Results 1-20 of 81 1 2 3 4 5
Bias Repli-Q analyzes and matches the frequency content in different audio tracks, so their tonal qualities can be made to sound more alike.
An album may contain tracks that were recorded in different studios,
and by different engineers — and they may not work together as a group.
Repli-Q's advanced linear-phase spectral matching takes the best
spectral qualities of each track, and applies them to the others —
making all the tracks sound like they're from the same studio.
Applications
Match spectral characteristics of multiple recordings Analyze and apply a favorite artist's spectral "style" to your own recordings Create and apply spectral profiles of studio hardware — consoles, microphones, etc Improve an improperly equalized track with linear phase precision
Compatibility
This professional cross-platform EQ & spectral matching tool
includes Audio Units, RTAS/AudioSuite, and VST plug-in formats, so it
can be used within most popular professional audio editing hosts on Mac
& Windows systems — such as Peak, Digital Performer, GarageBand,
Live, Logic, Premiere, Pro Tools, Sonar, Sound Forge, and many others.
System Requirements
Mac
G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac (≥500 MHz processor) Mac OS X v.10.3.9, 10.4 (≥500 MHz processor), or 10.5 (≥867 MHz processor) — ≥1 GHz processor recommended
Windows
Windows XP Home/Professional or Windows Vista Intel Pentium 3/4, or Athlon with SSE Instructions (≥800 MHz processor) ≥2 GHz processor recommended
Both
256MB RAM minimum (512 MB recommended) 40MB available disk space Plug-in requires compatible Audio Units, RTAS or VST host application Color monitor, minimum 1024 x 768 resolution
BIAS Repli-Q
Professional EQ & spectral matching/balancing plug-in (Mac/PC) Electronic Delivery Only
... Learn more
Bias SuperFreq is a
powerful suite of parametric EQ plug-ins. SuperFreq's feature set makes
it the perfect tool for mixing, mastering, sweetening tracks, or any
other EQ task you encounter.
Applying just the right amount of EQ couldn't be simpler — SuperFreq includes 4, 6, 8, or 10-band versions.
SuperFreq gives you the flexibility you need and the smooth, transparent sound you've been looking for — at an amazing price!
Applications
Apply equalization to audio recordings Adjust bass and treble Boost or cut particular frequency ranges Perfect for mastering, sweetening dialogue tracks, and much more
A/B/C/D "Snapshots"
Use up to four temporary memory "snapshots" for quickly comparing different settings.
Frequency Graph Display
Displays information about all frequency bands and allows you to change each band's gain and frequency values.
Gain Slider
Controls output gain, and allows the output signal level to be adjusted
to compensate for level changes that may be introduced by other parts
of SuperFreq's processing.
Input Meters
These high-resolution meters display the level of the audio signal being fed into SuperFreq.
Filter Type Menu
Appears in each filter band, and allows choosing from Peak/Notch, Low Shelf, High Shelf, Low Pass, and High Pass filters.
Output Meters
These high-precision meters show the output level of an audio signal after it has been processed.
Boost/Cut Knob
Attenuates or boosts the signal gain in dB for the specified frequency band.
Q Knob
Sets the bandwidth for each filter band, and allows a filter to affect
a narrow or wide range of frequencies around its center frequency.
Frequency Knob
Sets the desired frequency for each filter band. SuperFreq's frequency
range is 20 Hz - 20 kHz, and each filter may be placed anywhere within
that range.
Bypass
Allows each filter band to be bypassed, and are useful for comparing results with and without equalization.
Compatibility
This professional multiband paragraphic EQ includes Audio Units,
RTAS/AudioSuite, and VST plug-in formats, so it can be used within most
popular professional audio editing hosts on Mac & Windows systems —
such as Peak, Digital Performer, GarageBand, Live, Logic, Premiere, Pro
Tools, Sonar, Sound Forge, and many others.
System Requirements
Mac
G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac (≥500MHz processor) Mac OS 10.3.9, 10.4.3, or 10.5.1 or higher (10.4.3 or higher recommended)
Windows
Intel Pentium 3/4, or Athlon with SSE Instructions (≥800 MHz processor) Windows XP Home/Professional or Windows Vista
Both
128MB RAM minimum (256 MB recommended) 120MB available disk space Plug-in requires compatible Audio Units, RTAS or VST host application Color monitor, minimum 1024 x 768 resolution
Flux Dynamix Pack 1.1 includes:
Alchemist Solera II Pure Compressor II Pure DCompressor II Pure Expander II Pure DExpander II Pure Limiter II
Alchemist is the most powerful
multiband processor ever designed, and the only one providing full
dynamics processing on each band, with up to five individual bands where
each of the five band-sections provides:
Flux:: core dynamic processors; Compressor, De-Compressor,
Expander and De-Expander, all operating in parallel, as well as our
exquisite BitterSweet transient processor. MS (mid/side) control. Auto Delay (Introduces a delay line in the processed signal
allowing zero attack time). Selectable level detection mode and dynamics detection profile Dynamics processing envelope control (Attack, Hold, Release with
optional Auto mode). Input / Output gain control.
