Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin by Louder Than liftof
Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin by Louder Than liftof

Silver Bullet MK2 by Louder Than Liftoff

The application delivers a meticulous digital adaptation of the physical mastering and mix bus processor. It is designed to impart the multi-stage harmonic saturation and subtle compression characteristics typical of large-format analog recording consoles. Operating as both a standalone application and a universal AUv3 effect link, it provides mobile music producers with a sophisticated toolkit for grouping tracks, treating instrument stems, or gluing final stereo mixdowns outside of a traditional desktop environment.

At the center of the architecture are three cascading Mojo Amps: ‘A’ (modeled after classic American console topologies), ‘N’ (reproducing vintage British console character), and ‘C’ (a dedicated Colour expansion slot). The ‘C’ slot allows users to load modular analog-style circuit blocks, including six DSP modules developed exclusively with Unfiltered Audio, such as the Hitmaker 4000 VCA saturation, Bitmaker 1200 lo-fi sample reduction, and the VHS-inspired Helical Scan. To accurately replicate the subtle deviations of physical electronics, the engine introduces a patent-pending Dyna Realism™ technology. This framework leverages a virtual parts bin and functional software serial numbers to generate unique component tolerances for each instance, ensuring the stereo field behaves with organic asymmetry.

When inserted into a mobile host environment like Loopy Pro or Logic Pro for iPad, the Silver Bullet mk2 serves as a highly capable end-of-chain processor. The three-band Baxandall EQ, equipped with a dedicated high-frequency AIR dial and a resonant, tape-like TIGHT high-pass filter, makes correcting muddy low frequencies and taming digital harshness straightforward. However, because the processor lacks an integrated automatic gain-matching utility, driving the Mojo stages aggressively requires users to manually compensate for output level jumps, which can slightly slow down rapid comparisons on smaller touchscreens. Additionally, due to the complexity of the saturation model, multi-track frequency buildup can occur quickly if the circuits are pushed too hard across separate sub-mixes, demanding a disciplined approach to gain staging.

The plugin recreates the hardware’s harmonically rich saturation, cascading Mojo Amps, and tone-shaping EQ with component-level accuracy, delivering console glue and warmth that carries over from the desktop version. The iOS version keeps every core circuit intact and adds the plugin-exclusive digital Colour modules and Circuit Bend options that are not available on the hardware itself. Currently in public beta, the app is available to early testers ahead of a full App Store release.

Key features:

  • Cascading Mojo Amps: Provides independent drive controls for discrete American (A) and British (N) console characters, alongside a modular Colour (C) routing stage.
  • Exclusive Colour Modules: Houses six digital expansion cards from Unfiltered Audio, covering vintage VCA emulation, bit-reduction, vinyl modeling, and tape warble.
  • Dyna Realism™ Synthesis: Utilizes unique dynamic circuit variants tied directly to a customizable six-digit rear-panel serial number.
  • Baxandall Tone EQ: Features an expanded three-band equalization layout with Pultec-style low-end choices and a dedicated high-frequency AIR circuit.
  • ASPECT RATIO Enhancer: Adjusts stereo width and spatial dimensions transparently without introducing phase alignment or cancellation issues.
  • Circuit Bending Mode: Allows users to virtually manipulate the internal routing parameters for aggressive, overdriven lo-fi textures.

App price: $29.99

Original release: iPad beta April 2026