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MB3X - Multi-Band Mastering Compressor The MB3X Multi-Band Mastering Compressor is a plugin emulation of the hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid 1990’s - with a few BONUS features only available in the plugin. The MB3X is a mastering grade compressor/limiter with extremely low distortion and utmost musicality. The MB3X uses multiple layers of program-dependent RMS level detectors for smooth, low distortion “musical” results while being very simple to set up and operate. The compressor has three fixed bands of compression separated by unique, constant amplitude Bessel crossovers that produce very low phase distortion and NO pre-ringing. A single Threshold control sets the nominal threshold point that can be individually trimmed for each band via unique “tilting” trim controls making it extremely fast to set up. The MB3X plugin provides many features including those not part of the original hardware unit: “½-rack stacked” GUI layout for less scrolling around on the DAW window! A/B memory recall of two different sets of settings. When a project is saved in a DAW BOTH sets of controls are saved allowing further “tweaking” at a later time if desired. Wet/Dry Mix controls for both compressor and main output allows blending the compressed signal with the original source signal for parallel compression techniques. Variable “Saturation” control that adds a touch of harmonic distortion for added presence to the signal Switchable 1dB/2dB gain ranges for the gain reduction meters A “UL THD” control that reduces the THD of the compressor to inaudible levels over most of the audio range - for example, THD of a 35Hz sine wave at 4:1 compression is only 0.003% with UL THD control engaged Automatic mono/stereo channel switching for reduced CPU load when used on mono tracks in mixing Oversampling can be turned on to reduce aliasing in the Saturator and Peak Clipper/Limiter for improved sound quality in mixing and mastering or turned off when not needed or for live tracking Zero latency when OS and UL THD mode are turned off The MB3X compressor can be used to automatically balance the audio spectrum in applications such as Web Radio or can be adjusted to preserve the source EQ balance when used in applications such as mastering. In either case, the compressor will bring out the details in the audio while controlling dynamics in a musically pleasing way for a “finished” sound. "It has become a secret weapon for me" - Ed Seay, Cool Tools Audio, Nashville, TN USA
The original hardware MB3X from Rocksonics, 1995
Limited-S - Dynamic Sibilance Controller Limited-S is a high quality De-Esser, Enhancer and harshness controller designed for use in both mixing and mastering applications. Limited-S uses a different approach than typical De-Essers, Dynamic EQs, etc. Limited-S does not use a traditional, and often “slurpy”, compressor-type Attack/Decay level detector. Instead Limited-S uses a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter that exactly calculates the envelope of the signal at all times. There is no need to fuss with attack and decay settings to get acceptable results. When Threshold and Ratio are set properly, de-essing action will be completely transparent in most cases. All you will hear is less sibilance. Limited-S is a “fixed threshold” type De-Esser that works on peak signal levels much like a limiter. It does not attempt to track the overall signal and attenuate what it “thinks” is excessive sibilance. De-Essers of that type tend to overcompress leading sibilance (producing lisping) while under-controlling trailing sibilance. Limited-S, instead, only catches the loudest and most offensive sibilance peaks. (The threshold can be automated if desired). When used on stereo tracks, Limited-S can operate on the full mix, just the Mids, just the Sides or just Left or Right. This allows applications in both mixing and mastering such as de-essing of vocals in a master (typically centered) while leaving the sides untouched. Limited-S’s High Lift control allows adding brightness to a mix while simultaneously controlling excessive high frequencies. Great on vocals or for brightening a master! Limited-S also includes a Sidechain input that allows one signal source to “duck” the highs in another signal source. This can be used, for example, to keep a vocal clear during cymbal crashes, etc. Limited-S automatically switches to mono or stereo mode to minimize CPU load per track usage.
