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BitterSweet v3 Freeware by fluxhome

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BitterSweet v3 Freeware – The BitterSweet Transient Designer


[ AU 32 & 64 bit | VST 32 & 64 bit | AAX Native/DSP* | Merging VS3 32 & 64 bit** ]

BitterSweet v3 Freeware is a free software processing tool for managing audio transients. Turning the big wheel button on the sweet side, decreases the transients amplitude. On the bitter side the transients amplitude is magnified.

BitterSweet v3 Freeware is built around our latest 64-bit version 3 framework improving the processing performance dramatically. The graphic rendering in Bittersweet v3 is using a GPU-efficient 2D/3D graphic engine. The engine, introduced first in the Pure Analyzer System, is based on the OpenGL standard optimizing the audio-to-visual experience utilizing the GPU on the computer’s built in graphics card.

BitterSweet v3 also features a control for the signal to be processed. When the main position is engaged, the process affects the stereo signal. If Center is engaged, only the M signal of the internal MS matrix is processed. If stereo is selected, only the S signal from the MS matrix is processed.

Three transient detection modes can be selected. Varying periods of integration for transients can be accessed. A Link function is provided to compensate the output gain with respect to the transient processing setting.

Like all Flux:: plug-ins, it features 64 bit floating point processing, up to 8 channels and up to 8 FS (384 KHz). Center and Stereo Modes are only available in stereo processing (2 channels).
We hope you will enjoy this new tool and make your mix Bitter, or Sweet…

 Neither Flux or iLok dongle, nor registration is required.
Download BitterSweet v3 Freeware by fluxhome

 Open Sound Control Support

Open Sound Control (OSC) is a content format for messaging among computers, sound synthesizers, and other multimedia devices that are optimized for modern networking technology. Bringing the benefits of modern networking technology to the world of electronic musical instruments, OSC’s advantages include interoperability, accuracy, flexibility, and enhanced organization and documentation.

With the Flux:: version 3 (v3) framework support for OSC is introduced in order to allow for remote control of the plug-in parameters using OSC enabled devices and software applications such as TouchOSC for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad.

Sample OSC layout in TouchOSC (for Ircam Verb v3)

http://www.fluxhome.com/public/download/beta/16672/VerbV3OSC.PNG
TouchOSC Website

http://hexler.net/software/touchosc
*BitterSweet v3 AAX Native/DSP supports 32 bit in Pro Tools 10.3.5 and 64 bit in Pro Tools 11.
**VS3 32/64 bit versions for Pyramix 9 & Ovation Native/MassCore available only through Merging Technologies

Stereo Tool v3 Freeware Plugin

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Stereo Tool v3 Freeware Plugin

 

Stereo Tool v3 from fluxhome.com , Its a great addition to any home studio. its definitely a “must have”.

Detail Information

Stereo Tool v3 freeware plugin features ultra precise control of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels. A phase inverter is available on each channel. Global stereo pan and stereo width settings are also implemented to complete the management of the stereo signal.

Stereo Tool v3 also offers accurate visual feedback reflecting the signal content. A vector scope display, PPM meters for both inputs and outputs, and a phase correlation meter permanently monitor the signal.

Inserting our Stereo Tool v3 after a BitterSweet v3, will open your mind to new ways of controlling the stereo stage.

Like all Flux:: plug-ins it features 64 bit internal floating point processing, up to 8 FS (384 KHz).

Stereo Tool v3 is available in native versions, AU, AAX and VST.

No dongle or registration required.

Features

Signal Processing Features

-Output Gain, controlling the gain at the end of the processing.
-Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.

Three different transient processing modes:

-Main, using a regular stereo signal scheme for the processing.
-Center, processing the Mid channel only, very efficient for snare and kick drums.
-Stereo, processing the Side channel only, very efficient for panned rhythmic/transient

Processing Specifications

Stereo Tool v3, as all Flux:: plug-ins, provide

-Up to 8 channels Input/Output.* 64-bits internal floating point processing.
-Sampling rate up to 384 kHz DXD (Pyramix & Ovation MassCore/Native)**
-Sampling rate up to 384 kHz for native (AU/VST(AAX).
*Not when using Center and Stereo mode, as they are M/S modes requiring stereo operation.

