Every Sound Has a Story
Every recording begins with an idea. The role of a channel strip isn't to change that idea, but to reveal its full emotional depth. Inspired by a prestigious American all-tube hand-built console, the original Mystic was created around this philosophy, helping engineers and producers bring greater depth, warmth and analog character to every performance while preserving its musical identity. Rather than reshaping a sound, it gave it a stronger sense of space, emotion and presence.
Mystic 2 carries that philosophy into a new generation. Powered by NOVA Hybrid Technology, it expands the original concept with greater tonal flexibility, three distinct tube personalities and a more expressive analog response, giving every sound the depth, dimension and character to tell a bigger story.
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Key Features
Smooth tube saturation with richer harmonics and expressive analog response.
Three tube personalities for authentic, vintage or modern analog tone.
A musical 4-band EQ with Mid Q control and dedicated Air enhancement.
Natural optical dynamics with smooth control and preserved transients.
Fast workflow with instant access to detailed visual feedback.
Adds greater depth, scale and musical character to every source.
Driven by Performance
Mystic 2 is designed to respond musically to the way you drive it. More than a simple input trim, the LEVEL control directly shapes the behavior of the NOVA-powered preamp, progressively introducing richer harmonics, deeper saturation and greater analog character as the signal is pushed harder.
Combined with the three distinct tube personalities, this dynamic response allows Mystic 2 to move naturally from subtle tonal enhancement to bold analog coloration. Whether adding gentle warmth to individual tracks or driving richer harmonic density across buses and mastering chains, Mystic adapts to the material while preserving the musicality that defines its sound.
Designed as One.
Every stage inside Mystic 2 has been designed to work together, from tube saturation and musical equalization to smooth optical dynamics. Rather than assembling multiple processors, Mystic 2 delivers a unified workflow where every section contributes to a greater depth, scale and musical cohesion.
Standard and Extended Views give you the right level of control when you need it. Work quickly in Standard View, or switch to Extended View for detailed metering, EQ visualization, gain reduction and real-time signal feedback.
NOVA GPU (Beta)
NOVA GPU (beta)* allows you to move part of the plugin's processing from your computer's main processor (CPU) to the graphics processor (GPU), so your graphics card helps run the plugin. This feature is available for Windows & MAC Silicon only.
*When not selected, the plugin runs exactly as usual with no changes to its functionality.
- It's necessary to follow the MANUAL to ensure the correct functionality
- Step 1. Download the Manual (Beta) to correct set up your computer for NOVA GPU
- Step 2. Download Acustica Audio Monitor App to make sure Nova GPU is running correctly (follow instructions in the Manual)
Your feedback is essential. If you encounter issues, please report them to the Helpdesk. Before submitting a report, make sure you have followed all instructions in the manual. Incorrect setup may cause problems.
Technical Information
- Supported formats: VST3, AAX, and AU.
- Available sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz.
- Compatible with Windows 10 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2.
- Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS 26 (Tahoe)
- Native Apple Silicon support (Rosetta not supported).