Initial Audio Boost X
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What "Boost X" Is For
"Boost X" is a saturation/overdrive plugin designed to warm up, thicken, and bring out your tracks without increasing their volume. Ideal on vocals, synths, drums, guitars, or buses, it adds musical harmonics that help elements sit better in the mix. From subtle coloration to pronounced crunch, it offers a consistent response regardless of input level.
Main Features
Dynamic and Responsive Saturation
Unlike static saturations, "Boost X" continuously analyzes the signal intensity and applies the optimal amount of drive. Low-level sources can be pushed without level increase, while preserving attack and micro-dynamics.
Loudness Compensation
The algorithm automatically compensates perceived loudness so that A/B comparisons remain reliable. You hear more harmonics and presence, but the overall balance of your mix stays unchanged.
High-End Sound Quality
Oversampling up to 16x effectively reduces aliasing for a smoother rendering in the high frequencies. The 7 saturation flavors cover a wide palette, from analog warmth to more energetic distortion.
Fast Workflow
A wide "Amount" knob allows precise intensity adjustment, while the resizable HD interface adapts to your workspace for optimal readability during sessions.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| OS | macOS 10.9 Mavericks or higher (64-bit only) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or equivalent (Core i5 or higher recommended) |
| Compatibility | Apple Silicon compatible |
| Mac | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Windows | VST2, VST3, AAX |
Questions frequently asked
Can Boost X saturate a vocal without increasing its volume?
The automatic level compensation maintains the perceived level during A/B comparisons. Harmonics and presence can thus be enhanced without inflating the overall volume.
Which plugin formats are available on Mac and Windows?
On Mac, VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats are supported. On Windows, the plugin is offered in VST2, VST3, and AAX formats.
Does Boost X oversampling go up to 16x?
Oversampling can reach 16x to reduce aliasing, especially in the high frequencies.
How many saturation modes does this plugin offer?
Seven saturation flavors are available, ranging from analog warming to more aggressive distortion. The Amount control allows precise intensity adjustment. The algorithm continuously analyzes the signal intensity to adapt the drive.
What Mac configuration is required to use Boost X?
A macOS 10.9 Mavericks or later 64-bit setup with 4 GB of RAM is required. An Intel Core i3 or equivalent processor is recommended, with Core i5 or higher advised. Apple Silicon compatibility is announced.
