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Rob Papen RP-AMOD

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Bryan
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We all know that modulation effects can take a dull sound and turn it into something awe-inspiring. Rob Papen understands this and adds this great new modulation based effect to the RP suite. The best part is he is adding it for FREE to all current owners of any Rob Papen Plugin! You can’t beat that. What you get is some of the other types of effects that are employed in other Rob Papen virtual instruments.
Virtual instrument and plug-in developer Rob Papen Soundware is pleased to reward its supporters by announcing availability of RP-AMOD — a 32- and 64-bit Mac (AAX, AU, and VST) and PC (VST) compatible effects plug-in par excellence, exclusively available for free to anyone who has registered one or more Rob Papen plug-ins (AAX, AU, or VST) — as of February 14…
RP-AMOD takes its name from the term modulator, most commonly applied to synthesizers — a subject that is close to the heart of company namesake founder and renowned sound designer Rob Papen. Indeed, as Rob himself semi-seriously notes in his critically-acclaimed The 4 Element Synth subtractive synthesis instructional book/DVD set, “Life is like modulation… You need to address your destination with the right amount.”
In reality, modulators are used to modulate the signal-generating and processing components of subtractive synthesizers. Simply put, “They are various types of settings that can change and alter a sound.” So says Rob. And he should surely know!
It stands to reason, therefore, that RP-AMOD allows users to employ its modulators to alter audio in different ways. As such, Rob Papen has included classic audio modulation effects like chorus, ensemble, flanger, phaser, and tremolo in RP-AMOD and allowed them to be tempo-synced to DAW-recorded music. Moreover, two effects (AUDIO MODULATE 1 and AUDIO MODULATE 2) can be simultaneously applied with various routing options. In typical Rob Papen style, these routing options are not only available in serial and parallel, but the audio signal can be ‘filter split’ prior to entering either of the two effects!
Eminently flexible, then, RP-AMOD can be used to spice up vocal tracks, enliven instruments, or even beef up drums and loops. Let your ears decide what works best.
But best of all, RP-AMOD is available for free to anyone who has registered one or more Rob Papen plug-ins (AAX, AU, or VST) — simply login to your Rob Papen account, click on the My Products tab, click on the Get deal button, and a RP-AMOD serial number will soon be winging its merry musical way to you via e-mail while RP-AMOD appears as a product in your My Products list. Lastly, modulate to your heart’s content! The best things in life are free, after all.
Check out some awe-inspiring audio examples of RP-AMOD in action here: http://www.robpapen.com/rp-amod.html

 

Tone2 Nemesis Classic FM Soundset

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Bryan
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Tone2’s newest Neo FM Synth is causing quite a buzz in the software world and now is adding a new expansion sound set for Nemesis. I am actually in the middle of a review of Nemesis and got a chance to check out this soundset. More on that very soon.

Taking you back to a decade of incredible dance and party music, when cassette tapes and power chords
ruled the world.
Classic FM features 200 inspiring presets with the unique tones and character of the famous FM hardware,
like the DX7 that defined the 80s.
A delight for those looking to add that classic FM vibe. Characteristic synths, emotional electric pianos,
DX-style vintage bass, cutting leads, unique pads, retro-ish bells and expressive keys & organs.
Highlights
* 200 superb presets.
* Can replace expensive vintage FM hardware.
* Comfortable installation.
* Created by professional sound designers.
* All sounds are properly programmed and do not contain samples. This gives you the complete dynamic range
and highest possible sound quality.
Perfect for many genres, such as Electronica, Dance, Pop, HipHop, 80s, 90s, IDM, Rock, Cinematic, Soundtrack,
Trance, House, Game, Chip, Jungle, Ambient, New Age and a wide variety of other music genres.

Price: $57.84
For more info please visit the Classic FM product page: http://tone2.com/html/classic_fm.html

Waves Metafilter

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Bryan
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Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past few years, you have heard filters used heavily in pop, EDM, and hip hop. One up and coming rap producer has pretty much built his career on using filters heavily to build on certain parts of songs. Of course we have all heard the filter sweeps used in electronic and techno back in the days and having one more way of making the process easier is always a good thing.

