New freeware VST plug-in “8kut”
Tek’it Studio are pleased to annouce a new freeware VST plug-in “8kut”. 8kut is a stripped down version of our popular plug-in “Kutter” designed with Dj’s and live performance in mind, allowing you to cut frequencies on the 8 bands easily. Cut frequencies with the 8 pads, from bass to mids range, high mids and treble.
Feature highlights
* 8 bands frequencies cutter
* Phase inverter, Effect bypass, Gain boost
* Full MIDI automation
* Easy MIDI learn on all parameters
* Use 7-bit MIDI Continuous Controller or High resolution 14-bit MIDI NRPN and RPN
* Works in mono or strereo
* Undo your changes to initial patch value
* 32 Factory presets
* Up to 128 user presets per bank
* Easy installer
System requirements
* 1.2GHz CPU or higher with SSE
* 512MB RAM or higher
* Microsoft® Windows® 7, XP (SP2 or later), or Vista™
* VST™ 2 compatible host
Download heret http://audio.tekit-studio.eu…
Vintage Tape Machine Plug-In
CD Sound Master has announced the release of VTM-M2, a vintage tape machine plug-in for Windows.
This Plug-In represents over five years of research, testing, and development, and more than a year of additional coding and development, and represents a collaboration between Michael Angel and Michael Heiler, also know as “Mx2″, or “Michael Times Two”.
The VTM-M2 is a saturating tape compressor, capable of high end mastering-quality limiting and tape compression, and multi-track tape uses from subtle to heavily driven gain. It represents a new level in realism for tape compression, and is the long-awaited “3rd stage” tape compression for use with CDSoundMaster’s R2R and TB+ Program Libraries for the Nebula Pro Plug-In.
The VTM-M2 is the first Plug-In of its kind and it represents our original development process called “Virtual Interactive Signal Chain Technology”, where the response of the Plug-In is completely based upon the musical element that it processes. The entire technology is based upon how electronics sound and adapt to real musical content.
VTM-M2 features
- Windows PC VST 32 Bit (x64 coming soon).
- Two operating modes for “low” and “high” calibration.
- MIDI automated recall and parameter change for all processes.
- Full DAW session recall.
- Carefully created, usable presets.
- Extremely complex technology for the utmost in analog realism.
- Low CPU usage for use on all tracks in complex sessions.
VTM-M2 for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for the introductory price of $149 USD until February 15, 2011. Nebula Pro R2R customers can get a special customer discount.
Note: If you are considering purchasing both the VTM-M2 and R2R, make sure that you purchase R2R FIRST in order to receive the largest discount on VTM-M2.
More information: CD Sound Master / VTM-M2
Kick drum synthesizer plugin
KICKWOrK is a kick drum synthesizer plugin. From deep hiphop basses to hard rave kicks – everything available with the turn of some knobs. A clear and easy GUI helps you to find your bass drum sound quick. No samples inside – pure analogue emulation. A minimum of knobs for a maximum of variations. Kick sound can be triggered by any incoming MIDI note or by an audio input (bass drum of a drumloop). Available for Windows PC as VST-plugin.
Special intro offer: PAY WHAT YOU LIKE !
(later normal price will be 19 €) Listen to demos and learn more at http://music.service-1.de/ht…
Analog bag 1 and 2 – featuring the PolyKB II engine
Analog bag 1 offers 128 Instruments, while Analog Bag 2 contains 160 instruments.
Analog Bags are suitable for all kinds of musical genres, and propose an hopefully pleasant mix
between Bread and Butter and unique and never heard instruments.
All the instruments have been carefully designed to take advantage of both stunning VA engine of the PolyKB II, as well as its awesome and never seen real time control possibilities.
Analog Bags features
Analog Bag 1 :
- 128 instruments created by a quartet of talented Sound Designers Luftrum, Julian Ray, Kire and Tzadi
- Basses (3), Keys (18), Pads & Soundscapes (36), Leads (20), ARPs and Chord Sequences (12), Fx (14), misc (16)
Analog Bag 2 :
- 160 instruments created by the wellknown Sound Designer Duo Peter Schelfhout and Lotuzia.
