Ozone 8 by izotope Advanced Mastering Suite - Review

The Future of Mastering

As the industry’s most comprehensive mastering suite, Ozone 8 adds to its legacy by introducing new intelligent signal processing, spectral shaping, Tonal Balance Control, and more. Master your audio with over fifteen years of audio industry firsts at your fingertips. Enhanced to meet demands of the modern mastering workflow, Ozone 8 is your one stop for a tonally balanced, professional master with twelve essential mastering processors. It’s the smartest version of Ozone yet.

Ozone Family...

Ozone is available in different flavors designed to meet your budget and needs. You can also save big by purchasing our new O8N2 Bundle or the Music Production Suite.

Available Ozone 8 Upgrades:

• Ozone 8 Standard Upgrade from Ozone 1-7 (Standard or Advanced)
• Ozone 8 Standard Upgrade from Ozone Elements
• Ozone 8 Advanced Upgrade from Ozone Elements
• Ozone 8 Advanced Upgrade from Ozone 5-7 Advanced
• Ozone 8 Advanced Upgrade from Ozone 1-7 Standard

The Future is Here

Assistance with Control

Master Assistant uses the sonic profile of your audio to help you get to a logical starting point. Because your time is better spent adding your sonic signature, Master Assistant will suggest targets, signal chain, and processor settings, so you can get back to what’s most important—adding that personal touch.

Balance Your Master - Tonal Balance Control

The new Tonal Balance Control plug-in presents industry-first visual analysis and communicates with all instances of Neutron 2, allowing you to reach your desired master faster. Compare your work with track references and genre standards informed by analysis on years of popular masters, achieve a target sonic profile, and ensure your delivery will translate for popular distribution channels.

NEW! Spectral Shaper

Smooth and sculpt problematic and harsh frequencies with the new Spectral Shaper module. Mold your audio by applying frequency-specific dynamics, surgically or creatively, to create smooth, balanced audio. Fantastic for taming percussive transients, Spectral Shaper can tame sibilant hi-hats, harsh vocals, plucky acoustic guitars, and other overly bright mix elements. For a creative twist, use Spectral Shaper across any frequency band to experiment with timbre, resonance, and transient information without affecting other elements of the source audio.

12 Essential Mastering Tools with Component Plug-ins

Ozone 8 Advanced includes twelve essential modern and vintage modules with component plug-ins: Spectral Shaper, EQ, Dynamic EQ, Post EQ, Maximizer (with IRC IV and new IRC LL), Imager, Exciter, Dynamics, Vintage Limiter, Vintage Tape, Vintage EQ, Vintage Compressor. Ozone 8 Advanced comes with each module as a component plug-in, allowing you to use any piece of Ozone independently in your session.

Track Referencing

A/B your master against reference tracks directly within any instance of Ozone or its standalone application. Now an integrated process, track referencing is easy, intelligent, and incorporated into Ozone’s workflow. Track referencing in Ozone allows you to load up to 10 tracks and will identify sections of your reference for easy playback like Verse or Chorus, so you can spend less time finding and more time mastering.

Ozone...meet Neutron

The Tonal Balance Control plug-in not only communicates with the Ozone 8 Equalizer and Post EQ modules, but Neutron 2 EQ modules as well. This inter-plugin communication lets you fix mix issues during mastering and helps bridge the mixing and mastering gap. No more context switching or opening up multiple windows - just tonally balanced, professional sounding music.

Taming of the Shrill

Smooth and sculpt problematic and harsh frequencies with the new Spectral Shaper module. Mold your audio by applying frequency-specific dynamics, surgically or creatively, to create  smooth, balanced audio. Fantastic for taming percussive transients, Spectral Shaper can tame sibilant hi-hats, harsh vocals, plucky acoustic guitars, and other overly bright mix elements. For a creative twist, use Spectral Shaper across any frequency band to experiment with timbre, resonance, and transient information without affecting other elements of the source audio.

What's new in Version 8?

Intelligent signal processing, spectral shaping, Tonal Balance Control, Track Referencing, new look and feel, and more.

Intelligent Track Referencing

A/B your master against reference tracks directly within any instance of Ozone or its standalone application. Now an integrated process, track referencing is easy, intelligent, and incorporated into Ozone’s workflow. Load up to 10 tracks and Ozone will identify sections of references like a Verse or Chorus for easy playback, so you can spend less time searching through references and more time mastering.

IRC IV You

We know you love IRC. We do too. That’s why we’ve added a low latency mode with all the power of IRC limiting minus the lag. We’ve also improved IRC IV’s low-end fidelity to provide better feedback for a more responsive, smooth limiting algorithm.

Maximum Independence

Transient/Sustain Stereo Independence in Ozone’s Maximizer takes your master to the next level by detecting and separating transient and sustain information for a wider, deeper sonic profile. Transient Stereo Independence reduces pumping, introduces fewer artifacts, and leaves you with more of the sound you want, without narrowing your stereo image.

