Bugfix update for our popular plugin designed for achieving the perfect balance of loudness and clarity in your mix and mastering
We at HoRNet Plugins are excited to announce the release of HoRNet Magnus MK3 v1.1.0, the latest update to our highly acclaimed plugin designed to help you achieve the perfect balance of loudness and clarity in your mixing and mastering process. As always, we strive to provide you with powerful, reliable tools that elevate the quality of your audio productions, and this new version of Magnus MK3 brings several important enhancements and fixes that will improve your overall experience, making it easier than ever to achieve professional-quality results in your projects.
Added Limiter Lookahead
One of the standout features of this update is the addition of the limiter lookahead function. This feature allows you to introduce a small amount of lookahead time before the limiter engages, providing you with more precise control over transients. By analyzing the signal slightly before it reaches the threshold, the limiter can anticipate peaks and apply compression more smoothly. This feature is especially useful for tracks with sharp, fast transients, like drums or other percussive elements. These types of sounds often have sudden spikes in volume, and the lookahead function allows the limiter to react before the peak reaches its full intensity, ensuring that your mix remains tight and transparent while still maintaining maximum loudness.
This added lookahead feature also helps preserve the natural dynamics of your track, making it more musical. Many plugins can squash the transients of fast-moving sounds like snare drums or hi-hats, but with this addition, HoRNet Magnus MK3 can tame these peaks without compromising their punch. Whether you’re mixing or mastering, you can now retain detailed dynamics and prevent unwanted distortion caused by peaks that are too high.
Fixed UI Resize Issue on Windows with Zoom Factor Greater than 100%
Another significant improvement in version v1.1.0 is the fix for the UI resize issue on Windows when the zoom factor is set to greater than 100%. Some users had reported that the interface would appear incorrectly scaled when working with higher DPI settings or larger monitors. This made the plugin difficult to use and navigate on certain screen resolutions, which could be a frustrating experience. In this new update, we’ve resolved this issue, ensuring that the HoRNet Magnus MK3 interface now resizes correctly, even when working on screens with high DPI settings or zoom factors greater than 100%. Whether you’re using a 4K monitor or working with a high-DPI laptop display, you can now navigate the plugin with ease, ensuring a seamless workflow.
We understand that the user experience is essential for smooth production, so we’ve worked to ensure that the interface is now more accessible and responsive, no matter what display settings you are using. This fix also contributes to overall stability, preventing any display-related glitches that might have interrupted your work.
Fixed Various Crash Issues with Oversampling in Cubase, WaveLab, and ProTools
We’ve also focused on improving stability across various digital audio workstations (DAWs). In this release, some users reported crash issues when using the oversampling feature in popular DAWs like Cubase, WaveLab, and ProTools. Oversampling is a feature used to achieve a more transparent and high-quality sound by processing the audio at a higher sample rate, but it had been causing stability issues in certain setups. In version 1.1.0, we’ve addressed these problems, and users can now expect smoother performance when using oversampling. This is particularly useful when working on complex projects or mastering high-resolution audio.
If you’ve encountered any crashes or freezes while using oversampling in your DAW, this update should resolve those issues, allowing you to use HoRNet Magnus MK3 with confidence, even in demanding situations.
Removed VST 2.4 Support
As part of our ongoing effort to improve plugin compatibility and performance, we have decided to remove support for VST 2.4 in the latest update. While this may not impact most users, it’s an important move to focus on newer standards, such as VST 3, which offers better performance and future-proof functionality. We understand that some users may still rely on older DAWs or plugin setups that support VST 2.4, but we encourage users to upgrade to more modern platforms that support VST 3 and other contemporary plugin formats.
By focusing on the latest plugin standards, we can ensure that HoRNet Magnus MK3 continues to work seamlessly with the latest technology and provides the best possible experience for all users. If you are still using VST 2.4, we recommend updating your DAW and plugin setup to support newer formats for improved performance and stability.
This update is packed with exciting features and improvements that will help you achieve the best possible results in your mixing and mastering. The limiter lookahead feature gives you more control over your dynamics, enabling you to preserve transients while ensuring your track is loud and clear. The UI resize fix ensures that you can work efficiently on high-DPI screens, while the crash fixes provide a more stable experience, especially when using oversampling in your DAW. Additionally, the removal of outdated plugin support means that you’re using a future-proof tool that will keep up with the evolving audio production landscape.
HoRNet Magnus MK3 v1.1.0 is free for all current owners of the plugin. To download the update, simply log into your user area on the HoRNet website, or use the HoRNet DoIn downloader/installer for a quick and easy update process. If you haven’t yet experienced the powerful performance of HoRNet Magnus MK3, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the improvements in this new version.
We strive to continuously improve our products based on user feedback and emerging industry standards. This update reflects our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality tools that meet the needs of modern audio production. As always, we value your support and encourage you to continue providing us with feedback as we develop and refine our plugins.
The release of HoRNet Magnus MK3 v1.1.0 brings several important updates that improve both the functionality and usability of the plugin. The limiter lookahead feature, UI resize fixes, crash issue resolutions, and the removal of outdated plugin support ensure that you’re working with a stable, future-ready tool. Whether you’re working on mixing or mastering, these updates will help you achieve better results with less effort.
Make sure to update today and experience the improvements for yourself. As always, thank you for your continued support and trust in HoRNet Plugins—we look forward to helping you create the best possible audio productions!
