Summary

Fixate:Midrange by Eventide Audio is an intelligent audio plug-in designed to correct common midrange issues in mixes with minimal user effort. It identifies and addresses problems such as mud, thinness, honk, nasalness, harshness, and spectral imbalance dynamically, allowing for straightforward, one-click correction.

Features

• Six dedicated intelligent dynamic processors targeting specific midrange problems
• Critical-band resonance detection modeled on human hearing
• Independent processing of mid and side channels
• Real-time resonance meter with integrated visual hints (HINTMAP) to guide adjustments
• Spectral balance correction across 15 frequency bands with learnable profiles
• One-button Analyze and Fix workflow for quick results without manual tweaking
• Multiple preset profiles optimized for mastering, vocals, guitar, and more
• Ability to create custom profiles by dragging in reference tracks
• Per-band enable, solo, and delta listening tools
• Midrange focus listening mode to isolate and audition the midrange
• Automatic gain compensation and A/B comparison support
• Fully resizable user interface with color options and a preset librarian with categories and descriptions

Intended Use and Audience

Although primarily built for use on the master bus, Fixate:Midrange is also suitable for individual tracks such as vocals and guitars. It is aimed at audio engineers and music producers seeking to clean up and balance the midrange frequencies quickly and effectively without complexity.

System and Compatibility

Supported on Windows 10+ (Intel, 64-bit AAX and VST3), macOS 10.14+ (Intel and Apple Silicon, AAX, AU, VST3). No physical dongle required; iLok account needed. Compatible with major DAWs including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, and Reaper.