Compatibility

All major native formats are supported
-Windows – Vista, 7 and 8 all in both 32 and 64 bits*. (XP v.2.4 / 32 bit only)
-VST (2.4)
-AAX Native
-Mac OS X (Intel) – 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 in both 32 and 64 bits*.
-VST (2.4)
-AU
-AAX Native

Due to AVID ProTools changing to AAX, from Version 3 (v3) RTAS for AVID ProTools is no longer supported.

You can Donwload it from fluxhome.com
Requires Ilock ID

Get Ready for Black Friday

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Get Ready for Black Friday!

Black Friday is coming up and some Audio / Libraries companies are already releasing their offers with some really good discounts, and honestly its a great opportunity to update your virtual sound libraries or discover some new ones, like It happened to me. I have chosen some that I consider a great investment for a home studio on a budget. Have a look a this options:

Free Waves plugin

If you register your email at Waves Website before Friday, you will get a link from Waves to download a Free Plugin that Waves is going to give away only during Black Friday. How cool is that?

Cinematic Grand by Antisample.com

Honestly this one is been a great discovery, for only 25 Dollars you get a great Cinematic Piano Sound, with endless possibilities. Here is what they say:
“We chromatically sampled each of the 88 notes of an expertly tuned Yamaha C2 concert grand piano at 5 velocity layers per note each with key release samples and additional sustain pedal noises for a smoothly cinematic and realistic sound while keeping the instrument CPU and RAM streamlined for real-time playability and use in large projects.”

Important  System Requirements:
Native Instrument’s Kontakt 4 / 5 (full version)
Full retail version of Kontakt 4.2.3 / 5.2 or later required
320 MB harddrive space
Ability to download
PC 1.8Ghz+, 256+ MB ram
MAC 2.0Ghz+, 256+ MB ram
More Detail Information about Cinematic Grand by antisample.com

35 % Discount in all Soundiron Products

 

If the product is over 500 Dollars you can add 20% more discount using the special code: BIGTIME

 

Sale runs from Nov 24th to Dec 1st

Soundiron is one of the great companies that produces some of the best FX and audio libraries for games and cinema soundtracks. About a year ago a bought the Olympus Elements Library recommended by a friend and its just incredible. So go and check their website:

Analogue Drums 2 for 1 deal!

Starts November 27 ends December 2

 

This is been another great discovery, amazing drums sound at a great price. With a great variety of Styles and drums sets. There many options of Drums Sound library, but what I have experience is that often is hard to find  good soft drums with “Jazzy” sound, and for the price probably this is something to consider.

“Analogue Drums kits are distinctive sounding drum libraries that are regarded as some of the most natural, organic, toneful and ‘real’ sampled drums available. We seek out great sounding kits, track them in a variety of cool acoustic spaces through fine mics and selected analogue gear to produce characterful drum sounds.”*

*Requieres Kontakt Full Version

Make sure you read the description of the Products and that you have the full version of Kontakt, not the “player” version.

Go to Analogue Drums Website

TDR VOS SlickEQ Free Plugin

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TDR VOS SlickEQ Free Plugin  win/mac

Tokyo Dawn Records has just release a new free EQ plugin that just looks awesome! not just for the posibilities of use or quality but also for the great looking interface. Among all the free plugins available on the internet Tokyo Dawn offers probably if not the best some of the best available free plugins available today.

About TDR VOS SlickEQ

TDR VOS SlickEQ is a mixing/mastering equalizer designed for ease of use, musical flexibility and impeccable sound.

