Detail 01
Adjustable low-to-mid crossover
Lets you set the crossover frequency between the low and mid bands.
Product detailSKU #1500000458672
Elysiaxmax Stereo Master Bus Compressor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for mix and mastering work, the xmax is a rackmount Class A stereo multiband analog processor with separate low, mid, and side-band control. Its adjustable low-to-mid crossover lets an engineer set where those sections divide, while Global Release moves all bands together for faster adjustment. VariLink blends compression between zones; Punch mode increases ratio for added impact. Mid-side processing, LowMo low-frequency mono summing, a soft clip limiter, and a one-knob shelving EQ provide additional tools for shaping a stereo mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mixing and mastering sessions that need separate low, mid, and side-band dynamics control.
- Studio or live-sound rigs that use rackmount analog processing and extensive analog metering.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Global Release
Adjusts release across all bands simultaneously.
Detail 03
LowMo mono-maker
Sums low frequencies to mono.
Detail 04
Soft clip limiter
Prevents digital clipping while adding smooth saturation.
Detail 05
Mid-side processing
Splits the stereo signal for enhanced imaging control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The unit is rackmount format and works with external AD converters.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What bands does the xmax control?
It has independent low, mid, and side bands.
02Can it process a stereo signal in mid-side?
Yes. Its mid-side processing splits the stereo signal for enhanced imaging control.
03What does VariLink do?
VariLink provides blend control between compression zones.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Crossover frequency
- Adjustable between low and mid bands
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Link control
- VariLink blend adjustment
- X-Freq control
- Fine-tunes crossover frequency
- Gain controls
- Independent for each band
- Low band control
- Tightens bass
- EQ control
- 1-knob shelving EQ
- Side band control
- Expands stereo image
1 detailsBody & build
- Mid-side processing
- Splits stereo signal for enhanced imaging
2 detailsIn the box
- Soft clip limiter
- Prevents digital clipping
- Use case
- Ideal for studio and live sound
16 detailsOther
- VariLink function
- Blend control between bands
- Tier
- new
- Global release
- Smart global release control
- Form factor
- Rackmount
- Metering
- Extensive analog metering
- Category Source
- detail
- Punch setting
- Increases compression ratio for added impact
- Korena Special
- false
- Bands
- Low, mid and side
- Type
- Multiband
- Signal path
- Mastering-grade analog
- Mono-maker
- Sums low frequencies to mono
- Source Id
- site51500000458672
- Processor type
- Class A stereo
- Compatibility
- Works with external AD converters
- Application
- Mixing and mastering
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