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XTMax $0.00

XTMax

Name: XTMax
Brand: Kiive Audio
SKU: XTMax
Availability: InStock

4.8 (44)

$0.00

XTMax may be XTComp's (Plugin Alliance little brother), but it’s more than capable to stand on his own for any mix! Make your drums explode with this renowned gritty compressor, and use its 3...

14-day free trial · no card required

Instant download · free updates for life

VST3 · AU · AAX · macOS & Windows

One of the most iconic sounds in hardware compression, now at your fingertips for free

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XT Max.

3 Unique Release Modes making it adaptable to any source

AutoGain for Easy Dialing

Brand New GUI

Re-modeled from the ground up

New Menu and Top Bar

The XTMax was developed by Kiive Audio using its own modeling techniques, and one of the products studied was the DISTRESSOR by Empirical Labs which is not affiliated with Kiive Audio.

Empirical Labs has not licensed any intellectual property for use in the XTMax, nor has it endorsed or supported the XTMax in any manner.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

macOS 10.13 or higher

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5 or better Apple Silicon M1 or better

MEMORY

4GB RAM

PLUG-IN FORMATS

AU, VST3, AAX

TESTED DAWs

Ableton Live 11+, Cubase 12+, FL Studio 2024+, Logic Pro, Pro Tools 2024+, Studio One 6+, Reaper 7+

AUTHORIZATION

License key · 3 seats

OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5 or better AMD Ryzen 5 or better