Paris, 2024/02/28: Blue Cat Audio proudly announces the release of a complimentary update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, the versatile multi-effects processor and plug-in host.

This new version introduces a new built-in audio file player plug-in, which can be synced with the host's transport. Furthermore, users can now trigger the application version's transport via MIDI, facilitating effortless synchronization of multiple plug-ins. Additional customization options come in the form of 15 new styles for personalized macro controls. This update also includes crucial performance enhancements and fixes, particularly addressing issues on Mac systems. 
The complete list of updates is available below.

Users can easily download the free update from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. Demo versions, supporting various plug-in formats and available for both Mac and Windows PC, can be found at www.bluecataudio.com.
 
What's New in PatchWork 2.67:

- Seamlessly play over backing tracks with the new built-in audio player, supporting wav, mp3, and flac formats.
- Drag and drop audio files directly into plug-in slots to open the audio player.
- Choose from additional 15 styles to customize macro knobs.
- Playback and rewind in the application can now be triggered by MIDI (allowing easy synchronization of plug-ins playback).
- Offline rendering support: hosted plug-ins are now notified when the host application is rendering offline (non-realtime).
- Improved audio performance when the application is used as a network server for Connector or Fader Hub (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/offloading-plug-ins-processing-to-another-computer/).
- Fixed audio recording issues under very low latencies and high CPU usage.
- Fixed multicore performance issues for Apple Silicon systems (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/realtime-audio-multicore-issues-for-apple-silicon-end-of-the-story/).
- Improved multicore performance on Intel Macs and Windows PCs.
- Fixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma.
- Fixed a crash with Audio Units reporting corrupted latency (invalid
value) upon load.
 
System requirements:

- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.
 
Links:

https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
 
Pricing:

Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99
 

SEATTLE, WA (September 13th, 2023) –Tracktion Corporation introduces Theia, a synth plugin designed to provide easy access to the mighty Hyperion Synth and its gorgeous sound library.

Hyperion is the highly rated digital, modular synthesizer, created by Paul Carter, AKA Waveseqencer. Award winning sound designer Reek Havok said: ‘WOW, Hyperion is one of the few software synthesizers that sounds like a hardware synth!’

The new Theia plugin, designed by the same team, provides an effortless way into the compelling Hyperion synth and its vast, stunning sound library. Its minimalist interface puts the focus on music creation and performance by placing the core controls for each sound within easy reach. This new plugin allows users to browse complex patch designs, automate pre-assigned macro controls and get feedback with waveform preview as they navigate the carefully curated library of sounds.

Finding the perfect sound in Theia’s huge library of 587 factory pre-sets is easy. The browser allows musicians to filter by instrument type, performance and emotion. Favorites can be set and recalled with the click of a button. Plus, the Sounds Layer Editor offers access to all layers of the pre-set’s lush sounds so they can then be modified and adjusted independently. Theia’s sound set is 100% patch compatible with Hyperion and new sounds can be created in Hyperion for Theia.

The new Theia plugin, normal cost $65, is available with a 40% discount for a limited period. A cross grade path to Hyperion is in place and it is available FREE to all Hyperion owners.

Theia is an instant source of musical inspiration for music producers of all genres. To purchase please go to www.tracktion.com/products/theia

About Tracktion

US based Tracktion is best known for its rapid evolving indie DAW ‘Waveform’, with an army of dedicated followers around the globe. Not afraid to be different, Tracktion has also carved out a reputation for innovative VI’s, such as Biotek, and FX development with heavy hitting users including Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) and contributors such as Richard Devine. With a strong developer focus, the revolutionary open source ‘Tracktion DAW Engine’ is also empowering the future of complex audio app development.

12th August 2023: Nembrini Audio introduces Voltour, a digital 2 channel all valve enhancer based on the Culture Vulture by Thermionic Culture Ltd *.

The Voltour plugin faithfully recreates the legendary hardware in digital format extending its already vast sound possibilities. Its three individual distortions modes offer musicians endless possibilities of harmonically enriched tones; Triode to add warmth, P1 Pentode for extra intensity and P2 Pentode which uses an unusual valve configuration to give an extra octave at higher bias settings. Easy to set up and use, Voltour delivers all the renowned original character and charm of the Culture Vulture into the digital domain by seamlessly merging cutting edge technology with classic analog warmth.