The bands are divided using meticulously tuned IIR* crossovers with
selectable slopes (from 18 dB per octave to 54 dB per octave) and
variable corner frequencies. In the end of Alchemist processing chain an
adjustable soft knee brick-wall limiter and a dry signal mix fader are
provided.
*Infinite Impulse Response
Solera implements 4 different
detectors and envelop generators in parallel and simultaneously.
Compressor, de-compressor, expander and de-expander which can all be
independently contolled. In addition, here are some of the key features
that make our plug-in the best available for dynamic processing in the
digital domain :
An analog like metering. RMS values are more useful than dB-fs
when setting a dynamic processor. The "Angel's Share" parameter takes into account the signal for
intelligent relaxation of the compressor action. The "Hysteresis" parameter allows compressing and de-compressing,
independently of the sound level and can be mixed with the standard
compression scheme. The Auto Release features an unique algorithm that avoids typical
pumping effect. A delay line can be inserted in the signal path to produce a null
attack time. The A/B Compare and Morphing section enables ultra fast and
precise operations. Dry Mix function to achieve the full control of the dynamic
processing amount.
Pure Compressor produces a wide
range of compressions from ultra clean subtle compressions to classic
heavy pumping ones. It's up to your artistic choices not to the
technology limitations.
Pure DCompressor allows you to restore the original dynamic of a sound.
The DCompressor is superior for heavily compressed signal adding some of
that natural feeling to the sound.
Pure Expander produces a wide
range of expansion process from subtle expansions to hard noise-gate.
Using Flux:: proprietary Angel's Share and Hysteresis algorithms Pure
Expander allows you to remove unwanted noises or reverberation without
adding a processed character to your sound.
Pure DExpander enhances the low
levels of the sound, magnifies the spatialization information and is
also very useful when you want a compact expander sound. The Angel's
Share algorithm permits some heavy processing though still keeping an
organic character with the sound
Pure Limiter is using exquisite
proprietary Flux:: algorithms generating a release-envelope producing no
artifacts on the processed sound achieving a transparent limiting. A
dramatic increase of the average audio level is easily achieved without
damaging the perceived audio quality of the material.
Flux Dynamix Pack 1.1
Everything you'll ever need in order to master the dynamics of your audio recordings This purchase is fulfilled via electronic delivery. You will receive an email with an authorization code and download instructions after your purchase has been processed. This product requires iLok authorization. For more information, give us a call at 248.591.9276.
... Learn more
The algorithm of the Flux Epure II ensures the best quality ever for a digital equalizer. The user interface also uses the A/B morphing system for presets allowing ultra fast and precise operation.Each section has: An individual bypass. Filter type that can be set to low cut, low shelving, peak, hi shelving or hi cut Gain that can be set from -24 dB to +24 dB Frequency range covering the whole bandwidth Q factor adjustable from 0.1 to 100 Epure also features five unique functions making equalization even easier: Copy A and Copy B duplicate the twenty settings of one slot to the other with a single click X2 and /2 affect the gain value for each equalizer section Invert turns the positive gain values to negative ones and vice versa Combined with our exclusive A / B morphing system, these five functions allow global and efficient control of the equalization curve, instantly. The preset manager allows saving of global presets made up of two different presets including the A / B morphing slider position. Note also that factory presets are now provided for every plug-in. Epure II includes internal input / output routing. Channel group management allowing many channels or individual channels to be set, is also available from the new setup window. From this window, up to 4 MS encoders and up to 4 MS decoders can be engaged if required. Epure II manages digital audio up to 384 KHz, and up to 8 channels. This is the native version of the plug-in for AU, RTAS and VST. Epure II also exists in TDM D-SHOW VENUE version.
Flux Epure II - Native
5-band fully parametric EQ (Native) This purchase is fulfilled via electronic delivery. You will receive an email with an authorization code and download instructions after your purchase has been processed. This product requires iLok authorization. For more information, give us a call at 248.591.9276.
... Learn more
The algorithm of the Flux Epure II
ensures the best quality ever for a digital equalizer. The user
interface also uses the A/B morphing system for presets allowing ultra
fast and precise operation.
Each section has:
An individual bypass. Filter type that can be set to low cut, low shelving, peak, hi shelving or hi cut Gain that can be set from -24 dB to +24 dB Frequency range covering the whole bandwidth Q factor adjustable from 0.1 to 100
Epure also features five unique functions making equalization even easier:
Copy A and Copy B duplicate the twenty settings of one slot to the other with a single click X2 and /2 affect the gain value for each equalizer section Invert turns the positive gain values to negative ones and vice versa
Combined with our exclusive A / B morphing system, these five functions
allow global and efficient control of the equalization curve,
instantly. The preset manager allows saving of global presets made up
of two different presets including the A / B morphing slider position.
Note also that factory presets are now provided for every plug-in.
