DMG Audio Updates EQuality

DMG Audio has released a new updated version of their now well revered EQuality digital EQ plug-in. The first version was fantastic, a bit of a cpu hog depending on settings but none the less a fantastically transparent and well balanced EQ. When working with dance music which usually has every last bit of sonic life squeezed out of it an EQ that can make clear and precise gain adjustments is more than welcomed. I use EQuality on nearly every track I master and have no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon. DMG has also updated their compressor plug-in by the name of Compassion. I haven't put Compassion through its paces yet but if it's anything like EQuality I'm sure to be in for a treat. Below you'll find a rundown of the changes made to version 1.15 of EQuality and version 1.04 of Compassion. As always, thanks for reading and happy geeking!

Changes made to Ver. 1.15 of DMG Audio's EQuality:
-CPU Usage Improvements.
-Added ProTools metering support.
-Fix M/S / bypass latency for non-8k IR length.
-Added analyzer outlined/filled/both pref.

Changes made to ver. 1.04 of DMG Audio's Compassion:
-Fixed OSX 10.4 support.
-Fixed crash in wavelab.
-Fix AU resize.
-Fix bug whereby LP-split settings were not recalled correctly.
-Enable RTAS Automation.
-Dezipper control changes.
-Added menu to allow tabbing between advanced pages (click page-name).
-Fixed Opto-mod HPF frequency.
-Added ProTools metering support.

If you're not familiar with DMG or their plug-ins check them out at their website.

All the best,

Nick

Waves and Abbey Road Partnership

The iconic plug-in designers have joined forces with the legendary recording studio to offer the public a piece of the sound known round the world.  Waves Audio and Abbey Road Studios have just announced a long-term strategic partnership that will surely benefit every audio engineer on the hunt for that classic sound on a budget.  There's no details yet, but one can assume that the series will likely bear the name and model the gear (R.E.D.D. desk strips, TG desk strips, etc.) of the recording studio where they were originally developed as analog processes by EMI.

The partnership comes as a result of the companies first collaboration, The King's Microphones.  The plug-in was crafted to emulate the microphones used by the royal family in the 1920's, the microphones were also put back to work for the recent movie The Kings Speech. Since The King's Microphones series managed to make such a mark in the niche pro audio world it's no doubt the two have decided to extend their partnership to something much more long term.  Below you'll find a bit of chatter from the respective company representatives regarding the partnership.  Hopefully as the partnership becomes more of a reality more information will become available from both sides.  As always, thanks for reading and happy geeking!

Gilad Keren, Waves CEO: “Abbey Road Studios is without a doubt the most famous recording complex in the world. We are thrilled to be able to continue our collaboration with them on what is sure to be an outstanding series of audio plugins.”

Jonathan Smith, SVP at Abbey Road Studios: “Since the early 1990s, Waves has been developing ground-breaking plugins for the audio industry. We are very proud to be working closely with Waves in the creation of exciting new products based on Abbey Road Studios’ legendary equipment and expertise.”

All the best,

Nick

SoundToys Devil-Loc Free Saturation Plug-in

The word "free" is undoubtedly one of the most effective marketing words ever concocted so it's no wonder SoundToys caught everyone's attention by putting the word free next to the word plug-in.  Now that we've gotten over that bit of marketing 101 we can move onto to the audio which is likely why you're all here anyways.  SoundToys is currently offering a free release of their latest plug-in darkly dubbed the Devil-loc.  SoundToys has given it the catchy pseudonym; "Audio Level Destroyer" while it is catchy, it's definitely not a gambit.  Devil-loc is every bit of an Audio Level Destroyer and while I must admit I'm a fan of subtle coloration, this sonically aggressive freebie has won me over.  Devil-loc was inspired by Shure's late 60's Level-Loc mic limiter which has since been made famous the world over by countless audio engineers looking for that extra bit of in your face grit for their mixes. 

Slate Digital VCC The Virtual Console Collection

It would be an understatement to say that I'm excited for this release, in fact to be more true to my feelings I should say that I'm ecstatic.  I am a very satisfied owner of Slate Digital's FG-X and can honestly say that there isn't a compressor/limiter plug-in I've used that can even hold a candle to FG-X on the mix bus.  The ability it has to maintain dynamics and clarity under even the most punishing of digital signals is truly remarkable.  Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about Slate's Virtual Console Collection, keep reading to find out why.

Abbey Road's Mastering Engineers & Their EMI TG12410 Mastering Console

Be sure to check out this video featuring the mastering engineers of Abbey Road Studios.  They also spend quite a bit of time showing you and explaining their EMI TG12410 Mastering Console.  The console from the video was developed at Abbey Road studios quite some time ago for EMI and is still in use there today.  You couldn't even buy one of these, it was developed in house for use in EMI studios only.  This video is a great opportunity to get a close up inside view at one of the most famous studios in the world and the unique classic gear their mastering engineers use.  After you see the video and pick your jaw up off the floor check out the series of Abbey Road Plug-ins for your DAW.  That's what I just said... Pick you jaw back up off the floor again.  And yes they have a plug-in modeled after their legendary EMI TG Desk specific to the mastering process.



PS: If you're stupid rich, Abbey Road Studios is currently for sale by EMI.

Links:
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Plug-ins
Article from Mercenary Audio featuring EMI's TG Desks