Both channels features a Mixer for parallel processing on any bus to add a gentle valve presence, Phase which blends dry signals with reverse phase wet signals, Auto for wet output levelling and a Continuous Filter. The Link feature allows for perfectly matched stereo imaging to preserve balances and save time.

The new plugin is currently on offer until 15th October 2023. The desktop version introductory price is $29.99 rising to $99 and the iOS version $7.99 increasing to $14.99 after the promotion ends. Voltour is PC, Mac and iOS (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and AUv3) compatible and requires and iLOK account.

Click here to watch the launch video www.youtu.be/DGik-iUOKk0

To find out more and download the plugin more please go to:
www.nembriniaudio.com/products/the-voltour-2-channel-all-valve-enhancerwww.nembriniaudio.com/products/the-voltour-2-channel-all-valve-enhancer

or mobile

apps.apple.com/us/app/the-voltour-valve-enhancer/id6462812585
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About Nembrini Audio

Nembrini Audio was borne out of the extensive experience of founding namesake Igor Nembrini, with over 10 years of involvement in creating many of the greatest guitar amp plug-ins on the market to his notable name. Needless to say, the company’s exacting emulations always start by perfecting digital reproduction of analogue circuits before being finely tuned by ear to remain true to the original sound. Saying that, it is specialised in the digital reproduction of analogue saturation circuits, whereby the dynamic behaviour of each individual component is carefully modelled and tuned by ear to always achieve the most musical and creamy saturation in the digital world!

​With that in mind, it does not simply produce musical software but rather musical instruments suitable for every modern musician in search of uncompromising quality — products that work well in any setting and situation to let the creativity of musicians, producers, and mixing engineers flow forth for all to hear! nembriniaudio.com

Paris, France 2023/09/12: Blue Cat Audio is proud to announce the release of Blue Cat's Axiom V2, a significant evolution of its open multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar and bass, bridging the gap between beginners seeking simplicity and advanced users craving expanded capabilities.

​Axiom V2, previously unveiled earlier this year at NAMM, features a completely redesigned graphical user interface (GUI), including a new "EZ Mode", new 3D HD graphics and powerful macro controls. It offers seamless direct-to-disk recording and playback, a revamped DSP engine for more realistic tones, a new collection of full-rig presets rebuilt from the ground up, new tones for acoustic and piezo-equipped guitars, and an expanded range of built-in effects, among many other notable improvements (full change list below).

Blue Cat's Axiom presents a different perspective on guitar and bass amp simulation with effects. It provides musicians with a wide range of tools to shape their desired tone without limitations: it can literally simulate an infinite number of amps and pedals, and the platform supports seamless expansion with third-party plug-ins, alongside a comprehensive collection of in-built effects.

​Axiom is available as both a standalone application and a plug-in (compatible with VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit) for both Mac and Windows. Users can purchase it individually or as part of the Axe Pack software bundle, which includes Blue Cat Audio's complete range of guitar-related software, totaling nine products.

For a limited time, Axiom V2 is available at a special 20% discount until October 12th, with an additional discount offered to loyal Blue Cat Audio customers (details received by email). Customers who acquired Axiom V1 in 2023 are entitled to a free upgrade to this new version and others can upgrade to V2 for a small fee. To explore the unique capabilities offered by Axiom, a free demo version of the application and plug-in is available for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

Accentize GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany. September 12th 2023. Accentize introduce dxRevive, a simple to use, yet incredibly powerful dialogue noise reduction plug-in tailored for audio professionals working in movie and TV audio post-production.

This advanced tool doesn't just remove noise, but it also employs AI technology to restore clarity and tone to your original audio, elevating your audio restoration experience to new heights.

dxRevive comes in two versions, dxRevive Pro aimed at professionals needing best-in-class audio tools and dxRevive, a low-cost version offering the same powerful restoration engine but with a reduced feature set.