New Look and Feel

Great experiences are made with great design. That’s why we’ve made workflow improvements across the board. Work faster and more instinctively between mix and master with a similar workflow in Ozone 8 and Neutron 2, with beautiful visualizations, metering, and more fluid controls.

Key Features

Perfect for Professional Mastering and Mixing Engineers, Ozone 8 Advanced includes:

• Dial in the perfect tonal balance with the new Tonal Balance Control plug-in, which can access any instance of Ozone across all your tracks
• Communicate with Neutron 2 Advanced (sold separately) using the Tonal Balance Control plug-in for a seamless mixing and mastering workflow
• Tame problematic and harsh frequencies with the new Spectral Shaper module 
• Quickly A/B track references right from any instance of Ozone or in its standalone application
• Twelve essential modern and vintage modules with component plug-ins: Spectral Shaper, EQ, Dynamic EQ, Post EQ, Maximizer (with IRC IV and new IRC Low Latency mode, Imager, Exciter, Dynamics, Vintage Limiter, Vintage Tape, Vintage EQ, Vintage Compressor
• Create a custom preset with Master Assistant and get your audio to an optimal starting point
• Have deeper control in Ozone’s Maximizer with new low latency IRC mode, Transient/Sustain Stereo Independence, and Learn Threshold.
• Apply any saturation mode (Warm, Retro, Tape, Tube, Triode or Dual Triode) to any individual frequency band in the Exciter. 
• Use Ozone Advanced within your preferred host as a single plug-in, as individual component plug-ins, or work within the Ozone standalone application
• Redesigned user interface for an even better mastering experience 

System Requirements

Mac

Operating Systems:

• OS X 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) - OS X 10.12.6 (Sierra)

Plug-in Formats:

• AAX (64-bit Real-time)
• AAX-AS (64-bit AudioSuite)
• Audio Units (AU)
• DPM (32-bit AudioSuite)
• RTAS (32-bit Real-time)
• VST 2
• VST 3

Windows

• Windows 7 - Windows 10

Plug-in Formats:

• AAX (64-bit Real-time)
• AAX-AS (64-bit AudioSuite)
• DPM (32-bit AudioSuite)
• RTAS (32-bit Real-time)
• VST 2
• VST 3

Compatible DAW Hosts:

• Ableton Live 9
• Bitwig Studio 2
• Cubase 9
• Digital Performer
• FL Studio 12
• Logic Pro X
• Nuendo 7
• Pro Tools 10-12
• REAPER 5
• Reason 9.5
• Sonar
• Studio One 3
• Mixcraft 8

Review:

After playing with this over the weekend I must say it is an awesome upgrade from Ozone 7 if you have the standard or elements edition. If you are a hobbyist or electronic music artist Ozone 7 will probably be all you ever need. However with these extra features in Ozone 8 it will take your mastering to a whole new level while making it easier to diagnose intimate details in your track. If you've never bought an Ozone mastering plugin then this is a no-brainer for mastering- Highest Recommendation! If you have the standard edition or elements edition and are on the fence about upgrading- Get it Now! If you are just wanting to release tracks with minimal work in mastering get Ozone 8 standard or elements. If you already have Ozone 7 elements or standard then this would be a personal choice you will have to decide. Either way the upgrade price on this is worth it while it's on sale.

Ozone 8: 5 out of 5

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80% off The Acoustic Samples Guitar Bundle

75% off the “The Exotic Strings Bundle” by Soundiron

“The Exotic Strings Bundle” by Soundiron is a collection of four of their premier exotic stringed instrument libraries, encompassing a broad range of acoustic and electric sounds and integrated performance capabilities.
Including 33GB of content and over 25,500 samples, you’ll find that these Kontakt instruments are intuitively playable and fully customizable with brilliant sound quality

4 Beautiful, Playable Exotic String Instruments (33GB!)

This unique collection of four exotic string instruments will bring a new breadth and depth to your original compositions and includes the following:

• Soundiron Electric Saz  ($99)
• Soundiron Acoustic Saz ($99)
• Soundiron Harp Guitar ($129)
• Soundiron Bizarre Sitar ($39)

Each instrument has a huge range of articulations and controls and has been lovingly recorded and scripted to give you the maximum level of playability possible!


The “Exotic Strings Bundle” is a unique collection of incredibly realistic ethnic and exotic custom string instruments found nowhere else.
These highly playable instruments will provide endless hours of inspiration for your next music project and are perfect for, but not limited to:

• Underscore – Add an exotic charm to your next score!
• Ethnic – Highly playable solo string instruments that will provide a special flavour to any track!
• Video Games – Instantly set the scene with evocative ambiences!

