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DontCrac[k] has updated the V.I.P. Series Plug-ins of effect plug-ins for Windows and Mac.

Version 1.1 is a free upgrade to all V.I.P. Bundle owners and adds two new plug-ins to the collection for a total of 22 plug-ins at this time.

Changes in V.I.P. Plug-in Series v1.1.1

• Fixed: Authorization problem on PC machines. (Mac and PC needs to be re-authorized) [v1.1.0]
• Fixed: RTAS wasn’t loading correctly on some PC machines. [v1.1.0]
• Fixed: DC-TransControl DSP wasn’t processing correctly. [v1.1.0]
• Fixed: DC-Chorus Ensemble Factory Presets were corrupted. [v1.1.0]
• Fixed: DC-Classic Phaser ‘Cirtacular’ preset ‘Freq Range’ caused GUI knob to disappear. [v1.1.0]
• Fixed: DC-Digital Reverb ‘Decay Time’ knob wasn’t working correctly. [v1.1.0]
• Changed: DC-Retro Compressor output level was louder of 1.16dB, output level is now at 0dB when threshold at 0. [v1.1.0]
• Added: Two new plug-Ins (included in the V.I.P. Bundle as a free upgrade): [v1.1.0]
  • DC-Degradiator – Bit Crusher Style Plug-in
  • DC-Monster Boost – Colored Signal Booster Plug-in
• Fixed: Demo version wasn’t processing audio under certain circumstances.
• Fixed: Non accessible Presets on Mac.
• Fixed: Windows XP installer issue.
• Fixed: DC-EchoFlex presets was saved into ‘EchoPlex’ folder instead of ‘EchoFlex’.

Note: The V.I.P Plug-ins version 1.1.0 requires a re-authorization. Simply launch the authorizer application (from any DC Plug-in) and use the serial number you received to re-authorize the software.

More information: DontCrac[k] / V.I.P. Plug-in Series

DontCrac[k] has announced the launch of the V.I.P. Plug-in Series, a new audio plug-ins suite that might change the way you think about audio plug-ins.

The DontCrack “V.I.P. plug-in series” aim audio professionals that, in todays market need simple and easy-to-use audio tools in their everyday tasks. In response to that demand, DontCrack has partnered with leading plug-in designers from around the world to bring a series of high quality plug-ins that offers instant sonic satisfaction while offering a clean interface with only the most essential knobs and switches to quickly tweak sound parameters.

V.I.P. Plug-in Series includes:

• DC Analoger – vintage tape & tubes emulator plug-in.
• DC Brightness – Abbey Roads like brightness plug-in.
• DC Chorus Ensemble – deep chorus ensemble effect.
• DC Clarisonix – sub bass and harmonics enhancer.
• DC Classic Flanger – silky smooth flanger effect.
• DC Classic Phaser – vintage multi-stage phaser effect.
• DC Cool – Uni-Vibe based effect.
• DC Digital Plate – EMT based “Gold Plate” analog reverb.
• DC Digital Reverb – Eventide based reverb.
• DC Dimension 3D – Roland “Dimension D” type effect.
• DC Distorted – smooth distortion effect.
• DC Echoflex – Echoplex based tape delay effect.
• DC Electro Optical – two channel electro-optical compressor/limiter.
• DC Retro Compressor – retro sounding compressor.
• DC Retro Equalizer – API like classic EQ.
• DC Retro Filter – great sounding retro filter.
• DC Retro Limiter – great sounding limiter.
• DC Transcontrol – SPL based transient designer.
• DC Tremolo Pan – versatile tremolo and panning effect.
• DC Ultramaxit – easy to use level maximizer plug-in.

The V.I.P. series plug-ins are available to purchase in a bundle for $299 USD until October 10th, 2011 (MSRP $599 USD). Individual plug-ins are $49 USD each.

V.I.P. Bundle owners will get all subsequent plug-ins released for the V.I.P. series free of charge. In 2012 the bundle is expected to include over 40 plug-ins in total.

More information: DontCrac[k] / V.I.P. Plug-in Series

Waves has announced the release of The King’s Microphones, a special microphone simulation effect plugin for Windows and Mac.

Used exclusively by the royal family for speeches on momentous occasions, each of these three priceless microphones dating back to the 1920s and 1930s was tailored and tuned especially for its specific user: King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth. Beautifully designed and decorated with gold, silver, and chrome adornments bearing the royal coats of arms, each is a one-of-a-kind aesthetic masterpiece with its own distinctive sonic character. The King’s Microphones plugin offers stunningly accurate recreations of the originals’ unique frequency responses, with three proximity settings for each.

Discovered deep within the vaults of EMI outside London by Peter Cobbin, senior recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios, the microphones were used to record music and dialogue for the film, the first time they had been used by anyone outside the royal family. Cobbin, who worked closely with Waves on the development of the plugin, commented, “It was exciting to know we had the very microphone used by King George VI, the central character of this film, and I thought how appropriate and inspiring it would be to have the microphones present at our recording sessions. The royal microphones are works of highly-skilled craftsmanship.

The King’s Microphones for Windows and Mac (native formats) is available to purchase for $99 USD.

More information: Waves / The King’s Microphones

Abbey Road Plug-Ins is offering a limited time 55% discount on the RS124 Compressor, an authentic emulation of the legendary EMI tube compressor.