Waves Audio (booth 6824) has unveiled its MetaFilter plugin, a versatile sound-shaping filter. Designed around a modulatable multimode filter using Waves’ proprietary Virtual Voltage technology, Waves MetaFilter has everything users need in a sound-shaping filter plugin. The versatile MetaFilter creative effects unit provides all the warmth, depth and fatness of classic analog filters, with the modern control and endless flexibility that uniquely characterize Waves tools.
MetaFilter lets users individually modulate the filter cutoff, resonance and delay time using three separate modulators – 16-step sequencer, LFO and Envelope follower – which make it easy to achieve effects such as filter sweeping, tremolo, auto-wah, rhythmic gating, ducking and hypnotic modulating delays with saturation buildups.
With intuitive controls that are inviting and enjoyable to use, MetaFilter allows users to effortlessly customize and program their own presets, and due to its easy-to-use MIDI Learn capabilities, the plugin can be controlled from any MIDI control device, perfect for live DJ performances. Moreover, when connected to a MIDI keyboard it can actually be utilized for playing the filter cutoff.
Whether it’s used for creating rhythmic loops and tracks from sound bites, adding a subtle effect to a guitar part, or simply mangling a vocal track just for the fun of it, the endless possibilities and versatility of the MetaFilter make it an essential tool for creating and producing innovative, eccentric and cutting-edge music, in the studio and on stage.
MetaFilter features:

  • Three separate modulators: 16-step sequencer, LFO and Envelope follower

  • “Fat” analog sound quality

  • Intuitive MIDI Learn

  • Fully modulatable analog delay

  • Powered by Virtual Voltage technology

  • Endless sound-shaping possibilities

Waves MetaFilter is now available with U.S. MSRP’s of Native $200 and SoundGrid® $299. Both are now available at special introductory pricing of $99 (Native) and $149 (SoundGrid). Visit www.waves.com for more information.

Massenburg MDWEQ5 now AAX-64

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Bryan
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Again we have another one that most of us are going “FINALLY” on. The Massenburg EQ is one of the most responsive and pristine EQs you can buy. This plugin, just like TL Space, is used by a whole lot of people and has probably held quite a few people from making the switch over to HD11. I remember my first time mixing on an HD rig and finding this EQ. It was an immediate go-to plugin and part of the reason I still use older versions of Pro Tools HD. Now between this and Avid Space, we’re getting closer to being back on the right path with Pro Tools.

Avid® and Massenburg DesignWorks announce the MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ 5® plug-in is now compatible with Pro Tools® 11. The Massenburg DesignWorks® Hi-Res Parametric EQ plug-in, developed by the creator of the parametric equalizer George Massenburg, targets frequencies with precision and refines the human interface, interoperability, and automation integration. Version 5 offers new AAX Native 64 and AAX DSP 64 formats for compatibility with Pro Tools 11.1 and above, providing the flexibility to use the EQ across the entire Pro Tools 10-based product line, including Pro Tools|HDX systems, for the highest possible sound quality. Avid Pro Tools software redefines professional music and audio production for today’s workflows. From all-new audio and video engines and turbocharged 64-bit performance, to expanded metering and new HD video workflows, Pro Tools 11 enables users to take on the most demanding sessions and maximize creativity.
 
Massenburg, who has spent a lot of time refining this AAX 64-bit version, says, “The latest MDW® EQ5-AAX DSP continues the MDW tradition of highest-quality, double-precision math, resulting in the highest measurable performance–the lowest artifacts–of any commercially available digital equalizer. The MDW EQ user interface presents a finely tuned EQ human interface, with controls that reflect a deep understanding of the ergonomics of EQ control and use, and the expectations of what an engineer expects to hear when a knob is turned. MDW EQ controls are always easily readable and controls are easily settable. The MDW EQ and the MDW EQ5-AAX continue to be the standard against which all other EQ plug-ins are measured.”

 
Massenburg DesignWorks: http://massenburgdesignworks.com/
MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ 5 plug-in, compatible with Pro Tools 11 and Pro Tools|HDX, is now available worldwide.
Please visit Avid to purchase the MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ 5 plug-in.

Avid Space Available

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Bryan
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I was starting to get worried they weren’t going to port this plugin over to AAX but alas it seems Avid have taken control of Trillium Lane Labs and breathed new life into one of my favorite IRL reverbs. They have also generously allowed the upgrade free for the owners of the TL Space version.

Avid®  today announced that over 850 plug-ins from more than 80 Avid development partners are now available in the new 64-bit AAX format for Pro Tools 11, the digital audio workstation that sets a new standard for audio production. Avid also announced that Avid Space, a premium reverb plug-in used by countless artists and music professionals, has now been released in the 64-bit AAX format. The release completes the transition of Avid-designed plug-ins to the new AAX format for Pro Tools 11 software.
 
“With over 10,000 Pro Tools|HDX systems sold, there is a fast-growing market for 64-bit AAX plug-ins, not only for Pro Tools|HDX but also for our S3L live system,” said Chris Gahagan, senior vice president of products and services at Avid. “More than 850 AAX plug-ins are now available for Pro Tools 11, offering audio professionals more power, higher audio quality, and easier methods to record, edit, and mix even the most demanding productions.”
 
