IZOTOPE Plasma

Product overview

iZotope Plasma is intelligent, intuitive saturation: put it on your mixes and masters to add colour with adaptive Flux Saturation, boosting only where and when it is needed.

Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's Flux Saturation technology analyses your sound and applies dynamic processing. It identifies which frequency areas need a boost and applies tube saturation only there, adding precise warmth, depth and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.

Whether you want to gently warm up your sound or crank it into overdrive, Plasma's intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls have you covered, on everything from individual mix elements to entire masters. Guide the Flux Saturation with one of 24 Target Profiles, fine-tune it with Attack, Release and an Overdrive fader, and use Frequency Handles and Channel Modes for precise control.

49 custom-built presets, from bright and deep to balanced and warm, give you a quick starting point. Plasma is part of the iZotope Catalyst Series of purpose-built, easy-to-use plug-ins that help you quickly solve difficult mix problems.

Key features

• Flux Saturation: analyses your audio and applies tube saturation only where and when it is needed
• 24 Target Profiles guide the processing, featuring anything from drums and vocals to full masters
• Character settings: easy Attack and Release, plus an Overdrive fader for extra crunch
• Frequency Handles to separately boost the highs, mids and lows
• Channel Modes: enhance the centre of the mix or widen the stereo field (mid / side), or shape the attack and tail of a sound (transient / sustain)
• 49 custom-built presets: bright, deep, balanced, warm and more
• Works on individual mix elements and entire masters

Made for

• Punchy drums
• Glossy vocals
• Crisp guitar and synths
• Masters that need warmth, depth and energy
• Creators who want tube-style character that reacts to the audio

What's included

• Plasma software licence (download)
• 24 Target Profiles and 49 presets

Licence options

• Full Licence (34283): the full Plasma plug-in licence
• Education Licence (EDU) (34285): for eligible students and teachers

iZotope Plasma: frequently asked questions

What is iZotope Plasma?

Plasma is an intelligent saturation plug-in designed to add colour and warmth to your tracks using adaptive Flux Saturation technology.

What does Plasma do?

Flux Saturation identifies which frequency areas need a boost and applies tube saturation only where and when it is needed. Channel Modes focus the processing on mid / side channels or on transient / sustain parts.

Who is Plasma for?

Any creator who wants to enhance a mix or master with tube-style character. It is ideal when you need a light touch of saturation that reacts to the audio instead of applying a static effect.

Is it for beginners or professional producers?

Both. Beginners can use the 24 Target Profiles to get results fast, while professionals can fine-tune the adaptive processing with the Attack, Release and Overdrive settings.

Which plug-in formats does Plasma support?

AAX, AU and VST3; all plug-ins are 64-bit only. The licence is delivered as a download. Full system requirements and supported hosts are confirmed with your quotation.

Where can I buy iZotope Plasma in India?

iZotope Plasma is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, delivered as a software licence anywhere in India.

Workflow 1: Warmth and energy on the master

Mix and mastering engineers finishing a track.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on the master or mix bus.
2. Choose a master Target Profile to guide the Flux Saturation.
3. Set the amount of Flux Saturation for gentle warmth.
4. Use the Frequency Handles to keep the lows, mids or highs untouched where needed.

Tip: Plasma boosts only where and when it is needed, so the master gains energy without a static effect.

Workflow 2: Punchy drums

Producers and mix engineers working on drum tracks or buses.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on the drums and pick a drum Target Profile.
2. Switch Channel Modes to transient / sustain to shape the attack and tail.
3. Adjust Attack and Release, then add Overdrive for extra crunch.

Tip: Crank the Overdrive fader for extra crispy, crunchy character.

Workflow 3: Glossy vocals

Engineers and producers polishing lead vocals.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on the vocal and choose a vocal Target Profile.
2. Add a light touch of Flux Saturation.
3. Fine-tune with Attack and Release.

Tip: Flux Saturation reacts to the voice instead of applying a static effect.

Workflow 4: Wider, richer stereo mixes

Mix engineers shaping the stereo image.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on a stereo bus.
2. Switch Channel Modes to mid / side.
3. Enhance the centre of the mix or widen the stereo field.

Tip: Channel Modes give separate control of the mid and side channels.

Workflow 5: Crisp guitars and synths

Producers adding character to instruments.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on the instrument.
2. Start from a bright or warm preset.
3. Use the Frequency Handles to boost only the highs, mids or lows.

Tip: 49 custom-built presets give a quick starting point for any vibe.

Workflow 6: Quick results for beginners

Creators new to saturation.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert Plasma on the track.
2. Choose the Target Profile that matches the source.
3. Raise the saturation until the sound comes alive.

Tip: The 24 Target Profiles get results fast; Attack, Release and Overdrive are there when you want more control.