Pristine Peaks - Ultra-low Distortion Peak Limiter Pristine Peaks is an ultra-low distortion mono/stereo peak limiter for use in both mixing and mastering applications where the utmost in transparent peak control is required. Pristine Peaks uses a novel approach to dynamics control that produces a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high gain reduction amounts. Instead of saturating or clipping waveform peaks, Pristine Peaks determines what needs to be done to control the peaks and applies that gain change to the entire waveform. This results in extremely low THD that does not increase with gain reduction. PristinePeaks provides the following features: Less than 0.005% THD at any gain reduction amount (20Hz-20kHz, ISP on)* No aliasing* Oversampling option for ISP detection 4 choices of Dither (16 and 24-bit) Linear Phase input High Pass Filter Up to 20dB of limiter drive Gain + 20dB Ceiling range Gain Comp control for monitoring at unity gain Attenuation Delta control for monitoring what the limiter is removing Stereo cross-linked or independent L/R gain reduction Choice of two different release slope shapes Peak hold meters that capture the max gain reduction Mono and stereo channel applications Post-limiter, pre-dither output fader control *Steady-state measurements Pristine Peaks is the ideal limiter of choice for music and post-production applications where clean, high quality limiting is required without saturation or clipping of the source material. NOTE: Pristine Peaks requires a considerable amount of latency to “do its thing” and is, therefore, not suitable for live/tracking applications.
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dB Smooth - FIR-Based 4-Quadrant Compressor/Expander - ultra-smooth compression and expansion dB Smooth is a unique dynamics processor based on Finite Impulse Response (FIR) vs. traditional analog style level detectors. The FIR detectors are very precise and exactly surround the current audio sample producing a uniquely “smooth” sound at all settings. db Smooth also employs a unique “Unity gain threshold” where boost and cut are applied above and below this setting for gain matching by design. This approach allows the user to change compression/expansion ratios without having to re-adjust makeup gain levels. db Smooth is a 4-Quadrant dynamics processor that can be used for: Wide range compression Wide range expansion Upward compression Downward compression Upward expansion Downward expansion dB Smooth has as a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high ratios making it suitable for: Mixing Mastering Post Production Video/Film Audio Webcasting Podcasting dB Smooth provides the following features: 4 choices of stereo operation: o Peak Linked o Average Linked o Independent Left/Right o Mid/Side Oversampled output soft clipper/limiter Dynamics range control continuously variable from 10:1 compression thru 1:2 expansion External side chain input Mix control for parallel compression effects Mono and stereo channel applications dB Smooth is an excellent choice for music and post-production applications where clean, high quality dynamics control is required.
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Pristine Peaks IE - Ultra-Low Distortion Peak Limiter - Immersive Edition Pristine Peaks IE is a streamlined version of our stereo Pristine Peaks limiter that has been enhanced and optimized for multi-channel surround and “immersive audio” applications. Pristine Peaks IE, like Pristine Peaks, is an ultra-low distortion peak limiter for use in both mixing and mastering applications where the transparent peak control is required. Pristine Peaks IE can support up to 12 channels of audio for use on mono all the way up to 7.1.4 channel-based audio tracks and buses. Each channel can be level-trimmed +/-5dB pre-limiter while their peaks can be trimmed as well by as much as 10dB below the master Ceiling setting. Pristine Peaks IE is more than just a limiter! It is a multi-channel editing tool that can be used to trim levels, mute and/or extract individual channels from within a multi-channel audio stream via its Channel Isolate and Drive Trim controls. Pristine Peaks IE uses a novel approach to dynamics control that produces a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high gain reduction amounts. Instead of saturating or clipping waveform peaks, Pristine Peaks IE determines what needs to be done to control the peaks and applies that gain change to the entire waveform. This results in extremely low THD for a very “clean” sound. PristinePeaks IE provides the following features: Up to 12 channels of independent gain reduction Less than 0.005% THD at any gain reduction amount (20Hz-20kHz)* No aliasing* -10dB to +20dB of pre-limiter global Drive gain +/-5dB channel pre-limiter drive Trims 0 dB to -20dB global Ceiling range 0dB to -10dB channel Ceiling Trims +/-15dB level Output control Choice of two different release slope shapes Peak hold meters that capture the max gain reduction Independent Channel Isolation and Bypass buttons *Steady-state measurements Pristine Peaks IE is the ideal limiter of choice for video and multi-channel music production applications where clean, high quality limiting is required without saturation or clipping of the source material. NOTE: Pristine Peaks IE requires a considerable amount of latency to “do its thing” and is, therefore, not suitable for live/tracking applications.
