Voxengo Elephant Mastering Limiter Plug-In
Voxengo Elephant update version 3.6 is now available for download. Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Version 3.6 update includes the following changes:
- Real-time gain reduction and waveform graphs implemented.
- Mid/side and side-chain routing presets now appear dimmed to reduce confusion.
- Parameter automation on AU Mac OS X now shows real parameter values.
- Preset “update” function implemented in the preset manager.
- The “VST Function Sync” global switch was added that fixes crashes in some hosts (i.e. Tracktion).
- “Density mode” implemented in level meters.
- Occasional extreme CPU overloads eliminated at the expense of average increased CPU load.
- “Pure+3″ output metering mode’s peak indicator is now 3 dB lower.
- “Pure” and “Pure+3″ metering modes are now known as “dBFS” and “dBFS+3″ modes, respectively.
- The “No Multi-Channel Operation” global switch was added that fixes incompatibility with some non-VST2.3 compliant VST hosts.
- DC filter parameters are now specified for all channel groups to avoid phasing problems.
- The “Show All Channel Meters” routing switch added.
- Statistics “reset” function now resets statistics of all channels correctly.
- A minor issue fixed in the dithering stage. Continue reading
Recording Vocals
Recording engineers and musicians sometimes have strange sound ideas. Well, experimenting with sounds is fine and desirable. Once you start to do that, you’ll never know what you will get. However, you should always save the audio source on another track as neutral as possible. Just in case.
One of the hardest things to correct in a mix is human voice recorded with a bad microphone. That’s why you should always do all the sound experimenting safely to another track keeping the original, neutral sound too. A decent vocal track may be recorded with a low-cost microphone, though in lower price range there are also bad microphones available. If you are not sure about vocal mics, ask someone who knows better. Continue reading
Voxengo Voxformer version 2.4 update is now available for download. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Version 2.4 update implements the following changes:
- “Ctrl+Drag” narrow band sweeping implemented.
- DC filter parameters are now specified for all channel groups to avoid phasing problems.
- Smoothed spectrum display implemented.
- Secondary spectrum display implemented.
- Spectrum’s block size does not affect vertical spectrum’s position now.
- The “No Multi-Channel Operation” global switch was added that fixes incompatibility with some non-VST2.3 compliant VST hosts. Continue reading
Faster Processors, Next-Generation Graphics & Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life
CUPERTINO, California—April 13, 2010—Apple® today updated the MacBook® Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery.* The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple’s new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors. Continue reading
Voxengo Voxformer
There are lot of compressor and equalizers out there, and also other great tools for sound shaping, but Voxengo Voxformer is very handy when it comes to making a kick drum sound with a big bottom end. I like this plug-in because by using it I can achieve good results within just couple of minutes. One thing that gives me advanced control is the possibility to use a two band compressor. This example is made with an acoustic kick drum sound.
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Las Vegas, NV, 2010-04-11
Comprehensive range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles expands Avid portfolio to provide seamless interoperability across broad spectrum of third-party solutions for every customer
LAS VEGAS, NV, April 11, 2010 – NAB (Booth # SU902) – Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mountain View, CA-based Euphonix, a leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals. With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster. Avid plans to continue to support and sell both Euphonix control surfaces and Avid’s existing ICON solution, enabling customers to leverage existing investments in industry-leading hardware. Continue reading
Voxengo SPAN 2.1 FFT spectrum analyzer
Voxengo SPAN version 2.1 update is now available for download. SPAN is a real-time “fast Fourier transform” audio spectrum analyzer plug-in for professional music and audio production applications. For the most part it was derived from Voxengo GlissEQ dynamic parametric equalizer and reproduces its spectrum analysis functionality. SPAN conforms to AudioUnit and VST plugin specifications, and is available for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) computers. Continue reading
Equipped with the latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters and two reference class microphone preamps the bus-powered Babyface delivers top sound in a nicely designed and attractively shaped enclosure. The Babyface uses the USB 2.0 high-speed bus and has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Continue reading
Looptastic HD
Seattle, April 2, 2010: Looptastic HD, the new large-screen version of Sound Trends’ flagship Looptastic Producer iPhone app, is now available in the iTunes App Store, where Apple is featuring it as a New and Noteworthy iPad app.
The iPad’s larger screen puts all of Looptastic’s realtime performance controls into a single window, making mixing more intuitive and tactile than ever. Now the loop browser, X-Y effects pad, scratch strip, crossfader, and tempo control are always at hand, and the elastic mixer provides fingertip control over 22 loops at once, up from 10 on the iPhone.
The powerful new processor in the iPad expands Looptastic HD’s performance capabilities as well. Mobile musicians can now load 25% more audio loops at once. Continue reading
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that its GrooveMaker® range of remixing apps is now available for the iPad!
With GrooveMaker, iPad users will have access to a completely new way of making music with audio loops.
Released for the iPhone and iPod touch in August 2009, GrooveMaker has become one of the most popular mobile loop remixing apps. With over 600,000 downloads, the entire line of GrooveMaker style packs feature 11 style-based apps for the most popular genres of music.
GrooveMaker for the new iPad offers the same smart functionalities and streamlined work-flow as the iPhone/iPod version for making music with loops, but also takes advantage of the new larger multi-touch surface to provide enhanced operation with an integrated, advanced controller. Continue reading
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