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Softube has introduced Console 1, an integrated hardware/software music mixing solution.

The hardware controller of Softube’s Console 1 mixing solution.

Sound. Workflow. Control. Softube Console 1 is an integrated hardware/software music mixing solution which includes a rugged hardware controller and a modeled analog console channel with some unique additions.

Use the system with any major DAW and enjoy the biggest advantages from digital and analog mixing environments—plus a few new ones.

The UK 4k for Console 1, a brand new Softube model of a mixer channel from a classic large-frame British console from the late 1970′s.

Console 1 features

• Integrated hardware/software music mixing solution.
• World-class analog channel simulation.
• Softube’s new modeled analog mixer is included, UK 4k for Console 1.
• Hands-on control and intuitive workflow.
• Use with any DAW.
• Four-band equalizer, compressor, emulated analog console saturation and unique Dynamic Shaper.
• Built-in sidechain and parallel compression with all Softube compressors.
• Customize the channel by adding any Softube plug-in.

Console 1 will initially be available for Mac OS X. It is scheduled to be released after the summer of 2013.

More information: Softube / Console 1

Rob Papen has updated the RP-Distort distortion effect plug-in for Windows and Mac to version 1.0.1.

RP-Distort is not just a distortion unit, but much more. The distortion unit inside RP-Distort can be combined with an analog modelled filter, compressor and widener unit.

These units can be re-order, but also can be turned on or off. So in case you only want a great analog modelled filter… RP-Distort can offer this. Or only the unique widener unit which is great for widening a boring mono track.

Changes in RP-Distort v1.0.1

• 11 new effect algos: Atan distortion, Clipper 2, FM, Waveshaper, Two Band Cos, Two Band Fuzz, Two Band Limiter, Two Band Overdrive, Two Band Power, Two Band Rectify, Two Band Saturation.
• New presets in:
  • Bank 01 Drum & Percussion 01preset: 035 until 046.
  • Bank 03 vocal 01presets: 050 until 063.
• Fixed problem with edit / original button.
• Fixed problem with noise-gate not resetting after long holds.
• Other small fixes.

RP-Distort for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX) is available to purchase for 49 EUR inc. VAT.

More information: Rob Papen / RP-Distort

Sound Radix has updated its SurferEQ pitch tracking equalizer effect plug-in for Windows and Mac to version 1.2.

We’re happy to announce the immediate availability of a major update to SurferEQ.
This update opens up new sound mangling possibilities and unique creative uses.

Changes in SurferEQ v1.2

• New Features
  • MIDI support: SurferEQ now has MIDI note input and supports 3 operation modes.
  • AAX compatibility. 32 and 64 bit, Pro Tools 11 compatible.
  • Settings window allows tweaking pitch tracking parameters.
• Improvements
  • Improved filter transitions (Fixed “pop”s on extreme settings).
  • CPU usage optimized by up to 75%.
  • Trial version is now a 30-day fully functional trial.
• Bug-fixes
  • Graphics compatability with Retina displays.
  • Fixed keyboard input issues in some Windows hosts.
  • Fixed rare crashes in Windows.
• MIDI Modes
  • MIDI mode 1: Note Overrides Detection
    Designed for easy correction of the pitch-detection engine when required. A MIDI Note On input will override the internal pitch-detector. On MIDI Note Off, the pitch-detection engine will resume its operation.
  • MIDI mode 2: Surf By Note
    Designed for frequency specific ducking. Pitch / Frequency is controlled by MIDI, Internal pitch-detection engine is disabled. MIDI Note On / Off toggles Surf-enabled bands.
  • MIDI mode 3: Instrument Mode
    Designed to be played like an instrument where the source audio acts as an oscillator. Pitch / Frequency and sound are controlled and triggered by MIDI Notes.

SurferEQ for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX) is available to purchase for $179 USD.

Sound Radix has also released free Auto-Align and Pi AAX 32 & 64 bit updates, now available for download in the user area. The new Auto-Align installer also include a free, 30-day fully functional trial version.