Epure II includes internal input / output routing. Channel group
management allowing many channels or individual channels to be set, is
also available from the new setup window. From this window, up to 4 MS
encoders and up to 4 MS decoders can be engaged if required.
Epure II manages digital audio up to 384 KHz, and up to 8 channels.
Flux Epure II - TDM
5-band fully parametric EQ (TDM) This purchase is fulfilled via electronic delivery. You will receive an email with an authorization code and download instructions after your purchase has been processed. This product requires iLok authorization. For more information, give us a call at 248.591.9276.
... Learn more
Flux:: Full Pack 2.1 Recording, Mixing, Remixing, Mastering - The complete range of Flux:: plug-ins in one big bundle.
Elixir - The Premier Real True Peak Multichannel Limiter Plug-in
Elixir is a novel kind of
program limiter carefully designed to accomplish a truly pure natural
sounding result without altering the nature of the audio material and
its timbre.
Intended to fulfill the requirements of the broadcast, post-production
and mastering industry, Elixir provides real True Peak output level in
accordance with the ITU-R.BS 1770 and EBU R128 norms, and for
surround/multichannel operation Elixir provides up to eight channels of
simultaneous processing.
Alchemist is aimed at
professional mastering and re-mastering applications. The intricate
design of Alchemist suggests a superior workflow and sound perfection
within the field of dynamics processing and is well adapted for the high
demands of today’s pro-audio industry.
Alchemist presents the option to operate as a single broadband processor
as well as a multi-band processor, providing up to five individual
bands with the possibility to process up to eight channels
simultaneously when inserted on a multi-channel (surround) bus.
Epure II , a five-band state of
the art equalizer, uses one of our most complex proprietary algorithms,
ensuring the most superior quality achievable in digital equalizing
processing.
Each section provides :
Individual bypass Filter type that can be set to low cut, low shelving, peak, hi shelving or hi cut Gain control with the range -24 dB to +24 dB Frequency range covering the whole bandwidth Q factor adjustable from 0.1 to 100
Solera II is primarily designed
for mastering and re-mastering applications, though heavily used as a
regular dynamics processor with its superior sonic quality and
distortion free operation in many professional studios all over the
world.
Four dynamic sections work in parallel, compressor, de-compressor,
expander and de-expander. Three release modes (manual, auto, and
advanced) are available. In advanced mode the minimum and maximum
release values are user adjustable. An Auto Delay function allows zero
attack times by introducing a delay line in the processed signal and the
side chain features a three-band equalizer to generate frequency
sensitive processing.
Syrah is a new generation
dynamics processor which handles the dynamics in a way that allows you
to be creative without a complicated user interface. Utilizing real time
dynamic detection and level dependent processing, Syrah provides
adaptive dynamic capabilities. This means that Syrah is always trying
to adapt to the music and to the beat of the material.
Pure Series is the very core of
the Flux:: dynamics, derived from our flagship Solera II, and is
provided as five single plug-ins for maximum versatility with a classic
“one tool for each task” approach to slim the workflow without
compromising quality or function.
Pure Compressor produces a wide
range of compressions from ultra-clean subtle compressions to classic
heavy pumping ones. It's up to your artistic choices not to the
technology limitations.
Pure DCompressor allows you to
restore the original dynamic of a sound. The DCompressor is superior for
heavily compressed signal adding some of that natural feeling to the
sound.
Pure Expander produces a wide
range of expansion process from subtle expansions to hard noise-gate.
Using Flux:: proprietary Angel's Share and Hysteresis algorithms Pure
Expander allows you to remove unwanted noises or reverberation without
adding a processed character to your sound.
Pure DExpander enhances the low levels of the sound, magnifies
the spatialization information and is also very useful when you want a
compact expander sound. The Angel's Share algorithm permits some heavy
processing though still keeping an organic character with the sound
Pure Limiter is using exquisite proprietary Flux:: algorithms
generating a release-envelope producing no artifacts on the processed
sound achieving a transparent limiting. A dramatic increase of the
average audio level is easily achieved without damaging the perceived
audio quality of the material.
Flux Full Pack 2.1
The complete set of Flux:: plug-ins This purchase is fulfilled via electronic delivery. You will receive an email with an authorization code and download instructions after your purchase has been processed. This product requires iLok authorization. For more information, give us a call at 248.591.9276.
... Learn more
The McDSP 4020 Retro EQ is a
four-band EQ and complimentary filter set. The HF and LF bands are
shelving EQ, with two additional parametric EQs at the HMF and LMF
bands. All EQ bands operate on a unique gain dependent variable slope/Q
system for a vintage smooth sound and increased boost/cut frequency
selectivity high gains. The HPF and LPF filters use a unique
split-octave design giving a 12 dB/Oct slope near the selected
frequency, and a maximum slope of 24 dB/Oct.
All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP designed output stage topology to
eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother
distortion characteristic. This feature is in addition to the analog
saturation modeling that has made McDSP famous over the last decade.
Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.
Features
Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound Variable slope filtering Variable Q/slope Shelving and Parametric EQ Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology Analog Saturation Modeling Double Precision Processing Ultra Low Latency Mono and Stereo versions
Retro Pack includes
4020 Retro EQ 4030 Retro Compressor 4040 Retro Limiter Pre-programmed McDSP green iLok
The McDSP 4020 Retro EQ is a
four-band EQ and complimentary filter set. The HF and LF bands are
shelving EQ, with two additional parametric EQs at the HMF and LMF
bands. All EQ bands operate on a unique gain dependent variable slope/Q
system for a vintage smooth sound and increased boost/cut frequency
selectivity high gains. The HPF and LPF filters use a unique
split-octave design giving a 12 dB/Oct slope near the selected
frequency, and a maximum slope of 24 dB/Oct.
All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP designed output stage topology to
eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother
distortion characteristic. This feature is in addition to the analog
saturation modeling that has made McDSP famous over the last decade.
Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.
Features
Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound Variable slope filtering Variable Q/slope Shelving and Parametric EQ Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology Analog Saturation Modeling Double Precision Processing Ultra Low Latency Mono and Stereo versions
Retro Pack includes
4020 Retro EQ 4030 Retro Compressor 4040 Retro Limiter Pre-programmed McDSP green iLok
The Ultimate Console All McDSP Channel G configurations feature calibration modes
for music, post production, and models of the world’s most popular
analog mixing desks. The Channel G interfaces seamlessly integrate with
the Digidesign D-Control and D-Command control surfaces. The
Channel G Surround Compressor / Limiter operates on 5.1 channels using 4
compressors sets – LR, C, LsRs, and LFE. These compressor sets can key
from any combination of the LR, C, LsRs, and LFE channels. Individual
compressor controls can be linked across various surround channels, and
the LFE channel includes an optional low pass filter. McDSP
Channel G is 3 plug-ins:
G Dynamics – a fully featured console style dynamics section
with an Expander / Gate, Compressor / Limiter, and a versatile filter
section
G Equalizer – a five-band professional grade console
style EQ with a versatile filter section
G Console – a combination of the G Dynamics and G
Equalizer configurations
Features
Multi-mode filters (high pass, low pass, notch) with selectable
slopes of 6 to 24 dB / Oct
Full featured Expander / Gate, Compressor / Limiter
Surround Compressor / Limiter (5.1)
Five-band EQ with shelving and parametric sections
Analog Saturation Modeling
Double precision processing
Ultra low latency
Mono, stereo, and 5.1 versions
The Ultimate Console All McDSP Channel G configurations feature calibration modes
for music, post production, and models of the world’s most popular
analog mixing desks. The Channel G interfaces seamlessly integrate with
the Digidesign D-Control and D-Command control surfaces. The
Channel G Surround Compressor / Limiter operates on 5.1 channels using 4
compressors sets – LR, C, LsRs, and LFE. These compressor sets can key
from any combination of the LR, C, LsRs, and LFE channels. Individual
compressor controls can be linked across various surround channels, and
the LFE channel includes an optional low pass filter. McDSP
Channel G is 3 plug-ins:
G Dynamics – a fully featured console style dynamics section
with an Expander / Gate, Compressor / Limiter, and a versatile filter
section
G Equalizer – a five-band professional grade console
style EQ with a versatile filter section
G Console – a combination of the G Dynamics and G
Equalizer configurations
Features
Multi-mode filters (high pass, low pass, notch) with selectable
slopes of 6 to 24 dB / Oct
Full featured Expander / Gate, Compressor / Limiter
Surround Compressor / Limiter (5.1)
Five-band EQ with shelving and parametric sections
Analog Saturation Modeling
Double precision processing
Ultra low latency
Mono, stereo, and 5.1 versions
The McDSP FilterBank is a high-end equalizer plug-in designed to emulate the sounds of vintage and modern equalizers and filters. FilterBank is ten plug-ins:
E2 / E4 / E6 – parametric, high and low shelving EQ, high and low pass filters, in 2, 4, and 6 band configurations
P2 / P4 / P6 – parametric EQ with variable Q modes in 2, 4, and 6 band configurations
F1 / F2 / F3 – steep high and low pass filtering with resonant Q control
B1 – super notch filtering With its unique Peak, Slope, Dip controls and variable Q modes FilterBank can emulate any EQ, or be used to create a distinct custom EQ. Features:
Shelving and Parametric EQ
High and Low pass filters with resonance control
Unique Peak-Slope-Dip Shelving EQ parameters
Variable parametric Q modes
Analog Saturation Modeling
Double precision processing
Ultra low latency
Mono and stereo versions
The McDSP FilterBank is a high-end equalizer plug-in designed to emulate the sounds of vintage and modern equalizers and filters. FilterBank is ten plug-ins:
E2 / E4 / E6 – parametric, high and low shelving EQ, high and low pass filters, in 2, 4, and 6 band configurations
P2 / P4 / P6 – parametric EQ with variable Q modes in 2, 4, and 6 band configurations
F1 / F2 / F3 – steep high and low pass filtering with resonant Q control
B1 – super notch filtering With its unique Peak, Slope, Dip controls and variable Q modes FilterBank can emulate any EQ, or be used to create a distinct custom EQ. Features:
Shelving and Parametric EQ
High and Low pass filters with resonance control
Unique Peak-Slope-Dip Shelving EQ parameters
Variable parametric Q modes
Analog Saturation Modeling
Double precision processing
Ultra low latency
Mono and stereo versions
Put a million-dollar console into your DAW’s mixer!
