Weiss Exciter by Softube exciter plug-in interface

Weiss Exciter: Transparent Mastering Exciter Plug-in by Softube

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Weiss Exciter is a transparent mastering exciter plug-in by Softube, developed with Weiss Engineering. It adds harmonic content to audio for added vibrancy and crispness while preserving the character of the original mix.

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01Overview

Weiss Exciter is an effects plug-in from Softube, developed with Weiss Engineering. Its goal is to add harmonics that blend into the source rather than sitting on top of it as distortion or boosted high-end EQ. Softube says the plug-in targets a subtle lift in brightness and clarity while keeping the balance and integrity of the mix intact. It is available as a standalone perpetual plug-in and as part of the Flow Mastering Suite, and it is also Console 1-ready.

Best for

Mastering brightness and clarity
Adding air to mixes
Subtle harmonic enhancement
Mastering bus processing
Vocal and instrument excitation

Developer: Softube
Category: Exciters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Transparent mastering exciter developed with Weiss Engineering
Adaptive non-linearities for consistent harmonics at any level
Mastering mode that reduces fundamental frequencies in distortion
Linear Phase mode for phase-linear processing
Independent Target and Output bands
Four harmonic modes
Stereo width and selectable filter types
Expert panel for harmonic shaping; Console 1-ready

03In depth

How Weiss Exciter Keeps Harmonics Transparent

Many exciters add brightness by pushing bright EQ or applying multi-band distortion, which can change the character of the source. Softube says Weiss Exciter takes a different approach, combining adaptive non-linearities that generate consistent harmonics at any input level, a mastering mode that reduces fundamental frequencies within the distortion, and sharp phase-compensated filters.

Four mathematically defined harmonic modes shape the harmonic content. A Linear Phase mode is also included for users who need phase-linear processing.

Controls and Workflow

A frequency visualization lets you set a focus band, where excitation is applied, and a separate output band, where harmonics are added. The controls include four harmonic modes, stereo width, filter types and the Mastering switch.

An expert panel provides deeper control over harmonic shaping for users who want more precise adjustment, and is aimed at professional mastering engineers.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Softube
Type	Plugin
Category	Exciter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Weiss Exciter?

Weiss Exciter is an exciter effects plug-in by Softube, developed with Weiss Engineering. It adds harmonic content intended to sound natural, aimed at mastering and mix enhancement.

What formats and operating systems does Weiss Exciter support?

Weiss Exciter is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats, and runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plug-in. Softube recommends VST3 because some of its plug-ins have features not present in the older VST format.

What do I need to use Weiss Exciter?

You need a compatible 64-bit host such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One or Reaper, a Softube account and an iLok account. Internet access is needed for downloading installers and managing licenses. Softube says it officially tests only the listed DAWs.