Emphaseas and Pretender have released MASSIMIZER, a free (pay‑what‑you‑want) VST3 plugin combining side‑chain activated ring modulation and compression. It’s available now via Gumroad and supports both Windows and macOS platforms.

Key Features

• Ringmod + Compressor: Switch between ring‑modulated dynamics or standard ducking—or blend both with the Dry/Wet control.
• Transparent loudness boost: Adds punch without pumping artifacts, while creating space for kick and snare with side‑chain shaping.
• Visual feedback suite: Includes tempo‑sync’d oscilloscope, LUFS‑M metering, RMS/peak monitoring, stereo‑width, phase scope, and goniometer.
• Cross-platform & lightweight: Runs as VST3 on Windows 8+ and macOS 10.13+ (Intel and Apple Silicon). AU support is planned.

Why It Matters

MASSIMIZER offers a hybrid approach to dynamics control—bringing together aggressive modulation and transparent compression in a single interface. It’s designed for electronic producers, mixers, and mastering engineers who want detailed visual feedback and a powerful loudness tool with creative edge.

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While still early in development, its feature set is mature enough to serve as a final stage insert for bass, drums, or full mixbus processing—especially where space, loudness, and stereo image must be finely balanced.

Tech Specs

Parameter	Details
Plugin Format	VST3 (AU planned)
OS Compatibility	Windows 8+, macOS 10.13+ (Intel & ARM)
Sidechain Modes	Ring‑mod, Compressor, Blend
Visual Tools	Oscilloscope, LUFS‑M, RMS/Peak, Width, Goniometer
Developer	Emphaseas x Pretender
Price	Free / Pay‑What‑You‑Want
Distribution	Gumroad

Download

MASSIMIZER by Emphaseas × Pretender on Gumroad