Zynaptiq Launches LOUD and WIDE, Ships MASTER III and ZAP VI

Zynaptiq has announced the immediate availability of two new plug-ins, LOUD and WIDE, along with the latest iterations of its popular bundles, MASTER III and ZAP VI. These releases bring the company’s signature processing to a wider audience with streamlined interfaces and advanced features.

LOUD: Track, Bus and Master Processor

LOUD is a single-stage processor that combines the engines of INTENSITY 2, PUNCH, and BALANCE with a new multi-band limiter. It adds density, heft, and loudness while preserving punch and presence. The plug-in supports up to 16 channels for immersive workflows and runs on macOS 10.15 and Windows 10 or newer. Its low-latency, CPU-efficient design makes it suitable for mastering, mixing, and sound design.

WIDE: Advanced Stereo Imaging & Mono-to-Stereo Upmixing

WIDE offers four unique algorithms for stereo widening and mono-to-stereo upmixing. Unlike traditional M/S or modulation techniques, it uses zynaptiq’s patented spectral processing to avoid artifacts. The plug-in is 100% mono-compatible and works on up to 16 channels. It’s ideal for music production, post-production, and game audio.

MASTER III and ZAP VI Bundles

The MASTER III Bundle includes INTENSITY 2, UNFILTER, BALANCE, PUNCH, UNMIX: DRUMS, LOUD, and WIDE. It’s priced at USD 499/EUR 509. The ZAP VI Bundle combines all 16 zynaptiq plug-ins, including the new additions, for USD 1299/EUR 1319. Upgrades are available from previous versions, with free upgrades for recent purchasers. Specifically, users with MASTER II purchased after March 1, 2026, can request a free upgrade to MASTER III. Similarly, ZAP V users can upgrade to ZAP VI for USD 99/EUR 99, and ZAP IV users for USD 399/EUR 399.

Pricing and Availability

LOUD and WIDE are available individually with introductory pricing of USD 49/EUR 49 (regular USD 99/EUR 99) until October 15, 2026. The MASTER III and ZAP VI bundles are available now. All prices include German VAT where applicable. The plug-ins use PACE copy protection and require an iLok account. They come as 64-bit AAX Native, AU, and VST 3 on macOS 10.15 or newer and Windows 10 or newer.

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