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LePou Plugins has released LeGion, a high gain preamp simulator for Windows.

This is an original design, it’s not based on any hardware gear. My goal here was to build a high gain sim that doesn’t need any booster in front in order to be tight.

LeGion features

• 2 channels, actually two completely different preamp circuits.
• 2 modes on each channel, rhythm and lead.
• 2 tonestacks assignable to any of the 2 channels.
• Drive and tone controls.
• GUI by requietus.

LeGion is available to download as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC. Donations are appreciated.

More information: LePou Plugins / LeGion

Waves has announced the release of HLS Channel and PIE Compressor, two new effects modeled in association with Eddie Kramer.

Developed in association with legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, the HLS Channel was meticulously modeled on a Helios mixing console just like the one he used in historic sessions at London’s acclaimed Olympic Studios. (In fact, we actually managed to get our hands on the Helios from the Rolling Stones mobile truck, which was used on a slew of classic recordings during the early ‘70s.) In addition to modeling the Helios EQs with their sweet saturation, high-end presence, and fat low-frequency boost, we even modeled the unique behavior, coloration, and drive of the console’s preamps. To top it all off, the HLS Channel features a precision-modeled VU meter that recreates the sensitivity, ballistic behavior, look and feel of the original.

Eddie Kramer HLS Channel features

• Modeled Mic & Line preamp drive.
• Analog noise & hum for added realism.
• EQ bypass mode.
• Up to 24bit 96kHz resolution.
• Mono and Stereo components.
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU.
• PC and Mac compatible.

The PIE Compressor was precision-modeled on a vintage Pye compressor like the ones he used in historic sessions at London’s acclaimed Olympic Studios.

A mainstay in esteemed British studios throughout the classic rock era, the original Pye processors are considered by many to be among of the best buss compressors of all time. The Waves PIE plug-in features a meticulously modeled VU meter with superfast refresh rates that recreates the accuracy, sensitivity, and ballistic behavior of a physical analog meter.

Eddie Kramer PIE Compressor features

• Analog noise & hum for added realism.
• Compression and limiting modes.
• Auto-makeup gain.
• Up to 24bit 192kHz resolution.
• Mono and Stereo components.
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU.
• PC and Mac compatible.

The HLS Channel and PIE Compressor plug-ins are available to purchase in native formats for $300 USD each, in TDM format for $600 USD each, or bundled for $450 USD Native / $900 TDM.

More information: Waves / HLS Channel / PIE Compressor

CD Sound Master has released The Peak-200A EQ, a collection of 21 equalizer programs for Acustica Audio Nebula.

“The Peak-200A EQ” brings one of the most amazing sounding hardware eq’s directly to your DAW with amazing accuracy. You are provided with Low Boost and Cut Shelf Frequencies of 20Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz, and 100Hz. There are High Shelf Cut curves of 5kHz, 10kHz, and 20kHz. There are Mid to High Frequency Boost frequencies of 3kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz, and 16kHz.

All Programs in this collection are sampled at 96kHz and have been tested for compatibility at 48kHz and 44.1kHz using the latest version of Nebula3Pro.

The Peak-200A EQ features

• The complete classic program equalizer at all settings
• Narrow, Medium1, Medium2, and Wide “Q” settings
• Accurate Harmonic Distortion
• Clean distortion-free versions
• A complete collection of Preamp programs

The Peak-200A EQ is available to purchase for $49 USD.

More information: CD Sound Master / The Peak-200A EQ

PreSonus has introduced the StudioLive 24.4.2, a digital mixer designed for both studio recording and live sound, without compromising the requirements for either.

Here, in one portable device, are high-headroom XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers, a built-in FireWire recording and playback interface, more than 90 signal processors, a big library of DSP effects, 6 (16.4.2) or 10 (24.4.2) aux buses, 4 subgroups, extensive LED metering, mixer save and recall, channel-strip save/recall/copy/paste, talkback, and more.

Create live mixes that glisten with clarity and detail—then record and enhance the performance with the power of StudioLive.

Get creative in the studio. Build mixes, loops, sound effects, and more, then bring them out to your show and mix them with the live performance. Process channels using your favorite plug-ins and completely automate your entire performance. StudioLive revolutionizes music production, opening endless creative possibilities.

The StudioLive 24.4.2 has an expected street price of $2,999 USD.

More information: PreSonus / StudioLive

Peavey has announced ReValver MK III.V, the next version of its amplifier modeling software, which debuts nine new amplifier and effects models.

Developed by veteran tube-amp maker Peavey Electronics, ReValver is a revolutionary amplifier modeling software that captures the true characteristics of vacuum tubes while allowing users unprecedented control over their tonality and gain structures.

Peavey ReValver MK III.V will feature the debut of the Peavey 3120™, Peavey Masterpiece™, Peavey Sensation™, Budda® Superdrive™II, and Budda Superdrive V Series amplifier models. New effects models in ReValver MK III.V are the classic Peavey VCL-2™ tube compressor and the Budda Budwah™ expression pedal. All of the amp and effects models and deep editing popularized by ReValver MK III are also available in MK III.V.

ReValver MK III.V features

• 22 amplifier models, including the Peavey 6505®, 6505+, JSX®, 3120™, Classic®, ValveKing®, Triple XXX®, Masterpiece™ and Sensation™.
• 12 preamp models.
• 9 power amp models.
• 20 stompbox/pedal-type effects.
• 12 rack-style effects.
• VST Host module.
• 32-bit and 64-bit operation modes.
• More than 150 speaker simulations using real-time convolution and membrane modeling.
• 7 utility functions, including tuners, signal splitters, analyzer and more.
• Fully MIDI mappable.

Peavey ReValver MK III.V will be available in Q2 2010 from authorized Peavey retailers.

Peavey has also joined forced with Muse Research And Development to develop the Musebox, a flexible musical instrument and effects module.

The MuseBox uses virtual instruments and effects technology in a brand-new way, so players of all types can easily take cutting-edge software-based synths, sounds and effects to rehearsals, gigs, to the practice room, or to the studio. The MuseBox’s compact 2U half-rack design is ultimately portable, incredibly versatile, and built for the road.

The MuseBox will be available in spring 2010 from authorized retailers with a U.S. MSRP of $1199.99.

More information: Peavey / ReValver / Muse Research

112dB has announced the release of Redline Preamp, a preamp effect plug-in for Windows and Mac that emulates an analogue preamp.

Redline Preamp livens up any “too clean” signal with a customizable combination of even and odd harmonics, saturation, and soft clipping. Redline Preamp is a vintage console channel, a musical grunge machine, and everything in between.

Unique and concise editing options allow for anything from subtle coloration to high-class grunge, from vintage emulation to fattening of digital mixes. A showcase selection of carefully constructed presets ranging from the American Vintage to the full-blown Beyond Repair is included.

Highlight features include proprietary zero-latency tube modelling with detailed harmonics control, three tunable frequency bands with solo listening, and mid/side processing.

Redline Preamp is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS), priced at $99 USD.

More information: 112dB / Redline Preamp