Pristine Peaks IE can be used to greatly simply the mixing process of Dolby Atmos. See our technique as applied in Pro Tools here:
DRP2a mkII - Dynamic Range Processor The DRP2a mkII Stereo Dynamic Range Processor is a plugin emulation of the hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid 1990’s - with a few BONUS features only available in the plugin. The DRP2a is a “Swiss Army Knife” of dynamics processors capable of a multitude of functions all within one little plugin interface - compression, expansion, noise gating, limiting, clipping, de-essing, ducking, pumping and MORE! The DRP2a uses multiple layers of program-dependent RMS level detectors for smooth, low distortion “musical” results while being very simple to set up and operate. A single Threshold control sets the point at which compression and gating occur making it extremely fast to set up on guitars, vocals, bass, etc.. The DRP2a plugin offers the same time constants and controls as the original hardware unit including Ratio - which ranges from 10:1 compression to 1:1.9 expansion - Threshold, Makup Gain and Release speed. An Expander Gate control allows the selection of two different downward expansion ratios for the soft expander noise gate. The Plugin version offers additional features including Side Chain Input, Look Ahead, a De-Essing emphasis control for the sidechain, an oversampled output Clipper/Limiter and Wet/Dry Mix control. Wow! That’s a lot of features! The DRP2a automatically switches for mono or stereo tracks to minimize CPU load making it an ideal compressor/gate and dynamic FX processor for mixing.
The original hardware DRP2a from Rocksonics, 1994
Dynamics Processing Plugins (44.1k-192k Sample Rates) VST2, VST3 and AAX - 64-bit Windows 8+ with OpenGL2 or higher graphics VST2,VST3, AU and AAX - Mac OS 10.11+ on Intel & Apple Silicon Please try the 14 day free demos before purchasing.
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DRP2a mkII Dynamic Range Processor The DRP2a mkII Stereo Dynamic Range Processor is a plugin emulation of the hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid 1990’s - with a few BONUS features only available in the plugin. The DRP2a is a “Swiss Army Knife” of dynamics processors capable of a multitude of functions all within one little plugin interface - compression, expansion, noise gating, limiting, clipping, de-essing, ducking, pumping and MORE! The DRP2a uses multiple layers of program- dependent RMS level detectors for smooth, low distortion “musical” results while being very simple to set up and operate. A single Threshold control sets the point at which compression and gating occur making it extremely fast to set up on guitars, vocals, bass, etc.. The DRP2a plugin offers the same time constants and controls as the original hardware unit including Ratio - which ranges from 10:1 compression to 1:1.9 expansion - Threshold, Makup Gain and Release speed. An Expander Gate control allows the selection of two different downward expansion ratios for the soft expander noise gate. The Plugin version offers additional features including Side Chain Input, Look Ahead, a De-Essing emphasis control for the sidechain, an oversampled output Clipper/Limiter and Wet/Dry Mix control. Wow! That’s a lot of features! The DRP2a automatically switches for mono or stereo tracks to minimize CPU load making it an ideal compressor/gate and dynamic FX processor for mixing.
