Chakra
Chakra. Analog Mastering Enhancer.
Chakra is an analog-style mastering enhancer blending tube, console, and germanium-style diode color. The main Chakra knob adds harmonics, depth, and high-end analog polish. Tilt-EQ lets you push warmer lows or airier highs. Try it—hear the difference.
How Chakra Works
Chakra condenses the behavior of tube pres, transistor consoles, diode stages, and passive EQ into one plugin. Even at zero, it adds subtle analog-sounding harmonics that make mixes feel more alive and expensive—without touching dynamics. On the master bus or individual tracks, two controls—Chakra and Tilt-EQ—get you there fast and make it hard to dial a bad sound.
On the master
• Chain position: Place Chakra before or after your compressor - both approaches work. • Limiter: Goes after Chakra (no built-in limiter). • Headroom: Adjust input to keep the meter below O dBFS - avoid the red zone. • Add harmonics: Raise Chakra gradually; start around 30-60% for weight, depth, and air without overshoot. • Tilt-EQ: Left (Low) for warmth/deeper bass; right (High) for openness. If you're happy with the tone, keep it centered • Level-match & references: Use bypass, match output gain to "pre", and compare to references to check harmonic density, brightness, and low-end foundation.
On stems & tracks
• Subtle console sheen: Chakra = 0-10% — barely-there analog veil. • Gentle saturation: Chakra = 10-25% — subtle harmonic color and presence. • Spectral balancing: Tilt-EQ is autonomous and can be used separately from the Chakra control to make the sound warmer and richer in the lows, or more open and bright in the highs.
Sound Examples
AAX, AU, VST3 versions
64-bit only
Ableton Live 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Bitwig 4+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Cubase 13+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Digital Performer 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
FL Studio 23+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Garageband 10+ (AU)
Logic Pro 10+ (AU)
Pro Tools 12+ (Mac & PC: AAX)
Presonus Studio One 5+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Reaper 6+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Cakewalk Next by BandLab (PC: VST3)
AAX is a trademark and software of Avid Technology. Audio Units is a trademark and software of Apple Inc. VST3 is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
AAX, VST3, AU versions included
64-bit only (Mac / PC)
Mac OS X 10.15 or higher (Intel native | ARM native)
Windows 10
At least 4GB of RAM, 16GB is recommended
At least 200MB of free drive space (OS drive)