The RS124 Compressor Plug-In provides authentic emulations of the valve compressors that were introduced in 1960 and in constant use at the studios throughout the decade. This IS the sound of Abbey Road 60s recordings! Their warm, creamy sonic personality and unique features such as the ‘HOLD’ function made them the compressor of choice for recording, mixing and mastering. Each unit was hand-built and exclusive to Abbey Road Studios and are still in use at the studios today.

RS124 Compressor features

• Three authentic compressor models based on vintage Abbey Road units.
• Each model recreates the sound and behaviour of the hardware unit.
• Authentic replication visually and sonically of the original hardware.
• Tested and approved by Abbey Road Studios’ Director of Engineering, Peter Cobbin.
• Added SuperFuse mode for more aggressive compression effect.
• Dedicated LCR version allowing Pro Tools HD users to ‘stack’ all three units on top of one another.

The RS124 Compressor is now available to purchase for $250 USD (TDM) / $150 USD (LE/AU/VST).

More information: Abbey Road Studios / RS124 Compressor

Native Instruments has announced the release of Abbey Road Modern Drums, a new instrument developed together with the iconic British recording studios.

Providing two high-end drum kits for use in the free KONTAKT PLAYER and the KONTAKT 4 sampler, ABBEY ROAD MODERN DRUMS gives musicians and producers access to expertly engineered drum sounds for contemporary music production of any genre, with the highest possible level of fidelity and authenticity.

ABBEY ROAD MODERN DRUMS complements the previous 60s, 70s and 80s installments, and is based on two renowned drum kits that are a staple of modern studio productions – a Drum Workshop Collector’s Series “White Kit” and a Pearl Reference “Sparkle Kit”. Further expanded with various distinctive cymbals from Sabian and Zildjian as well as three snare drum options each, both kits were recorded with painstaking precision in Abbey Road’s Studio Two and Studio Three, taking full advantage of the acoustic properties of these famous recording rooms.

Abbey Road Modern Drums features

• Utilizes both contemporary and vintage high-end recording equipment to achieve ultimate sound quality across all individual instruments of the kits.
• Over 40,000 samples, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz.
• 7.2 GB library size, using the new Kontakt 4 sample compression (17.4 GB uncompressed!)
• Up to 27 velocity layers for a single articulation.
• Up to 6 variations of drum hits at the same velocity for added realism.
• Additional compressed Mono Overhead and Mono Room samples for additional sound possibilities.
• Three snare options for each kit.
• Separate Right and Left hand samples for the most common Snare, Tom, and Hihat articulations.
• Snare Top/Bottom and Kick In/Out samples.
• Optional snare bleed samples for many drums.
• Includes a selection of different MIDI mappings accommodating the established layouts of various popular
  electronic drum kits and third-party drum libraries.
• Highly functional user interface offers convenient control over all articulation, sound shaping, mixing and routing functions. Advanced randomization can even add subtle nuances to the tone and timing to make it virtually indistinguishable from a studio-recorded drum performance.

Abbey Road Modern Drums is available to purchase as a download and on DVD for $119 USD / 99 EUR.

More information: Native Instruments / Abbey Road Modern Drums

EastWest has announced the Rocktober Special, a chance to save 53% off the individual retail price of any 3 EastWest/Quantum Leap virtual instruments in October.

The standard edition of the ROCKTOBER PACK features MINISTRY OF ROCK, GOLIATH, and FAB FOUR. If purchasers have one or more of the standard selection, they can change any or all of the 3 virtual instruments and still get more than 53% off the retail price. The product selection may increase the overall price.

Sound on Sound Magazine called MINISTRY OF ROCK “a screeching, howling, booming, clanging, clattering, bashing noise-fest that will fool your neighbors into thinking you have a tame death-metal band lurking in your studio”. MOR is a huge modern day rock toolkit that covers a myriad of styles that’s perfect for songwriters and composers.

GOLIATH is a massive virtual instrument that includes over 180 instruments and over 600 patches. It features Drums, percussion, guitars, keyboards, pianos, orchestra, choir/vocals and more. GOLIATH is a Swiss army knife of songwriting/composing that you will reach for time and time again.

Inspired by the signature sounds of the Beatles, the MIPA Award-Winning FAB FOUR includes authentic and rare acoustic and electric guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, stringed and other misc instruments, all played through and recorded on the same kind of vintage equipment used at Abbey Road Studios by Beatle’s engineer KEN SCOTT and EASTWEST multiple-award winning producer DOUG ROGERS.

The ROCKTOBER PACK can be customized to suit a customer’s individual needs. Eligible products include Quantum Leap Ministry Of Rock, EW/QL Goliath, EW Fab Four, EW/QL Pianos, Quantum Leap Gypsy, Quantum Leap Ra, Quantum Leap Silk, EW/QL Symphonic Choirs, EW/QL Symphonic Choirs Bundle, EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra, Quantum Leap Stormdrum 2, Quantum Leap Stormdrum PRO Bundle, and Quantum Leap Voices of Passion. Any combination can be built at over 53% off the retail price.

The Rocktober Pack is available until October 31, 2010 for $595 USD / 429 EUR. Custom packs are hand assembled and shipped in one package, usually ship within 2 business days.

More information: SoundsOnline / SoundsOnline Europe