The new HoRNet Magnus MK3

We are proud to announce the release of HoRNet Magnus MK3, the third and most advanced generation of our renowned brick wall limiter. Designed for modern audio mastering, Magnus MK3 brings an unprecedented level of precision, versatility, and sound quality to your production workflow. Whether you’re mastering for streaming platforms, broadcast, or physical formats, this plugin provides the tools to help you achieve optimal loudness, transparency, and musicality.

At its core, Magnus MK3 is a dual-stage processor combining both a clipper and a limiter in a single, intuitive interface. This unique combination allows you to shape your signal’s dynamics with finesse and authority, preserving the energy and feel of your mix while ensuring maximum loudness and headroom control. Unlike typical mastering limiters that may apply heavy compression or introduce unwanted coloration, Magnus MK3 gives you total control over how your transients are handled.

The clipper stage features five different clipping algorithms, each offering a distinct tonal character. From transparent clipping to tape-style saturation, you can choose the best approach for your genre and aesthetic. Whether you need subtle peak control or aggressive harmonic enhancement, Magnus MK3 gives you the palette to craft your desired sound. The inclusion of tape saturation delivers that sought-after warmth and analog richness, making it ideal for adding color and vibe without compromising fidelity.

Following the clipper, the limiter stage also provides five selectable algorithms, ranging from ultra-clean limiting to analog-inspired compression curves. These limiter types were carefully developed to accommodate different mastering needs, from transparent peak control on orchestral music to heavier brickwall limiting for EDM, pop, or rock productions. One of the algorithms emulates the behavior of analog limiters, preserving musical transients while gently controlling peaks—a perfect solution when dynamics must be maintained.

What makes Magnus MK3 truly stand out is its deep set of advanced features, designed with professional workflows in mind. You can independently adjust the input gain for both the clipper and the limiter stages, giving you precise control over how hard the signal hits each processor. The output ceiling can also be set manually, ensuring compliance with streaming loudness targets or broadcast standards. For added flexibility, the release time of the limiter can be either set manually or synchronized to your DAW’s tempo, allowing for musical and context-aware processing.

One of the most powerful tools within Magnus MK3 is its auto-release algorithm, which intelligently analyzes your signal in real-time and adjusts the release time accordingly. This not only speeds up your workflow but also ensures consistently smooth and natural limiting, especially across dynamically rich material like vocals, acoustic instruments, or live recordings. It eliminates the need to second-guess timing settings and helps you focus on the big picture—your sound.

To preserve audio fidelity even at high loudness levels, Magnus MK3 includes up to 16X oversampling. Oversampling dramatically reduces aliasing and digital artifacts that can often plague dynamics processors, especially when dealing with fast transients or high-frequency content. With this feature, you can push your mixes louder while keeping them clean, open, and artifact-free.

The output gain compensation feature ensures that your perceived loudness remains consistent, even when you apply heavy limiting or clipping. This is essential for honest A/B comparisons during mastering, where changes in volume can bias your perception. Complementing this, the plugin includes a Delta mode, which lets you isolate and monitor the difference between the processed and unprocessed signals. This feature is extremely useful for evaluating exactly what the plugin is doing to your audio—whether it’s subtle saturation, aggressive clipping, or gentle peak smoothing.

To ensure full control and compliance, Magnus MK3 is equipped with a comprehensive metering section. You’ll find LUFS integrated metering, LU range meters, and True Peak measurement, providing you with all the data needed to meet loudness standards for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and traditional broadcast platforms. These meters ensure you’re always in control of the output, helping you avoid unpleasant surprises when your music is published.

Cross-platform compatibility is another major strength of HoRNet Magnus MK3. The plugin works seamlessly on both macOS (including full Apple Silicon native support) and Windows, and is available in all major plugin formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX. Whether you’re working in Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, or Cubase, you can trust that Magnus MK3 will integrate smoothly into your setup.

The graphical interface of Magnus MK3 is both elegant and functional. With a clean, resizable vector UI, it provides clarity at any screen resolution and adapts easily to different workflows. The design is optimized to help you stay focused on sound rather than distraction, with visual feedback that enhances the mastering experience.

Despite its extensive feature set and professional-grade processing engine, HoRNet Magnus MK3 remains incredibly affordable. Priced at just €59.99, it offers tremendous value for producers, mix engineers, and mastering specialists who demand high-quality tools without stretching their budget. A free demo version is also available, giving you the opportunity to experience the plugin firsthand and evaluate how it fits your workflow before purchasing.

With its combination of flexible clipping and limiting, high-fidelity oversampling, intelligent processing, and professional metering, HoRNet Magnus MK3 is a must-have mastering solution. It’s more than a limiter—it’s a comprehensive dynamic shaping tool that brings clarity, power, and punch to your tracks.

Whether you’re preparing a track for streaming release, delivering for film or broadcast, or finalizing your next album, Magnus MK3 empowers you to shape your sound with precision and confidence. Experience the power of true loudness control and elevate your audio with the next generation of mastering tools.

Discover HoRNet Magnus MK3 today and take your mastering to new heights.