OptoMax by Plug & Mix, is a precision optical compressor plugin engineered to give musicians, producers, and mix engineers complete dynamic control over vocals, drums, and full mixes. With its intuitive interface and studio-grade features, OptoMax delivers smooth, professional compression without compromising feel or clarity.

Key Features of OptoMax:

• Threshold, Attack, Release, Ratio, Makeup Gain controls: Shape compression exactly where and how you need it.
• Gain Reduction (GR) Meter & Peak/RMS display: Monitor your processing in real time with clarity.
• Dry Input (parallel processing): Blend the unprocessed signal for punch and transparency.
• Lookahead feature: Anticipate peaks before they hit for smoother compression.
• Tube emulation: Reintroduce warmth and harmonic detail lost during digital compression.
• Surround stereo widening effect: Add depth and space to your mix with enhanced imaging.
• Clipper: Prevent peaks from overshooting with precise output limiting.
• Wide compatibility: Available in AAX Native, Audio-Unit, VST formats for Windows and macOS.
• Easy authorization: Authorize on up to 3 computers, no dongle needed.

Example Use Cases of OptoMax:

• Mix engineers sculpting tight, controlled vocals that sit smoothly in the mix.
• Producers adding polished punch to drums or rhythmic elements with subtle warmth.
• Beat-makers using lookahead and dry blend for dynamic yet clear compression on buses.
• Solo artists (singers, guitarists, keyboardists) enhancing performance presence and tonal balance.
• Film, TV, and game composers needing transparent, musical compression across dynamic compositions.

Why Choose OptoMax?

OptoMax combines precision, warmth, and flexibility in an easy-to-use interface - giving you trusted, studio-grade compression that brings clarity and character to every track.