Elysiaxmax 500 Masterbus Processor

Elysia xmax 500

The xmax 500 from Elysia is the 500-series edition of their xmax masterbus mid/side multiband compressor, offering premium dynamic control and analog coloration to any stereo source. The xmax 500 offers professional compression for studio-oriented mix and master workflows, and is equally ideal for front of house and live applications, thanks to its compact form factor. Boasting a transparent sound with sizzling analog coloration, the xmax 500 will bring the best out of any music, with low, mid, and high bands offering precise control over your stereo mix. With the xmax 500, you can create a controlled and captivating stereo image, centering low frequency information and dialing in dynamic response while adding rich saturation where you need it.

The xmax 500's panel controls provide a versatile toolset for shaping your master bus or any stereo source. Threshold and gain amounts can be set independently for each band, with a single-knob time control that adjusts the global response for each compression band. Control low frequencies with the lowmono switch, nudging the low band to the center. Go further to sculpt your low-end with an adjustable crossover frequency between low and mid bands, targeting the xmax 500's powerful processing with precision, and increase the compression ratio to dramatic ends with the punch switch. Each band can be linked with the varilink control between zero and 100%, letting you choose exactly how much separation in processing to apply. To add the finishing touches to your tone, the shaping section provides a one-knob shelf EQ, sizzling soft clipper, and output level controls. Whether you are using xmax 500 as a masterbus processor, drum bus maximizer, or any other stereo signal enhancement, this professional processor is ready to become your go-to source for adding balance and excitement to any signal.

xmax 500 Features

• Class-A 500-series stereo masterbus processor
• Mid/side multiband compressor and soft clipper
• Low, mid, and side bands with independent threshold and gain settings
• Adjustable crossover frequency between low and mid bands
• Lowmono switch mixes low frequency audio to the center
• Global smart release control for intuitive compression behavior adjustments
• Varilink function selects between 0% and 100% link of all bands, dialing in band independence with precision
• Useful in studios and live applications alike
• Soft clipper circuit from Elysia's alpha compressor
• Punch setting offers higher compression ratio
• Tone control provides one-knob shelf EQ
• Analog metering for signal, clip, compression, and soft clipper
• 500 series module version