The possibilities are almost limitless!

Normally €308.99 – get it at 75% before its gone!

• Absolute no-brainer at 75% off the normal price (normally €308.99)!
• Electric Saz
• 12.7 GB installed
• 13,745 Samples
• 17 Kontakt 5.1 instrument presets (legacy)
• 15 Kontakt 4.2.4 instrument presets
• 24 bit / 48kHz uncompressed PCM wav samples
• Acoustic Saz
• 6.8 GB installed
• 6,971 Samples
• 15 Kontakt 5.1 .nki instrument presets
• 11 Kontakt 4.2.4 .nki instrument presets (legacy)
• 24 bit / 48kHz uncompressed PCM wav audio
• Bizarre Sitar
• 1.69 GB installed
• 597 Samples
• 25 instrument presets
• 24 bit / 44.1kHz uncompressed PCM wav samples
• Format(s): Kontakt 3.5 .nki and pcm .wav
• Brad Hoyt’s Harp Guitar
• 11.8 GB Installed
• 4,203 Samples
• 11 Kontakt 5.3.1 .nki instrument presets
• 24 bit / 48kHz uncompressed PCM wav audio
• All libraries feature unlocked Kontakt presets and wav samples to allow user customization
• Tech Specs
• Windows 7 or higher
• Mac OSX 10.8 or higher
• Dual Core CPU
• 3 GB System Ram
• Note: Requires the Full Retail version of Kontakt 5.3.1 or above (NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player)
• Perfect for Big Band, Jazz, Underscore and much, much more!

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PRECISIONSOUND Massive 10-in-1 European Bundle

For just $99, get the PRECISIONSOUND European bundle featuring 10 deeply sampled libraries in one package – for a limited time only. These libraries are suitable for scoring fantasy, new age, ethnic and lots more. Many of the instruments are also compatible with EXS24, HALION and SOUNDFONT. 

This massive deal is available only until October 18th. Don't miss out!

• 11GB library of deeply sampled European instruments
• Suitable for scoring fantasy, new age, ethnic and lots more
• Many of the instruments are also compatible with EXS24, HALION and SOUNDFONT.
• All instruments require full version of Kontakt

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ARPOLOGY – Sample Logic Deal, Walkthrough, & REVIEW ! 75% OFF- LIMITED TIME! The Next Step in Music

Sample Logic in collaboration with Ask Audio offer ARPOLOGY™ for just $99 (75% off) HERE

ARPOLOGY is the world’s first virtual instrument and MIDI effect dedicated entirely to arpeggiated/sequenced instruments. 
This deal ends on October 4th, don't be late to the party!

Instruments & Multis

In the design of ARPOLOGY, Sample Logic felt that it was important to use a wide spectrum of instrument recordings spanning all genres and sound types such as: choirs, woodwinds, brass, strings, world instruments, sound effects, various field recordings, industrial tools, machinery, synths, and much more. Sample material was carefully and selectively hand picked from key sample sets from the entire Sample Logic vault of over 200 gigabytes of already recorded material used in SL's previous products. Once gathered and selected, this material was then used as the clay, which now has been morphed and animated into a series of never before heard instruments that will blow anyone away.

The instruments are divided into 3 main categories:

• Cinematic / Organic
• Electronic / Effectual
• Percussive

Multis are also divided into 2 categories:

• Instrument Stacks
• One Note Glory                                                                                                             

 

TECH SPECS

• Over 550 Instruments and Multis delivered at 44.1k/24-bit.
• Just over 5.25 GB sample library using Kontakt’s lossless sample storage compression
• Includes TouchOSC preset to control the ARPOLOGY interface (Designed for iPad running TouchOSC - sold separately) *Presets are compatible with Android OS, but not tested.
• Requires Kontakt 5 Player (free) or Kontakt 5 (sold separately) Version 5.5 or higher
• Mac OS X 10.9, or higher, Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM (6GB recommended)
• Windows 7, 8, or 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2, 4 GB RAM (6GB recommended)
• 5.3 GB free disk space for ARPOLOGY sample content
• 1 GB free disk space for Kontakt 5 Player                                                                                                
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75% off “The Forge” by Epic Sound Lab (Epic Cinematic Sounds for Kontakt)

“The Forge” is an intuitive and powerful cinematic sample library that excels at sounds for Epic Hybrid Electronic, Orchestral and Trailer Music.

Designed to offer a flexible environment for you to customize the individual  sounds to your needs, this library offers an enormous range of Loops, Drones, Drums, Impacts, SFX and morperfect for every Film, TV and Game composer!

Massive, Cutting Edge, Epic Cinematic Sounds for Kontakt

The sounds of “The Forge“” have been designed and built to enhance modern Action Movies, Cinematic Trailers, Underscore and Video Games and includes a vast selection of Loops, Drones, Drums, Impacts, SFX, Melodic Instruments, Risers, Downers, Tuned Percussion and more!