With dxRevive by Accentize, you can elevate your audio to new levels of clarity and quality. Reclaim the true essence of your recordings and embark on an audio restoration journey like no other.

Ready to experience the power of dxRevive? Welcome to a world where audio restoration meets precision.

With dxRevive by Accentize, you can elevate your audio to new levels of clarity and quality. Reclaim the true essence of your recordings and embark on an audio restoration journey like no other.

Ready to experience the power of dxRevive? Welcome to a world where audio restoration meets precision.

Pricing

• dxRevive is £89 / 99 USD with an introductory price of £67 / 74 USD until 30th September.
  
• dxRevive Pro version is £195 / 225 USD during the introductory period (normally £259 / 299 USD).
  
• The Accentize Complete Bundle, which includes dxRevive Pro, DeRoom Pro, Chameleon, VoiceGate and SpectralBalance, is available for £672 / 838 USD (normally £960 / 1196 USD).

A free trial can be downloaded from: https://www.accentize.com/dxrevive/

Press Resources

Product Page: https://www.accentize.com/dxrevive/

Product Video: https://youtu.be/0iZ2KpFZ-kQ?si=VcZmpOnySpfRY_qe

Based in Darmstadt, Germany, Accentize specialise in state-of-the-art audio processing software crafted using the latest in machine learning technology. Our journey began with extensive academic research, which highlighted a significant gap between advanced theoretical insights and practical, usable implementations.

Our mission is to bridge this gap effectively. By leveraging intelligent algorithms, we address common audio processing challenges head-on. Our current product portfolio, which includes Chameleon, DeRoom, VoiceGate and more, predominantly revolves around enhancing speech quality and restoring audio, catering especially to the needs of post-production and content creation professionals. 

Berlin, September 6, 2023 – Native Instruments today announced Music Production Suite 6, which includes more than 30 plugins across NI, iZotope, and Brainworx product lines and new versions of flagship products Ozone, Nectar, and Guitar Rig. With industry leading mixing and mastering software used by top studios worldwide, Music Production Suite 6 features intuitive tools that speed up and simplify audio workflows, from first take to final mix.

​Music Production Suite 6 leverages AI-powered processing to provide a customized starting point for every step of the creative journey, from balancing levels and effects to the final mastering polish. For example, quickly analyze and tone-match the sound of your favorite vocalist using Nectar 4’s Vocal Assistant. Or capture the sound of your favorite track with Ozone 11’s Mastering Assistant and receive suggested settings for width, dynamics, loudness, and more. 

Inter-plugin communication streamlines workflows throughout the mixing process, allowing iZotope plugins to listen to each other to detect masking between tracks and vocals, suggest level balance settings, mix tracks visually, reference audio from any source, and much more.

Ozone 11 Advanced

Ozone 11 Advanced offers powerful new enhancements to provide a comprehensive mastering toolkit for artists and audio professionals alike. The new Clarity Module maximizes the spectral power of tracks, ensuring there are no dull mixes. Stem Focus uses AI to rescue problematic mixes by applying Ozone settings to isolated stems within the mix. Separate Transient/Sustain modes provide precise control and creative options for enhancement. Upward Compress delivers a detailed, dynamic sound, and Assistive Vocal Balance places vocals perfectly in the mix.

Nectar 4 Advanced

Nectar 4 makes it easier than ever to achieve professional-quality vocals with a suite of plugins that provide complete control over vocal sound. Access powerful tools such as the Auto-Level module for as an intelligent and transparent alternative to a compressor, the Voices module for effortless vocal layering and harmonic motion, the AI-powered Backer module for virtual background singers, and the Vocal Assistant for easy and powerful vocal production.

Guitar Rig 7 Pro

Guitar Rig 7 Pro is a creative effects playground packed with sought-after guitar and bass amps, studio effects, and pedals. Mix and match modules to sculpt tones, or create unique signal chains with over 100 new rack presets. Add analog texture and warmth to any track with four new lo-fi components. Explore fresh new amps and pedals powered by machine learning, as well as easy-to-use processing modules that open up endless possibilities for jamming, producing, and experimentation.

