MASS

Adaptive harmonic density processor — a VST3 audio effect by Mantis Vex.

MASS adds weight and harmonic density to a signal with material-flavoured saturation (Steel, Velvet, Concrete, Smoke, Obsidian, Gold), mid/side processing, parallel mix, width and output control, an A/B compare, and a built-in spectrum display.

Install (Windows)

1. Download MASS.vst3 from the latest release.
2. Copy it into your VST3 folder, e.g. C:\Users\<you>\VST3 or your DAW's plugin path.
3. Rescan plugins in your DAW.

⚠️ Windows SmartScreen warning

The release binary is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen / Defender may show "Windows protected your PC" the first time. This is expected for an unsigned plugin — it does not mean the file is unsafe.

To proceed: click More info → Run anyway, or right-click MASS.vst3 → Properties → Unblock → OK.

A signed build is planned for a future release.

Build from source

Requires CMake ≥ 3.22, a C++17 compiler (MSVC on Windows), and JUCE.

cmake -B build -DVST3_DEPLOY_DIR="C:/Users/<you>/VST3"
cmake --build build --config Release

The build copies MASS.vst3 into VST3_DEPLOY_DIR automatically. Point the add_subdirectory(... JUCE) line in CMakeLists.txt at your JUCE checkout.

License

MIT © Mantis Vex