Discover CS-12, a powerful “mastering channel strip” plugin from Terry West. This tool is designed for the final stage of audio processing, providing sound engineers and musicians with a comprehensive set of mastering tools in a single interface. CS-12 combines the key effects needed to give a mix professional quality, density, and clarity, making it ready for publication.
The plugin is a versatile solution that allows for fine-tuning of frequency balance, control of dynamic range, adding pleasant analog saturation, and working with space. Its intuitive design and high performance make the mastering process efficient and creative.
Key Features of Terry West CS-12
CS-12 is equipped with a wide range of features that allow for multi-faceted processing of the final mix:
Flexible Equalization and Filtering
- 12 graphic EQ bands: Detailed control over frequencies with the ability to select the band width (9 Q settings).
- EQ range switch: Choose between 12 dB and 6 dB influence for fine or expressive correction.
- Hi-pass and Low-pass filters: Effective removal of unwanted frequencies at the edges of the spectrum.
Dynamics, Saturation, and Character
- NY compressor: Parallel compression with Soft/Hard modes and Knock function for density and punch.
- Tape saturator: Adds warm analog saturation and harmonics.
- Clipper: Peak limiting to increase overall volume without losing dynamics.
- Punch Mode: Enhances the attack and dynamic impact of the mix.
Space and Recovery
- Stereo Doubler: Widening the stereo base.
- ReLife recover (C): A function to restore the “life” and dynamics of mixes.
- Low- and High- Exciters: Adding brightness and “air” to low and high frequencies.
Control and Measurement
- Bypass: Quick comparison of processing.
- In/Out Gain + Reset: Level control.
- Pan + Wide: Panorama and width settings.
- Output signal inversion: Ability to change polarity.
- L/R phase inversion: Correction of phase problems.
- Phase meter: Visual phase control.
- Input/output meters + Peakhold: Visual level monitoring with peak hold.
Technical Aspects
- HQ engine: High processing quality.
- Multicore support: Optimized performance.
- 22 presets: Ready-made settings for various scenarios.
CS-12 by Terry West is a multifunctional mastering tool that provides the sound engineer with a complete arsenal to improve the sound of tracks. From precise frequency correction to saturation and dynamic processing, this plugin allows you to achieve professional results quickly and efficiently. Whether you are working on a music track, podcast, or other audio project, CS-12 will help make your final product more powerful, cleaner, and ready for wide listening.
Try CS-12 and feel the difference in the sound of your master tracks!
