Elysia Xmax 500 is a high‑end Class‑A stereo masterbus processor in 500‑series format (occupying two slots), built for critical mixing and mastering applications. It combines pristine transparency with extremely flexible control, featuring a multiband compressor (low, mid and side bands), internal Mid/Side processing, the legendary soft clipper derived from the alpha compressor and detailed analog metering for all key stages.
At the heart of the Elysia Xmax 500 is its three‑band compression engine, letting you shape low, mid and side bands individually while a smart global release control adjusts the overall compression feel of all bands at once. A variable crossover between the low and mid bands lets you fine‑tune your low‑end focus, and the VariLink function allows continuously adjustable linking of the bands from 0 to 100 percent. The integrated soft clipper makes it easy to push level and density without harsh converter clipping, while the Punch mode adds more energetic, forward‑sounding compression. On top of that, a side‑band mono‑maker (LowMo) helps keep the low end centered and solid, and the single‑knob Tone control provides a musical shelving EQ for subtle overall tone shaping.
KEY FEATURES
- Class‑A stereo masterbus processor in API 500‑series format (2 slots wide)
- Multiband compression with separate low, mid and side bands including internal Mid/Side processing
- Soft clipper taken from the alpha compressor for safely driving levels without harsh digital clipping
- Variable crossover frequency between low and mid bands for precise low‑end management
- Smart global release control to shape the compression behavior of all bands together
- VariLink function enabling continuously variable linking of low, mid and side bands (0–100%)
- Punch mode for more assertive, impactful compression character
- Side‑band mono‑maker (LowMo) for a tight, centered low‑frequency image
- One‑knob shelving EQ (Tone) for fast, musical overall tone control
- High‑end analog metering for signal level, band compression, clipping and soft clipping
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Format: 500‑series, stereo module occupying 2 slots
- Type: Class‑A stereo master bus processor with multiband compression and soft clipper
- Bands: Low, Mid, Side, with internal Mid/Side processing
- Crossover: Variable crossover point between low and mid bands
- Dynamics controls: Global release, Punch mode, (and depending on revision, adaptive features such as Auto Fast)
- Additional processing: VariLink band linking control, LowMo mono‑maker, Tone shelving EQ
- Signal path: Fully analog, Class‑A, designed for mix bus, master bus and subgroup duties
- Applications: Mixing and mastering, stems and group buses, broadcast and live/FOH bus processing
