sonible pure:unmask review
A focused AI plug-in for creating space between competing tracks.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
sonible pure:unmask is an audio plug-in for reducing masking between competing tracks in a mix. It is designed for creators, musicians, podcasters, and other DAW users working with sources such as vocals and piano or kick and bass. The plug-in is placed on the background track, while a prioritized track is routed to its sidechain input. Users then select a profile and run the learning process so the plug-in can set parameters automatically.
The published plan shows one paid option, pure:unmask, at $39 USD as a one-time purchase. A 30-day free trial is available. The main feature is AI-powered spectral unmasking, supported by sidechain-specific profiles and dynamic frequency ducking. Four central controls cover unmasking amount, spectral resolution, ducking speed with attack and release response, and the active frequency range. Real-time spectral display and gain-reduction meters provide visual feedback while adjustable controls allow more detailed shaping than a single automatic setting.
Compatibility is broad for a focused plug-in: pure:unmask supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats on Windows and macOS. Its scope remains narrow by design, concentrating on the interaction between prioritized and competing tracks rather than covering the full mix workflow. Choose it when spectral masking is a specific problem and sidechain-driven frequency control fits the session. Choose a broader mixing tool instead if you need a wider set of production, processing, or mix-management functions in one product.
sonible pure:unmask pros and cons
- Where it wins
- AI-powered spectral unmasking with sidechain-specific profiles
- Dynamic frequency ducking with adjustable speed and frequency range
- VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on spectral unmasking rather than full mix production
- Requires a prioritized sidechain track and a learning process
- Only one paid plan is listed
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