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Optimus

Name: Optimus
Price: 199 USD

Paid#40 of 50 in AI Music Mastering Software

Optimus: A focused desktop mastering plugin with broad DAW support and a $199 lifetime license. Ranked #40 of 50 in AI Music Mastering Software by our editors (4.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for DAW producers wanting one-time plugin pricing.

4.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.4 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
DAW producers wanting one-time plugin pricing
Free plan
No
Paid from
$199 one-time
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- AI spectral analysis and real-time dynamic processing
- Broad compatibility across major DAWs on macOS and Windows
- Lifetime license with EQ, LUFS metering, dither, and stereo tools
Where it doesn't
- No verified reference-track mastering support
- No verified stem mastering support
- No verified output-format support

Our verdict on Optimus

Optimus is a desktop audio mastering plug-in from SSG Audio LLC for music producers and engineers working in compatible DAWs. It combines AI-assisted spectral analysis with real-time dynamic processing and manual mastering controls. The product runs on macOS and Windows and is designed for producers who want mastering tools inside their existing workflow rather than a cloud mastering service. Its feature set covers spectral dynamics, de-harsh processing, analog-modeled EQ, glue compression, stereo widening, loudness processing, LUFS metering, genre-based presets, and automatic dithering.

Pricing is straightforward: the Optimus plan costs $199 USD as a one-time purchase. The published plan includes a lifetime license, instant electronic delivery, and customer support. There is no subscription tier in the listed plan structure. The official site also offers a free trial, while the product details do not specify its duration. A seven-day refund period is available. For solo producers, small teams, and mid-market users who prefer owning a desktop plug-in, the one-time model keeps the commercial structure easy to understand.

DAW compatibility is a central strength. Optimus integrates with Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, GarageBand, PreSonus Studio One, FL Studio, Cubase, Reason, Cakewalk by BandLab, and REAPER. Its controls also give users room to shape the result manually instead of relying only on presets or automated processing. However, the product is a narrower fit for workflows that depend on reference-track matching, stem mastering, or defined output-format support. Choose Optimus for AI-assisted mastering within a supported DAW and a lifetime license; choose an alternative when those workflow requirements are essential.

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Optimus pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Optimus fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$199 one-time
Monthly masterings	Not verified
Reference track matching	Not verified
Stem mastering	Not verified
WAV export	Not verified
Loudness targets	Not verified
Input formats	Not verified
Supported platforms	Plugin
Money-back guarantee	7 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	10 integrations: Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, GarageBand, PreSonus Studio One, FL Studio …
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	ssg-audio.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Optimus integrations

Optimus lists 10 integrations on its own site.

Logic Pro X
Pro Tools
Ableton Live
GarageBand
PreSonus Studio One
FL Studio
Cubase
Reason
Cakewalk by BandLab
REAPER

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