More information: Sound Radix

Zynaptiq has announced that it will introduce the UNCHIRP lossy codec artifact removal and UNFILTER adaptive tonal contour linearization plug-ins at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, Hall 5.1 Booth A91 (April 10-13, 2013).

UNCHIRP is a real-time plug-in that removes the most objectionable artifacts associated with low bit-rate lossy audio encoding, de-noising, and other processes that operate in the frequency domain, commonly referred to as Chirping, Warbling, The Tweeties or Underwater-Sound. This type of artifact has so far been virtually impossible to remove due to its narrow-band and short-time nature. UNCHIRP salvages poorly encoded music, speech that has gone through a poor GSM/satellite uplink, footage recorded with consumer mobile devices, and material that has been de-noised too aggressively.

UNFILTER is a real-time plug-in utilizing a blind de-convolution process to remove filtering effects, such as comb filtering, resonance, or excessive equalization – effectively linearizing the frequency response of a signal virtually automatically. UNFILTER also removes slow moving flanger/chorus effects, and can apply a detected filter response to another signal, or store it for later use. Applications include repairing poorly mic’d production sound or musical recordings, adapting multiple sounds to be in the same acoustic “world”, removing “boominess” or resonance, generally re-balancing the spectral
contour of a signal or creatively designing new sounds.

“Weʼre excited to introduce UNCHIRP and UNFILTER.” Zynaptiq CEO Denis H. Goekdag said. “Re-recording mixers, music producers, dialog editors and sound designers will be thrilled to have these unique solutions in their audio toolkit.”

Zynaptiq will show UNCHIRP and UNFILTER as prototypes at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, Hall 5.1 Booth A91, April 10-13, 2013.

UNCHIRP will be available May 6th, 2013, and UNFILTER May 20th, 2013, from the Zynaptiq website as well as through select international resellers. Free trial versions will also be available.

Both plug-ins will come as AudioUnits, RTAS, AAX Native and VST for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Pricing is TBA.

More information: Zynaptiq

Rob Papen has extended the availability of the limited edition EDM & Urban Synth Bundles, offering its virtual synthesizer instruments bundled at a discounted price.

Rob Papen virtual synths are always packed with top-notch presets and a host of powerful features giving you the tools to create unique sounds in a matter of minutes and are used by many top producers worldwide.

The EDM Synth Bundle and the Urban Synth Bundle each include three Rob Papen synths and save you around 45% off the combined price, but don’t wait around as there are only limited amounts available worldwide.

Limited Edition Bundles features

• EDM Synth Bundle – Combining Rob Papen’s Predator virtual synth, Punch drum machine and Blade virtual additive synthesizer plugins, the EDM Bundle is a highly flexible electronic monster offering masses of diverse sounds for electronic dance producers.
• Urban Synth Bundle – Ideal for producers of Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Garage and Grime, the Rob Papen Urban Synth Bundle, which combines the SubBoomBass ultra deep bass synth, Punch drum machine and Predator virtual synth plug-ins, will also seamlessly fit into the workflows of those creating Hip Hop, Rap and R&B music.

The bundles are available until April 30th, 2013, priced at 199.00 EUR/$239 USD/£169 GBP each.

More information: Rob Papen / EDM & Urban Synth Bundles

Ample Sound has released a native RTAS version of its Ample Guitar virtual guitar instruments.

The update covers AGM, AGP, AGF, AGG. Ample Sound is planning to release Ample Guitar AAX version in the near future.

Changes in AGM v1.0.1

• RTAS version.
• Separate Detect mode and Select mode on the Strummer, on Detect mode, Chord switching will be fixed in the 12th chord selection box.
• Fixed a bug when AGM can’t customize the instrument file path.
• Added 64-bit standalone version for Mac.

Changes in AGG/AGF/AGP v1.2.3

• RTAS version.
• Expediated the loading speed of AU and VST plugins.
• Improved multi-threaded stability during loading.
• Added 64-bit standalone version for Mac.

The Ample Guitar update is now available to customers, free of charge.

More information: Ample Sound