
UpM1xerThe spatial upmixer plugin built for music producers and engineers.

Features
- Easy Mode
- Transient Control
- 2 configurable dispersion modes
- 6 Engine Algorithms
- 6 Stem Profile Algorithms
- LFE Sub-Harmonic Generator
- Light/Dark Mode
- Resizable GUI
- 4-Way Settings comparison
- 100% ITU-compliant downmix compatibility
- Unique Positioning Mode
- Exclude L/R and/or Centre Channels
- Surround Formats Up To 9.1.6
Video Walkthrough
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Upmix stereo to surround, done right
Most upmixer plugins were designed for broadcast and post-production β converting legacy stereo content into surround for TV, streaming, and film. They typically work by extracting the phantom center channel and diffusing the remaining ambient signal to the rear speakers.
That approach falls apart with music. Stereo music mixes are dense, layered, and dynamic. Simple channel extraction creates the "big mono" problem β where everything sounds like it's coming from the front, with vague reverb tails in the surrounds. Not immersive. Just wider.
UpM1xer takes a different approach. Built as an upmix plugin for music from the ground up, it deconstructs your source signal at the spectral level and intelligently redistributes energy across the surround field. Instead of simple panning and delay tricks, UpM1xer analyzes the frequency content, transient behavior, and stereo image of your audio in real time β then places elements where they naturally belong in a 3D space.
The result is a surround upmix that sounds intentional, not algorithmic. Your kick stays anchored in the center. Pads and textures wrap around the listener. Reverb tails bloom into the height channels. And it all folds back down to stereo perfectly.
Six upmixing engines for every source
Every source needs a different touch. UpM1xer includes six processing engines β Subtle, Natural, Wide, Deep, Elevated, and Expansive β each tuned for a different level of spatial spread and immersion. Pair these with six stem-aware profiles (Full Mix, Drums, Vocals, Harmonic, Pads, Bass) to match the processing to your source material.
Running a vocal bus through a 7.1.4 Atmos bed? Use the Vocals profile with the Subtle engine. Processing a synth pad for height channels? Try Pads with Expansive. The combination of engine and profile gives you 36 starting points before you touch a single parameter. No other upmixer plugin gives you this level of control over how your stereo source is distributed across surround channels.
Built for Dolby Atmos music production
UpM1xer lets you upmix stereo to every surround format from quad (4.0) up to 9.1.6, including all the Dolby Atmos bed track formats used in music production:
5.1 β Standard surround
5.1.2 β Atmos bed with top channels
7.1 β Extended surround
7.1.2 β Atmos bed (Logic Pro, Pro Tools)
7.1.4 β Full Atmos bed with four height channels
9.1.6 β Full Atmos bed with six height channels and additional width speakers
Whether you're working in 5.1 or full 9.1.6, UpM1xer is the upmixer plugin that handles every Atmos bed format. Use Exact Downmix mode for 100% ITU-compliant downmix compatibility β verify that your surround mix folds back to stereo without phase issues or level changes.
Intuitive controls, professional results
UpM1xer is an upmixer plugin that puts you in control without overwhelming you.
Easy Mode β Simplified controls for quick results. Pick an engine, pick a profile, done.
Transient Control β Preserve or soften transient impact in the surround field
Dispersion Modes β Two configurable modes for controlling how energy spreads across channels
LFE Sub-Harmonic Generator β Add weight to the LFE channel without muddying the main mix
4-Way A/B/C/D Comparison β Compare four different settings instantly
Fully Automatable β Most parameters available for DAW automation
Resizable GUI β Light and dark modes
Plugin Formats
DAW Compatibility
System Requirements
A surround-capable DAW macOS macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer Β· Universal Binary Runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, also loads in Rosetta-mode hostsΒ· AU, VST3, or AAX host Β· Windows Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Β· VST3 or AAX host Β· Intel/AMD CPU (SSE2)
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What Users Are Saying
βThis plugin is geared a lot more towards music mixers, it feels more creatively accessible, it feels a little easier.β
David Stagl
Check out David's Goingto11 YouTube channelβUpM1xer is a creative, precise, and practical tool for working on immersive mixes with control, musicality, and technical confidence.β
Gustavo A. Sacchetti - 6 Grammy Award Winning Mix Engineer
Check out Gustravo's mix room here!βmax1mus audio have managed to release something that has the potential to make the life of many dolby atmos producers significantly easier, it's not only an excellent upmixing plugin at a reasonable price point, it also has a few very innovative features that we have not seen before in the immersive audio domain.β
Michael G wagner
Check out Michael's YouTube review!βmax1mus audio plugins are amongst the most intuitive ones Iβve ever seen. They are made for artists and producers wanting to achieve professional results in a quick way, without needing a big learning curve that slows down the creation and production workflow. They are plug-and-play, no manual needed. And they are very reasonable priced! Other companies focus more on engineers in post-production, with big budgets, who need more features and the highest possible quality. But those plugins can be hard, both on your system and your budget. As a music creator/producer the max1mus approach gives me the easiest and fastest workflow. Without any compromise on quality!β
Gert Keunen
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