Metric Halo’s ChannelStrip has
been an integral part of the sound of Myriad Grammy-award winning, Gold
and Platinum records, hit TV shows and blockbuster movies. The first
plug-in to bring classic large format console-style ChannelStrip
processing to Pro Tools TDM, ChannelStrip has been the critical tool for
getting “the sound” for thousands of professional recording engineers,
composers and musicans world-wide.
ChannelStrip includes over 100 professionally constructed presets that
are automatically installed with the plug-in that provide a wide variety
of fix-its and starting points for optimizing the sound of your
individual channels and mixes.
Ok. So now you know that ChannelStrip is the key to the “sound” of
thousands of professional productions. You can check out the quotes and
user stories on this page to see just some of the folks who won't work
without it. But what is it? What will it really do for you?
It’s all about the sound!
The consistent feedback we get from ChannelStrip users is that it just
makes everything that they run through it sound better. Equally at home
on individual instruments and on the master bus, ChannelStrip will warm
up your sound, clarify the details and make your production sound pro.
How does ChannelStrip do this? It’s all about attention to detail.
High-precision algorithms, careful attention to rounding and dither, and
deep integration between all the critical processes. On the one hand,
its all a bunch of technical mumbo-jumbo, but on the other hand, it has
the effect of breathing life into your audio... from virtual instruments
to real ones, processing vocals and complete tracks.
ChannelStrip provides all the critical components of the channel strip
of a large-format mixing console. The reason that large-format consoles
(the classical “big iron” — SSL/Neve/Euphonix) include this kind of
processing on each channel strip is that most signals benefit from the
kind of interactive processing that all the elements of ChannelStrip
provide together.
The Basics
ChannelStrip includes the following critical signal processors
integrated together in one easy-to-use interface:
Delay Expander/Gate Compressor EQ (48-bit — the first on the platform!)
The integrated delay is useful for adjusting the relative timing of
tracks; this is great if you are recording sources (like a guitar amp)
with multiple microphones. While this feature can be critical in a
professional environment, it is a bit on the technical side, and you may
find that you never need to utilize it. But it is there if you need it!
The Expander/Gate is a form of dynamics processing that is most useful
for channels with real instruments or vocals; it provides an automatic
gain-riding feature that effectively mutes the input or track when the
audio level is too low. This is great when you have a noisy guitar amp
or are recording a pod-cast and want to automatically mute out the
rustling of papers and background noises. The Expander/Gate in
ChannelStrip has a bunch of nice properties that make it really useful
for maximizing the good part of a performance while cleaning up the
unwanted noises. Another cool application for the Expander/Gate is its
ability to change the rhythmic feel of a performance.
The Compressor is the primary dynamics processing element in
ChannelStrip. Similar to the Expander/Gate, it provides an automatic
gain-riding feature, but instead of the gain changing when the signal is
low, the compressor changes the gain when the signal level is high. By
lowering the gain when the signal level is high, the compressor can even
out the dynamics of a performance, pull low-level detail out of the
sound, and even radically change the nature of the sound passing through
it. The compressor has been compared (favorably!) with the bus
compressor in the SSL mega-bucks mixing console — a processor that is
much coveted for its ability to “fatten up” everything that passes
through it.
The EQ is, of course, the multiband equalizer. The EQ allows you to
adjust the tonal balance and timbre of the signal passing through it. It
is like a tone control on mega-steroids. The EQ in ChannelStrip is a
6-band fully parameteric, extended range, double-precision processor.
Again with the mumbo-jumbo. In the end, it means that whatever sound
shaping you require is possible with the ChannelStrip EQ. The parametric
bands of the EQ are capable of deep notches and steep resonant peaks.
This allows you to do unique things with the EQ — like re-tuning drums
after they have been recorded. Whether you use this on real instruments
or virtual instruments, the EQ allows you to maximize your sound.
The Not-So-Basics
ChannelStrip provides all the basic sound-shaping tools you need. But it
doesn’t stop there; ChannelStrip adds some critical advanced features
that you may not find elsewhere.
The most important advanced feature is the integration of equalized
sidechains in both dynamics processors (the Expander/Gate and the
Compressor). The equalized side-chain provides a fully-parametric
equalizer in the side-chain of the dynamics processors, which allows you
to tailor the response in a frequency sensitive way. This makes it
possible, for example to make the compressor react more to the kick drum
of a mix, or make the Expander/Gate that you put on a snare drum ignore
the bleed from a hi-hat. This advanced feature makes the impossible
possible and the difficult easy.
