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Flux has released version 3 of its Elixir and BitterSweet effect plugins, introducing AAX Native/DSP and 64-bit compatibility.

Flux’s Elixir real true peak multichannel limiter plug-in.

Today, we are finally starting to release the AAX (Native & DSP) and 64-bit compatible versions of our software, built on our latest 64-bit version 3 framework, hereafter called v3. First out is the FREE BitterSweet v3 Transient Designer, and the Elixir v3 True Peak Limiter, and now when we have the framework ready, we are aiming at having all our software ported and available within Q1 this year.

The v3 framework improves the performance dramatically (measured 500-1000 percent improvement for Elixir depending on host environment!) and for the graphic rendering the v3 framework includes our GPU-efficient 2D/3D graphic engine, first introduced in the Pure Analyzer System, based on the OpenGL standard optimizing the audio-to-visual experience utilizing the GPU on the computer’s built in graphics card.

The update to the 64-bit compatible and to the AAX Native version (AU/VST/AAX Native) is Free of charge for all current owners of Elixir, and can be downloaded when logged in to the customer download area on our website. If you’re not using Elixir yet, a dongle free trial version is available on our download page as well.

Elixir is available to purchase for the introductory price of 119 EUR (VST/AU) / 175 EUR (AAX DSP/Native), a 20% discount on the regular price of 149 EUR/219 EUR. The Bittersweet plug-in is available to download at no cost.

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Loopmasters has announced a chance to win a Flux plugins bundle and an iLok from Sonic8 at Plugin Boutique.

Hey guys here’s a great chance to win free Flux plugins from Flux:: sound and picture development (IRCAM Verb Session + Elemental Pack – available for Mac & PC) + an iLOK from Sonic8 Limited. In addition to winning the free flux plugins and iLOK, 5 Runners up will get 1GB of Loopmasters Samples.

The winners will be announced on the Plugin Boutique Facebook page on November 9th, 2012.

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Avid has announced VENUEPack 4, a new suite of professional plug-ins and utilities that will come bundled with all VENUE digital console systems, providing live sound engineers with more creative options than ever.

From re-creations of popular vintage hardware to the latest studio processing effects, VENUEPack 4 includes 30 powerful plug-ins from Avid and third-party partners including Flux::, Focusrite, JOEMEEK, Line 6, and others.

VENUEPack 4 plug-ins run natively on all VENUE systems—no external plug-in runner or separate laptop required. They offer high-quality sound, reliable performance, exceptionally low latency, automatic delay compensation support, and can be controlled right from the console surface.

“VENUE’s integrated plug-in system eliminates the need for external outboard gear or plug-in runners, giving the user unprecedented creative choice,” says Greg Kopchinski, Avid product manager. “VENUEPack 4 provides a unified set of popular plug-ins for live sound, making it easier than ever for engineers to move between VENUE consoles and use the great-sounding, low-latency effects they’ve come to appreciate.”

In addition to the suite of plug-ins, VENUEPack 4 also includes the Flux:: Pure Analyzer Essential software application, a modular RTA system that provides mix engineers with an extensive range of live audio analysis and measurement tools when installed on a Mac- or Windows-based laptop. Pure Analyzer can also utilize the Flux SampleGrabber plug-in to support direct signal acquisition across an Ethernet network from VENUE system monitor and mix busses.

Collage of plug-ins included in Avid’s VENUEPack4 collection.

VENUEPack 4 features

• Classic Compressors Bundle—Emulations of five coveted hardware processors (includes BF-2A, BF-3A, Purple Audio MC77, Fairchild 660, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins).
• Eleven—Hyper-realistic emulations of the world’s greatest vintage and modern guitar amps.
• Flux:: Pure Analyzer Essential—Network-driven, real-time signal analyzing software.
• Focusrite d2 and d3—Models of the classic Focusrite red equalizer and compressor/limiter.
• Impact—Console-style mix bus compressor.
• JOEMEEK Bundle—Classic emulations of the SC2 compressor and VC5 Meequalizer.
• Line 6 Echo Farm—Models of several classic echo hardware processors and pedals.
• Moogerfooger Bundle—Realistic emulations of four classic audio effects and synth modules (includes 12-Stage Phaser, Analog Delay, Lowpass Filter, and Ring Modulator plug-ins).
• Pultec Bundle—Realistic emulations of three vintage Pultec EQs (includes EQH-2, EQP-1A, and MEQ-5 plug-ins).
• Reel Tape Suite—Delivers the warmth and characteristics of analog tape and machine effects (includes Reel Tape Saturation, Reel Tape Delay, and Reel Tape Flanger plug-ins).
• Reverb One—World-class reverb processing, with complete parameter control.
• ReVibe—High-performance, highly detailed room-modeling reverb.
• Slightly Rude Compressor—Custom compressor that’s both musical and aggressive.
• Smack!—Fool-proof compressor/limiter that provides a wide range of sonic variations and color.
• TL Aggro—High-quality emulation of a vintage analog FET compressor.
• Voce Bundle—Emulations of classic vibrato and rotating speaker effects (includes Voce Chorus/Vibrato and Voce Spin plug-ins).

