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Sonnox has released updates for the Mac versions of Oxford DeBuzzer and Oxford SuprEsser, two effect plug-ins for PC and Mac.

Changes in Oxford DeBuzzer AU v1.0.1/VST v1.0.2

• Fixes crash in Snow Leopard.

Changes in Oxford SuprEsser AU v1.1/VST v1.0.1

• Added new installer technology. Separated AU installer from VST version.
• Fixed crash in Logic when instantiating or re-opening a closed GUI.
• Fixed problem with .aupreset installation.
• Zoom now implemented to original spec.

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Sonnox and DontCrack.com have announced a Group Buy promotion.

DontCrack engaged quite ambitious negotiations as they’ll need over 300 subscribers that commit to buy any of the 9 hot Sonnox bundles (3 per format (Native, TDM or PowerCore) to reach the +50% discount. But looking at their previous promotions, we are very confident that this unique Sonnox Group Buy promotion will do more than well with the first bundle (Enhance Native Bundle) that should reach the attractive pricing of only $270 (MSRP $540). The Full Elite Native bundle that could be sold at round down price of only $599 (MSRP $1260) if the amount of subscribers is reached. That sure would be a once in a life time Sonnox promotion…

As we all know, Sonnox Oxford Plugins (formerly Sony Oxford Plugins) are considered to be among the highest quality audio plugins ever made for professional studios, producers, musicians, etc. Typically companies like Sonnox don’t like to see their products discounted but they followed-up with DontCrack that has committed to buy a quite huge quantity of plugins what ever happens says Peter Donovan, marketing Director at DontCrack.com.

This Group Buy promotion will run from December 1 to 13, 2009 and 5 days will be made available for subscribers to purchase the product they committed to buy (sales are from December 14 to 18, 2009).

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Sonnox has announced the release of Sonnox Restore, a suite of three plug-ins designed to accurately restore audio recordings that are impaired.

Restore represents a quantum leap beyond previous restoration plug-in technology with its advanced algorithms and novel features that allow fast and extremely effective removal of pops, clicks, crackles, scratches, hum, buzzes and extraneous background noise from virtually any recording.

Capable of exceptionally high quality audio repairs, the three plug-ins are intuitive and easy to use, with each interface providing detailed graphical feedback, benefiting the user by saving time which of course is critical in the post-production process.

Sonnox Restore features
DeClicker

• Three sections with individual thresholds and controls: DePop, DeClick and DeCrackle
• Event display gives intuitive visual feedback of energy and duration of detected events
• ‘Exclude Box’ to select events that should not be repaired
• Dialogue Mode that allows two separate sets of control settings distinguished by input level
• Excitation displays to aid accurate setting of threshold controls
• Three audition modes, including option to listen to only removed events
• Advanced algorithms for accurate detection and high quality repair

DeBuzzer

• High performance hum and buzz removal using advanced algorithms
• Separate Detect and Remove Sections for intuitive workflow
• Scalable high resolution FFT of input signal shows strongest harmonics and removal filter
• Very accurate setting of fundamental over 3 frequency ranges
• Integrating frequency display shows strength of fundamental
• Tracking mode can be set to Automatic or Fast to follow fundamentals that wander in frequency, or to Freeze for fundamentals that vary in amplitude
• Choice of removal filters: Comb for general purpose narrow removal over many harmonics, or Parametric EQ for a more musical removal over a small set of harmonics
• Two audition modes, including option to listen to the removed buzz

DeNoiser

• High performance noise removal using advanced algorithms
• Separate DeHisser, Detect and Remove Sections for intuitive workflow
• High resolution FFT of input signal showing noise profile
• Efficient DeHisser for preparation before wide-band noise reduction
• Detector noise profile can be set to automatic, freeze or manual
• Noise threshold and reduction are controllable in frequency bands using adjustable bias curve
• Two audition modes, including the option to listen to the removed noise
• Warmth control for sweetening after noise removal
• Make-up gain for true A/B comparisons

Sonnox Restore is available to purchase for Windows PC and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS), priced at £1,195 GBP. Sony Restoration Tools owners can exchange their licence for £895 GBP until February 28, 2010.

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Sonnox has released version 1.1 of the Mac OS X AU version of Oxford Limiter, a plug-in developed from decades of professional audio experience to provide a very high degree of quality and facility in programme loudness control and limiting functions.

Changes in Oxford Limiter v1.1

• New: Onboard Preset Manager. Allows users to save .spt format presets, stored in: System>Library>Application Support>Sonnox>Presets. .spt presets allow users to name and save a preset using the Audio Units plug-in, and load it on a different platform, e.g. VST or RTAS on either Mac or Windows. This technology is due to be released across all platforms shortly.
• Increased stability in Logic and Digital Performer. Resolves intermittent issues where a plug-in would (i) display a blank screen and/or (ii) could not be closed in a session and/or (iii) audio may not pass through the plug-in.
• New format installer. Checks for presence and version of iLok driver. Checks for presence of iLok with correct licence before allowing plug-in installation.
• Log file. Installer-Log.txt file created during installation and stored in: System>Library>Application Support>Sonnox>Install Logs.

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Sonnox has released version 1.1. of the AU versions of Oxford Transient Modulator, Dynamics and Inflator.

Changes in Oxford Transient Modulator / Dynamics / Inflator v1.1 (AU)
New features include:

• Onboard Preset Manager. Allows users to save .spt format presets, stored in: System>Library>Application Support>Sonnox>Presets. .spt presets allow users to name and save a preset using the Audio Units plug-in, and load it on a different platform, e.g. VST or RTAS on either Mac or Windows. This technology is due to be released across all platforms shortly.

The issues addressed include:

• Increased stability in Logic and Digital Performer.
  • Resolves intermittent system crashes when opening or closing the plug-in (TransMod and Inflator).
  • Resolves intermittent issues where a plug-in would (i) display a blank screen and/or (ii) could not be closed in a session (R3 Dynamics).
• New format installer. Checks for presence and version of iLok driver. Checks for presence of iLok with correct licence before allowing plug-in installation.
• Log file. Installer-Log.txt file created during installation and stored in: System>Library>Application Support>Sonnox>Install Logs.

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Sonnox has announced it will be introducing a revolutionary suite of audio restoration plug-ins at their 127^th AES Convention Booth #126, at NY’s Javits Center October 9-12.

Sonnox Restore is a suite of three innovative plug-ins: Oxford DeBuzzer, Oxford DeClicker and Oxford DeNoiser, designed to accurately restore impaired audio recordings.

Sonnox Restore – DeBuzzer, DeClicker and DeNoiser

Developed over an exhaustive 18-month R&D program, the Sonnox Restore suite represents a quantum leap beyond previous restoration plug-in technology. Its advanced algorithms allow fast and extremely effective removal of pops, clicks, crackles, scratches, hum, buzzes and extraneous background noise from virtually any recording. All three plug-ins provide detailed graphical feedback, and include novel features new to the restoration field such as a specialized dialogue mode in the DeClicker.

“Sonnox Restore represents a genuine milestone for our company.” states Managing Director, Rod Densham. “As with all our products, emphasis on audio quality has been paramount throughout the design phase, and an additional focus has been speed and ease of use, which should be particularly beneficial in saving time for our post-production customers.”

The Sonnox Restore Suite will be available at a price of $1995 USD in the fall of 2009, and will be compatible with Pro Tools (RTAS), Audio Units and VST platforms.

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