Three (and a half) filter-bands arranged in a classic Low/Mid/High semi-parametric layout offer fast and intuitive access to four distinct EQ modes, each representing a set of distinct EQ curves and behaviors. An elaborate auto gain option automatically compensates for changes of perceived loudness during EQ operation. Optionally, SlickEQ allows to exclusively process either the stereo sum or stereo difference (i.e. “stereo width”) without additional sum/difference encoding.

In order to warm up the material with additional harmonic content, SlickEQ offers a switchable EQ non-linearity and an output stage with 3 different saturation models. These options are meant to offer subtle and interesting textures, rather than obvious distortion. The effect is made to add the typical “mojo” often associated with classy audio gear.

An advanced 64bit multirate processing structure practically eliminates typical problems of digital EQ implementations such as frequency warping, quantization distortion and aliasing.

Beside the primary controls, the plug-in comes with an array of additional helpers: Advanced preset management, undo/redo, quick A/B comparison, copy & paste, an online help, editable labels, mouse-wheel support and much more.

Available Colours

Key specs and features

Intuitive, yet flexible semi parametric EQ layout
Full featured, modern user interface with outstanding usability and ergonomics
Carefully designed 64bit “delta” multi-rate structure
Three EQ bands with additional 18dB/Oct high-pass filter
Four distinct EQ models: “American”, “British”, “German” and “Soviet” with optional non-linearity
Four output stages: “Linear”, “Silky”, “Mellow” and “Deep”
Advanced saturation algorithms by VoS (“Stateful saturation”)
Highly effective and musically pleasing loudness compensated auto gain control
Stereo and sum/difference processing options
Tool-bar with undo/redo, A/B, advanced preset management and more
SlickEQ is a collaborative project by Variety of Sound (Herbert Goldberg) and Tokyo Dawn Labs (Vladislav Goncharov and Fabien Schivre).
System requirements:
Win XP SP2 or above, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or above.
Compatibility:
OS

Mac OS X Windows

32 Bits

VST, AU, AAX VST

64 Bits

VST, AU, AAXVST, AAX

Download:

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-vos-slickeq/

 

Free Plugin UltraChannel by Eventide until July 8

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Free Plugin UltraChannel by Eventide until July 8

This is an Exceptional opportunity limited to the 8 of July, an amazing versatile plugin that you can use in a channel strip or side chain.

UltraChannel™ is Eventide’s new 64-bit native channel strip plug-in for AU, VST, and AAX64 for Mac and PC featuring micro pitch functionality from our flagship H8000, stereo delays with variable feedback paths, plus two stages of compression, gating, and five bands of parametric EQ. UltraChannel is available as a free download through midnight July 8, 2014, after which it will cost $249.
UltraChannel features a pair of dynamics processors: the O-Pressor™, capable of extreme compression (this is the compressor section of the Omnipressor®) and a conventional compressor with de-essing and side-chain capability.

UltraChannel™ also offers Soft-Saturation, and Transformer emulation which recreates transformer core saturation. This feature adds harmonics to low frequency material while remaining relatively transparent to the rest of signal. While relatively subtle, in aggregate, Transformer can bring life to otherwise dull mixes and help glue disparate sound sources together.

 

 

FlexiPath™ routing allows drag and drop for reordering the signal path of the top level components (O-Pressor, compressor/de-esser, EQ, Gate).

UltraChannel includes a variety of factory presets tailored to signal sources such as guitar, bass, kick drum, snare, piano, strings, synths and vocals. A number of the presets were created by Eventide artists.

How to get it

UltraChannel does not require you to own or use an iLok dongle, but the iLok License Manager and an ilok.com account are required to use the plugin. An ilok.com account can be created either at ilok.com or within the iLok License Manager application. Please download and install this software if it is not already installed on your computer. This application allows users to authorize up to two computers or an iLok dongle to use UltraChannel.

It will be available as a free download until July 8; then cost 249 USD. To be able to get it free, download the right file (if you are on mac or pc) fill in the form and Follow the instructions you will find at the bottom of this page, using the promo code 07D96411.

Sources:

Eventide plugin website

Hispasonic.com article (spanish site)