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Wave Arts announces the release of Tube Saturator, their first step into the world of accurate real-time analog modeling.

Unlike other tube simulators, which use radically simplified models, Tube Saturator uses state of the art circuit simulation technology to capture every nuance of an analog circuit. With circuit simulation, the analog schematic completely defines the signal processing. The schematic is converted into a system of non-linear differential equations which is solved at each sampling period, in realtime. That's mathematical talk for "it sounds exactly like the analog circuit".

The circuit simulation technology is extremely CPU intensive, and hence we are only able to simulate very simple circuits. Tube Saturator is in fact a basic circuit consisting of a Baxandall type ...

DontCrack is currently running a great promotion : the Flux "Mastering Pack" is available for only $559 (MSRP $799).

This bundle includes the following Flux plug-ins : Solera, Epure And Pure Limiter. It offers the best digital tools for mastering with up to 8 channels and up to 384 KHz with 64 bit float processing.

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TeamDNR Collaborative Designs announces the release of MixControl, a flexible channelstrip package consisting of 2 high quality mixing plug-ins featuring precision measurement equalizers and tight, responsive gate and compressor modules.

MixControl Large is intended as an all-in-one solution for more complex mixing needs, while MixControl Small has a reduced feature set and smaller interface for more general mixing tasks.

Features :

• 2 Compressor Modes (transparent/colored)
• 3 level detection modes for gate/comp modules
• Ultra-responsive gate
• Internal gate/comp sidechain with various filters
• Input/Output FFT with peak hold on EQ display
• 6 band precision EQ utilizing filter curve measurement
• A wide variety of EQ filter types ...

Puremagnetik has released Upright — a richly detailed double bass sound set for Ableton Live, Kontakt, and Logic. Upright comes packed with a multi-sample palette of articulations including plucked and traditional bow. In addition, Upright includes a number of unique synthetically enhanced instruments for electronic music or sound design applications.

Recorded with meticulous precision, Upright has been programmed for advanced multi-mic flexibility. Users can blend room modes and microphone gain to custom tailor the sound of the instrument. The native Ableton Live version includes masterfully programmed Macros for easy editing. The Kontakt version loads with a custom KSP script for quick parameter access. Each version of Upright comes packed with a collection of Live Clips and Apple Loo ...

Version 7 represents the latest step in the evolution of Waves. With improved compatibility across the board, enhanced DAW and OS support, and a host of new features, V7 will take your Waves experience to new heights.

Changes :

• Snow Leopard Support
• Windows 7 Support (32-bit)
• New VST3 Features in Cubase, Nuendo & Studio One :
.Side-chain support
.Near-zero scan time on Mac & reduced scan time on PC
.Real plug-in parameter units displayed in automation lanes
.Plug-in menus sorted into categories
• ICON Meter Support for Additional Plug-ins
• Bug Fixes and Improvements

Bonus Plug-ins :

• PuigTec EQs added to Platinum and Diamond
• V-Comp added to Diamond
• Vocal Rider added to Mercury

For more details, please follow the link below :

The Custom and Vintage SDX is a re-release of the Toontrack Music sample packs Superior Custom and Vintage and Superior Vintage Add-on (both released for the original Superior Drummer software) and they have now been combined to form the The Custom and Vintage SDX for Superior Drummer 2.0.

Apart from extensive stick and brush recordings of a unique collection of drums and cymbals it also features mixer presets by producer Peter Henderson and custom MIDI by drummer Chris Whitten.

The Custom and Vintage SDX will be available as an upgrade with a special price from the legacy products and one regular SDX version for newer customers. Both with the same content.

The Custom and Vintage SDX is available on the web and at your favorite retailer for €139.