Weiss Exciter is a harmonic exciter from Softube, developed with Weiss Engineering, that adds high-frequency harmonics to a signal and is aimed at mastering and mix bus work; a working crack and keygen circulate alongside the plugin name in searches.
Weiss Exciter at a glance
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Exciter |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €197.34 |
What Weiss Exciter does
The plugin is built around the idea of a transparent exciter, which the developer describes as the first of its kind for mastering. Instead of boosting the top end with an EQ or driving a harsh multiband distortion, Weiss Exciter generates harmonics that are meant to sit naturally with the original material. Users define a focus band where harmonics are added and an output band where they are placed, and a frequency visualization shows these bands while they are set.
Four Harmonic Modes are offered, and a Linear Phase mode is included for processing without phase shift. A Mastering mode reduces the fundamental frequencies, and the Target Output bands can be set independently. A separate expert panel offers deeper control over harmonic shaping for professional mastering engineers. The Flow Mastering Suite is listed as included, as a standalone perpetual license.
Adaptive non-linearities are used to generate consistent harmonics at any input level, which the developer credits for avoiding the overprocessed sound of traditional exciters. Weiss Exciter is also positioned as a refinement over multiband distortion-based exciters, and the developer states that its harmonics sound organic.
Key features
- Focus and output bands. The user defines a focus band where the signal is excited and an output band where the added harmonics are placed, which are shown on a frequency visualization.
- Four Harmonic Modes. Four modes change the character of the generated harmonics, so the same exciter can be set for different material.
- Linear Phase mode. A Linear Phase mode processes the signal without phase shift, for work where phase relationships need to be kept.
- Mastering mode. A Mastering mode reduces the fundamental frequencies so that the added harmonics are the main change on a finished mix.
- Independent Target Output bands. Target Output bands can be set independently of the focus band, giving separate control over where the harmonics are placed.
- Expert panel. An expert panel offers deeper control over harmonic shaping and precision, aimed at professional mastering engineers.
- Adaptive non-linearities. Adaptive non-linearities generate consistent harmonics at any input level, which the developer presents as the basis of the transparent result.
Compatibility
Weiss Exciter comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows 10 and macOS in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon processors listed. Activation uses iLok, and the developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper and Studio One as hosts.
Weiss Exciter compared with similar plugins
Type B from AudioThing is also an exciter, offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS. Harmonic Maximizer from Audiority is an exciter in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. HarmonEQ from Rave Generation is an exciter in VST3 and AU only, and Bus EXCITER-104 from Arturia is offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiss Exciter | Softube | Exciter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
| Type B | AudioThing | Exciter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Harmonic Maximizer | Audiority | Exciter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
| HarmonEQ | Rave Generation | Exciter | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €49.54 |
| Bus EXCITER-104 | Arturia | Exciter | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €50.58 |
Price and availability
Weiss Exciter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €197.34. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Weiss Exciter FAQ
Does Weiss Exciter run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon processors is listed for the macOS 64-bit builds.
Which formats does Weiss Exciter come in?
It comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Weiss Exciter?
Queries pair the plugin name with serial key, keygen and activation code, and a patched or pre-activated build is the string most often typed.