FLUX:: Elixir
FLUX:: Elixir is a paid true-peak limiter plug-in for immersive audio production, including Dolby Atmos workflows.
What FLUX:: Elixir is
FLUX:: Elixir is a paid true-peak limiter plug-in for immersive audio production, including Dolby Atmos workflows. It supports up to 32 channels, sample rates up to 384 kHz, and limiting divided across as many as 12 stages. True-peak output follows ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R128 norms. The plug-in offers 64-bit floating-point processing when the host supports an end-to-end 64-bit path, plus A/B parameter slots with morphing and host automation. Presets cover true-peak targets for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Netflix. Input and output gain each span -12 to +12 dB, and true bypass is included. Listed formats include VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native, AAX DSP, and AAX Venue; VS3 is available only from Merging Technologies. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14.6 or later, including Apple Silicon binaries for M1, M2, and M3. A 30-day full-featured trial is available.
Good
- Supports up to 32 channels
- Handles sample rates up to 384 kHz
- Includes ITU-R and EBU loudness compliance
- A/B morphing with host automation
- 30-day full-featured trial
Watch out
- No free plan
- Requires an iLok.com user account
- VS3 is limited to Merging Technologies
- Use depends on compatible host formats
Who it suits
Elixir fits audio professionals working with immersive, surround, or live-input workflows. It is for users whose DAW supports its listed plug-in formats and operating systems.
Verdict
Elixir focuses on multichannel true-peak limiting with standards-based loudness handling and detailed automation. Its trial allows evaluation, but ongoing use requires a paid perpetual license and iLok account.
Plans and prices
From FLUX:: Elixir's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Elixir | $149, paid once | Elixir license · perpetual · Perpetual |
The facts
Each one read from FLUX:: Elixir's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple Silicon
- The plugin specifications state that Apple Silicon universal binaries for ARM M1, M2, and M3 are supported.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
- Audio processing
- Elixir supports 64-bit floating point audio processing for end-to-end 64-bit audio with compatible DAWs or hosts.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Channel capacity
- The product page says Elixir supports up to 32 channels and sample rates up to 384 kHz.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Gain and bypass
- Input and output gain controls each range from -12 to +12 dB, and the plugin includes true bypass.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Host formats
- The product page lists VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native, AAX DSP, and AAX Venue compatibility, with VS3 available only from Merging Technologies.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License requirement
- Use requires an iLok.com user account, but an iLok USB Smart Key is not required because machine authorization is supported.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Loudness standards
- Its true-peak output conforms to ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R128 norms.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multistage limiting
- Limiting can be split across as many as 12 stages for more precise, natural sounding results.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- FLUX plugin specifications list Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or later.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Output presets
- Its preset manager includes true-peak presets for services and standards including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Netflix.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Preset controls
- Two parameter slots, A and B, support parameter morphing, and the morphing slider can be exposed to host automation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Elixir is a true-peak limiter for immersive audio productions, including Dolby Atmos workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FLUX site provides product documentation, a knowledge base, and a contact support link.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Northridge, California, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- A full-featured trial lasts 30 days from activation and is limited to one trial per product and iLok account.checked 7 Oct 2026
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