u-he has released release candidate 5 of version 1.2 of its Satin tape emulation effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

u-he Satin 1.2 RC5

Users familiar with analogue recording gear should instantly feel at home with Satin, and digital afficionados will also learn to love the magic of tape – Satin invites you to explore and find out for yourself.

Changes in Satin v1.2 RC5

  • Azimuth control for the Repro head.
  • Pro Tools AAX support.
  • Greatly reduced overall memory consumption.
  • Much faster GUI loading time.
  • Value display now shows parameter units.
  • Added MIDI IN activity LED.
  • Added Undo / Redo.
  • Added ‘Same as’ feature for “Circuit” & “Compander”.
  • Added new Analyzer options via right-click (eco / fast / glow).
  • Added choice of gamma adjustments to GUI editor for brightness control (right-click on GUI).
  • Added HD UI Images for use on large or high resolution displays (see Extras folder in .zip).
  • Added UI scaling in steps of 10%.
  • Added Blinking Bypass button.
  • Mouse Wheel can be rastered (For rastered mouses to ensure integer steps) -> right-click on a knob or slider.
  • Reworked Installers for OS X and WIN.
  • Updated manual.
  • Added many other small improvements to Software and GUI.
  • Many bug fixes.

Satin for Windows and Mac is available for purchase for $129 USD (excl. VAT in EU). Version 1.2 rev2564 (RC5) is available to download from the u-he forum at KVR Audio.

More information: u-he / Satin