Description
Overview
The Sontec MES-432D9D by MakeBelieve is a world-class digital recreation of the legendary MES Mastering Equalizer, an instrument utilized by the most demanding engineers in the world. Leveraging Metric Halo’s revolutionary State Space Model Extraction Process, this plugin provides a faithful reproduction of the original hardware’s box tone and filter curves, bringing one of the greatest EQs in music recording history into the digital domain.
Key Details
- Precision Equalization: Features 3 parametric bands and two shelves for comprehensive frequency control.
- Advanced Processing: User-selectable over-sampling up to 16x to ensure maximum signal integrity and transparency.
- Flexible Routing: Full support for both Stereo and Mid/Side (M/S) EQ processing.
- Hardware Emulation: Accurate recreation of the “box tone” with user-controllable elements to shape the analog character.
- Integrated Analysis: Built-in SpectraFoo analyzer and metering for precise visual feedback during critical listening.
- Granular Control: Includes stepped controls and independent bypass options per band, per channel, and overall.
- Workflow Tools: Integrated MH Preset Manager for seamless cross-platform preset handling and an adjustable UI size for various screen resolutions.
Use Cases
- Mastering Engineers: Ideal for final polish on stereo mixes where surgical precision and high-end transparency are required.
- Mixing & Production: Perfect for shaping the tonal balance of buses or lead elements using the legendary Sontec filter curves.
- M/S Processing: Use Mid/Side mode to widen the stereo image or clean up the center channel without affecting the sides.
- Professional Studios: A reliable software alternative for rooms needing repeatable, documented, and high-fidelity EQ tools.
Installation
Upon purchase, follow the publisher’s instructions to download the installer. This product requires an iLok.com account for authorization. The license includes two activations for your account; while an iLok USB dongle is optional, an active account is mandatory for activation. Once installed, perform a plugin scan within your DAW to initialize the AU, VST, or AAX formats.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.10 or newer (Intel or Apple Silicon), Windows 7 or newer (64-bit)
- Plugin Formats: AU, VST 2, VST 3, AAX
- DAW/Host Support: Compatible with AVID Pro Tools (Pro Tools 11+ Native for Mac; Pro Tools 10, 11, 12 & Native for Windows), Logic, Studio One, Nuendo, and other AU/VST/AAX hosts.
- RAM: Not Stated
- Disk Space: Not Stated
- Authorization: iLok account required
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: MakeBelieve
- SKU: 1041-45
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: macOS, Windows
- Plug-In Formats: AU, VST 2, VST 3, AAX
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.10+, Windows 7+
- RAM Requirements: Not Stated
- Disk Space: Not Stated
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.makebelievestudio.com/plugins/sontec-mes-432d9d).
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