Acustica Intros Lime 3: The Sound of a Legend, Evolved.

Lime 3 is a plugin suite available for Windows and macOS in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. It is inspired by a legendary inline mixing desks and is designed for professionals who require an authentic emulation of classic British hardware.

This new and improved version of Lime delivers an enhanced mixing experience, offering cutting-edge technology with a classic British sound.

With Lime 3, we have refined and expanded the original Lime suite, ensuring greater realism, flexibility, and efficiency for mixing engineers looking for high-quality analog emulations in a digital environment.

About the Plugin Suite

Lime 3 consists of five separate plugins:

• Lime 3 Pre – Preamplifier module with multiple analog emulations.

• Lime 3 Bus – Bus processor for adding color and depth to your mix.

• Lime 3 EQ – A faithful recreation of classic console equalizers.

• Lime 3 EQ Ultra – Extended EQ capabilities with finer control.

• Lime 3 – A complete channel strip for efficient workflow.

Key Features

• Faithful Analog British-style Emulations: Captures the harmonic richness and dynamic behavior of classic British gear.

• Hyper Technology: Improved efficiency and sound fidelity with reduced CPU usage.

• Modular Components: Includes multiple modules identified in each plugin of the suite for flexible mixing workflows.

• Zero Latency (ZL) Versions: Optimized for real-time tracking and recording.

• Lime 3 EQ Ultra: In addition to the traditional 3D-style GUI, Lime 3 includes a modern interface version called LIME 3 EQ Ultra, designed for users who prefer a sleeker, contemporary look, minimalist 2D design optimized for simplicity and focus.

• Advanced Monitoring Options: Includes multiple listening modes (Δ, LR, M, S) to facilitate accurate mixing and spatial adjustments.

• Listening Modes (Δ, LR, M, S): Advanced monitoring modes for precise audio analysis.

• Factory Presets: Includes expertly crafted presets (over 150) that offer quick starting points and creative inspiration for various projects.

• Adaptable GUI: A fully resizable interface ensures compatibility with different screen sizes and a seamless user experience

• Interactive Graphic Equalizer: Provides real-time tonal shaping of the EQ signal (in Lime 3 EQ Ultra), with intuitive visual feedback.

Lime 3 EQ Ultra: Innovation and Precision

Lime 3 EQ Ultra redefines digital equalization by combining advanced flexibility with uncompromising sound fidelity. Based on the emulation of classic British equalizers, it delivers a rich, musical tone, perfect for shaping any mix. This version introduces a modern, minimalist interface designed for an intuitive and distraction-free workflow. With ultra-precise processing and a diverse selection of EQ models, it offers unmatched versatility for any production scenario.

Note: Lime 3 EQ and Lime 3 Ultra EQ have significant design differences. For further details, refer to the Lime 3 user manual.

Lime 3 EQ Ultra GUI

What's New in the Lime 2 - L027 Update

With the release of Lime 3 as a major upgrade, we have also introduced an update for Lime 2 (version L027) to ensure continued performance and stability.

This L027 update brings essential improvements, including Resize, an upgraded plugin engine, bug fixes, and various performance optimizations, ensuring a more efficient and stable user experience.

For more details, refer to the Lime 2 user manual.

Technical information:

• Supported formats: VST3, AAX, and AU.

• Available sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz.

• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

• Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS Sonoma (version 14.x).

• Intel, AMD, and ARM compatible.

• Native Apple Silicon support (Rosetta not supported).

Price and availability

Lime 3* introductory price: €89 | 59% OFF until March 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm CET (reg. price €219)

Get it here!

*Lime 3 is a FREE upgrade for current Lime users!

The product is at an introductory period for the first four weeks after release or until the first official version is released; this implies that the product may receive improvements, changes, or fixes available through Aquarius Desktop updates.

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Note: Lime 3's trial version includes 44.1 - 48 - 88.2 - 96 kHz sample rates.

Please remember that trials expire 30 days after authorization, and we strongly recommend not using trial products in commercial sessions or any important project.

Lime 3 user's manual

Lime 3 webpage: https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/products/LIMEULTRA