Another advanced feature of ChannelStrip is the integration and
routability of the processes. One thing that you quickly learn when
shaping sounds for a mix, is that all the signal processing stages
interact. When you change the EQ, you also need to change the
Compressor. When you adjust the Gate it effects the proper settings for
the Compressor too. Sometimes the sound you are looking for requires the
Compressor to come before the EQ, and sometimes the sound is best
served by EQ and then compression. The User Interface of ChannelStrip
supports this interactive process by integrating all the controls for
all the signal processors into one control surface. The routing control
for the order of the signal flow through the Compressor and EQ is
integrated directly into the UI, allowing you to compare the effect of
switching the routing with a single mouse click.
Perhaps the most important advanced feature of the ChannelStrip UI is
that it provides detailed visual feedback about the effects of the
processing applied. The UI includes detailed and accurate metering, and
precise graphical representations of the transfer functions applied by
each of the process blocks. The transfer functions show you, in detail,
what changes will be applied to the signal by the EQ and the dynamics
processors. Integrated metering in the dynamics transfer functions allow
you to easily see the proper thresholds and other parameters to achieve
the changes that you desire.
Put a million-dollar console into your Pro Tools mixer!
Metric Halo’s ChannelStrip has been an integral part of the sound of
myriad Grammy-award winning, Gold and Platinum records, hit TV shows and
blockbuster movies. The first plug-in to bring classic large format
console-style
ChannelStrip processing to Pro Tools TDM, ChannelStrip has been the
critical tool
for getting “the sound” for thousands of professional recording
engineers,
composers and musicians world-wide.
ChannelStrip includes over 100 professionally constructed presets that are automatically
installed with the plug-in that provide a wide variety of fix-its and starting points for
optimizing the sound of your individual channels and mixes.
Ok. So now you know that ChannelStrip is the key to the “sound” of thousands of
professional productions. You can check out the quotes and user stories on this page to see
just some of the folks who won't work without it.
But what is it? What will it really do for you?
Built for Pro Tools
ChannelStrip 2.2 is a complete overhaul of our 56k DSP code and Pro Tools plugin implementation.
Redesigned from the ground up to take advantage of all the modern features and technologies of
Pro Tools 7.3 while still providing support for earlier versions of Pro Tools, ChannelStrip for Pro Tools
is now Universal Binary and supports all Pro Tools hardware including:
Mix HD Accel PCI — All DSP types Accel PCIe — All DSP types
ChannelStrip also includes RTAS support, which means that you can seamlessly move your processing between
the TDM DSPs and the native processor on your workstation.
The consistent feedback we get from ChannelStrip users is that it just makes everything that
they run through it sound better. Equally at home on individual instruments and on the master
bus, ChannelStrip will warm up your sound, clarify the details and make your production sound
pro. How does ChannelStrip do this?
It’s all about attention to detail. High-precision algorithms,
careful attention to rounding and dither, and deep integration between all the
critical processes. On the one hand, its all a bunch of technical mumbo-jumbo,
but on the other hand, it has the effect of breathing life into your audio...
from virtual instruments to real ones, processing vocals and complete tracks.
ChannelStrip provides all the critical components of the channel strip of a
large-format mixing console. The reason that large-format consoles (the classical
“big iron” — SSL/Neve/Euphonix) include this kind of processing
on each channel strip is that most signals benefit from the kind of interactive
processing that all the elements of ChannelStrip provide together.
ChannelStrip includes the following critical signal processors integrated together
in one easy-to-use interface:
The integrated delay is useful for adjusting the relative timing of tracks; this
is great if you are recording sources (like a guitar amp) with multiple microphones.
While this feature can be critical in a professional environment, it is a bit on
the technical side, and you may find that you never need to utilize it. But it is
there if you need it! The Expander/Gate is a form of dynamics processing that is most useful for channels with real
instruments or vocals; it provides an automatic gain-riding feature that effectively mutes the
input or track when the audio level is too low. This is great when you have a noisy guitar amp or
are recording a pod-cast and want to automatically mute out the rustling of papers and background
noises. The Expander/Gate in ChannelStrip has a bunch of nice properties that make it really
useful for maximizing the good part of a performance while cleaning up the unwanted noises. Another
cool application for the Expander/Gate is its ability to change the rhythmic feel of a performance. The Compressor is the primary dynamics processing element in ChannelStrip. Similar to the
Expander/Gate, it provides an automatic gain-riding feature, but instead of the gain changing
when the signal is low, the compressor changes the gain when the signal level is high. By lowering
the gain when the signal level is high, the compressor can even out the dynamics of a performace,
pull low-level detail out of the sound, and even radically change the nature of the sound passing
through it. The compressor has been compared (favorably!) with the bus compressor in the SSL mega-bucks
mixing console — a processor that is much coveted for its ability to “fatten up”
everything that passes through it. The EQ is, of course, the multiband equalizer. The EQ allows you to adjust the tonal balance and timbre
of the signal passing through it. It is like a tone control on mega-steroids. The EQ in ChannelStrip
is a 6-band fully parameteric, extended range, double-precision processor. Again with the mumbo-jumbo.