The library comes comes complete with 200 presets, which form a fantastic starting point for you to mould and manipulate the sounds.

Geared towards Film, TV, Video Game composers and Sound Designers, it provides everything you need to take those epic tracks to an entirely new level!

3.4GB of Cinematic Instruments, Drones, Drums, Impacts and SFX!

There are nine sound categories in “The Forge” a which cover every conceivable sonic area you might need for your next blockbuster track, including:

• Drones – Dark drones for horror and sci-fi
• Drums – Several acoustic drums and sound designed ones, the stack function can make them sound huge!
• Impacts – Aggressive and big impact sounds
• Loops – Several agressive/distorted drum, percussion and bass loops
• Melodic – Atmospheric pianos, bowed classical guitar, ghost picked cello and more
• SFX – A selection of atmospheric and unusual SFX
• Sweeps – Noise and synth sweeps, downers and some modern hybrid synth stabs/hits.
• Synthetic – Contains the categories drums, arp, basic, bass, pads and poly
• Tuned Percussion – Acoustic tuned percussion

For those who want to use “The Forge” with their own samples it also comes with 3 init presets for you to begin experimenting with.
Each of these presets has a different low pass filter type. One is a more aggressive sounding “Daft” filter, the others with a more “analog” sounding 4 pole and 2 pole filter.
All of the sounds in this library are also available as over 3GB of open .WAV files!

Powerful Built In Effects Engine

“The Forge” is blessed with a simple to understand but highly effective user interface (GUI) that is divided into several sections and each comes with a myriad of creative tools to help you explore the sound design possibilities of the instrument, including the following:

• Highpass/Lowpass filter
• ADSR envelopes for the filter
• ADSR envelopes for volume
• A Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator with various modes (more about this below!)
• An FX section at the bottom

The Effects Rack
“The Forge” also provides a generous selection of effects that will enable you to mangle your sound even further, resulting in sounds that are uniquely yours! The effects rack includes:

• Distortion
• Saturation
• Punch
• EQ
• Delay
• Reverb

A small toggle button to the left of the name of the effect toggles them on or off. Once the effect is active you will find all of the needed controls to tweak the sound.
The “Stack” function
The Stack function will stack multiple voices/versions of the same sample for an ensemble style sound. You can control the amount of voices, detune, stereo spread and note start time. Clever combinations of all these can result in some truly monstrous sounds!

Multiple Ways To Manipulate The Sounds

“The Forge” offers a unique multi-function take on the classic step sequencer in which the user can choose one of three different options to manipulate the sound, all of which are tempo synced to the host DAW:

• Arpeggiator – the order of arpeggiated notes is the order in which you play them
• Polyphonic Sequencer – Works the same as the arpeggiator but all the notes are played at the same time
• Rhythmic Gater – Only affects the sound amplitude.

Three buttons below the main arpeggio window determine which mode (arpeggio, poly or gate) you will be using with a simple click.
The Arpeggiator also offers a lot of scope for refining the sound of your sequences, per step you can change the all of the following controls:

• Velocity
• On/Off value
• Octave and semi-tone

Furthermore you can change the length and rate (16th, 8th, 8th triplet etc.) of the pattern.

So What Exactly Can I Do With “The Forge”?

“The Forge” is packed to the brim with some very unique and atmospheric sounds. With 200 individual patches and a wide range of easily adjustable effects it is perfect for but not limited to:

• Cinematic Trailers – Hits, Risers and Whooshes for maximum impact!
• Underscore – Subtly evolving and shifting ambiences for those high tension scenes.
• Video Games – Alert the player to danger with dramatic FX and Hits!
• Sound Design – Enhance action sequences with carefully placed impacts and Booms!

Aimed squarely at the the modern Composer/Sound Designer producing agressive hybrid orchestral tracks… if you make that type of music then then “The Forge” is definitely for you!

Normally €159 – get it at 75% off before its gone!

• Absolute no-brainer at 75% off the normal price (normally €159)!
• 3.4GB of content, including over 3GB of open .WAV files
• Over 200 Kontakt presets covering Drones, Drums, Impacts, Loops, Melodic, SFX, Sweeps, Synthetic and Tuned Percussion
• Customize your own samples
• An Advanced User Interface
• An Arpeggiator, Polyphonic Sequencer and Rhythmic Gater
• Comprehensive Effects Rack including Distortion, Saturation, Punch, EQ, Delay
• Dual Engine Reverb
• Unison / Voices Stack
• Note: Requires the Full Retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.1 or higher (NOT compatible with the free Player)
• Approx 4GB of free disk space
• At least 4GB of RAM
• Perfect for Cinematic Underscore, Video Games, Sound Design, Trailer Music and much more!                                                                                                                                                                               GET IT HERE

Impact Soundworks Shreddage Bundle + 2 Mystery Products

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For just $99, get the industry standard guitar bundle which contains everything you need to create complete rock & metal guitar tracks in your DAW: tens of thousands of samples in total with stunning realism and tons of articulations to pick from. 