Featuring 64-bit architecture and a new Avid Audio Engine, Pro Tools 11 provides several times more processing power than any previous Pro Tools release. The new AAX 64-bit plug-in format delivers more accessible RAM for increased speed and performance. These powerful new capabilities allow professionals to create faster and deliver higher quality, inspiring content.
 
Avid Space is a premium convolution reverb plug-in for Pro Tools music and post-production projects, available in 64-bit AAX Native, DSP, and AudioSuite formats. From large concert halls to dense plate reverbs, Space delivers the sounds of natural reverb spaces with familiar controls from high-end hardware reverb units. By combining the sampled acoustics of real reverb spaces with advanced DSP algorithms, Space offers full control of reverb parameters in mono, stereo, and surround formats.
 
“Avid has already changed the game endless times with their vast array of amazing plugins including the EQ 3, Pro Limiter, Pro Compressor, and others available for Pro Tools 11,” stated Junior Sanchez, remixer for artists including Madonna, Gorillaz, Daft Punk, Shakira, and more. “Now that Space is available in the 64-bit AAX format, along with a ton of other amazing Pro Tools plug-ins, now is the perfect time to upgrade to Pro Tools 11.”
 

 
Availability and Pricing
Space will be available on Avid.com worldwide on January 23, 2014. For more information, click here. Pricing will be as follows:
 

  • Space—$499 USD, £329 or €399 (all prices exclude taxes)
  • Space upgrade from TL-Space—No cost

Manley Core

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Bryan
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We’ve all dreamed of Manley gear. One of the first big pieces of gear I wanted was a Manley Slam and their gold Reference mic. Not only do they look appealing but they are an industry standard for the big studios. Manley has looked down and had pity on us and decided to give us an opportunity to have a full channel of Manley including preamp, EQ, and dynamics at a price that is a little more in our league. Presenting the Manley Core. Look out Avalon VT737, Manley is creeping up on your territory.

Manley Labs, a privately owned company that designs, manufactures, and distributes high-end analog audio equipment, today announced the CORE, an analog channel strip.  The Manley CORE is an innovative and affordable mic preamplifier, compressor, equalizer, and limiter combo-unit that combines the greatest hits of the Manley product line with fresh technology.  The intuitive design incorporates musical and forgiving circuitry that allows the user to concentrate on performance rather than be lost in a sea of knobs.  No other channel strip at this price point offers higher headroom or higher end sound than the CORE, which is, like all Manley products, handcrafted in Southern California.
“As more musicians are contributing to a project remotely, coached by the recording engineer over the telephone, we saw the need to provide an affordable and easy-to-use, excellent sounding recording channel for these guys. They aren’t engineers, they are musicians!” commented EveAnna Manley, president of Manley Labs.  “The CORE is feature-laden without being confusing. Its whole purpose is to give the musician the tools he needs to turn in a great sounding track.”
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

  • 48V Phantom power switch
  • 120Hz High Pass Filter switch
  • Phase Invert switch
  • Input Attenuator (Variable Pad)
  • Mic Pre Selectable Gain 40 dB or 60 dB (Total Gain >70 dB)
  • Line Amp Selectable Gain 20 dB or 40 dB

MIC / LINE PREAMPLIFIER

  • Hand-wound Manley IRON® input transformer with nickel laminations in a mu-metal can
  • Class A tube amplifying stage circuit topology (similar to the Manley VOXBOX® and Manley Dual Mono & Mono Microphone Preamplifiers)
  • All-triode high voltage vacuum tube circuit
  • Regulated 300 Volt B+ supply

 ¼” DIRECT INPUT

  • Similar to the DI in the Manley SLAM!®
  • All-discrete solid-state circuit
  • 10 Meg Ohm input impedance (ideal for guitars, bass, keyboards, etc.)

 COMPRESSOR

  • ELOP® technology also found in the Manley VOXBOX
  • Compressor placed before the mic preamp—virtually impossible to clip
  • Ratio 3:1
  • Continuously variable Attack, Release, and Threshold controls
  • Silent Bypass switch

EQUALIZER

  • Low and High Baxandall shelves (80 Hz and 12 kHz) with ± 12dB range
  • Sweepable Midrange Bell EQ (100 Hz – 1 kHz) or (1–10 kHz) with ±10dB range

 LIMITER

  • Fast attack FET brickwall limiter
  • Continuously variable Threshold and Release controls
  • Peak Limit LED indicator
  • 10dB range output gain control

METER

  • Large illuminated analog display
  • 3-way meter select to read Compressor gain reduction, Mic Preamp Output level, and Main Output audio levels.