In the end, it means that whatever sound shaping you require is possible with the ChannelStrip EQ.
The parametric bands of the EQ are capable of deep notches and steep resonant peaks. This allows you
to do unique things with the EQ — like re-tuning drums after they have been recorded. Whether
you use this on real instruments or virtual instruments, the EQ allows you to maximize your sound.
ChannelStrip provides all the basic sound-shaping tools you need. But it doesn’t stop there;
ChannelStrip adds some critical advanced features that you may not find elsewhere.
The most important
advanced feature is the integration of equalized sidechains in both dynamics processors (the Expander/Gate and the
Compressor). The equalized side-chain provides a fully-parametric equalizer in the side-chain of the
dynamics processors, which allows you to tailor the response in a frequency sensitive way. This makes
it possible, for example to make the compressor react more to the kick drum of a mix, or make the
Expander/Gate that you put on a snare drum ignore the bleed from a hi-hat. This advanced feature
makes the impossible possible and the difficult easy.
Another advanced feature of ChannelStrip is the integration and routability of the processes. One thing
that you quickly learn when shaping sounds for a mix, is that all the signal processing stages interact.
When you change the EQ, you also need to change the Compressor. When you adjust the Gate it effects the
proper settings for the Compressor too. Sometimes the sound you are looking for requires the Compressor
to come before the EQ, and sometimes the sound is best served by EQ and then compression. The User
Interface of ChannelStrip supports this interactive process by integrating all the controls for all the
signal processors into one control surface. The routing control for the order of the signal flow through
the Compressor and EQ is integrated directly into the UI, allowing you to compare the effect of switching
the routing with a single mouse click.
Perhaps the most important advanced feature of the ChannelStrip UI is that it provides detailed visual
feedback about the effects of the processing applied. The UI includes detailed and accurate metering, and
precise graphical representations of the transfer functions applied by each of the process blocks. The
transfer functions show you, in detail, what changes will be applied to the signal by the EQ and the
dynamics processors. Integrated metering in the dynamics transfer functions allow you to easily see
the proper thresholds and other parameters to achieve the changes that you desire.
Put a million-dollar console in your GarageBand!
Metric Halo’s ChannelStrip has been an integral part of the sound of myriad Grammy-award winning, Gold and Platinum records, hit TV shows and
blockbuster movies. The first plug-in to bring classic large format console-style
ChannelStrip processing to Pro Tools TDM, ChannelStrip has been the critical tool
for getting “the sound” for thousands of professional recording engineers,
composers and musicans world-wide.
For a long time, the power of ChannelStrip was only available on the “Big Rigs”...
systems costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, and ChannelStrip itself cost $699.
In the last few years, with the increase in power of the Mac and the broad availability of
professional native processing DAWs (like Logic, DP, Cubase and Nuendo), ChannelStrip has
made the transition to a native processor in the form of an AudioUnit (AU). But even then,
ChannelStrip was priced as a professional product.
Enter GarageBand
Apple’s GarageBand has opened up new opportunities for music makers and podcasters to
take advantage of the sonic goodness that ChannelStrip provides, and ChannelStripAU is 100%
compatible with GarageBand. But, at $345, ChannelStripAU is a bit pricey for most GarageBand
users.The Brainstorm!
We were sitting around the
conference room table here at Metric Halo trying to think of how we could make it so that more
GarageBand users could get that sonic goodness into their compositions and productions, and we
had a brainstorm: just make it less expensive!
Ok. So now you know that ChannelStrip is the key to the “sound” of thousands of
professional productions. You can check out the quotes on this page to see some of the folks
who won't work without it . But what is it? What will it really do for you ?
It’s all about the sound!
The consistent feedback we get from ChannelStrip users is that it just makes everything that
they run through it sound better. Equally at home on individual instruments and on the master
bus, ChannelStrip will warm up your sound, clarify the details and make your production sound
pro.
How does ChannelStrip do this?
It’s
all about attention to detail. High-precision algorithms, careful
attention to rounding and dither, and deep integration between all the
critical processes. On the one hand, its all a bunch of technical
mumbo-jumbo, but on the other hand, it has the effect of breathing life
into your audio... from software instruments to real ones, processing
vocals and complete tracks.
ChannelStrip provides all the critical components of the channel strip of a large-format mixing
console. The reason that large-format consoles (the classical “big iron” —
SSL/Neve/Euphonix) include this kind of processing on each channel strip is that most signals
benefit from the kind of interactive processing that all the elements of ChannelStrip provide
together.