MB3X Multi-Band Mastering Compressor The MB3X Multi-Band Mastering Compressor is a plugin emulation of the hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid 1990’s - with a few BONUS features only available in the plugin. The MB3X is a mastering grade compressor/limiter with extremely low distortion and utmost musicality. The MB3X uses multiple layers of program- dependent RMS level detectors for smooth, low distortion “musical” results while being very simple to set up and operate. The compressor has three fixed bands of compression separated by unique, constant amplitude Bessel crossovers that produce very low phase distortion and NO pre-ringing. A single Threshold control sets the nominal threshold point that can be individually trimmed for each band via unique “tilting” trim controls making it extremely fast to set up. The MB3X plugin provides many features including those not part of the original hardware unit: “½-rack stacked” GUI layout for less scrolling around on the DAW window! A/B memory recall of two different sets of settings. When a project is saved in a DAW BOTH sets of controls are saved allowing further “tweaking” at a later time if desired. Wet/Dry Mix controls for both compressor and main output allows blending the compressed signal with the original source signal for parallel compression techniques. Variable “Saturation” control that adds a touch of harmonic distortion for added presence to the signal Switchable 1dB/2dB gain ranges for the gain reduction meters A “UL THD” control that reduces the THD of the compressor to inaudible levels over most of the audio range - for example, THD of a 35Hz sine wave at 4:1 compression is only 0.003% with UL THD control engaged Automatic mono/stereo channel switching for reduced CPU load when used on mono tracks in mixing Oversampling can be turned on to reduce aliasing in the Saturator and Peak Clipper/Limiter for improved sound quality in mixing and mastering or turned off when not needed or for live tracking Zero latency when OS and UL THD mode are turned off The MB3X compressor can be used to automatically balance the audio spectrum in applications such as Web Radio or can be adjusted to preserve the source EQ balance when used in applications such as mastering. In either case, the compressor will bring out the details in the audio while controlling dynamics in a musically pleasing way for a “finished” sound.
Limited-S Dynamic Sibilance Controller Limited-S is a high quality De-Esser, Enhancer and harshness controller designed for use in both mixing and mastering applications. Limited-S uses a different approach than typical De- Essers, Dynamic EQs, etc. Limited-S does not use a traditional, and often “slurpy”, compressor-type Attack/Decay level detector. Instead Limited-S uses a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter that exactly calculates the envelope of the signal at all times. There is no need to fuss with attack and decay settings to get acceptable results. When Threshold and Ratio are set properly, de-essing action will be completely transparent in most cases. All you will hear is less sibilance. Limited-S is a “fixed threshold” type De-Esser that works on peak signal levels much like a limiter. It does not attempt to track the overall signal and attenuate what it “thinks” is excessive sibilance. De- Essers of that type tend to overcompress leading sibilance (producing lisping) while under-controlling trailing sibilance. Limited-S, instead, only catches the loudest and most offensive sibilance peaks. (The threshold can be automated if desired). When used on stereo tracks, Limited-S can operate on the full mix, just the Mids, just the Sides or just Left or Right. This allows applications in both mixing and mastering such as de-essing of vocals in a master (typically centered) while leaving the sides untouched. Limited-S’s High Lift control allows adding brightness to a mix while simultaneously controlling excessive high frequencies. Great on vocals or for brightening a master! Limited-S also includes a Sidechain input that allows one signal source to “duck” the highs in another signal source. This can be used, for example, to keep a vocal clear during cymbal crashes, etc. Limited-S automatically switches to mono or stereo mode to minimize CPU load per track usage.
Dynamics Processing Plugins (44.1k-192k Sample Rates) VST2, VST3 and AAX - 64-bit Windows 8+ with OpenGL2 or higher graphics VST2,VST3, AU and AAX - Mac OS 10.11+ Intel & Silicon Please try the demos before purchasing.
Pristine Peaks Ultra-low Distortion Peak Limiter Pristine Peaks is an ultra-low distortion mono/stereo peak limiter for use in both mixing and mastering applications where the utmost in transparent peak control is required. Pristine Peaks uses a novel approach to dynamics control that produces a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high gain reduction amounts. Instead of saturating or clipping waveform peaks, Pristine Peaks determines what needs to be done to control the peaks and applies that gain change to the entire waveform. This results in extremely low THD that does not increase with gain reduction. PristinePeaks provides the following features: Less than 0.005% THD at any gain reduction amount (20Hz-20kHz, ISP on)* No aliasing* Oversampling option for ISP detection 4 choices of Dither (16 and 24-bit) Linear Phase input High Pass Filter Up to 20dB of Ceiling and drive Gain range Gain Comp control for monitoring at unity gain Attenuation Delta control for monitoring what the limiter is removing Stereo cross-linked or independent L/R gain reduction Choice of two different release slope shapes Peak hold meters that capture the max gain reduction Mono and stereo channel applications Post-limiter, pre-dither output fader control *Steady-state measurements Pristine Peaks is the ideal limiter of choice for music and post-production applications where clean, high quality limiting is required without saturation or clipping of the source material. NOTE: Pristine Peaks requires a considerable amount of latency to “do its thing” and is, therefore, not suitable for live/tracking applications.