- Basses (20), Keys (36), Pads (24), Leads & Plucks (19), ARPs (17), Drums & Percs (7), Fx (15) and misc (16)
Analog Bag 1 & 2 common features :
- Highly expressive instruments, with many real time expression features, including ModWheel and After Touch assignations
- All instruments have multiple tags for a perfect integration into the PolyKB advanced preset management system. Find the right preset in seconds.
- A Pdf manual including preset list, and detailed installation procedure Numerous Audio Demos are available on our site.
Price of the SoundBanks :
Analog Bag 1 : € 17 ; Analog Bag 2 : 21€.
Check out our web site : http://www.xils-lab.com/pages/PolyKB-II-Sound-sets.html
The PolyKB II version 2.0.1 is released :
This version Fixes the following issues:
- Mac Version Only : Very Rare Logic crash, depending on several parameters combination (Logic Version, OS Version, Asio )
- All Versions : Some rare Phaser issues
- All Versions : Some cosmetic issues like certain mouse over info handling.
- All Versions : Clearer choice for GUI size : Maximum size is now presented as an item in size menu
- Mac Version Only : Following Apple requirements, users presets are now located in user/username/library/preferences. This move is handled automatically.
- All Versions : Arpeggiator : some occasional issues with arpeggio memory related to entered notes schedule
Download the update on our website : http://www.xils-lab.com/pages/PolyKB_Download-Installer.html
Marvel GEQ – freeware linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer
Voxengo has announced the release of Marvel GEQ, a freeware linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer plugin with multi-channel operation support (supporting up to 8 input/output channels, audio host application-dependent).
Marvel GEQ offers extensive internal channel routing capabilities, and supports mid/side channel processing. Marvel GEQ is available in AudioUnit and VST plugin formats, for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) computers.
Marvel GEQ allows audio engineers and musicians to apply quick EQ shape adjustments, both to audio tracks and full mixes. The linear-phase filtering offered by Marvel GEQ is suitable for equalization tasks where high quality and excellent sonic character are a must.
Marvel GEQ features
- 16-band graphic equalizing.
- Freehand drawing mode.
- Linear-phase equalizing.
- +/- 12 dB gain range per band.
- Stereo and multi-channel processing.
- Internal channel routing.
- Channel grouping.
- Mid/side processing.
- 64-bit floating point processing.
- Preset manager.
- Undo/redo history.
- A/B comparisons.
- Contextual hint messages.
- All sample rates support.
- 9-millisecond processing latency.
Marvel GEQ for PC and Mac (VST/AU) is available to download at no cost.
Note: With the release of Marvel GEQ Voxengo has decided to discontinue the previously available plug-in – EssEQ, since Marvel GEQ fully covers its functionality.
More information: Voxengo / Marvel GEQ
Devine Gesture Variations for the “Stutter Edit” plug-in by iZotope
Going through a couple of my gesture variations for the Stutter Edit plug-in. Using only one instance for this example and processing a single drum loop with no other plug-ins. The gesture effects are triggered by a M-Audio Oxygen-8 MIDI keyboard while changing to different banks in real-time.
izotope.com/products/audio/stutteredit/
Two new audio effect plugins
Two Notes Audio Engineering has announced the Torpedo PI-101 and Torpedo PI-FREE, two new audio effect plugins.
The Torpedo PI-101 and PI-FREE plug-ins feature the unique Torpedo algorithm originally found on the VB-101 and VM-202 units, that allows the user to virtually move the microphone in front of the speaker cabinet (as you would in a real recording room) and to simulate the sound of a hard driven speaker.
Torpedo PI-101 is a hi end channel strip plug-in for your guitar amp / preamp. It features three different sections: power amp with 8 different power amp topologies, “Miking” with more than 30 cabs and 8 studio-standard microphones and last but not least, Post FX featuring Low cut filter, 5-band EQ, exciter and compressor.