The Basics
ChannelStrip includes the following critical signal processors integrated together in one
easy-to-use interface:
Delay Expander/Gate Compressor EQ
The integrated delay is useful for adjusting the relative timing of tracks; this is great if you
are recording sources (like a guitar amp) with multiple microphones. While this feature can be
critical in a professional environment, it is a bit on the technical side, and you may find that
you never need to utilize it. But it is there if you need it! The Expander/Gate is a form of dynamics processing that is most useful for channels with real
instruments or vocals; it provides an automatic gain-riding feature that effectively mutes the
input or track when the audio level is too low. This is great when you have a noisy guitar amp or
are recording a podcast and want to automatically mute out the rustling of papers and background
noises. The Expander/Gate in ChannelStrip has a bunch of nice properties that make it really
useful for maximizing the good part of a perfomance while cleaning up the unwanted noises. Another
cool application for the Expander/Gate is its ability to change the rhythmic feel of a performance.The Compressor is the primary dynamics processing element in ChannelStrip. Similar to the
Expander/Gate, it provides an automatic gain-riding feature, but instead of the gain changing
when the signal is low, the compressor changes the gain when the signal level is high. By lowering
the gain when the signal level is high, the compressor can even out the dynamics of a performace,
pull low-level detail out of the sound, and even radically change the nature of the sound passing
through it. The compressor has been compared (favorably!) with the bus compressor in the SSL mega-bucks
mixing console — a processor that is much coveted for its ability to “fatten up”
everything that passes through it.
The EQ is, of course, the multiband equalizer. The EQ allows you to adjust the tonal balance and timbre
of the signal passing through it. It is like a tone control on mega-steroids. The EQ in ChannelStrip
is a 6-band fully parametric, extended range, double-precision processor. Again with the mumbo-jumbo.
In the end, it means that whatever sound shaping you require is possible with the ChannelStrip EQ.
The parametric bands of the EQ are capable of deep notches and steep resonant peaks. This allows you
to do unique things with the EQ — like retuning drums after they have been recorded. Whether
you use this on real instruments or software instruments; the EQ allows you to maximize your sound.
The Not-So-Basics
ChannelStrip provides all the basic sound-shaping tools you need. But it doesn’t stop there;
ChannelStrip adds some critical advanced features that you may not find elsewhere.
The most important
advanced feature is the integration of equalized sidechains in both dynamics processors (the Expander/Gate and the
Compressor). The equalized side-chain provides a fully-parametric equalizer in the side-chain of the
dynamics processors, which allows you to tailor the response in a frequency sensitive way. This makes
it possible, for example to make the compressor react more to the kick drum of a mix, or make the
Expander/Gate that you put on a snare drum ignore the bleed from a hi-hat. This advanced feature
makes the impossible possible and the difficult easy. It may take some time, experimentation and
practice to get the hang of using the sidechain, but it is an incredibly useful feature.
The Program Equalizer EQP-4
is a full range stereo channel unit, featuring low and high cut, low
and high frequency boost and attenuation (shelving or peaking) as well
as two overlapping bands of equalization. The two mid-range frequency
sections has variable bandwidth, boost/attenuation (peaking) and
frequency selector. All these features allow the Program Equalizer
EQP-4 to handle several EQ’ing chores, from the subtleties of mastering
to radical tone shaping often needed during tracking. The simple
beauty of these EQ is nothing else than amazing!. Intended to recreates
the warmth of classic analog hardware equalizers, the Program Equalizer
EQP-4 will add that magic touch to your music.Low & High Shelving or Peaking bands with Frequency, Boost and Attenuation controls 2-Mid-Band with Frequency (x10 option), Bandwidth and Boost / Cut up to 18dB per band Low Pass / High Pass filters Phase reverse switch Input & Output controls Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported VST, AU and RTAS supported 24 bit / 192 kHz supported
The Studio Channel SC-226
is a stereo channel recording plug-in, featuring four band equalizer,
an analog "signature" optical compressor and at the heart of the
shelving and bell filters, a tube simulator and Brick-Wall peak limiter
designed to reproduce the warmth of vintage recordings with unrivaled
quality and realism. The Studio Channel is tube style virtual
equalizer / compressor. It is equally suited for delicate vocal as well
as dynamic instrument recordings such as lead guitar, bass guitar,
drums and horns. The algorithm was designed to emulate the response of
a high-end vintage analog equalizer/compressor. Exceptional for
tracking, mixing or mastering, the Studio Channel recreates the warm
sound qualities of its analog hardware ancestors.12AX7 Tube Emulation control High Pass filter 18dB/octave Input and Output level controls Bass control (shelving / peaking) Boost / Cut up to 24dB Treble control (shelving / peaking) Boost / Cut up to 20dB Low and High mids Boost / Cut up to 18dB Threshold, Compression, Attach and Release controls Phase reverse switch Brick-Wall peak limiter Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported VST, AU and RTAS supported 24 bit / 192 kHz supported
Description Coming Soon
Results 1-20 of 81 1 2 3 4 5