Make Believe Studios MB CGII｜Chris Gehringer Signature Mastering Loudness Processor
A Loudness and Dynamics Processor Born for Modern Music Mastering
MB CGII is a professional mastering processor plugin co-developed by Make Believe Studios, Metric Halo, and Grammy-winning mastering engineer Chris Gehringer (Sterling Sound). It utilizes world-class signal processing algorithms and offers user-selectable oversampling up to 16x. Its core objective is to elevate your masters to commercially competitive loudness without sacrificing the clarity, density, and weight of the original mix.
Compared to traditional limiters that solely focus on peak limiting, CGII, through its unique Density and Loudness processors, effectively enhances previously masked low-level details, increasing perceived loudness. It also features an extremely transparent True Peak Limiter, ensuring the final product meets all streaming platforms' strict requirements for LUFS and inter-sample overs. Whether you're working with an already loud mix or not, CGII can add that crucial final touch, making it an indispensable ultimate weapon in the modern loudness war.
Quick Facts
- Brand:Make Believe Studios
- Model:CGII
- Core Developer:Chris Gehringer (Sterling Sound)
- Over-sampling: Up to 16x (User Selectable)
- Meter Standards: LUFS (Integrated, Short Term, Momentary), True Peak
- Applications:Professional Mastering, Music Mix Bus Processing, Pre-processing for Streaming Platforms, Broadcast Audio Production, Podcast Mastering
Make Believe Studios CGII Core Technologies & Features
- Density Processor: Exclusive algorithm that effectively enhances perceived loudness by pushing previously masked low-level details upwards without affecting high-level peak dynamics, enriching the music's "fullness" and detail.
- Loudness Processor: Provides extremely transparent RMS level enhancement while keeping peak levels below full-scale. It can be used to excite pleasing harmonics, adding character and energy to your tracks.
- True Peak Limiter: A world-class lookahead limiter that precisely and transparently controls output levels, ensuring that True Peak never exceeds your set ceiling, preventing any inter-sample overs.
- User-Selectable Over-sampling: Offers oversampling options up to 16x for internal processing at the highest precision, eliminating any possibility of digital aliasing and ensuring the purest sound quality.
- Nixie Tubes Level Meter: A vintage-style visual interface providing precise dB readings, freely switchable to display various industry standard values such as LUFS Integrated, LUFS Short Term (or Hold), LUFS Momentary (or Hold), True Peak, or TP Hold.
- Integrated Final Processing Tools: Built-in DC-Block filter to remove any harmful DC offset; also equipped with professional-grade Dither functionality to process output jitter from 16-bit to 24-bit, serving as the last stop in your mastering chain.
- Professional Workflow Optimization: Designed by top mastering engineers, it includes multiple practical presets. Equipped with MH Preset Manager for seamless cross-platform, cross-DAW preset management and usage. The user interface (UI) size is freely adjustable to adapt to various screen resolutions.
MB CGII Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q: What is the Make Believe Studios MB CGII plugin primarily used for?
A: It is a mastering loudness processor designed to enhance the overall loudness of music without sacrificing clarity, while adhering to modern streaming platforms' True Peak standards.
Q: How does MB CGII differ from a typical Limiter?
A: Beyond its top-tier True Peak limiter, CGII's unique Density and Loudness processors enhance perceived loudness and detail, offering a more transparent and musical effect than traditional limiters.
Q: I'm new to mixing, is MB CGII worth buying?
A: Yes, it is. CGII includes professional presets crafted by Chris Gehringer, allowing even beginners to quickly achieve commercial-grade mastering loudness. Its intuitive parameters also aid in learning mastering techniques.
Q: Does MB CGII require an iLok hardware dongle?
A: No. CGII only requires a free iLok.com account for activation, supporting cloud or local computer authorization. A physical iLok Dongle is optional.
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
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