 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

  • Balanced XLR mic input

  • Balanced XLR line input

  • Front panel direct instrument 1/4” input

  • Insert point between Mic Preamp/Compressor and EQ/Limiter via 1/4” TRS jack

  • Balanced XLR direct output (after Preamp/Compressor section)

  • Balanced XLR main output

 
Availability and Pricing:
The Manley Core is available Q2 2014 at a MSRP of US $2250.00.

Slate Digital David Bendeth Signature Drums

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Bryan
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Continuing on the celebrity engineer expansion packs for Steven Slate drums and Slate Trigger, Slate has released David Bendeth Signature Drums. David Bendeth is a go-to for a lot of rock bands as well as some groups in pop. He is a very versatile producer and engineer and has mixed artists such as Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, and Underoath and now you can have those trademark drum mixes on your own tracks.

David Bendeth’s drum sound is perhaps one of the most popularly discussed topics on pro audio forums all over the world.  Paramore. Underoath. Breaking Benjamin.  Everyone wants those tones.

His explosive drums have a unique sound that bends the lines between metal, rock, and even pop.

Now, you can use add these amazing drum sounds to your Slate virtual drum arsenal. David Bendeth Signature drums adds 5 new preset kits with a unique sound unlike anything in the Slate library.  David even mixed in the same classic one shot samples from his records to the top velocities of the kick snare and toms!

The SSD4 version is available today, and stay tuned later this week for the TRIGGER version!  Hear some great demos of the Bendeth kits at:

http://www.stevenslatedrums.com/dbd.php

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SLATE VIRTUAL DRUM SHOP

Blue Mics "Hampton"

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Bryan
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Some details have emerged about a new mic blue is working on. Judging by the description, it sounds like a new smaller adaptation of the Reactor mic that came out some time ago with the swiveling head, only this one is smaller and suited for both studio and stage. The only photo obtained is very grainy but like everything Blue makes, has a very unique style. I can’t wait to see more information about this mic.

Blue, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, confirms reports of the development of a small-diaphragm condenser microphone, code name: Hampton.  Designed for both live and studio applications, Hampton is rumored to be exceptional for instrument miking including guitars, percussion, toms, strings and more.  Measuring less than eight inches tall with a rotating head, Hampton is designed for optimal placement and convenient adjustment. Featuring Blue’s B1 small-diaphragm, cardioid condenser capsule, Hampton provides warmth and detail that goes beyond the capabilities of a dynamic microphone.
“When we come out with a new microphone, we always look to bring something new to the category and Hampton is no different. We are introducing the rotating head for easy adjustment, without having to reconfigure your mic stands,” said a Blue Microphones insider.  “We built Hampton around the renowned B1 small diaphragm capsule then introduced something new for today’s touring and studio musicians.”
It is confirmed that Hampton’s B1 capsule captures exceptional sonic accuracy and extended frequency response. Taking it to the next level, Hampton’s capsule is paired with custom-matched analog circuitry and Class-A discrete components found in Blue’s extensive line of professional microphones for delivering rich detail with high-SPL handling. Hampton’s rugged, compact form factor makes it ideal for both studio and stage use. The rotating head is designed and engineered for convenient adjustment without disrupting the sonic characteristics captured by the mic. Hampton’s cast and machined metal construction is designed specifically for in-studio elegance and on-stage durability.
Inherently well-suited for miking in pairs, Hampton is optimized for multi-mic setups, drum miking, stereo XY and more. Sources inside the company suggest that Hampton will be offered as a single microphone and as a matched pair. The matched pair is said to include a mounting tree in addition to standard mic clips.

 
Stay tuned for more information coming Spring 2014. To get exclusive updates, visit www.bluemic.com.

MCDSP Rack Extensions

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Bryan
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MCDSP makes some great plugins that many of the pros use on a daily basis. Now they have taken some of the favorites from the Ultimate Compressors bundle and made them available as rack extensions for Propellerhead’s Reason. You get the Moo Tube, which is based on a modern tube compressor, the C670 which is based on the  classic tube emulation of compressors from days of yore, and the FRG-4RE which is similar to an 1176.

