Portico II: Master Buss Processor

The Portico II: Master Buss Processor plugin is a meticulous recreation of Rupert Neve Designs’ legendary 2011 hardware, offering dynamics, tone, and stereo field control for your mix bus. It goes beyond traditional 2-channel compression with flexible RMS or Peak detection, Feed-Forward or Feed-Back topologies, and advanced side-chain options. Dual Mono, Stereo, and true M/S modes let you shape stereo width with precision, while the Silk Red/Blue and Texture circuits add rich harmonic character in two distinct flavors. The SFE section provides deep creative control over the stereo image. Originally built for mastering, it’s equally at home on mixes, stems, or individual tracks—from bass-heavy EDM to delicate chamber ensembles. This plugin suits hobby producers and mix engineers who want mastering-grade polish and versatility in one tool. A free iLok License Manager account is required.