Elysia X-Max

Made for the Masterbus.
The core of xmax is its Class-A circuitry with internal Mid/Side processing, delivering pristine audio quality without compromising the natural integrity of your mix. The multiband compression – split into low, mid, and side bands—allows for detailed control of each frequency range, letting you shape your sound with precision.

The Soft Clipper derived from our legendary alpha compressor drives the signal harder without causing clipping external AD converters.

Its high-end analog meters provide clear feedback on signal levels, compression, and clipping for each band.

Whether you’re recording, mixing or mastering in the studio or finalizing your live sound, xmax delivers precision, power, and clarity—setting a new standard for M/S multiband compression.

Simply put it on your BUS. And done.
xmax is a powerful tool not only on the masterbus. No matter which stereo bus you want to use xmax on, you always have full control over your dynamics.

A focused and powerful low end can easily be achieved via the low band. Tight and punchy snare hits or upfront vocal tracks are no problem with the mid band. If you want to widen the stereo field of guitars or your room sound, simply turn the side band gain control to get more stereo width.

As you can see, with xmax a good result is possible in just a few seconds. If you are looking for the ultimate analog mix glue, xmax is your go-to tool!

Shape your Tone.
With Smart Global Release Control, adjusting compression behavior across all bands is quick and intuitive. The VariLink function lets you link low, mid, and side bands with full flexibility, offering a tailored compression response.

The alternative Punch setting boosts compression, while the side band mono-maker ensures a solid, centered low end. The Tone Control features an easy-to-use one-knob shelving EQ to shape the overall tone.