Zynaptiq Intensity 2

Description

Intensity 2 is a new kind of audio processor for mixing, mastering and sound design. Built on techniques typically found in facial recognition algorithms, Intensity 2 brings out a sound’s inherent detail, increases its perceived loudness and density, and adds insane amounts of clarity. The unique algorithm carves out important signal features – making sounds sound more like themselves and is operated with essentially one control. Between the proprietary algorithm and an optional soft-knee saturating limiter in the plugin’s output stage, Intensity 2 also excels at attaining maximum loudness and creating a beautifully aggressive tone.

Features

• Mastering-grade processing for more detail, clarity, density and loudness.
• Intuitive and fast workflow using a streamlined set of controls.
• Proprietary Intensity 2 circuit with optional frequency-dependent BIAS function.
• Additional precision soft-knee saturating limiter at the output stage.

This plugin is probably the fastest way to get great sound. No kidding. The actual, real-world usage story goes pretty much exactly like this:

• Insert plugin
• Adjust Intensity 2 amount
• Enjoy the result.

In some cases, you may additionally:

• Adjust BIAS Amount and/or Curve
• Switch LEVEL COMPENSATION off
• Activate the saturation.

…that is literally it.

New in Version 2

• New CRYSTAL and BRONZE algorithms: based on Zynaptiq’s custom engineered minimum phase filter bank, CRYSTAL and BRONZE bring a sound with more bite and stronger transients to the table. Optionally running in 64-bit precision, both feature significantly reduced CPU load and near-zero latency (3 samples). The v1 algorithm is of course still included, and has been renamed to SMOOTH.
• Support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows.
• M/S Processing: Stereo instances can now process either the stereo signal, just the Midchannel, or just the Side channel. Using INTENSITY on the Side channel produces a lovely, huge stereo image.
• More BIAS CURVE PRESETS: INTENSITY 2 now sports a total of 22 BIAS CURVE PRESETS, up from 10.
• Redesigned, scalable UI: the UI is now fully vectorized, provides up to 200% of zoom, features a new help text system, and has generally been streamlined.
• Previous/Next/Load/Save Preset can now be controlled via MIDI for improved accessibility.
• Version 2 comes with dual activations, like all Zynaptiq’s latest releases.

Tech Specs

• Intensity 2 supports channel counts from mono to 16 for immersive workflows, and all common sampling rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz, depending on available CPU resources. Stereo instances provide additional mid-only and side-only processing options.
• Intensity 2 runs as 64-bit AAX Native, AU, and VST 3.
• The plug-in supports macOS 10.15.x or newer, on Intel & Apple Silicon processors, and Windows 10 or newer.
• Intensity 2 uses PACE copy protection, requiring a free ilok.com account, and can be activated to the hard drive of your computer or an iLok 2 or newer USB dongle. INTENSITY 2 is single user/seat licensed, but allows dual activations for convenience.

CPU Load

While they are highly optimized, Zynaptiq plugins use a LOT of CPU due to the complex nature of the magic they perform. Please use the free trial to evaluate whether your system has sufficient resources to utilize the software effectively!

Zynaptiq recommends setting your playback buffer size to at least 512 or ideally 1024 samples for optimum performance.

As Zynaptiq plugins sport unique features not found in any other software, Zynaptiq highly recommends reading the User Manuals to ensure that you get the most out of them!