dB Smooth FIR-Based 4-Quadrant Compressor/Expander - ultra-smooth compression and expansion dB Smooth is a unique dynamics processor based on Finite Impulse Response (FIR) vs. traditional analog style level detectors. The FIR detectors are very precise and exactly surround the current audio sample producing a uniquely “smooth” sound at all settings. db Smooth also employs a unique “Unity gain threshold” where boost and cut are applied above and below this setting for gain matching by design. This approach allows the user to change compression/expansion ratios without having to re- adjust makeup gain levels. db Smooth is a 4- Quadrant dynamics processor that can be used for: Wide range compression Wide range expansion Upward compression Downward compression Upward expansion Downward expansion dB Smooth has as a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high ratios making it suitable for: Mixing Mastering Post Production Video/Film Audio Webcasting Podcasting dB Smooth provides the following features: 4 choices of stereo operation: o Peak Linked o Average Linked o Independent Left/Right o Mid/Side Oversampled output soft clipper/limiter Dynamics range control continuously variable from 10:1 compression thru 1:2 expansion External side chain input Mix control for parallel compression effects Mono and stereo channel applications dB Smooth is an excellent choice for music and post- production applications where clean, high quality dynamics control is required.
Pristine Peaks IE Ultra-low Distortion Peak Limiter Immersive Edition Pristine Peaks IE is a streamlined version of our stereo Pristine Peaks limiter that has been enhanced and optimized for multi-channel surround and “immersive audio” applications. Pristine Peaks IE, like Pristine Peaks, is an ultra-low distortion peak limiter for use in both mixing and mastering applications where the transparent peak control is required. Pristine Peaks IE can support up to 12 channels of audio for use on mono all the way up to 7.1.4 channel-based audio tracks and buses. Each channel can be level-trimmed +/-5dB pre-limiter while their peaks can be trimmed as well by as much as 10dB below the master Ceiling setting. Pristine Peaks IE is more than just a limiter! It is a multi-channel editing tool that can be used to trim levels, mute and/or extract individual channels from within a multi-channel audio stream via its Channel Isolate and Drive Trim controls. Pristine Peaks IE uses a novel approach to dynamics control that produces a very “clean” sound that does not break up or distort even at high gain reduction amounts. Instead of saturating or clipping waveform peaks, Pristine Peaks IE determines what needs to be done to control the peaks and applies that gain change to the entire waveform. This results in extremely low THD for a very “clean” sound. PristinePeaks provides the following features: Up to 12 channels of independent gain reduction Less than 0.005% THD at any gain reduction amount (20Hz-20kHz)* No aliasing* -10dB to +20dB of pre-limiter global Drive gain +/-5dB channel pre-limiter drive Trims 0 dB to -20dB global Ceiling range 0dB to -10dB channel Ceiling Trims +/-15dB level Output control Choice of two different release slope shapes Peak hold meters that capture the max gain reduction Independent Channel Isolation and Bypass buttons *Steady-state measurements Pristine Peaks IE is the ideal limiter of choice for video and multi-channel music production applications where clean, high quality limiting is required without saturation or clipping of the source material. NOTE: Pristine Peaks IE requires a considerable amount of latency to “do its thing” and is, therefore, not suitable for live/tracking applications. NOTE: The Mac version of this plugin requires a system that supports Metal graphics and may not work on older machines. Please TRY it before you BUY it!

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