Zynaptiq Unveil

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2012
Developer: Zynaptiq
Pricing: Paid (one-time purchase with 30-day free trial)
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

Indexes

Audio/Music Production

Overview

UNVEIL is a real-time plug-in that uses de-mixing technology to attenuate or boost reverb components in mixed signals of any channel count, including mono sources, and to focus or de-emphasize perceptually less important signal elements like 'mud'. It employs proprietary MAP (Mixed-Signal Audio Processing) technology based on artificial intelligence and human auditory modeling for applications such as fixing location audio and dialog, tightening live music recordings, and creative sound design. The plug-in works in digital audio workstations supporting its formats and includes a standalone application on macOS.¹²⁵

Key Features

De-reverberation - Attenuates or boosts reverb in mixed signals without using expanders, gates, or phase cancellation.
Signal focusing - Reduces perceptually less important components like 'mud' to bring key recording features into focus.
Multi-channel support - Processes signals from mono to surround formats supported by the host DAW.
Reverb modification - Alters reverb characteristics in real-time on any channel count.
AI-based MAP technology - Uses pattern recognition and auditory system modeling to separate reverb from direct signal.
Standalone mode - macOS standalone application for previewing and recording audio files through the plug-in.
Latency compensation - Introduces 4096 samples of latency, compensated by supporting hosts.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard License	Paid (one-time purchase)	Full version after 30-day trial; AU/VST/VST3/AAX formats for macOS and Windows.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs as AU, VST, VST3, AAX Native plug-in on macOS and Windows in compatible DAWs; macOS includes a standalone application using system audio settings. Introduces 4096 samples latency, compensated by hosts but not for live input. High CPU usage due to complex processing.⁵⁶⁷⁸

Integrations & Ecosystem

AU hosts
VST hosts
VST3 hosts
AAX Native hosts
macOS standalone app
System audio on macOS

Alternatives

App	Difference
iZotope RX De-reverb	Module-based de-reverb in a full audio repair suite, less focused on real-time plug-in use.
Waves Clarity Vx	AI-driven dialog de-reverb, specialized for vocals rather than general multi-channel signals.
Accusonus ERA Bundle	Simplified one-knob reverb reduction tools, less advanced than MAP de-mixing.
Sonnox Oxford DeReverb	Uses dynamic EQ approach, not AI de-mixing, for reverb control.

Reputation

UNVEIL is recognized for effectively reducing reverb and clarifying signals in post-production and music mixing without altering dynamics, praised for natural results on dialog and instruments. Users note its high CPU demands and fixed latency as limitations, particularly for live processing. It maintains active development with version 1.9.0 available.³⁷⁹

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