If that wasn’t enough… you will also get 2 mystery products valued at $78. This amazing deal of ISW’s best products are only available until September 20th. Don’t miss out!

A Value of: $526 - You Save: $426

key Features

• 12GB total download size
• Compatible with MIDI guitar pickups and works with any amp/cab sim.
• Multiple picking modes/behaviors
• Dozens of playing techniques
• Double and quad-tracking capabilities
• Virtual fretboard display with deep tweaking
• Custom-built FX rack with amp + cab sim
• Hi-gain FX presets for instant gratification
• Completely customizable articulation mapping
• New ADVANCED tab to go under-the-hood
• Shreddage Bundle is KONTAKT PLAYER compatible
• Mystery products require full retail version of Kontakt

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Lightless for OMNISPHERE 2 by String Audio - REVIEW !

• Description

STRING AUDIO legendary samples and sound design skills meet award-winning Omnisphere 2 virtual instrument, the result is an incredible library of hybrid, organic signature patches, and multis that will bring a whole new palette of sounds colors in your music productions.
ALL patches and multis contained in LIGHTless have been created using the brand new original sample content produced and recorded by String Audio exclusively for Omnisphere 2. All incredible power offered by the STEAM engine, including his synthesis capabilities, Orb engine, and modulations options has been implemented to create state of the art patches and multis.
Sounds range is extremely wide, ranging from dark deep and distorted drones and textures to delicate and evocative pads and keys, with also a vast array of pulses and percussive patches and multis.
LIGHTless is a must-have library for the modern film, game and TV composer that want to bring to a new level his musical and sound design projects.
Content Description

• 2.4 GB of brand new String Audio signature samples exclusively produced for Omnisphere 2
• 331 Soundsources
• 332 Patches
• 106 Multis
• 1 click easy installation

System Requirements
Require Omisphere 2.3 or above (sold separately by Spectrasonics).

Review:

A Powerful addition to your Omnisphere 2 libraries. The multi instruments are incredible layered with dark inspiration. I could not stop playing this instrument and created some enormous tracks in a really fast time. Just like the Dark Matter and Alchemist series for Kontakt I must say this is a must have for any Omnisphere 2 user!! 

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50% off “StereoSavage” by Plugin Boutique

 

50% off “StereoSavage” by Plugin Boutique (AU/VST/AAX)

“StereoSavage” provides an innovative stereo toolbox, combining tried and tested studio techniques with emulations of modern and classic tools that will bring your mix to life!
Are you tired of producing boring, flat, lifeless mixes? Then look no further… with this plugin you can finally achieve the stunning stereo image your mix deserves!

Stereo Image Control & Creativity Plugin (AU/VST/AAX)

Designed and coded by the Credland Audio for Plugin Boutique, the unique tools of “StereoSavage” will bring your mixes to life  like never before!
The StereoSavage GUI is split into five different sections that allow you to control and be creative with every aspect of the stereo image:

• Generate stereo signals from mono using the: VOX, DELAY, EXPAND and SPLIT programs.
• Place sounds precisely in the stereo field with the adjustment tools: WIDTH, PAN and ROTATION.
• Create movement and chorus-like effects with the LFO
  
• Retain a solid low end with the adjustable BASS BYPASS.
• INPUT/OUTPUT – Use the input and output peaks to help keep things balanced.
  
• Also included is a comprehensive METERING SECTION

“StereoSavage” includes all of these features in a single plugin, offering the flexibility to enhance your track with dramatic effects, or add the perfect subtle finishing touches!

Feel The Width With the Stereo Adjustment Controls!

This might be considered the “main” module, but don’t let that detract you from the others to come!

• Width – Make it wider, make it wider than wide… Or bring it in so other sounds draw focus.
  With this you can either go full mono or full on -1 phase, which means only stereo signal with nothing in the middle. This can be fun, but can be a bit tricky to deal with in the mastering stage. Usually you will be somewhere between the two extremes.
• Pre – Move the panning before widening for super-wide auto-panning.
• Rotation – Super-natural panning. This is designed to sound more natural than normal panning.
• LFO – Add modulation to key controls for movement and excitement. Use the sync to ensure all modulation happens in time with your track. Check out the audio demos to hear this in action. You can add an LFO to some of the parameters—Pan, Rotation, Level, Delay, Width, Size. You have control over the LFO’s shape, rate (synced/time), phase and amount.
• Bass Bypass – Essential for maintaining a solid low end signal by allowing the bass to be passed through the plugin unprocessed. The gain knob can be used to compensate for differences in level that may arise as a result of the stereo processing. The bass bypass allows you to control the lower end of the signal, which is crucial for a good mix. You can either completely cut it out or just trim it back.

