The Weiss DS1-MK3 plug-in is the definitive mastering processor, delivering the pristine sound quality that has defined countless hit records over the past 25 years. Developed in close collaboration with Weiss Engineering and officially endorsed by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Daniel Weiss, this plug-in features a unique line-by-line code port of the original hardware algorithms. This approach ensures authentic sound transparency and the exact sonic characteristics of the legendary DS1-MK3, now accessible within a DAW environment. The collection includes four premium plug-ins that bring the same high-quality compression, limiting, and deessing capabilities that professionals rely on in mastering studios worldwide.

Beyond faithfully recreating the hardware, the DS1-MK3 plug-in introduces enhanced functionality designed to meet modern mastering demands. It operates at up to 192 kHz sample rates and offers new advanced limiting modes that allow precise control over dynamics tailored to each project. The addition of a Waveform view provides visual feedback on compression effects, making it easier to fine-tune your sound with confidence. The collection also features specialized plug-ins such as the MM-1 Mastering Maximizer, Compressor/Limiter, and Deess, each equipped with the same transparent algorithms to streamline your workflow and target specific mastering tasks efficiently.

This software package includes exclusive presets crafted by renowned mastering engineer Bob Katz, enhancing accessibility to professional-grade mastering tools. With flexible processing options like Band Selective Mode and Full Range Mode, users can apply frequency-specific compression or process the entire signal for precise dynamic control. The DS1-MK3 offers unmatched versatility in balancing compression, limiting, and deessing with the clarity and refinement that only Weiss Engineering can provide. Delivering the legendary quality of the original $10,000 hardware at a fraction of the cost, this plug-in collection is an essential asset for mastering engineers seeking transparent, high-fidelity sound.