Pricing and availability

Music Production Suite 6, Ozone 11, Nectar 4, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro are now available on www.izotope.com, www.native-instruments.com, and from select retailers.

Introductory pricing, where applicable, will last through October 11, 2023:
Music Production Suite 6: $449 USD introductory ($599 USD regular)
Ozone 11 Advanced:  $299 USD introductory ($399 USD regular)
Ozone 11 Standard:  $149 USD introductory ($199 USD regular)
Ozone 11 Elements:  $39 USD introductory ($49 USD regular)
Nectar 4 Advanced:  $224 USD introductory ($299 USD regular)
Nectar 4 Standard:  $149 USD introductory ($199 USD regular)
Nectar 4 Elements:  $39 USD introductory ($49 USD regular)
Guitar Rig 7 Pro $199 USD

Existing iZotope customers may be eligible for additional loyalty discounts on new products. Details can be found in the customer’s account on www.izotope.com.

About Native Instruments

For over 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the forefront of musical innovation. Our technology has revolutionized how people express themselves through sound, opening new creative horizons for amateurs and professionals alike and turning bedrooms into studios across the world.

Today we work to provide everyone access to the worlds of music production, audio engineering, and DJing. Our portfolio contains industry leading products such as Komplete, Kontakt, Maschine, and Traktor.

In June 2023, iZotope, Brainworx, and Plugin Alliance became part of Native Instruments, further strengthening the breadth of our offerings, the expertise on our team, and the potential to offer our community a streamlined customer experience. With our powers combined, we have engineering capabilities across integrated software and hardware, AI and machine learning, cloud, and more.

Native Instruments was founded in Berlin in 1996. Today, it has offices in Berlin, Boston, Langenfeld, London, and Shenzhen.

Örebro, Sweden, August 8, 2023: Bogren Digital proudly announces the new MLC Subzero 100 plugin — a genuinely innovative product that stands out in the crowded market of guitar amp emulations. Based on the exclusive, hand-built guitar amplifier by the same name, the MLC Subzero 100 plugin comes with a unique voice and a unique level of flexibility. It is also the first product to feature Bogren Digital’s IRDX technology, which adds unprecedented dynamic and harmonic detail to speaker cab emulations. 

​The new MLC Subzero 100 plugin from Bogren Digital allows users to lay down guitar tracks with one of the most exclusive and high-quality guitar amps available today. The plugin is a zero-compromise powerhouse based on a boutique amp known for its rich, detailed tone and broad tonal palette.

Not Part of the Ampknob Series

Bogren Digital has previously had great success with its series of extremely user friendly and powerful sounding amp emulation plugins — the Ampknob RevC, the three Ampknob BDH plugins, and the Bassknob STD. These are sound designed by Jens Bogren himself to give users album-ready guitar tones right out of the box with little to no tweaking required. 

The MLC Subzero 100, however, takes an entirely different approach to plugin design — this one is for the connoisseurs who require detailed control and a wide range of options. 

​The MLC Subzero 100 plugin is compatible with any major DAW. The purchase also includes a standalone version of the amp emulation, which has a metronome and a simple recording feature — great for practicing or quickly capturing ideas without having to launch an entire DAW. 

Groundbreaking IRDX Technology

The new IRDX technology breathes life into the guitar sound by adding dynamic and true-to-life behavior to static speaker impulse responses.

Impulse responses are excellent at capturing the tonality and resonance of a guitar cabinet. But by nature, they are only static snapshots in time. Real-life guitar speakers react dynamically to the input from the amplifier — they move air, compress, and break up depending on how hard they are being pushed by the amp. An impulse response can replicate the tonal characteristics of a real cab but not the dynamics and other non-linearities. As a result, the sound of an IR can be two-dimensional, lifeless, and fatiguing.

The IRDX technology, developed by producer Jens Bogren, uses advanced machine learning methods to reconstruct the difference between a real cab and an impulse response. Any impulse response can be processed with IRDX, and the result is a guitar amp sim that reacts like a real amp, easily fits in a mix without sounding stale, and feels great to play.

