Get the most out of your video editing tools
Media Composer supports both AAX audio plugins and AVX video plugins, making it easy to expand your capabilities and creative palette with additional audio and video editing tools.
Included Plugins
Shape and enhance soundtracks and acquire file-based media with these audio and media access plugins included with Media Composer.
Audio plugins
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BF76 Compressor
Add character to sounds with an emulation of the classic solid-state 1176 compressor
DSP compatible -
DC Offset Removal
Remove pops and clicks caused by miscalibrated analog-to-digital convertors
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D-Verb
Add studio-quality reverb and ambience to tracks, from spacious halls to intimate rooms
DSP compatible -
Duplicate
Copy all selected audio in place, ideal for consolidating multiple clips into one
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Dynamics III Compressor / Limiter
Control every aspect of a track’s dynamic levels, from attack to release
DSP compatible -
Dynamics III De-Esser
Reduce sibilants with control over the frequency and range
DSP compatible -
Dynamics III Expander / Gate
Eliminate unwanted background noise or produce creative new effects
DSP compatible -
EQ III 7-Band
Shape sounds with seven bands of EQ, each with its own set of filters
DSP compatible -
Gain
Smooth out sounds by boosting or lowering a selected clip’s amplitude by a specific amount
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Invert
Reverse an audio clip’s polarity to modify frequency response or fix out-of-phase audio
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Lo-Fi
Crush down a track’s audio quality intentionally to create a “low-quality” retro effect
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Normalize
Optimize the volume level of an audio selection, with all dynamics preserved
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Pitch Shift
Change pitch up or down without affecting the clip duration -
Recti-Fi
Alter sounds to create bold effects with super- and sub-harmonic synthesis
DSP compatible -
Reverse
Replace an audio selection with a reversed version, ideal for creating sound effects
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Sci-Fi
Add analog synth-type ring modulation, frequency modulation, and frequency resonators
DSP compatible -
Signal Generator
Calibrate audio interfaces and other studio gear with this test tone generator
DSP compatible -
Time Shift
Stretch or contract time and shift pitch with high-quality results
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Trim
Attenuate individual channels of a multichannel track, from infinity to +6 dB or +12 dB
DSP compatible
Recommended plugins
Want to create the best-looking and best-sounding video productions possible? Here are our picks for the top video and audio plugins that will help you easily achieve the look and sound you want.
Top Audio Plugins
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Media Composer | Production Pack
Achieve the highest production values with effects, titling, graphics, audio, and video tools
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Pro Subharmonic
Bring thunderous presence and low frequency signals you can feel to your soundtracks
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Halo Upmix - AAX Native
Enhance, extend, and fine-tune soundtracks to create stunning cinematic surround mixes
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VisLM-H - AAX Native
Get highly intuitive and accurate loudness metering and logging for all editing environments
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LM-Correct - AAX Native - 2.1
Ensure your sound mixes comply with loudness standards with this automatic quick-fix tool
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Sound Design Suite
Get 30+ plugins for sound design and post to mold, modulate, and mangle your sound
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Precision DeEsser
Remove stubborn sibilance and other excessive high frequency content from soundtracks
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Junger Audio Level Magic 5.1
Improve and optimize soundtracks with real-time and offline loudness processing
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