Effects – A Whole New World of Sound Manipulation!

This is where Stereo Savage starts to set itself apart from similar plugs. From here you can add a specified amount of stereo width that can be generated in 1 of 4 ways. Each has its own set of tweakable parameters as well. So it’s like four separate devices in one!

• Vox – Get that classic wide vocal sound: huge leads or rich backing choirs. It’s also brilliant on synths, guitars and has hundreds of other uses.
• Delay – Use a simple delay on a channel to pan or widen a sound, this is great for percussive parts.  It also has a huge benefit for club mixes where you want to pan some percussion without making either channel quieter!  This effect goes up to 40 ms (Haas effect), so, it can even do the “outside the speaker” trick.
• Expand – Add some aggressive early reflections to make sounds stereo and engaging without adding any unwanted movement. Works pretty much as the Roland Dimension D vintage hardware, you can add a fixed low pass filter using the Warm button.
• Split – Splits the sound up into multiple frequency bands and pans those bands left and right. Compared with the other three modes it is exceptionally natural sounding.

Each of these effects has an FX Amount control, so you can dial in precisely how much FX do you want to apply.

Total Control With Input Routing and A/B Comparison.

This section allows you to control what is fed into the device and control and compare the eventual output with the original source material.
Input Routing
You can solo the left/right channels, swap them, or sum to mono. Summing to mono means taking both the left and the right channels and feeding them into both the left and the right together instead of separated. The ø buttons swap the phase of the L or R channel.
A/B Comparison
This is becoming more common these days, as it should. Stereo Savage can hold two states at once. They you can switch between the two on the fly to see which fits your project best. There are 33 presets to choose from which are a great place to generate some inspiration and ideas.

Metering – Adding the Final Touch To Your Masterpiece!

Metering
While a stereo imager’s goniometer is essential when dealing with stereo width, the phase correlator is fundamental, yet most plugs dealing with the widening of sound don’t have them. You usually have to load a second plug to do the metering for you. Not with Stereo Savage, which has them both built right in!

• Goniometer – Ultra precise goniometer for visual display of the stereo placement of your sound. The goniometer has two settings. A precise pixel producing display and a more general display where the pixels of a given area are averaged and shown as thicker lines. You can switch between the two by clicking the display area.
• Phase Correlation – Keep a close eye on this to prevent any potential phasing issues.
• Input/Output – Use the input and output peaks to help keep things balanced.

Last, but not least, you can even scale the plug in as you wish. When you have a screen full of plugins working away on your latest mix it’s the little things like this really add StereoSavage’s appeal!
 

Super-natural Panning With Rotation

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Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

 

 

So What Exactly Can I Do With “StereoSavage”?

As you would have seen and heard in the examples above “StereoSavage” is a truly comprehensive stereo imaging toolbox that can produce everything from subtle widening to crazy over the top auto panning and detuning/phasing.
The potential applications of this plugin are many and varied. Here are just some possible uses:

• Electronica/EDM – keep your tracks exciting with crazy panning effects and sound mangling possibilities!
• Cinematic Underscore –  subtly widen your mix to bring out individual instruments and add real depth to the performance space.
• Rock/Pop –  Enhance vocals and guitars, giving them own unique place in the stereo image.

… and these are just a few of the possibilities!

Normally €68.99 – get it at 50% before its gone!

• Absolute no-brainer at 50% off the normal price (normally €68.99)!
• Create stereo from mono sources for richer soundscapes.
• Control the placement and width of stereo sources. Separate instruments within the stereo field.
• Use the rotation effect for an incredibly natural sounding pan.
• Get lush wide vocals in seconds.
• Quick simple controls for achieving a ‘big sound’.
• Add motion and excitement with modulation.
• Retain great mono compatibility with the bass bypass feature.
• Reduce the number of vocal takes required for rich, tight, backing vocals.
• PC: Win 7+, VST/AAX Host
• MAC: OSX 10.7+, AU/VST/AAX Host
• 32/64 bit Plugin
• Perfect for any music that requires huge ear-catching stereo processing!

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Audio Imperia & Exotic States Cinematic Experience Bundle 78% OFF !! Limited Time!

Audio Imperia & Exotic States Cinematic Experience Bundle

For just $99, get this bundle of high-quality toolkits and instruments from Audio Imperia worth a combined total of $462. 

