Another option is to purchase Tracktion 2 or Tracktion 3. Tracktion 2 can be found at various places for $29 and includes Acuma Final Mix plugin which is a mastering suite comprised of the following signal chain:

6 band parametric EQ--> 3 band dynamics processor-->6 band parametric EQ-->Limiter/soft limiter

Now, you could probably construct a signal chain like that on your own. What makes the package shine is the plethora of presets for this chain for various music styles that can be auditioned with the click of a mouse.

Oh - you'll get a top notch sequencing/recording/editing package (Tracktion) as a bonus!

If you buy FinalMix for Mackie's digital mixers, the plugin alone costs $399. Details about the plugin are included here:

http://my.mackie.com/store2/p.asp?p=fm

-Scott

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