Monofilter Plug-in
The deal
$99 at Sweetwater (down from $129) - 23% off. No expiry date listed; the sale is currently active.
What it is
Monofilter is a bass management plug-in from NUGEN Audio that narrows low-frequency stereo width down to a user-defined crossover point, anchoring bass into mono while retaining the perceived spatial characteristics of the mix. It runs three algorithm modes - zero-latency, linear-phase, and HQ - covering everything from recording through mastering in a single plug-in.
Who it's for
Mixing and mastering engineers who need solid mono compatibility in the low end - particularly producers preparing tracks for vinyl release, or anyone whose mixes need bass that translates across mono club systems and phone speakers without falling apart.
Key features
- Adjustable crossover frequency lets you define exactly where the bass collapses to mono, with transparent processing that preserves the perceived stereo image above that point
- Three algorithm modes give you zero-latency for recording, linear-phase for mixing, and HQ mode for ultimate definition during mastering
- Essential for vinyl mastering - manages low-frequency stereo width to prevent needle jump and allow higher overall cut levels
- A link control syncs all Monofilter instances across a session to the same algorithm simultaneously, useful in complex routing setups