Avid has also announced a free VENUEPack 4 webinar featuring Robert Scovill.

Veteran sound engineer and Avid® live sound market specialist, Robert Scovill, will host a free webinar on August 15th at 10 am PT (1 pm ET) to introduce the new VENUEPack 4 plug-in bundle. Robert will offer an overview of the included plug-ins followed by a deep dive into using Flux Pure Analyzer Essential, an exciting new addition to the pack. Attendance capacity is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.

VENUEPack4 is available worldwide now. Existing VENUE owners can upgrade their VENUE systems to VENUEPack 4 at 50% off the standard upgrade price through September 14, 2012.

More information: Avid / VENUE

DontCrack has announced an exclusive offer on all IRCAM Tools products.

The award winning IRCAM TOOLS technology (powered by FLUX) is the result of over 20 years of high-end audio research. It is a POWERHOUSE toolset, full of creativity, available until now only to hi-end users who could afford the price for such amazing tools.

Effective immediately, the folks at DontCrack are making these incredible tools available to all via a time limited promotion that surely will be of huge interest to many producers, musicians and artists alike.

IRCAM Tools Sale

• IRCAM TOOLS Bundle, including SPAT – $699 (MSRP $1599)
• IRCAM SPAT, including VERB and TRAX – $599 (MSRP $1379)
• IRCAM VERB – $349 (MSRP $779)
• IRCAM TRAX – $199 (MSRP $419)
• IRCAM VERB SESSION – $99 (MSRP $209)

The sale is available until June 17th, 2012.

More information: DontCrac[k]

Loopmasters has launched the Plugin Boutique, a brand new venture dedicated to selling Instruments, Effects and Studio Tools from leading music software companies worldwide.

The website was designed from the ground up to provide a custom solution to sell downloadable products such as Soft Synths, Music Plugins, Studio Effects and Synth Presets – and launches with some great names already involved including Fxpansion, Ohm Force, Flux, PSP, D16, Sinevibes, Waves, Sonic Charge and G-Sonique alongside many others.

The website features product ratings, instant download and authorisation, a service to ensure all your plugins are up to date, one login to see all your plugins from different manufacturers, free plugins, trial versions, and a virtual cash scheme which rewards you with each purchase.

Matt Pelling, Director comments “With such a fantastic amount of Digital Music Software currently available, we felt we could use our experience and knowledge in this sector to create a great looking website where all the best products could be easily compared, so producers can research, purchase and download the best audio plugins for their projects, and start using them immediately”.

As an introductory offer all first time purchasers will get a free Loopmasters Sample CD. Until the end of March every additional £100 GBP you spend entitles you to another free Sample CD.

To claim your free samples simply leave a comment on the Pluginboutique facebook page with your order number and the type of music you produce – your mystery sample CD/s will arrive in the post.

More information: Plugin Boutique

Flux has announced the released Elixir, a real true peak multichannel limiter effect plug-in.

Elixir is a novel kind of program limiter carefully designed to accomplish a truly pure natural sounding result without changing the nature of the audio material and its timbre, presenting none, or effectively reduced, conventional limiting “pumping” effects even during heavy processing.

Intended to fulfil the requirements of the broadcast, post-production and mastering industry, Elixir provides real True Peak output level in accordance with the ITU-R.BS 1770 and EBU R128 norms, and for surround/multichannel operation Elixir provides up to eight channels of simultaneous processing.

Flux Elixir

Elixir features

• ITU-R.BS 1770 and EBU R128 Compliant.
• Elixir, as all Flux:: plug-ins, provide up to 8 channels Input/Output.
• 64-bits internal floating point processing.
• Sampling rates up to 384 kHz DXD (Pyramix DSP based).
• Sampling rates up to 384 kHz for native (AU/RTAS/VST).

Elixir for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) is available to purchase for the introductory price of 99 EUR (regular 149 EUR). AVID AAX compatibility expected during Q1 2012.

More information: Flux / Elixir