I found some interesting new plugins developed and distributed by Flux, a French company involved in Pro Audio and Picture Development. At first glance I found their Pure Series package interesting based on the unique aesthetic design concept. The plugin interface’s are similar to vertical weighted hand held remote controls.
The Pure Series set consists of […]
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I’m spending a good amount of time these days researching high end production plugins for a possible future project that I may author. One thing that continues to fascinate me is the transformation of state of the art hardware processors into a software variation. Needless to say this provides potential endless opportunities of accessibility […]
Wave Arts, one of my favorite resources for first class production plugins will debut their new Master Restoration Suite at NAMM 2007 in mid January.
The product consists of: Master Restoration [the all-in-one plugin], incorporating MR Hum, MR Click, MR Noise and MR Gate. Wave Arts states that the plugin is designed to clean up tape, […]
I experienced mixed feelings when I noticed that Waves is offering some interesting new tools. MaxxVolume caught my attention immediately. This is a new dynamics processor that combines technologies from four of the critically acclaimed Waves plugins, including the L2 Ultramaximizer™.
MaxxVolume provides compression, gating and leveling, and is well suited for voiceovers and broadcasting use. […]
The FreeG plugin offered by Sonalksis will expand your customization options in terms of level monitoring and adjustments on specific channels integrated in a host audio production application project. Simply load an instance of FreeG on a channel’s insert within your host application of choice. Features include: stereo and mono compatibility, Pre/Post implementation, and […]
The Classic Console Strip plugin by Unique Recording Software features a Compressor with four user defined parameters, including Threshold, Attack/Release, Ratio and Gain Makeup. Considering this configuration, the compressor implementation is simplified in my opinion. Also on board is a three band EQ, with carefully selected frequencies, and a host of user defined parameter […]
Vinyl is a unique tool available from iZotope. It has been referred to as the ‘ultimate low-fi weapon’. Use it to create authentic vinyl simulation, just as if a record is playing on a turntable. The plugin uses 64-bit processing, advanced filtering, modeling and re-sampling to create the desired effect. You can simulate mechanical […]
It is no secret that iZotope’s Ozone is my favorite audio processing tool. I use it extensively on a daily basis. In my opinion, nothing comes close to it in terms of value, and most importantly, quality results. The suite consists of six independent processing ‘modules’, including a multi-band compressor, paragraphic eq and loudness maximizer. […]
AudioLeak is a must have Free utility offered by Channel D Software. This tool measures relative playback volume of sound by simply dragging an audio file into the UI. Specifically, average unweighted RMS, A-Weighted RMS, and Peak values. This latest version provides graphing of analysis results [RMS, Peak, Histogram].
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Nomad Factory released three new plugins of interest. I find the SC-226 Studio Channel most interesting. This features a four band equalizer, an analog ’signature’ optical compressor and a brick wall peak limiter. Also available: The EQP-4 Equalizer - and the LM-662 Limiting Amplifier. Plugins are individually priced at $149 US.
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Bias will offer their Master Perfection Suite as a stand-alone AU, RTAS and VST plugin for Mac sometime in March. The suite includes spectral matching, pitch correction/manipulation, signal analysis, multi-band dynamics processing, parametric equalization and gate/expander implementation. This package is also bundled with the Peak Pro XT edition. Separately, it will sell for $599 US, […]
This is an all-in-one channel strip processor by Wave Arts. Features include 10 band 64-bit eq, dual compressors, noise gate, and user defined high-pass/low-pass filters. Accurate gain reduction meters will help calibrate compression. The plug-in operates in both stereo and mono, and takes advantage of Wave Arts impressive CPU efficiency. $175 US.
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Wave Arts has redesigned and updated their fantastic group of plugins. My personal favorite is FinalPlug. This is a peak limiter and loudness maximizer which can be used to control average loudness [RMS] during mastering and/or broadcast post production. $175 US.
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A beautifly designed virtual instrument by Motu that contains everything you need to create complete orchestral recordings. Create solo instrumentals, small ensembles or full orhcestral compositions. An 8GB library of sound bites is included along with a built in convolution reverb processor to produce specific room acoustics, from simulated small spaces to majestic cathedrals. Stop […]
Film Effects ver.2.0 by Nattress
Published February 21st, 2005 in Plugins and Final Cut Pro. 2 CommentsFilmEffects ver. 2.0 is now available for purchase at Nattress.com. This is a set of must have filters for the serious Final Cut Pro editor which will help transform your video into footage that looks like it was shot with film. New features include a Widescreen Matte, Chroma Blur, Y’CbCr Native processing on […]
The Spectron effects processor by iZotope looks like a must have tool for sound designers. I am thinking that it would be quite useful for sound effects creation/processing for post production audio projects. This tool basically splits audio into thousands of frequency bands, applies effects independently to each band, and subsequently re-synthesizes the […]
Another cutting edge tool to enhance your audio workstation. The Ozone Software Mastering Processor by iZotope offers 64 bit digital precision to deliver cutting edge mastering parameters. It features: MultiBand Dynamics, Paragraphic EQ, Multiband Harmonic Exciter, Multiband Stereo Imaging, Mastering Reverb and Loudness Maximizer. You can also prepare Audio for CD with […]