Pricing and Availability

The MLC Subzero 100 is available now from www.bogrendigital.com and authorized dealers. The introductory price is $79, down from the regular price of $99. A free 14-day trial is available from www.bogrendigital.com.

Media Resources

Product page: https://bogrendigital.com/products/mlc-subzero-100
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Promo video, direct link: https://youtu.be/_lgIS5XnW9Y

InMusic, Cumberland, RI. July 31st 2023. AIR Music Technology announce AIR Sprite, a modern take on the studio hardware staple of the 80s and 90s – the multi-effects processor.
Sprite does things not possible in a hardware unit. Even better, Sprite is a plugin that is as simple, or as complex as the user desires. Make synths shine, bring guitars to life, and sprinkle audio fairy dust on vocals. The simple user interface gives fast control of every element, offering sound shaping of effects in seconds, but this is just the start.

AIR Sprite – In Depth
Unlike many ‘magic’ or ‘single control’ plugins, the user has access to the ‘secret sauce’ behind the sound, allowing them to go deeper and craft the effects to audio perfection. 
AIR Sprite’s powerful edit mode allows the user to shape every part of the multi-effects just how they want. There’s enough control to take the distortion from a little added warmth to extreme breakup and multiple ways to modulate the sound taking it from a gentle movement to a sweeping jet flanger. Delay offers everything from super clean to gnarly tape, and reverb can sit the effects in anything from a tiny room to a huge stadium. Add EQ, compression and pitch shift and Sprite is the ultimate sound design effects toolkit where originality is the name of the game.
Sprite is perfect for both music production enthusiasts and professionals, think of Sprite as your springboard to sonic nirvana, only limited by your desire to explore. With Sprite your perfect sound is just a few adjustments away.

Formats
MacOS: AU, VST, VST3, AAX
Windows: VST, VST3, AAX
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Availability

• AIR Sprite is available from 31st July 2023 priced $39.99 until 14th August 2023. The normal price will be $79.99.
  
  
• A free 14 day demo can be downloaded from: https://www.airmusictech.com/effects/sprite.html

VALVES PRO OVERVIEW

Discover Valves PRO, the groundbreaking collaboration between e-instruments and Native Instruments, offering premium warm brass sounds that breathe life into your compositions. Immerse yourself in a world of sonic possibilities with this quintet ensemble, comprising Flugelhorn, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba, each boasting a unique and mellow timbre with unmistakably warm and expressive articulations.
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Experience unmatched versatility with Valves PRO's three distinct sampler instrument patches. Craft captivating solo melodies with the solo patch or effortlessly write expressive section parts with the ensemble patch. The revolutionary phrase player, now with over double the number of professionally composed phrases, injects instant emotion and inspiration into your compositions.

Enhance your productions with a choice between condenser and ribbon microphone characteristics. The condenser samples offer a detailed, natural, and breathy essence, while the ribbon samples add a warm, vintage touch.
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Embrace Valves PRO and elevate your compositions to new heights of exceptional brass realism.

​VALVES PRO IN DETAIL
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Valves PRO – KEY FEATURES

•  Five Piece Brass Ensemble; Flugelhorn, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
•  Three sampler instrument patches, including Solo, Ensemble, and Phrase Player
•  All sample content provided as condenser or ribbon mic signals
•  62 articulations, including crescendos, decrescendos, evolving sustains, swells, waves and more
•  All time-based articulations are synced to the host tempo
•  Chromatically sampled for the highest sound quality
•  Polyphonic legato
•  Ensemble patch with Auto Divisi
•  Innovative phrase player for instantly creating interweaving, evolving brass phrases
•  Over 200 ready-to-use preset phrases are included in the phrase player instrument
•  36 Send FX and 36 Master FX to choose from, both with two FX slots each
•  Full mix control over levels, mute, solo, and pan
•  Automatable Character and Dynamics controls for the most expressive performance
•  Compatible with Native Instruments Kontakt 7.5 or free Kontakt player 
•  Native Instruments NKS compatible

Product Page:  https://e-instruments.com/shop/instruments/horns/valves-pro/
Walkthrough Video:  https://youtu.be/_4iCfpcPcmQ
Making Of Video:  https://youtu.be/LPu9KN61Ors

About e-instruments

Based in Hamburg, Germany, e-instruments are a family of forward-thinking music instrument creators who provide ultra-realistic, expressive virtual instruments that deliver truly remarkable results. Other products include the highly successful Cremona Quartet, Session Horns Pro, Session Strings Pro 2 and Session Keys instruments.

