Week of April 10, 2005 Friday, April 15 2005 | dmac CurveEQ to 2.2 Voxengo has updated CurveEQ to v2.2. Changes: Fixed: Crash when minimizing Cubase while the file selection dialog is open. Fixed: Master section preset restore in WaveLab. Previously plug-in would not restore the original sound unless its UI is open. More @ voxengo.com. Thursday, April 14 2005 | dmac McDSP Updates Chrome Tone to Version 1.3 The Chrome Tone plug-in for both Windows XP and OS X-based Pro Tools system has been updated to version 1.3, adding more models and sound shaping functionality. Chrom Tone is also not intended soley for guitar, designed with sonic flexibility for a myriad of applications including guitar, keyboards, drums, and even voice. Chrome Tone 1.3 features three new pre-amps and eight new cabinet models, plus a multi-shape drive section that provides unprecedented control over the distortion tonality. The total Chrome Tone collection of effects includes distortion, compression, gating, chorus, flange, EQ, wah, tremolo, spring reverb and tape delay. Chrome Tone 1.3 is TDM, RTAS, and AudioSuite, OSX and Win XP with a retail price of $495. Estimated ship date is 04/22/05. For more information, visit their web site at mcdsp.com. Thursday, April 14 2005 | dmac Version 2 of Sonic Studio's DDP Announced Sonic Studio announced the upcoming release of SonicStudio DDP v2, a premastering application for Mac OS X. Version 2 combines DDP open, playback and validation capabilities exclusive to SonicStudio DDP with additional features requested by hard core practitioners such as Simon Heyworth at Super Audio Mastering in Devon, UK. The upcoming version 2 adds the ability to create DDP file sets from scratch using the editing capabilities, NGC interface and SSE real time audio engine. SonicStudio DDP focuses on comprehensively addressing the poorly understood and often overlooked task of premastering and replication. Not only are ISR Codes and PQ subcodes with Indexes supported but UPC/EAN, SCMS and digital emphasis flags are also included as part of the standard feature set from the company that created desktop mastering. SonicStudio DDP v2 was designed with speed and simplicity in mind. You can open WAV, AIFF, BWF and SD2 files, while new editing tools, including an improved, smart version of Sonic Studio's classic Fade Tool, make quick work of compilations and versioning. In addition, Roxio's Jam image file creation joins breakpoint gain control as part of the new feature set. SonicStudio DDP will be available through an international network of distributors and channel partners. For more information, visit their web site at sonicstudio.com. Monday, April 11 2005 | dmac Voxengo Pristine Space Light released Pristine Space Light is a functionally-reduced version of Pristine Space 8-channel convolution processor audio plug-in. The Light version offers basically the same functionality as can be found in Pristine Space except that it supports stereo convolution processing only meaning you cannot do multi-channel work or use more than 2-channel impulse responses. By the way, Pristine Space Light can work with a latency as low as 64 samples (1.5 ms at 44.1kHz), making it possible to use it during tracking. Pristine Space Light features: Stereo convolution processing Non-destructive impulse editing Linear-phase impulse equalizer Several latency options Comprehensive routing Serial convolution processing WAV and AIFF format support Built-in sample rate converter True zero-latency processing Search paths mechanism Factory presets "A-to-B" comparisons Support of all output sample rates High convolution precision SSE/SSE2 and 3DNow! optimizations Introductory price for Pristine Space Light is currently set to USD 49.95. However, please consider signing up for the group buy which will be active for two weeks. If we receive 200 or more sign-ups during this time the introductory price may become even lower. More @ voxengo.com Monday, April 11 2005 | dmac New Classik Studio Reverb Plug-In from IK Multimedia Easy View Advanced View IK Multimedia used the Musikmesse show to preview the CSR-1: Classik Studio Reverb, a suite of reverbs modeled after classic high end studio reverb hardware masterpieces. While impulse reverbs have gained a lot of popularity because of their particular emulation of environment reverberation, they typically lack the particular musical sound and editing possibilities that famous studio digital reverbs have always offered. As an alternative or additional virtual studio tool, high quality algorithm-based reverbs like CSR-1 are designed to get the maximum musicality and a sound that top engineers have made hit records with for years. CSR-1 offers a suite of reverbs