Antress has released Modern VH-ME, a freeware compressor VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

VH-ME features

• Classic Empirical Labs Distressor® emulator.
• Auto Attack and Release, Hardcore!, Bypass On/Off Buttons.
• Limiter mode On/Off Button.
• Compressor mode(2.5:1 - 5:1), Limiter mode(8:1 - 20:1).
• Input controls (Relative threshold).
• Drive controls (Relative Ratio).
• Attack control (0.03 - 10 ms).
• Release control (Hardcore 1 - 30 ms, Stand 35 - 600 ms).
• Gain Reduction meter include.
• Output control (0 - 40 dB).

Antress has also updated Modern Amplifier MLA-5 and Modern VD-ME.

If you’ve heard about Antress before, you probably also know it seemed he vanished from the face of the earth a while ago, so welcome back Antress!

Visit Antress for more information and a link to download Antress’ plug-ins.

db audioware has released version 1.0.4 of Vocal Intensifier, a plug-in that contains an advanced algorithm designed to make vocals sit more prominently in the mix, without destroying the detail in the original performance.

Changes in Vocal Intensifier v1.0.4

• Resolved crash in SONAR 6 & 7 when changing presets or pressing power button.
• Fixed param display (values should appear under the output meter when controls adjusted).

Vocal Intensifier is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) and costs $79 USD / 59 EUR. A demo is available for download.

Visit db audioware for more information.

Waves has released MaxxStream, an all-in-one software system that conditions and optimizes media sound for streaming.

From the product page:

MaxxStream is a software-based audio processor which provides audio conditioning for live content as it is encoded and streamed onto the Internet. It consists of the MaxxStream SW application and network elements that allow remote monitoring & control.

MaxxStream key features

• Intuitive User Interface - With its user-friendly GUI and extensive preset library, MaxxStream takes the guesswork out of streaming.
• Multiple Stream Resolutions - MaxxStream performs multiple high-quality sample-rate conversions and encoding to multiple bit rates in real-time.
• Real-time Audio Capture and Conditioning - MaxxStream combines audio capture and conditioning into a single, real-time process.
• State-of-the-Art Audio Bit Depth - MaxxStream delivers superior audio quality with 32-bit floating point processing every step of the way.
• Live Streaming - MaxxStream’s live stream conditioning runs transparently between your audio source and encoder.
• Full Windows Support - Compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003.
• 24/7 Monitoring - MaxxStream’s Watchdog utility ensures smooth streaming, with zero downtime.
• Multiple Encoders and Formats - MaxxStream outputs to up to 16 simultaneous encoder instances, and a single input channel may be fed to multiple MaxxStream stations and processed specifically for each.

MaxxStream is available in two versions:

1. MaxxStream Pack - Audio Track, L1 Ultramaximizer, Renaissance Vox.
2. MaxxStream Pro Pack - C1 Parametric Compander, C4 Multiband Compressor, L1 Ultramaximizer, MaxxBass, S1 Stereo Imager, Q10 Equalizer, DeEsser.

MaxxStream Pack and Pro Pack are available for Windows PC for $500 USD (Pack) and $1600 USD (Pro Pack).

Visit the MaxxStream website for more information.

Softube has released Tube Delay, a marriage between analog and digital, combining the warmth and natural compression from tubes with the features and versatility of a digital delay.

The effect is perfect for fattening vocal tracks, adding slapback echo to drums, getting a gritty delay for guitars or using it just as a dirty tube preamp. With a vintage style passive EQ and several independent tube stages, Tube Delay sounds great even without the delay effect and is the perfect default plug-in each time you need to give a lifeless track some color.

Tube Delay features

• Up to 1000 ms delay.
• Sync tempo to host.
• Vintage style passive EQ.
• Tube preamp simulation.
• Gritty, distorting feedback.

Tube Delay is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) and costs $99 USD. You can request a demo license here (iLok required).

Visit Softube for more information.