Zynaptiq UNVEIL
Zynaptiq UNVEIL is a real-time audio plug-in for changing reverb and other less prominent components in a mix.
What Zynaptiq UNVEIL is
Zynaptiq UNVEIL is a real-time audio plug-in for changing reverb and other less prominent components in a mix. It can reduce or increase reverb, alter reverb characteristics, and turn down components described as “mud” to bring key recording details into focus; those components can also be added back. Its proprietary MAP processing is described by Zynaptiq as artificial intelligence based. The plug-in works with mono sources and channel counts up to the surround formats supported by a user's DAW. UNVEIL is a 64-bit plug-in for macOS and Windows. It supports AU, AAX Native, VST 2.4, and VST 3 on macOS, and AAX Native, VST 2.4, and VST 3 on Windows. Requirements include macOS 10.15 or newer or Windows 10 or newer, a two-core CPU, and a compatible 64-bit AU, VST, or AAX host processing audio as 32-bit float. The latest version offers a fully functional 30-day trial. A license costs 269.00 USD once. Activation requires an iLok account and internet-connected computer, or an optional iLok 2 or newer USB device; the first-generation blue iLok is unsupported.
Good
- Adjusts reverb in real time.
- Can reduce or restore less prominent components.
- Works with mono and supported surround channel counts.
- Fully functional 30-day trial.
- Supports AU, AAX Native, VST 2.4, and VST 3.
Watch out
- Costs 269.00 USD once.
- Requires a compatible 64-bit audio host.
- Requires macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+.
- Activation needs internet or a supported iLok device.
Who it suits
UNVEIL is aimed at audio engineers, film mixers, dialog editors, music producers, Foley artists, and mix or mastering engineers who need to adjust reverb and other mix components.
Verdict
UNVEIL offers real-time control over reverb and other components, with support for several plug-in formats. Confirm that the host, operating system, and activation setup meet its requirements before buying.
Plans and prices
From Zynaptiq UNVEIL's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| UNVEIL | $269, paid once | 64-bit plug-in; VST 2.4, VST 3, AU and AAX Native formats · USD 269; EUR 279 |
The facts
Each one read from Zynaptiq UNVEIL's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- Activation requires a free iLok.com account and an internet-connected computer, or an optional iLok 2 or newer USB device; the first-generation blue iLok is unsupported.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Channel support
- It works with mono sources and any channel count up to the surround formats supported by the user's DAW.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The downloads page lists UNVEIL version 1.9.0 and says it supports Apple Silicon natively for AU, VST 2, VST 3, and AAX Native.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Host requirements
- A compatible 64-bit AU, VST, or AAX host processing audio as 32-bit float is required.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker lists audio engineers, film mixers, dialog editors, music producers, Foley artists, and mix and mastering engineers as users.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Performance note
- Zynaptiq says its plug-ins use a lot of CPU and recommends a playback buffer of at least 512 samples, ideally 1024.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Plug-in formats
- The 64-bit plug-in supports AU, AAX Native, VST 2.4, and VST 3 on macOS, and AAX Native, VST 2.4, and VST 3 on Windows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- UNVEIL is a real-time de-mixing plug-in for attenuating or boosting reverb and other less perceptually important signal components in mixed audio.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Reverb control
- UNVEIL can reduce or increase reverb and modify reverb characteristics in real time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Signal focus
- It can reduce components described as “mud” to bring key recording details into focus, or add those components back.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Signal processing
- The product uses Zynaptiq's proprietary, artificial intelligence based MAP (Mixed-Signal Audio Processing) technology.checked 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker specifies macOS 10.15 or newer and Windows 10 or newer, with a two-core CPU minimum on both platforms.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Zynaptiq is located in Hannover, Germany, and says it creates technology and applications for processing, analyzing, categorizing, and generating audio-visual data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- Zynaptiq says Denis H. Goekdag and Stephan M. Bernsee founded the company in 2011.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Hannover, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial and download
- The latest version runs fully functional for 30 days without a license, and the download URL is sent by email after submitting the download form.checked 7 Oct 2026
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