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Voxengo has released version 1.3 of its Drumformer multiband drum track processing plug-in for Windows and Mac.

Drumformer can operate in broadband, 2-band and 3-band modes, with each band having compressor-expander and saturation modules. The sound of the compressor can be defined as “gluey with a ping”, because it instantly creates a “tight and glued together” sound while masterfully emphasizing the transients. The saturation module offers you a choice between six saturation modes, each having a smooth sound and differing harmonic content.

Changes in Drumformer v1.3

• The EQ curve is now hidden when the equalizer is set to “Off”.
• A crash when loading some routing presets was fixed.

Drumformer (VST/AU) is available to purchase for $89.95 USD.

More information: Voxengo / Drumformer

Acidgrooves is offering a free copy of The Protector limiter effect plugin with a purchase of its LSD-525 amp/equalizer plugin.

“The LSD-525 was built with love by our team to provide you with exceptional warmth, clear tone and beautiful sound sculpting capabilities”

Just for this Week: buy our Plug-In the LSD-525 Amplifier & Parallel Eq at $39 USD, and get The Protector Limiting Compressor for free.

This is a $25 USD discount just for you.

This offer is valid for this week, don’t miss it.

A purchase of LSD-525 will automatically include a free license of the Protector. The offer expires April 29th, 2013.

More information: Acidgrooves / LSD-525

Axis Plugins has announced the release of Track EQ, a precision equalizer effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

The Track EQ is not another native software simulated tube instrument. We believe that simulating fantastic classic or retro analog hardware will degrade the sound of a whole generation. A software simulated plug-in is not able to cover the sound of an unique classic hardware where every single unit has had its own unique sound because every building part used is an unique real-world-physical-piece with great unique flaws. These flaws imprint. These flaws make the unique sound.

All those software simulations that are available will always and only be able to copy one unique classic or retro hardware unit. So in the end using a hardware simulation plug-in will make everybody using the same unit over and over again. And all uniqueness is gone.

That is why we think buying the classic or retro analog hardware is the choice to do. And after you bought this hardware and have recorded your sound on to the digital domain. That is where the Track EQ comes in. The Track EQ will not color your sound. The Track EQ lets you edit your digital data surgically.

Track EQ features

• 8 individual filter blocks, up to 16 filter blocks in split mode.
• Every filter block can select from up to 11 different filter types.
• Full solo and mute for one filter block or a group of filter blocks together.
• Automation for all Digital Audio Workstations.
• FFT Analysis and Spectrograph Display before or after the processed signal.

Track EQ is available for Windows and Mac (AU/VST/RTAS). A 12-month license is available to purchase for 39 EUR, which includes all current and future plugins.

More information: Axis Plugins / Track EQ

SKnote has launched Somma and Ferro, two hardware audio processor units.

Built around the old “analog computing” technique, Somma is designed to provide deep control on the dynamic harmonic content of audio tracks, stems, mixes, masters.

Somma features eight balanced input channels with individual saturation model selection (six independent configurations available on each channel) and saturation level controls, providing deep control on the amount of dynamic harmonic enhancement and on the behavior of each channel.

Somma features

• Eight input channels (linkable as four stereo pairs), expandable.
• Balanced or unbalanced input and output stages.
• Second and third harmonic saturation.
• Individual controls for each channel (saturation curve, saturation amount).
• Texture controls on the master stereo bus (low band for punch, high band for air).
• Independent saturation and volume controls for the master stereo bus.

Ferro is a stereo parallel air EQ.

Including a fully discrete signal path and input and output transformers, Ferro is a passive stereo device (no mains) that dynamically adds mid and high frequency range presence, weight and open-ness to tracks, stems, mixes and masters.

Including custom inductors and transformers, Ferro also features a switchable inter-channel (left-right) coupling control to set the amount of galvanically insulated interaction between the channels, happening in the selected range.

Ferro features

• Completely passive, custom inductors and transformers.
• One stereo or two mono channels.
• Parallel dynamic equalisation.
• Six band-selections available for each channel.
• Input and output transformers bypass individual controls.
• 100% wet switch for parallel processing.
• True-bypass switches.
• Inter-channel crosstalk control for the selected frequency band.

Somma and Ferro are available to purchase for the introductory Musikmesse price of $799 USD / $499 USD respectively. DIY kits are $649 USD / $449 USD. Prices ex taxes and shipping.

SKnote has also released the MCAudioLab EQ1, a passive equalizer effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

MCAudioLab EQ1 SKnote Plugin – Solid State and Tube power supply edition.

A pultec-style equaliser, with tube output stage, solid state and tube power supply options.
It includes two stacked units for linked or dual control, plus a special 1U device with boosting (driving the inputs), and switchable Left-Right and Mid-Side matrix mode.

The emulation also includes both power supplies options, solid state and tube, independently switchable for each single unit.

The MCAudioLab EQ1 for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) costs $29.99 USD. It is free with the purchase of a hardware unit from MCAudioLab.

More information: SKnote

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

Acidgrooves has announced the LSD-525 amplifier and parallel EQ plug-in with Entropy technology.

This is the first of a new breed of Plug-Ins developed by Acidgrooves that feature the Acidgrooves Entropy Technology™.

This patent pending technology brings to the Audio Plug-In world one of the characteristics of analog hardware that provides them with some of their unique sound qualities: the passage of time.

With time, capacitors, resistors, transformers and other analog components will decay and lose some of their original specifications which will effectively change the sound and personality of that particular unit.

Our technology tries to recreate exactly that.

“The LSD-525 was built with love by our team to provide you with exceptional warmth, clear tone and beautiful sound sculpting capabilities”

LSD-525 features

• 4 channel parallel equalizer: bass lift, low, mid and highs.
• Mix knob for dry /wet control.
• 2 Entropy Sound Technologies: TAD & USP.
• A / B Setups, Presets, Undo & Redo capabilities.
• Designed from day one with low cpu usage in mind.
• Ideal to be used along virtual synths.
• Up to 64x oversample.
• Built-in limiter.
• Lifetime updates.

The LSD-525 for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available to purchase for the introductory price of $39 USD until May 11th, 2013 (regular $49 USD).

More information: Acidgrooves / LSD-525