Slate Digital - News and Rumours
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Slate Digital FG-DS 902: dbx 902 De-Esser Emulation for your DAW
16 Jun 2022 · The Slate FG-DS plug-in brings the classic dbx 902 de-esser to the Virtual Mix Rack and your DAW – with a couple of additions for more versatility.
Deal: Slate ML-1 modeling microphone & software (30% off)!
01 Jun 2022 · The Slate ML-1 modeling microphone is on sale at Thomann, priced EUR 519 down from EUR 777! The offer has been extended until June 30, 2022.
Why do we still use 1980s reverb?
29 May 2022 · We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
02 Apr 2022 · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We take a look at the different formats currently available.
Slate Digital FG-Dynamics plug-in: never too late for an SSL comp?
25 Jan 2022 · FG-Dynamics captures the channel dynamics section from an SSL 4K-series analog console, complete with the Gate/Expander module.
Slate Digital MO-TT: the Ableton OTT preset as a full-fledged plug-in
27 Nov 2021 · Slate is spinning the famous OTT preset from Ableton's multi-band compressor into a standalone plug-in with all the upgrades it could muster.
Murda Melodies: Creative multi-effect from Slate Digital and Murda Beatz
28 Oct 2021 · Slate Digital has teamed up with producer Murda Beatz to create Murda Melodies, a creative multi-effect for transforming your melodies and synth lines.
Slate Digital metaTune: The ultimate Auto-Tune plug-in?
01 Oct 2021 · Slate Digital says that metaTune is the best automatic tuner yet. Is it time to say goodbye to Auto-Tune and the rest of the competition?
Slate Digital soups up the Custom Opto compressor plug-in
01 Sep 2021 · Slate's new Custom Opto hot-rods the venerable LA-2A with more controls and switchable analog "flavors" to make opto compression more versatile.
Best free plug-ins this week: Fresh Air, Bucket Pops and CHOW Matrix
06 Dec 2020 · This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins brings you a breath of Fresh Air, a fun vintage drum machine and a delay that grows like a tree.
Best Creative Reverb and Delay Plug-ins: Our Top 5 Time-based Effects
13 Nov 2020 · These plug-ins go way beyond boring standard effects and will help you open up new horizons: Here are the Best Creative Reverb and Delay plug-ins!
Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list
08 Aug 2020 · No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.
Save USD 400 on Slate Digital’s Virtual Recording Studio bundle!
07 Aug 2020 · Slate Digital is chopping USD 400 off the price for its Virtual Recording Studio, which includes a modeling mic, interface and a whole bunch of plug-ins.
Deal: Slate ML-1 modeling microphone & expansions EUR 300 off at Thomann!
04 May 2020 · Want to up your microphone game? Thomann has a great deal on the Slate Digital ML-1 modeling condenser microphone! The mic is priced EUR 549, down from EUR 849.
NAMM 2020: Slate intros Infinity EQ, throws the glove at Fabfilter
17 Jan 2020 · Confident in the plug-in, Slate has written up virtually nothing about it, rather the man would have you watch a pair of videos to see what's cooking...
Slate Digital intros All Access Pass, adds Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 synth
18 Jun 2019 · The Slate Digital Everything Bundle is now the All Access Pass. The subscription includes all of Slate's plug-ins and many new additions, like the Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 software synthesizer.
NAMM 2019: Slate Digital deals quad damage with four new releases
25 Jan 2019 · Steven Slate announced he's taking no less than five new products to NAMM this year. I expected this to be good and the man did not disappoint (hats off to his team, too)! Here's what we got...
Top 5 studio microphones 2018 by Antelope, Vanguard, Slate, Burg, Neumann
24 Dec 2018 · Being spoilt for mic choice at every price point plays a huge part in democratising music making. But out Top 5 focusses on boundary-pushing innovation that doesn't come cheap.
Slate VRS8 audio interface finally available for purchase
11 Sep 2018 · Spending over an year in "announced but not released" hell, the Slate Digital VRS8 audio interface is finally available for purchase at the quite competitive price of EUR 2099. You get 8 preamps and 0.7ms ...
Slate Digital introduces FG-A analog console EQ emulation
03 Aug 2018 · Slate Digital added a new vintage equalizer to its Virtual Mix Rack platform - the FG-A. FG-A is based on a famous American console channel strip EQ, which is another way of saying Slate simulated an old API ...
Slate Digital presents ML-2 small-diaphragm modelling microphone with 18 models
19 Jun 2018 · Slate Digital has come up with a small diaphragm modelling microphone to supplement its Virtual Microphone System. The ML-2 can emulate 18 microphones, including dynamic mics.
Black Friday: Where to get the best deals on hot gear!
10 Nov 2017 · Black Friday: a chance to snag some awesome gear at way below list price - if you know where to look. Check out our constantly updated list of best the deals on plug-ins and a bunch of other cool stuff.