Audio Imperia is a joint venture of composers, sound designers, and developers focused on creating boutique trailer and video game music specific instruments that instantly inspire. This amazing deal is available only until August 23rd. Don’t miss out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

key Features

• High definition 96kHz / 24bit .WAV files
• 12GB+ download size
• Custom Kontakt Patches
• Critically Acclaimed Cinematic Sample Libraries
• Inspiring & Unique Sound Design
• Flexible Custom Kontakt Engines
• Hank Drum: A sonic playground for cinematic scoring
• Hank Drum Exp 1: Cinematic Motions for suspenseful and driving cinematic cues
• Dark Dimensions 1: Post-Apocalyptic & Sci-Fi Sound Effects
• Dark Dimensions 2 – Dark Moon Rising: Sinister, Creepy and Suspenseful Sound Effects
• Sphere: Gorgeous Evolving Pads for Dark Soundscapes & Rhythmic Underscores
• Mystic: Ambient Cello with unique Cello articulations & Otherworldly Pads and Soundscapes
• Embers: Heavy Growling Basses with Wavering Pads & Rhythmic Synths
• Realms: Extensive Bowed Metal Objects with Beautiful Shimmering Organic Pads & Dark/Eerie Soundscapes

 

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70% off “Stacker” Drum Design Tool Plugin by Sample Magic (VST/AU/AAX)

                                                                   

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66% off “Chris Hein Horns Pro – Sections & Solos”

 

“Chris Hein Horns Pro – Sections & Solos” is a stunning collection of Brass & Woodwind instruments dedicated to the production of Jazz, Pop, Big-Band and Funk music.
Featuring 22 solo instruments and 10 sections from the highly acclaimed “Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete” series, this is a seriously kick-ass Solo Horns & Sections collection… a deal you simply don’t want to miss!

24GB+ Brass & Woodwind Bundle for Jazz, Pop, Big-Band, Funk & More!

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“Chris Hein Horns Pro – Sections & Solos” is a collection of two incredibly powerful Brass & Woodwind libraries (Chris Hein Horns Pro Vol. 1 & Vol. 2) which between them feature 23 inspiring Solo-Instruments and 10 formidable sections that will easily cover all your brass/woodwind ensemble needs.
The following solo instruments are available in the bundle, all of which come with up to 38 different playing techniques and 20 velocities per note!

• Solo C Flute
• Solo Alto-Sax
• Solo Tenor-Sax
• Solo Baritone-Sax
• Solo Trumpet
• Solo Trombone
• Solo Tenor Trombone
• Solo Bass Trombone

The following group sections are included, each coming with up to 18 different playing techniques and 8 velocities per note!

• 3x Alto Saxophone
• 3x Tenor Saxophone
• 2x Baritone Saxophone
• 4x Trumpet
• 4x Tenor Trombone
• 2x Bass Trombone
• A substantial selection of out of the box mixed sections

NB. This product is essentially “Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete” but excludes the less popular “muted” and “more brass and winds” volumes.

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80% off “Aurora Choir” by Aria Sounds - Another Massive DEAL !

80% off “Aurora Choir” by Aria Sounds

“Aurora Choir” by Aria Sounds is an elegant and powerful choir sample library that features both Sopranos and Alto voices, 24 different syllables and 4 true legato modes.
This library is the ultimate culmination of many hours of work, study and tweaking. The choir has a very impressive, big natural sound which makes it perfect for all types of film and trailer music as well as classical orchestral writing!

11GB of Elegant & Powerful Choirs for Kontakt!

Aurora Choir is an elegant and powerful choir sample library for Kontakt, and represents somewhat of a milestone for Aria Sounds, being the culmination of many hours of work, study and tweaking.
The library contains both Sopranos and Altos (separate instruments for maximum control), with stunning true legato built in.
On top of this, it has 24 short syllables, arranged into a very conveniently playable sequencer. Simply arrange your phrase in the sequence, and play away – the choir will automatically sing the syllables you enter.

Beautiful Sopranos & Altos With 3 Distinct Playable Modes

Aurora Choir has 3 distinct modes: true legato syllables, polyphonic mode and syllable shorts mode.
True legato syllable mode allows you to play “aah“, “eeh“, “ih” or “oh” in true legato (sampled with two dynamics), providing 8 full sets of legato intervals – perfect for realism and variety.
Polyphonic mode allows you to play full chords in unison. The dynamics for both this and the true legato modes are controlled by the modulation wheel (CC1).
Also included is the syllable shorts mode, allowing you to play twenty four different syllable shorts, each of which has three dynamic layers, sequence-able in the GUI, giving a total of 72 variations per short note.

Create Your Own Epic Phrases With The Built In Sequencer!

The sequencer section allows for the creation of extremely realistic and powerful spoken lines, with the 24 included syllables. You can also control the speed or “tightness” of the sequence, so you can make it sound more loose and drawn out, or very quick/urgent/powerful/epic…
The default sequence spells out the “Dies Irae” text, but you can easily customise or completely change this. Simply click on any syllable, and select a different one from the 24 options on the drop down menu that opens. Each syllable was recorded at three dynamics, which respond to velocity.
The low G# (in yellow) can be used to reset the sequence to the beginning, in case you don’t want to use all twenty four steps every time, allowing for even greater variation.

