(AU/VST3 for macOS)
Transform your mixes with professional polish in seconds. Monarch combines analog-style saturation, intelligent EQ shaping, and spatial enhancement into one powerful plugin. Perfect for producers, mixing engineers, and musicians who want radio-ready sound without the complexity.
Key Features
COLOR Section - Tonal Shaping
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Tone (Tilt EQ) - Instantly shift between warm/vintage and bright/modern character
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Shine (Air Exciter) - Add shimmer and sparkle to the high end without harshness
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Saturate - Analog-style harmonic distortion with automatic gain compensation
SHAPE Section - Dynamics & Space
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Impact (Transient Designer) - Enhance attack and snap on drums and percussive elements
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Punch (Low-Mid Enhancer) - Add weight and body to the fundamental frequencies
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Width (Stereo Imaging) - Control stereo spread from mono-safe to ultra-wide
LEVEL Section - Input/Output
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Input Gain - Optimize headroom before processing (-24dB to +24dB)
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Output Gain - Match bypass level or add final loudness (-24dB to +24dB)
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Precision Meters - Real-time input/output level monitoring with peak hold
HQ Mode (High Quality)
- 2× internal oversampling for ultra-clean processing
- Eliminates aliasing artifacts from saturation and nonlinear effects
- Useful for high quality top-end and final mix-downs
Factory Presets Included
Get instant results with 10 professional presets designed for common mixing scenarios:
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Open & Wide (Mixbus) - Spacious, modern sound for full mixes
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Vocal Finish (Air+Glow) - Adds presence and shimmer to vocals
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Punch Bus (Glue) - Adds cohesion and power to drum/instrument groups
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Warmth & Tilt - Vintage analog character with rich lows
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Hi-Fi Pop (Sparkle) - Bright, polished sound for modern pop/electronic
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Lo-Lift 808 Safe - Enhance low end without muddiness (sub-safe)
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Acoustic Shine - Perfect for acoustic guitars, pianos, strings
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EDM-Wide Exciter - Massive width and energy for electronic music
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Tape-ish Glue - Authentic tape saturation character
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Master Aggro - Bold, in-your-face sound for competitive loudness
Plus: Save unlimited custom presets for your own signature sounds!