Available for download, Lurssen Mastering Console from IK Multimedia is mastering software that can be used in standalone applications, on your Mac or Windows computer, or within iOS devices. It's capable of handling 88.2 and 96 kHz signals, while its processors have been modeled on the hardware utilized at the Grammy Award-Winning studios of Gavin Lurssen; as such, the software offers a simplified user experience with much in the way of signal manipulation going on behind the GUI.

Its basic ethos is this: when mastering, Gavin Lurssen uses a set series of hardware modules determined by the genre of the material. Likewise, the modules available in the Lurssen Mastering Console change depending on the preset style you choose to work from. A hip-hop setting might put the limiter in a different chain position than the pop setting, for example, and each individual processor is interdependent—touch one knob, and everything else is as affected. Whichever preset you choose, you are always given control over input drive, a five-band EQ, a push setting (which juices the inter-relationship between all modules at once), as well as full automation over peak level.

One of the most interesting facets of the Lurssen Mastering Console is the ability to go between computer platforms and iOS devices. In conjunction with the mobile app, you can now do more than listen to your master in the car between mastering sessions—you can actually tweak your master in the vehicle (not while driving, of course), and take the resulting mix back to your studio in order to see if the results translate to all the speakers therein.

Mastering Software in 88.2 / 96 kHz    Mac, Windows, and iOS Compatibility    Modeled on Gear of Award-Winning Studio    Models Interdependence of Hardware Gear    25 Preset Mastering Chains    Module Position Changes with Each Preset    Cross-Compatible Between Windows/Mac & Mobile

• Separate versions for Mac/Windows and iOS
• Mac/Windows version works in standalone mode or as a plug-in for your DAW
• 25 pre-made "Styles" created by Gavin Lurssen and his team, reproducing settings and gear used to master pop, hip-hop, rock and other genres
• 3 easy-to-navigate displays: Studio view with controls, Waveform view, and Chain view for individual processors
• Input Drive knob, linkable for stereo balance tweaks
• 5-band EQ with fixed frequency as dictated by preset
• "PUSH" Knob to subtly enhance selected song passages via uniform EQ adjustment
• Full automation of audio-content adjustment
• Input/Process assignable VU metering
• Stereo/Mono monitoring capability
• 88.2/96 kHz DSP processing
• Audio import from iPhone / iPad music library
• Drag & Drop file import mode (Mac/Windows version)
• Resizable GUI for Mac/Windows platforms
• Project file compatibility between Mac/Windows and iPhone/iPad

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hello. Could I use this for creating FCPX shortcuts? I don't intend to use it for live content, but for video editing. Thank you.

A: Yes, this is compatible with FCP X and every button and dial, as well as the touchscreen, can be customized to your personal editing style.

Q: 2. Does this panel work with Pomfort Livegrade?

A: I would bet not, it's very much a proprietary piece of hardware.

Q: 3. How deep are the racks?

A: The racks are 22 but open in the back. 15 max depth for equipment mounted in the top 2R.

Q: 4. Does this come with a full version of Davinci Resolve?

A: No, however this panel will easily work with the free version of Resolve.

Q: 5. How much room do I need on my editing table for this? Do I also need to have my keyboard and mouse and maybe my speed editor all laid out at once?

A: A 6ft desk will accommodate the following unit and its workflow principles. The DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel is 16.9 x 15.27 x 5.6 inches.

Q: 6. Is DaVinci Resolve Studio 12.5 included?

A: No. Resolve Studio is not available with either the Mini or Micro Panels. The Free Resolve may be downloaded and used, however.

Q: 7. What are the panel exact dimensions?

A: Footprint is 14.25 deep. 16.25 Wide.Panel rises up from front to back for display.Closest to operator it's 1.5 high.Farthest from operator it's 5.5 high.

Q: 8. I see there is a Y lift control and Gamma lift control. Are these controls available in Davinci resolve software without the panel?

A: Yes, all the controls you see on the DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel are available in the software.

Q: 9. Does this come with the monitor and speaker stands?

A: It does not come w the monitor arm and speakers stands. They can be bought separately.

Q: 10. What length is it?

A: 19 inches total