4 Mic Positions in Pristine 48Khz/24 bit Quality

The choir was recorded in a mid sized hall, for a pristine and clear sound, using four mic positions at 48kHz/24 Bit to ensure that no part of the vocalists’ glorious sound was lost.
A variety of mics were used, including Neumanns, DPA’s & Coles 4038 mics. Choose from each of these, or create your own personal blend from the four available positions (close, ribbon, mid & far)
The positions are ordered from closest to furthest, and you even have the option between close condenser mics, and close ribbon mics (for a darker and warmer sound).
If an even more reverberant sound is what you are after, there is a reverb slider on the interface, and you’ll also be pleased to know that this library takes external reverb very well.

 

So What Exactly Can I Do With “Aurora Choir”?

“Aurora Choir” is perfect for any kind of music that requires an expansive, natural choral sound, here are just a few examples of genres that it could be used in:

• Trailer music
• Orchestral music
• Video game scores
• Film/ TV / Underscore

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• Absolute no-brainer at 80% off the normal price (normally €456.99)!
• 11 GB of Content (22GB Required for installation process)
• Recorded in a mid sized hall, for a pristine and clear sound
• All audio is in 24bit/48KHz .wav format files
• Four Mic Positions
• Four True Legato Modes sampled at multiple dynamic layers.
• 24 different syllables sampled at three dynamic layers + Sequencer
• Mac – OS X 10.5 or above
• PC – Windows XP or above
• Note: Requires the Full Retail version of Kontakt 4 or higher (NOT compatible with the Free Kontakt Player)
• Perfect for all types of TV, Film and Trailer Music as well as Classical Orchestral writing!

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70% off “KVLT Drums” Plugin by It Might Get Loud (VST/AU)

KVLT Drums is a drum library designed primarily for lo-fi metal & punk music, but is flexible enough for almost any track that requires a biting, drum sound!

 

Recorded in a sauna, these drums deliver the exact sound of the classic Norwegian Black Metal days… ready for music from the cold dark north!

310MB of Raw, Lo-Fi Metal Drumming Goodness!

Got an urge to create a Lo-Fi Metal or gritty Punk track? Or perhaps you just want to give your next Pop track that biting edge which will help it stand out from the crowd?

Then “KVLT Drums” by It Might Get Loud Productions could be exactly the what you’ve been waiting for!

KVLT Drums isn’t a mix ready drum library, it is very dry, raw and unpolished, and it is this unique property that helps this kit stand out from the crowd! These drums were recorded in a tiny wooden sauna in South East Finland in June 2014, which gives them a unique sound perfectly suited Black Metal!

Use this kit and you should be one step closer in achieving that legendary Scandinavian Black Metal sound that dominated the Metal albums of the 1990’s!

A Drum Sound That Comes Straight From The Pits of Hell!

The choice to record this drum kit in small wooden sauna gives it a very unique sound… in fact you could say it comes with built-in cabin fever!

The developers at It Might Be Loud also took great care to make sure it sounds as realistic as possible by ensuring they recorded many velocity layers for every single piece of the kit.

The entire kit was played by Peter Zana and engineered and mixed by Ron D. Rock and comes with the following deeply sampled pieces:

• 1 Kick
• 2 Snares (Piccolo & Wooden Tama Snare, Sidestick + Left & Right Articulations)
• 3 Toms
• 1 Hihat
• 1 Ride
• 2 Crash
• 1 China
• 2 Splash
• 2 Unique FX Cymbals (Lid of a stove = mini-china & an aluminium pan = zilbell)

So What Can I Do With “KVLT Drums”?

Whilst “KVLT Drums” was created mostly with the Lo-fi Metal and Punk genres in mind, developers It Might Get Loud Productions have put a lot of thought and care into it’s production, so much so that it can in fact be easily made to work in many more genres of music, including:

• Hardcore Punk
• Pop
• Rock
• Hard Rock
• Metal
• Heavy Metal
• Death Metal
• Black Metal

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• Absolute no-brainer at 70% off the normal price (normally €34.99)!
• Size: 310Mb
• Plugin formats: VST(32/64-bit, Win/Mac), AU(32 & 64-bit, MAC).
• Windows XP and newer
• MAC OS X 10.5.8 and newer for VST
• MAC OS X 10.9 and newer for AU
• Compatible DAWs: Cockos Reaper 3.4, Steinberg Cubase 5, Cakewalk Sonar X3, Apple Logic X 10.2.1,  Adobe Audition, Studio one 3 Professional, Fruity Loops 11
• Perfect for Hard Rock, Thrash/Death Metal, Black Metal, Hardcore Punk, Edgy Pop music and much more!

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