New teaser related to the upcoming release of Reason 6.5
This time from FXpansion and a sneak preview of their edition to Propellerhead’s Rack Extension – the Etch Red filtering effects unit
Check it out and let us know what you think of it 
“FXpansion Etch Red: an exciting and great-sounding filtering effect based on DCAM circuit-modelled technology and now available as a Reason Rack Extension.
Etch Red features dual filters with 38 available filter responses, realistic audio-rate FM, flexible routing, additional drive & compression stages, and our unique TransMod modulation system with 2 LFOs, envelopes and more.
For more informations go to http://www.fxpansion.com or http://www.propellerhead.se“
TC Electronic Launches LM2 Radar Loudness Meter Plug-in
The LM2 Radar Loudness Meter is TC Electronic’s new native plug-in that measures True-Peak and Loudness on stereo tracks in all major DAWs, including Pro Tools.
A dedicated stereo plug-in supporting all major plug-in formats, the new LM2 plug-in features TC’s Radar Display which provides an instant loudness overview, including loudness history, momentary loudness and true-peak metering in a single view.
According to TC, “Whether you are broadcasting for radio and TV, mastering films or involved in Post Production, you’ll find that LM2 is ready to support your work like no other meter.”
The LM2 is reportedly fully compliant with all broadcast standards and will be continuously updated as new standards evolve. Current applications include:
- Broadcast (North America, South America, Europe, China and Japan)
- Commercials and Jingles (North America, South America, Europe, China and Japan)
- iTunes Criteria
- Game Production Criteria
- Delivery for iDevices
- Web Audio Delivery
- CD Mastering
Click for a full list of features. The LM2 plug-in is priced at $199, but has a special introductory price of $99 until June 30, 2012. Click to try the free 14-day demo or purchase.
In March 2012, TC launched the LM6 Radar Loudness Meter plug-in ($599) which provides support for 5.1 surround and includes a log file feature that allows the plug-in to create a text-based log-file stored on the users hard drive or network. Click for more details on the LM6.
MauSynth – new free polyphonic synthesizer plug-in for Windows
Pekka Kauppila has released MauSynth, a free polyphonic synthesizer plug-in for Windows.
MauSynth is a polyphonic analog-modeling substractive synthesizer VST plugin by Pekka Kauppila. You can create all sorts of awesome sounds with it.
MauSynth features
- Band-limited oscillators.
- Zero-delay feedback filter.
- Audio-rate modulation.
- 32 voice polyphony.
- Stereo unison.
- Friendly user interface.
MauSynth for Windows (VST) is available to download as donationware.
Tuesday free stuff: Tube saturation plug-in and Detune and morph effect unit
Two nice plug-ins for free this morning, enjoy
Xenium Audio tells us that X-Tube is a Microsoft Windows VST plug-in that simulates a tube amplifier saturation effect.
Features
- Type of vacuum tube for simulation – 12AX7.
- Mono, Stereo, Qudro and 5.1 audio track support.
- 64-bit floating point processing.
- Easy to use and operate.
- Zero latency processing.
- 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x oversampling mode.
- IIR-type 3 Band equalizer with ±12dB range.
- Separate adjustment of drive and bias.
- 12 Factory presets / 8 User presets
Pricing and Availability:
Free download.
More information:
Syncersoft tells us that the freeware Lizard Morph is a detune and morph effect designed to deliver the powerful, penetrating sounds favoured by trance musicians. They say that it’s ideal for use in trance, dance, techno, dubstep, electronica, drum n bass, big beat, dub, reggae and all other styles. The LFO modulation section was designed specially for Dubstep but Syncersoft says that it can be used in other styles too.
Pricing and Availability:
Free download
More information:
Bucephal – the delay that is not meant to be used as a delay
Bucephal is a delay plug-in that is not meant to be used as a delay. It gives you two parallel delay lines, each one up to 2 seconds, and lets you mangle delay times with two nice modulators.
A spokesperson told us, ” Thanks to an envelope follower and a LFO, Bucephal can fulfill some of your daily glitch needs, morphing between vibrato, flanging, pitch shifting, and crushing effects. The large modulation range of delay times can lead to some pleasingly annoying artifacts, and if your incoming audio needs even more dirt, the randomizer and waveshaper will be there to help.”
Bucephal is available for both Windows and Mac Os X, as VST (32/64 bit) and AU (32/64 bit, Mac only).
Features:
- 2 parallel delay lines with up to 2 seconds length
- Time parameter interpolation provides nice pitch artifacts
- First delay line time can be controlled by an envelope follower
- Second delay line time can be controlled by a LFO (tempo free or synced)
- Classic waveforms for the LFO (sin, square, saw up, saw down, triangle, sample and hold)
- 7 mix modes
- Soft clipping and waveshaping can be applied to the output
- Randomizer
- Clean minimalist interface
- Lifetime free updates for registered customers
Pricing and Availability:
20€ – all platforms and formats
More information:
Lizard Morph – new freeware effect plugin
SyncerSoft has announced the release of its Lizard Morph freeware effect plugin for Windows.
