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Voxengo is pleased to announce the release of HarmoniEQ version 2.0, a parametric, harmonically-enhanced equalizer plug-in for professional music production applications, 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.

Harmonic enhancement HarmoniEQ applies to the sound is an inherent element of its overall sonic quality. HarmoniEQ also features dynamic equalization modes that offer you a vast palette of sound-shaping capabilities, suitable for mastering.

The following features were added to HarmoniEQ since version 1:

• Better overall dynamic behavior
• Low-pass, high-pass and notch filters
• Real-time spectrum display with zooming
• Input signal level control
• Multi-channel ...

Toontrack Music has teamed up with Steven Slate to bring you premium producer presets designed by Steven Slate for the sample engine and core sound library of Superior Drummer 2.0.

The presets carry Stevens highly prolific signature sound into Superior Drummer 2.0 and will give Superior Drummer 2.0 yet another edge.

• Comes with seven (7) different presets (Basic Rock, Cranky Funky Rock, Fat Metal, Fat Rock, Lively Rock, Punchy Rock, Radio Rock), engineered and designed by Steven Slate
• Works with the core Sound Library in Superior Drummer 2.0

Pricing : €7

The Royer Labs R-101 is the newest addition to Royer's popular R-series line of ribbon microphones. Following in the footsteps of their famous R-121, the R-101 is a mono, passive ribbon microphone utilizing a patented offset-ribbon transducer and a 2.5-micron ribbon element.

The R-101 is a solid microphone (17 oz) and ships in a protective carrying case with a shock mount. Matched pairs are available.

Features :

• High SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion
• Multi-layered wind screen provides superior protection to ribbon element
• No internal electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating
• Extremely low residual noise
• Ribbon element not affected by heat or humidity
• Absence of high-frequency peaks, "ring ...

Voxengo has updated its mastering compressor plug-in Polysquasher to version 2.3.

Changes :

• The "Show All Channel Meters" routing switch added.
• Input level meter added.
• Additional visual look variation settings added.

Waves releases the W43 Noise Reduction plug-in. Here's what they say about it :

"Ambient noise: Hiss. Hum. Traffic. Wind. Air conditioning. They can all wreak havoc on dialog tracks. With Waves W43, they're a thing of the past.

Inspired by the renowned CAT43, the W43 noise reduction plugin builds upon the legacy of the popular unit that's been a post production favorite for decades. With four fixed frequency bands, the W43 is an affordable, easy-to-use plugin which delivers high quality, minimal artifact noise reduction like the original hardware, while adding all the advantages of software."

Features :

• Affordable and easy-to-use
• Zero latency for perfect picture sync
• Multiple simultaneous instances
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

PSP is pleased to announce a release of the new delay plug-in: PSP 85 successor of the PSP 84. PSP 85 is the product of their eternal fascination with the endless possibilities offered by variable sample rate delay lines. PSP 85 benefits from aggressive algorithm optimization and adds numerous significant new features while retaining full preset and bank compatibility with our renowned PSP 84 delay. The plug-in comes with sixty wild and twisted new presets designed to highlight its exciting new attributes, in addition to a supplementary bank containing more 'bread and butter' PSP 84 factory programs.

Some of the most prominent new features are:

• pre-delay for creating complex rhythmic patterns
• delay line output panning
• delay gating, which offers extended control ...