The company's mission is to combine acoustic accuracy, outstanding sound quality and an intuitive user interface in developing virtual instruments for all musicians and genres, capturing the clarity, warmth, and soul of real instruments for real musicians. 

​Formats & Specifications

MacOS (Intel and Silicon) from 10.13 (High Sierra)
Windows (7/8/10/11)
AAX, Audio Units, VST, VST3
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Price

99 Euro, with an introductory price of 59 Euro until further notice.

Press Info
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Walkthrough Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgctUq-9sw
Website: https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/equalizer/

About Wavesfactory

Wavesfactory was born in March, 2010 in Artà (Mallorca) with the goal to deliver high-quality audio tools for musicians and engineers. A mindset on improving on every product release in terms of audio quality, ease of use and powerful but simple features. Our principle is never release something you’re not 100% happy with. Wavesfactory products are used by both creative enthusiasts and professionals around the world and feature on Grammy winning albums and singles. 

Paris, 2023/07/06: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, its multi-effects processor also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

This new version brings a couple of improvements for macro parameters and MIDI control, as well as a few fixes. The full list of new features is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats (and as a standalone application) for Mac and Windows PC. 

System requirements:

• Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
• Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:

https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
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Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99 USD

​Crafted by esteemed German rock and metal producer Kristian Kohle, whose name resounds across the industry for his remarkable productions spanning various metal genres, this pack sets a new standard in quality and tonal versatility. Kohle, renowned for releasing industry-standard impulse response packs, has meticulously created mix-ready IRs featuring three distinct Orange cabinets: the aggressive 4x10", the thundering 8x10", and the rumbling 1x15".

Designed with both bassists and producers in mind, the Kristian Kohle Eminence /Orange Bass Guitar Cabinet Impulse Response Pack empowers musicians to explore an expansive tonal range, from earth-shaking growling rock tones to the most aggressive and crushing metal bass sounds. The pack also includes a stereo impulse response of Kristian Kohle's renowned live room, aptly named the "Room of Boom." By loading this exceptional IR into a reverb IR player, you can infuse your bass tone with a touch of room ambiance, providing your tracks a realistic and immersive feel.

Whether you're a seasoned bassist, a dedicated producer, or an aspiring musician, the Eminence/Orange Bass Guitar Cabinet Impulse Response Pack offers an array of tonal options to ensure your bass track seamlessly fits into the mix. For further information and to purchase the new IR pack go to:
eminence-digital.com/products/kristian-kohle-eminence-orange-bass-ir-pack.

​Dynamic Grading makes audio dynamics visible and tangible, and leaves complicated signal chains and urban compressor myths behind. And it changes the way we approach mixing.

Playfair Audio, Hannover/ Germany, June 26th, 2023 (ictw) - Playfair Audio demonstrates how to approach a mix "The Dynamic Grading Way" and runs an anniversary sale celebrating one year beyond Threshold & Attack.

Changing the conversation from Compression to "Dynamic Grading“

By providing a visual representation of audio dynamics, Dynamic Grading lets sound designers and engineers intuitively season the amount of a signal's punch, body, and floor. By adjusting the corresponding graphical handles, different parts of the dynamic range can be compressed, expanded, or leveled independently and precisely.

​Dynamic Grading’s unique dynamic histogram shows where in the dynamic range a signal's different bits and pieces are located. With the integrated graphical dynamic controls, it's as easy as grabbing a handle and pushing it around to intensify the weight, the punch, or the ringing of a drum kit for example. Audio becomes a piece of clay in the hands of a creative sculptor. By overcoming the limitations of "thinking only in terms of compression", creating a dense but vital mix is now possible by directly shaping the individual signals or tracks, without setting up arcane advanced compression recipes. 