Torpedo PI-FREE is based on the flagship model, the PI-101, but only features 1 model of power amp simulation (EL34 / AB class), 1 speaker cab (based on a Marshall 4×12) and 1 type of microphone (based on a Shure SM57). And you still have the full Post FX section.
Torpedo PI-101 will be available to purchase for 199 EUR excl. VAT early February, 2011 (requires iLok USB key to authorize). Torpedo PI-FREE is free to use, is not time limited and does not need an iLok USB key.
More information: Two Notes Audio Engineering
Free virtual drum instrument plugin for Windows
Marvin Pavilion has released version 0.1 of Tromine GT, a free virtual drum instrument plugin for Windows.
Tromine GT is a Roland TR-808 style drum synthesizer.
All instruments are made with analog synthesis.
Tromine GT features
- 16 sounds:
- Bass drum: Tune, Sweep, Tone, Decay, Pan, Level.
- Snare drum: Tune, Tone, Decay, Snare, Pan, Level.
- Low tom / Low conga, Mid tom / Mid conga, High tom / High conga: Tune, Tone, Noise, Decay, Pan, Level.
- Closed hihat, Open hihat: Tune, Decay, Pan, Level.
- Crash cymbal, Hand clap: Tune, Tone, Decay, Pan, Level.
- Rimshot: Tune, Pan, Level.
- Claves, Maracas, Cowbell: Tune, Decay, Pan, Level.
- 9 outputs.
- MIDI CC support.
- Automation support.
Tromine GT is available as a free download for Windows PC (VST).
More information: Marvin Pavilion
New plugin version of the original Aphex Aural Exciter
Waves Audio in association with Aphex, is set to release their modeled plugin version of the original Aphex Aural Exciter. Officially called the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, the new plugin is based on one of two prototype tube-powered units developed by Aphex during the mid seventies.
The Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter modeled plugin delivers all the unique character of the rare original hardware unit, with all the advantages of software.
A true groundbreaker at the time, the original Aural Exciter traveled from studio to studio as an exclusive (and expensive) rental unit, bringing its distinctive sound to select sessions by leading recording artists. Highly regarded for its ability to increase and enhance presence, brightness, and detail on vocal tracks and masters alike, the Aural Exciter was even credited on popular albums by the likes of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, as a sort of hardware “session player.”
Visit www.waves.com for more information.
bleep!BOX drum and synth now also as VST & AU plug in
bleep!BOX, the drum and synth hit from the iPhone and iPad has arrived on the desktop as a Mac and PC compatible VST & AU Plugin. In addition to being able to load all your patterns from the iPhone version, bleep!BOX is a powerful drum synthesizer in it’s own right.
It features 10 synthesis parts which can play the role of percussion or instruments and has 50+ parameters enabling you to recreate all kinds of classic drum sounds. Specialized parts for replicating vintage snare and hi-hat sounds are also included.
bleep!BOX is even more capable as a Plugin, since almost all parameters can be automated by your host. You can choose to use bleep!BOX’s pattern playback or sequence notes using your host’s piano roll allowing bleep!BOX to act as a tone generator or a full groove box.
Features List
* – VST & AU Compatible plugin, which means it runs on the majority of hosts.
* – 10 Synth / Drum parts (aka voices)
* – Emulations of ‘classic’ x0x drum sounds (snares, hihats, claps, bassdrums, toms, cymbals)
* – Ringmod, FM, Phase Modulation, Sync
* – Very low CPU usage
* – 50+ Parameters
* – Global delay FX
* – Soft / Hard distortion FX
* – 8 Waveforms – Saw, Square, Sine, Triangle, etc
* – Save patches and presets
* – Live performance modes – Loop / Stutter, Mute
To hear samples, download a demo, and where. How to buy the new VST version go to http://www.bleepboxapp.com/b…
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