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They equipped a compressor with intelligence to achieve perfect results for all sorts of audio material. No matter if vocals, drums or other instruments: The HOFA IQ-Comp permanently adjusts all the relevant settings to fit the musical needs. Therefore it delivers the sonically best compression, depending on the settings.

Some features

- Compressor with supremely intelligent/adaptive attack-, release- und ratio-settings
- Simple handling, concise representation
- Optimized for maximum compression with minimal artifacts (in your face sound)
- Mono, stereo, dual mono, MS (Lat Vert) operation modes, sidechaining and parallel-compression
- Innovative link-up of gain reduction with the two onboard EQs
- Allows precise equalisation according to the compressor's gain reduction
- Arbitrary shelving and peak filters can be used on the new high quality EQ
- EQ look ahead function for maximum transient punch
- Innovative level & frequency reduction display for ideal optical control
- Changeable plugin window size
- "set as default" preset
- Supports all common sample frequencies
- PC and Mac, 32- and 64-bit DAWs.

Featuring 64-bit support, faster scanning, faster loading, and faster processing, Waves Version 9 opens up new dimensions of high performance plugin power.

V9 also marks the introduction of our new easy-to-use activation system, Waves License Center, ushering in an era of simplicity, flexibility, mobility, and security.

No iLok required!

Important Note for WavesLive Users:
Waves V9 does not yet support SoundGrid, MultiRack Native, and Venue platforms.
Do NOT update to V9 yet; support for these platforms will be announced soon.

Pioneer is setting a new benchmark in pro-DJ equipment, with the awe-inspiring RMX-1000 remix station. Taking a totally new direction to effectors and samplers, the RMX-1000 is a three-in-one system comprising editing software, innovative performance hardware and VST and AU plug-ins.

Technological innovation is in Pioneer's DNA. So only they could produce a remix station that not only manipulates the input sound, but also lets DJs produce new beats and sounds and trigger personalised samples on the fly. And, thanks to the Quantize function, they'll always be in time with their sets.

From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th, this is your chance to purchase Overloud products 40% OFF!

Some examples:

-TH2, the Custom Guitar Effect suite which sets a new reference in amp simulation!€ 199/€117, $ 269/$157

- BREVERB 2, the definitive reverb solution that any pro has in the studio: € 199/€ 117, $ 269/$157

- TH1 Triode, the Essential Guitar Effect Suite: €49/€ 27, $69/$37.Be carefull, prices seems a little bit different on the Overloud Website.

With almost instant gratification, requiring only several intuitive user parameters:

- Input cuts/boosts input signal (-48dB to +6dB).
- Output — cuts/boosts output signal (-48dB to +6dB).

CHARACTER adjusts the amount of character signal being added to the boosted input signal (0 to 100%);
TARGET: whereby the target scale of 0 to 100 does not represent absolute frequency, but rather represents the relative position in the full-frequency range of the input signal at the current moment in time.

Plugin Alliance also annouces a SPL plug-in bundle De-Esser Collection.

Sonoma Wire Works has added GuitarTone amps and effects, a tuner, and the GuitarJack control panel to StudioTrack, the highly acclaimed multitrack recording app for the iPad.

These improvements, and a price reduction from $19.99 to $9.99 for a limited time, makes StudioTrack an even more powerful and affordable songwriting tool for musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on the iPad.