HoRNet Butterfly 1.0.3 update

We are excited to announce the latest update for HoRNet Butterfly, a highly versatile and powerful master processor that is now available in version 1.0.3. This update comes with crucial improvements to ensure a smoother, more reliable user experience, while also maintaining the plugin’s exceptional quality and performance. HoRNet Butterfly has quickly become a go-to tool for mastering engineers and producers alike, thanks to its comprehensive set of features that allow for precise, professional-level audio processing.

HoRNet Butterfly is a top-tier audio mastering tool designed to provide you with all the tools necessary for those final touches on your stereo mix or mastering project. It combines a wide range of high-quality processing modules, each tailored to meet the needs of the modern producer or engineer. The plugin includes modules for equalization, compression, clipping, and limiting, all of which are essential components of any mastering workflow. These modules leverage the same advanced technologies found in HoRNet SAMP, which is the master processor used for Dolby Atmos mastering, ensuring that you get the same high-end sound quality in a more streamlined, user-friendly package.

One of the standout features of the HoRNet Butterfly plugin is its flexibility. The plugin is equipped with an equalizer module that uses the same technology from HoRNet TotalEQ, one of our most renowned EQ plugins. This gives you the ability to shape the frequency spectrum of your tracks with precision, ensuring that your mix is balanced and sonically polished. Whether you’re tweaking the low-end frequencies for added warmth or adjusting the high-end for clarity, the equalizer allows for fine-tuning that enhances every aspect of your mix.

Next, the compressor module is built on the SyncPressor technology, another tool that has been widely praised for its smooth compression characteristics. The compressor in HoRNet Butterfly is designed to bring out the best in your audio by controlling dynamics without sacrificing the musicality of your track. From gently squeezing the dynamic range of a vocal to more aggressive limiting of a drum bus, the SyncPressor ensures that your sound stays dynamic and alive, yet controlled and punchy.

Additionally, the clipper and limiter modules are both powered by the same technology used in HoRNet Magnus MK2, a powerhouse limiter plugin known for its transparent and precise loudness management. The clipper module helps to control any peaks in your audio by gently “clipping” the signal, ensuring that distortion is minimized while maintaining the integrity of the sound. The limiter provides the final touch by preventing any unwanted clipping or overshoot, giving your track the maximum loudness without compromising on quality.

Another key feature of HoRNet Butterfly is the ability to rearrange the order of the processing modules. This feature allows you to customize your workflow by dragging and dropping the modules into different positions within the control section at the top of the interface. This flexibility lets you experiment with various processing chains, giving you the freedom to tailor your processing path to suit the specific needs of your track. Whether you prefer to apply EQ before compression or compression before EQ, this feature ensures that you can fine-tune the signal flow to achieve the desired results.

On the left side of the HoRNet Butterfly interface, you’ll find a comprehensive LUFS metering section. This metering section displays the input and output levels of your audio, allowing you to monitor the loudness of your track in real-time. The plugin provides a range of readings, including the standard “momentary,” “short-term,” “integrated,” and “true peak” measurements, ensuring that you have an accurate understanding of the loudness dynamics of your project. These metering options are essential for achieving a balanced and competitive sound that meets industry loudness standards, making it easier for you to prepare your tracks for various platforms, including streaming services, radio, and broadcast.

HoRNet Butterfly is designed to work seamlessly on stereo buses, but it can also be used on mono channels, transforming it into a powerful channel strip. This gives you even more flexibility, as you can apply the plugin’s processing capabilities to individual tracks or buses, depending on your workflow. Additionally, you can independently disable each module in the plugin to save CPU power when you don’t need certain processes. Despite its comprehensive feature set, HoRNet Butterfly is CPU-efficient, meaning you can add multiple instances of the plugin to your project without overwhelming your system.

The recent 1.0.3 update is a maintenance release that addresses a significant crash issue that some users experienced when pressing the reset button in certain DAWs. This update resolves the problem, ensuring that the plugin now operates more smoothly and reliably. We take user feedback seriously, and this update demonstrates our commitment to improving your experience with HoRNet Butterfly.

As with all of our plugins, the update to HoRNet Butterfly version 1.0.3 is completely free for existing owners of the plugin. You can easily download the latest version directly from your user area on our website using HoRNet DoIn or through the “my account” page. We are dedicated to providing ongoing support and updates for our products, ensuring that you always have the most up-to-date tools at your disposal.

HoRNet Butterfly is the perfect solution for anyone looking to take their mixes and masters to the next level. Whether you’re working on a single track or a full album, this plugin offers all the essential tools for achieving a professional, polished sound. With its flexible processing modules, intuitive interface, and efficient CPU usage, HoRNet Butterfly will quickly become an indispensable part of your audio production toolkit.

If you haven’t tried HoRNet Butterfly yet, now is the perfect time to give it a spin. Experience the power of this all-in-one mastering tool and take your music to new heights with the HoRNet Butterfly plugin. The flexibility, sound quality, and ease of use make it an essential tool for modern-day audio engineers and producers.