that are modeled to the sound of popular classic reverbs with the advantage of full editing control to perfectly fit any musical need. An high quality, musical reverb processor with flexibility previously available only in high-end, signature hardware reverb processors. CSR-1 includes a suite of four different reverbs algorithms: Classik Hall / Room Classik Ambience Classik Plate Classik Inverse CSR-1 offers 2 operating modes for each of the four algorithms: Easy and Advanced. In Easy mode the user will be able to quickly edit the most important parameters in a very efficient way. In Advanced mode the user will have full access to more than 50 reverb parameters, including completely assignable Matrix Modulations and Macros. The Matrix Modulation allows for any of the reverb parameters to be controlled by two internal LFO's and two internal Envelope generators. This offers the ability to create complex and articulated reverb effects that can go way beyond what is normally expected from a conventional reverb processor. All Matrix Modulations are completely user definable. Macros allow for simultaneous control (with a single slider) over many reverbs' parameters, with different depth and polarity for very smooth morphing between different reverberant spaces. Any parameter is automatable via DAW's automation. Price and Availability CSR-1 will be available by the 3rd quarter 2005 and will have an MSRP of $/Euro 399 and will support all the most popular plug-in platforms in both WindowsXP and MacOS X including VST, RTAS, AU and DX. A TDM version for ProTools systems will be available by the 4th quarter 2005. For more information, visit their web site at ikmultimedia.com. Monday, April 11 2005 | dmac IK Provides More Details on Miroslav Philharmonik IK Multimedia is releasing more details on the upcoming release of the Miroslav Philharmonik orchestral and choir module plug-in, combining the legendary Miroslav Orchestral and Choir sample collections with a dedicated plug-in instrument specifically tailored toward classical sounds and arrangement. Miroslav Philharmonik is based on the technology of the SampleTank 2 engine which has been specifically tailored for use classical instruments. Its features include: 16 part multitimbral sample-based orchestral workstation 32 Classic DSP effects - 4 per instrument Multiple synth engines including STRETCH and Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch Mix view allows full mix parameter control Classical music-oriented parameter names make it easy to use Zone feature for accurate single sample editing Full MIDI control of performance parameters Part preset and combi preset customization features 256 notes polyphony Available as a VST, RTAS, DXi, AU plug-in for Mac OSX and Windows from the same box Sounds compatible with SampleTank 2 Miroslav Philarmonik will include more than 1,000 orchestral and choir sounds and over 7GB of sample material on 2 DVDs. It includes the full sample content of the original Miroslav Orchestra and Choir collections enhanced with previously unreleased sample material and additional instruments recorded at high resolution by Miroslav Vitous. Strings - An impressive string section including 11 and 23 Violins, 10 Cellos, 9 Basses, 4 violas plus solo Bass, Cello, Violin, Viola with many performance variations including Vibrato, Pizzicato, Staccato, Marcato, Espressivo, Muted, Tremolo, Detache', Sul Ponte and more. Brass and Woodwinds - Brass: 4 French Horns, 3 English Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Flugelhorn and solo Brass with Mute, Portamento, Staccato, Legato, Crescendo, Fortissimo and more performances. Woodwinds: 3 Oboes, 3 Flutes, solo Oboe, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Bassclarinet, Contrabasson and Piccolo. Classical Percussions - A full assortment of Classical Percsussions is included such as Chimes, Tubular Bells, Plate Bells, Bell Tree, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bass Drums, Snare, Cymbals, Gongs, Shakers, Crotales, Castanets, Agogos, Bongos, Timpani, Tambourine, Woodblocks and more. With signature instruments like snare and timpani offering rolls, glides, hits and other performance variations. Other Classical Sounds - Concert Piano, Harp, Harpsichord and Cathedral Organ are also included. Choirs - 16 Men and 16 Women classic choir with separate notes, ahs, ohs, uhs, mms, in staccato, glissando, portamento and more. Price, Availability, and Upgrades Miroslav Philharmonik will have a suggested retail price of $/Euro 499 and is expected to ship in May 2005. Registered SampleTank 2.0 full version customers will be able to crossgrade for $/Euro 349. For more information, visit their web site at ikmultimedia.com.