Lizard Morph is detune and morph effect designed to deliver the powerful, penetrating sounds favoured by trance musicians. It’s ideal for use in trance, dance, techno, dubstep, electronica, drum n bass, big beat, dub, reggae and all other styles.
LFO modulation sections was designed specialy for Dubstep genre but can be used in other styles too of course. The plug-in contains: Main section. Filter section. LFO section. Morph section.
The plug-in is available to download as a freeware VST effect plugin for Windows.
Pterosaur – free synthesizer plug-in for Windows
Contralogic has released an updated version of Pterosaur, a free synthesizer plug-in for Windows.
Pterosaur is a 16 oscillator synth. It’s loosely inspired by the classic Supersaw sound of the Roland JP-8000 in that the output of each oscillator can be independently detuned and panned, creating a very rich sound.
The basic waveform produced by the oscillators is a sawtooth wave which can be morphed into a sort of saw/pulse hybrid with the mod control.
Changes in Pterosaur
- Polyphonic mode added.
- More LFO shapes.
- 3 additional oscillator waveforms (sine, triangle and square), all of which can be morphed in the same way as the sawtooth wave in the original version.
Pterosaur for Windows (VST) is available to download at no cost.
Neo Reference – new VST plug-in that combines dithering and noise shaping algorithms
Neo Reference is a brand new tool for the final processing of digital music. It combines several of Sound Magic’s cutting edge dithering and noise shaping algorithms that will change the sound of your music and let you find the best timbre for your individual style. The company says that each dither and noise shape has its own unique timbre and that what you need to do is listen to them carefully and you find the one that works best for your sound.
“You can also use Neo Reference to show you what your music will sound like on different playback devices. This killer feature allows you to preview your music as it would sound in your car, iphones, on a boom box – or an audiophile system. By Using Sound Magic Award Winning Modeling Technology, Neo Reference uses different algorithms to emulate the Signal to Noise Ratio, Stereo Crosstalk and Frequency Response Curve of the several most commonly used playback devices. Evaluate the sound quality of your music on different playback devices. Hear what your music will sound like on HIFI devices, Computer Audio, Car Audio, Mobile Phones and MP3 players. Make your style of music explode on all of these devices, adjusting your sounds for optimal playback – without having to run out to your car with a CD that you just burned! Your music will sound better and more balanced on all of these devices, not just your monitors. You can even use it to make different versions of your music to better market to specific customer groups – which may lead to more music sales!”
Neo Reference is provided as a Windows VST or Add-on for Supreme Piano 2.
Features
- Internal 64-bit floating point precision
- 4 Types of Dithering with depth control
- 15 Sound Magic’s cutting edge noise shaping algorithms
- Accurate modeling on Signal to Noise Ratio, Stereo Crosstalk and Frequency Respond Curve of common used playback devices
- Can be combined use with Headphone Mix Version 3.0 for complete playback system emulation
Pricing and Availability:
€49.00
More information:
Heads up: Inpressa – new multiband compressor effect plugin
According to Crysonic, the upcoming Inpressa multiband compressor effect plugin provides zero latency plus stereo and mono compatibility combined with the company’s unique new proprietary technology in order to deliver a one of a kind type of effect.
Crysonic notes that Inpressa offers full double precision processing natively, which employs very steep 24 dB / Oct crossover filters — virtually eliminating leakage into adjacent compression bands. All available parameters are variable supporting full automation with extreme precision control. The plugin automatically chooses the most appropriate peak detection circuit depending on the audio material being worked on, which was previously impossible to do unless you had a countless number of expensive compressors.
About the effect, the manufacturer comments, “Transcending other similar plugins of its type, Inpressa is set to achieve vintage and modern sounding professional results on individual busses and the final master mix.”
At this time, not much else is known about Inpressa; however, Crysonic does say this: “The most noteworthy part of Inpressa is expressed not only by employing a new state of the art technology but understanding and providing incredibly efficient workflow without crowding the interface with ‘most of the time unnecessary’ options. Inpressa will be available soon to increase depth, definition, and loudness of all music productions.”
More details will be revealed as we get closer to Inpressa’s release (TBD).
Pekka Kauppila updates MauSynth beta
Pekka Kauppila has released a new beta version of MauSynth, a free polyphonic synthesizer plug-in for Windows.
MauSynth is a basic subtractive synthesizer with emphasis on high sound quality and friendly interface.
The plugin is written in c++. It is currently in beta stage, feedback is welcome. MauSynth will stay free even after beta.
Changes in the new beta version
- Improved oscillators.
- Improved filter.
- Improved GUI.
- Aftertouch support.
- Adjustable velocity sensitivity.
- Improved legato mode.
The MauSynth beta is available to download as a VST instrument plug-in for Windows.
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