Providing the mix with a stable center of gravity - Introducing Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way
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The paradigm shift regarding dynamics is also changing the general approach to mixing towards „Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way". What does this mean?
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The founder of Playfair Audio and inventor of Dynamic Grading, Christian Luther, just released a demo project and video tutorial that showcases an entirely new way of mixing audio signals. The proper placement of audio tracks within the dynamic range, attack characteristics, level, and depth of field can all be adjusted within the Dynamic Grading paradigm. 

Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way looks like this: Leave all your faders at 0db and insert Dynamic Grading into each channel. That way, the decibel scales of all instances are perfectly aligned. Then start arranging all the instrument's body ranges around a common "center of gravity" to build the fundament of the mix.  Finally, create just the right amount of depth by adjusting each track's punch. Check out the video with Christian and hear how a multi-track project comes nicely together just by grading each track dynamically. Download the demo project and explore Mixing The Dynamic Grading Way yourself.

Pricing and Availability

Dynamic Grading 1.2.6 is currently available from the Playfair Audio Website for 89,- USD/ Euro during the Anniversary Sale Period (40% off USD/Euro 149,-). www.playfair-audio.com

System requirements

Dynamic Grading supports AU, VST3, and AAX formats (64 Bit only).

Mac:
2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM
macOS 10.10 or later
Intel & Apple Silicon native (incl. AAX)

Windows:
2GHz CPU, 4GB RAM
Windows 7 or later

About Playfair Audio

Founded in early 2022, Playfair Audio’s goal is to bring intuitive and next-gen sound design tools to musicians and creative professionals. Christian Luther, the founder of Playfair Audio is a seasoned audio developer and DSP expert who during his career already enhanced prolific world-renowned brands and products like Kemper GmbH and Sennheiser with his engineering skills.

Playfair Audio's guiding principle is to bring "Augmented Intelligence" to Digital Audio Workstations. This new approach revolves around intuitive and easy-to-use tools that get the job done in the most straightforward way. Without having to spend years learning and practicing the use of traditional audio technology, and without handing your fate over to an opaque "AI" that you can't control. With Augmented Intelligence, the user remains in charge, assisted by modern technology that helps leverage their own creative vision like never before. www.playfair-audio.com

Transient Shaper is made up of three dedicated processing sections that let you adjust both the transient and sustain of your input signal and route a specific signal path to the output. The plugin is also equipped with two ‘Focus’ sliders that allow you to isolate the specific frequencies you’d like to shape. Perfect for tightening drums, boosting bass hits, taming string instrument peaks and gluing sounds together, Transient Shaper is a must-have in any audio production workflow.

​“We’re very excited to add Transient Shaper to the already-impressive collection of audio tools that make up Virtual Mix Rack,” said Slate Digital CEO, John Bastianelli. “Where some of our other tools like Storch Filter and Murda Melodies are designed for creative exploration, Transient Shaper is a simple yet essential tool that packs a serious punch, giving both new and experienced creators extensive sound shaping control”.

All Access Pass - Pricing and Availability
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Transient Shaper is available now in the Virtual Mix Rack for All Access Pass subscribers. It’s also available as a stand-alone plugin with a perpetual license for $149.

The Slate Digital All Access Pass features dozens of award-winning plugins like MetaTune and Murda Melodies, in addition to third-party offerings from Kilohearts and Sonic Academy like Multipass and the ANA 2 Ultra Bundle. It also includes hours of video masterclasses via Slate Academy, pro mix templates for all major DAWs, and thousands of unique royalty-free samples. The All Access Pass starts at just $9.99 per month, or $149 for the year.

About Slate Digital
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Slate Digital, part of the Audiotonix family of brands, is a music production software company based in Los Angeles, California, USA, and Grenoble, France. Slate Digital has built its reputation on highly accurate digital reproductions of some of the finest pieces of analog hardware ever introduced to the audio world. Today, we’re a team of passionate developers, producers and artists who take pride in delivering innovative music-making tools for creators of all styles, genres and experience levels.