotope product are also available.

07Developer

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