McDSP is proud to announce the legendary power of McDSP audio software can now be found within Propellerhead’s Reason as Rack Extensions. Choose from 3 uniquely and meticulously hand-crafted compressors to add that warmth and presence that your music has been waiting for. Offered at just $49 a piece, there is the C670, Moo Tube, and FRG-4RE, or purchase them all for just $119, in the Compressor Collection bundle.
C670
The C670 Rack Extension plug-in is a surprisingly flexible compressor in a three knob package. Modeled after vintage equipment valued at over $30,000, the C670 is as classic as they come, in a far more reliable software version complemented by new features not found in the original device.
Moo Tube
The Moo Tube Rack Extension plug-in is a software emulation of modern tube-based hardware compressors. When you want to fatten up your tracks, don’t have a cow. Get some Moo in your music with the Moo Tube compressor.
FRG-4RE
The FRG-4RE Rack Extension plug-in is a feed-forward reactive gain compressor (FRG), referred to by McDSP engineering staff as ‘the frog’. The FRG-4RE’s features include a modern compression topology, separately adjustable attack and release controls, and a wide compression ratio control spread, ranging from nearly 1:1 to 20:1.

Please visit www.mcdsp.com for more information.

Arturia Analog Lab 1.1

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Bryan
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I’ve been through quite a few evolutions of Arturia’s aggregator of their great collection of analog synths all the way from Analog Factory. Though the program has been very very glitchy with Pro Tools, the quality of the sound coming out of this software makes it worth the hassle. The standalone version is bullet proof though and now they’ve added more sounds and models in the  new Analog Lab 1.1. From what I can tell, the update is free for current Analog Lab owners
Music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of Analog Lab 1.1 — a new and improved version of its ultimate sound collection software suite — as of January 17…
With the release of version 1.1, Arturia’s already attractive Analog Lab has just got a whole lot better with numerous new features and improvements adding value to an already valuable and desirable software synthesizer solution that boasts a huge library of over 5,000 presets by internationally-renowned sound designers. These presets are taken from all eight of Arturia’s acclaimed TAE® (True Analog Emulation) synthesis-powered Mini V, Modular V, CS-80V, ARP2600 V, Jupiter-8V, Prophet 5, Prophet VS, and Oberheim SEM V soft synths, as well as the Wurlitzer V software recreation of the classic Wurlitzer 200A electric piano, providing the immediacy of a hardware instrument with the flexibility of a software-based solution.

So what’s new and improved in Analog Lab 1.1, then? Enhanced communication with Arturia’s acclaimed KeyLab keyboard controllers for starters: presets and categories are displayed on the LCD; sound, multi, and snapshot buttons are all updatable; knobs no longer jump between values; and ghost sliders can now be shown (to indicate position of hardware controllers with pickup). Beyond that, Live map programs are accessible through MIDI program change and VST preset list; Live map management includes import, export, and delete functions; AAX plug-ins are fully integrated; random sounds can be loaded into Multi patches; and there are also new sound mode filters available: User, Favorite, and Reset.

Other notable and useful improvements include adjusted and renamed preset library levels; loading message displayed when loading presets; no notes left hanging when changing split point, transposition, or chords; full plug-ins are always enabled for editing (without having to do this in preferences); and more besides.

 
As always, several onscreen navigational modes make musical life aboard Analog Lab 1.1 as easy as ever. Eye candy comes courtesy of the graphic Studio mode with realistic renderings of all those classic synthesizers and keyboards already modelled so realistically by that TAE® technology. Wish you were there in that virtual studio? Well, now you can be! Better still, Sound mode allows you to speedily find the sound you want from those thousands at your fingertips, with data filtering to narrow searches, and an updated browser to rate them to your liking and arrange things as you like it. Like it? We’re sure you will! Moreover, Multi mode allows several sounds to be played simultaneously with the addition of effects, layer/split functions, and with 205 Multi patches conveniently organised by musical genre, inspiration and creativity are a given — perfect for getting the most out of those TAE® soft synths without having to delve deeper into sound design. Owners of any of Arturia’s above-mentioned Analog Classics can, of course, delve as deep as they like and are free to fully edit sounds without having to leave the user-friendly Analog Lab environment. Lastly, Live mode lets you drag and drop sounds and Multis to create a selection of presets for instant recall from connected KeyLab keyboard controllers… clever, convenient, and cutting edge.
Into the bargain, Analog Lab 1.1’s exceptionally competitive price remains right at €89.00 EUR/$89.00 USD. What’s more, it’s included for free with all three models in Arturia’s acclaimed KeyLab keyboard controller range!
Really there’s never been a better time than now to dive headlong into thousands of ready-made, tweak-able TAE® synthesis-powered sounds than with Analog Lab 1.1. Never have the historic hardware synths of your dreams sounded so good in software or been so easily accessible. A no-brainer? Absolument!
Analog Lab 1.1 is available for purchase and direct download from the Arturia online store (http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/buy/online-shop.html) for €89.00 EUR/$89.00 USD.
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