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Neutron 5

Neutron 5 is an AI-assisted audio mixing plugin suite with EQ, compression, masking, phase, clipping, and other mix-processing tools.

Neutron 5

Neutron 5 helps music producers, engineers, and editors shape tracks inside compatible digital audio workstations. It includes 11 plugins, including Mix Assistant, Clipper, Density, Phase, Unmask, Sculptor, Equalizer, Compressor, Exciter, Gate, and Transient Shaper.

It runs as AU, VST3, or AAX software on supported Mac and Windows systems rather than as a standalone DAW. A free trial is available, while the full product is sold as a one-time purchase; bundle products cost extra.

Features

  • AI-powered Mix Assistant creates a starting signal chain
  • Clipper provides multiband soft clipping with Mid/Side and Transient/Sustain modes
  • Density boosts quieter audio with upward compression
  • Phase detects and helps correct phase and asymmetry issues
  • Unmask identifies and reduces frequency conflicts between tracks
  • Equalizer provides up to 12 dynamic or static EQ nodes
  • Visual Mixer and Relay support track balancing and routing

Use cases

  • Create a starting mix with automated signal-chain suggestions
  • Reduce masking between bass, kick, vocals, and other competing tracks
  • Shape drum, vocal, guitar, and bass dynamics
  • Correct phase problems in multi-mic or layered recordings
  • Add clipping, saturation, or transient emphasis to tracks
  • Refine stereo width and Mid/Side processing inside a DAW

Pros

    Cons

      Latest updates

      • Version 5.2.0 released February 4, 2026 (5.2.0)

        FIXED iLok authorization not functioning in surround instances of Neutron 5; CHANGED supported macOS versions.

      • Maintenance Update (5.2.0)

        FIXED iLok authorization not functioning in surround instances of Neutron 5; CHANGED supported macOS versions.

      • Version 5.1.0 released September 4, 2025 (5.1.0)

        FIXED UI overlays scale incorrectly on Windows HiDPI displays; FIXED files not removed by the uninstaller; CHANGED minimum supported DAW/NLE and macOS versions.

      • Maintenance Update (5.1.0)

        FIXED some UI overlays scale incorrectly on Windows HiDPI displays; FIXED some files not removed by the uninstaller application on Windows; CHANGED minimum supported…

      • System Requirements (5.0.0)

        VST2 format is no longer supported.

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      Pricing

      Prices checked
      2026-10-25

      Neutron 5 Elements

      • $55.00
      • Mix in seconds with this assistive set of essential tools.

      Neutron 5

      • $299.00
      • 199.00 USD — Update from any previous Neutron (excl. Elements)
      • 199.00 USD — Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
      • 149.50 USD — EDU
      • 245.00 USD — Upgrade from Neutron Elements or Elements Suite
      • A flexible, fully equipped suite of 10 intelligent tools to shape and refine your mix.
      • AI-powered Mix Assistant
      • Mid/Side & Transient/Sustain modes
      • Delta monitoring

      Music Production Suite 9

      • $799.00
      • The complete music production bundle with 100+ pro tools for mixing, mastering, vocal production, audio repair, and creative effects.

      Mix & Master Bundle Advanced

      • $599.00
      • Go from rough mix to masterpiece with this pro set of intelligent tools.
      • Includes Ozone 12 Advanced, Neutron 5, Tonal Balance Control 3, Neoverb, and Nectar 4 Advanced.
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